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Reinventing College Station TX in 3 Ways

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College Station, TX is known mostly for housing one of Texas’ largest state universities, Texas Agriculture and Mechanics University (TAMU). Besides being known for being a “college town,” College Station is also known for the traditionally southern views of its residents and the overall “country feel” of its atmosphere.

Before we go on to describe the other aspects of College Station, we want to ask you: Have you ever had a bad first impression? Did you ever meet someone and come across as one kind of person because you were really only able to display one side of your personality? We find that most towns are like that. In every town, there’s something for everyone – especially in a town as big as Bryan-College Station.

College Station is working to illustrate its varying personalities to its current and future residents.

Here are 3 ways the Town is Reinventing College Station TX:

1. College Station is reinventing itself through public education

College Station is known primarily for being home of TAMU, but its educational prowess doesn’t fall short of agriculture and mechanics. Outside the realm of traditional education, such as the public school system, you can keep your knowledge of history fine-tuned and sharp by visiting the city’s many museums.

Besides learning about the nation’s natural history, you can also learn about the history of presidents, the military, minorities, traditional art, specialty art and more. (There are even a few museums that will let you sip some wine while you walk around.)

Here are a few museums in College Station you can check out today:

  • George Bush Presidential Library Museum
  • Brazos Valley African American Museum
  • Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
  • The Benjamin Knox Art Gallery and Wine Depot
  • Benz Gallery of Floral Art
  • Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
  • Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley
  • Cushing Memorial Library and Archives
  • Museum of the American G.I.
  • Parker Astin Arts Center
  • SEAD Gallery

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2. College Station is reinventing its nightlife

When you think of a “college town,” the first thing you probably think of is that a lot of partying goes down there – and not the good wholesome kind. If you’re worried about finding a good time on your night out in College Station because of underage partiers, fear no more: There are several more “grown up” places you can visit to have a good time on a weekend night.

Not only can you avoid the typical Aggie dive-bar, but you can also attend a play or an improv show, enjoy an orchestra concert, lend your ear to some more modern music and sip on something alcohol-free.

  • Blackwater Draw Brewing Company
  • Brazos Valley Chorale
  • Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
  • Brazos Valley T.R.O.U.P.E.
  • Friends of Chamber Music
  • Grand Stafford Theatre
  • Hurricane Harry’s
  • Lakeside Icehouse Lake Bryan
  • Revolution Café and Bar
  • Rio Brazos Distillery
  • Stage Center Community Theatre
  • The Tap

3. College Station is reinventing “fun things to do”

If you know anything about TAMU, then you know that college football is a pretty big deal. There are chants and screams and whistles and dances and marching bands and the actual playing of football. College Station is a great place for people who love-love-love sports.

But what about the people who couldn’t care less?

Like we said before, there’s something for everyone at College Station, even if you’re not a sports lover. You can play putt-putt without counting the points, escape (staged) captivity, race cars, stroll around at the mall, sample the finer things in life and do some leisurely bending in yoga. Here are a few places you can go to achieve those things:

  • Escape Room BCS
  • Padlock Escape Games: College Station
  • Texas World Speedway
  • New Republic Brewing
  • Spirit Ice Arena
  • The Corner Bar and Rooftop Grill
  • Post Oak Mall
  • Grand Station Entertainment
  • Perrine Winery
  • Peach Creek Vineyards
  • Pinot’s Palette
  • Mentors and Makers
  • Rio Brazos Distillery
  • Yoga Pod
  • Northpoint Crossing
  • Lick Creek Trail

It’s not that College Station has a bad rap. It just has a very specific one. College Station gets painted over and over again in a very particular light, which can make you feel like you wouldn’t fit in the community if you’re not an Aggie supporter or a sports fanatic or big time partier.

As we’ve just shown above, College Station is working hard to reinvent its image, so that people can see it’s not just a one-dimensional town. It has a lot to offer in the way of education, entertainment and nightlife goings-on.

Don’t miss out. Find your dream home in College Station today by calling one of our reps at 979-693-0201.

