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COLLEGE STATION, TX -- The Community Chamber Concerts presents a second free concert this month, Thursday February 26th at 7p in Rudder Theatre on the campus of A&M University.
International artists who visit our area through this program usually go on to Houston or Austin and perform in large venues that charge $30-$50 for admission. But our Friends of the Chamber Music secure performances by donations through a support group and national grants. (more...)Continue Reading!
BRYAN, TX -- So your property value drops in a shrinking economy. What can
you do? Make sure that your tax value is decreasing, as well. Brazos County mails out estimates for the year 2009 in June. That's four months away, you exclaim. Yes, plenty of time to investigate your property's current market value and to prepare your tax appeal, I say.
Your case for a request to lower the property's value is not simply based on your feelings...Continue Reading!
BRYAN, TX -- The Bryan Public Library offers free computer classes year-round. Actually, the computers were donated by Mr Gates. Local volunteers teach the classes on the 2nd floor in the Gates Computer Lab. The classes tend to fill up quickly, as they are limited in size to 10 people.
The instructors ask participants to come to class 15 minutes early to reserve your spot. To see the next time that classes are beginning, you can call...Continue Reading!
BRYAN, TX -- Gosh, ever since the election, the media seem happier about the war on terror in Iraq, the outlook of our economy, and spending of consumers. Is it all based on the results of the election? Or is it a figment of our imagination? See how saavy you are on the economy in our neck of the woods, based on an article from Texas Realtor Magazine, October 2008:
1. What percentage of all Texas homes are...Continue Reading!
PASADENA, CA -- How groovy is this? Weekly webisodes capture “behind-the-scenes” footage of the parade float's design, construction, and participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade. There's a