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About Myke Leatham

I’m so glad you found me – your College Station and Bryan, TX real estate source! When you choose to buy or sell a home in College Station/Bryan, TX or other surrounding areas using our expert services, you will receive a free consultation to determine your needs, free listings, and free reports sent to you by email. These weekly reports will show you how hard the members of my team are working to accomplish your property goals, and we guarantee the best service and consultation you have ever experienced. You’ll find the best community information for the College Station, Texas region right here.

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Experience Counts: Broker/Owner of Brazos County Realty
Over 25 years of sales experience. With past ABR, GRI, CRS, & Epro designations.
Continuing education in real estate: Education is paramount in an ever changing industry like Real Estate. Myke has taken over 1000 hours of real estate specific courses which include but are not limited to: Residential Appraisal, Marketing, Law Contracts I & II, Finance, Residential Inspections, Principles and Practice, Law of Agency, Code of Ethics, Bankruptcy/Easements/Surveys/and Probate, Home Warranties, 1031 Exchanges and hundreds of hours of extensive real estate training.

Reputation: SALES LEADER since 1998; Top Producer 2000 through 2009. Listed among the top agents in the county. Consistently ranked among top realtors for total sales volume out of 900 realtors for commercial and residential real estate in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. When Myke represents buyers, she presents all viable options to her clients, including those properties that are not officially listed, but could be available for sale based on her inside information. Her expertise lies with investors and marketing homes of all price ranges in College Station/Bryan to local, national and global buyers, across all major media channels and through her extensive, personal network of contacts.

Myke is among the top 1% of all Realtors in North America!
She has earned the Designations of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), CRS(Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate of Realtors Institute)CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist), and E-pro (Certified Internet Professional)
Fewer than 3% of all Realtors nationwide earn these certifications. They are not only a symbol of Myke’s commitment to this business, but these designations are your assurance of a skilled, trained real estate professional.

Myke is a consummate real estate professional who not only understands the art of deal-making, but also the art of relationships. She makes the process of buying and selling homes an uplifting and fun experience. She has a tremendous appreciation for Bryan and College Station, its rich history, and Texas A&M traditions having lived in the area for 25 years. Her knowledge of Bryan/College Station’s real estate market and market trends is unparalleled. Having been personally involved with clients through their remodeling, purchasing and selling processes, she knows intrinsic quality and value when she sees it. When she doesn’t see it she lets her clients know, without hesitation.
Myke’s proven track record and affiliations in the field of real estate demonstrates her high level of professionalism.

* High energy and enthusiasm
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* Expert negotiating skills
* Ability to listen and ascertain customer’s desires and needs
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* Because Myke is an experienced investor, she quickly helps her customers locate and define good business opportunities. No one likes the feeling of being ‘sold to’ so Myke provides as much information as possible to help you make the right decision.

Personal Commitment:
I am prepared to go the ‘Extra Mile’ for you, because I understand the financial and emotional significance of purchasing and selling your home. I will carefully listen to your desires and arrive at a workable plan. I believe sensitivity, listening, and service are important keys to success.
Whether you are buying or selling a home or you are just curious about your home’s market value, I’d be happy to provide my market expertise and intelectual property without obligation, or meet with you to evaluate your home for future reference. I want my customers to have a great time and enjoy the total process of purchasing or selling property. It gives me great pride when my customerspass my name on to their friends and family. I will continue to work hard to make sure critical information is available at www.AggieRealEstate.com and I invite all interested investors to search my site for cash flow opportunities. I will dedicate my time and talents to helping you achieve your goals. It is my goal to make your buying and selling experience extraordinary. Look closely and you’ll see how much I love meeting and working with people. You’ll experience the difference in working with an experienced and dedicated professional.

Personal information:
Michelle goes by ‘Myke’ and is the proud mother of 6 children – 3 girls and 3 boys. Her husband is David Leatham. They met at Brigham Young University. They have been married since 1977. David is a finance professor, and Associate Head over graduate studies in the Agricultural Economics Department at Texas A&M University, and speaks fluent Spanish. They have lived in College Station since 1983 and loved every minute of it. Myke loves to quilt, sing, swim, ‘sing’, bake bread, ‘sing,’ garden, ‘sing’, sell real estate, and ‘sing some more’ :-). Family, church, and real estate consume most of her time. Truth, honor, integrity, kindness, loyalty, gratitude, and service are very important words to her.

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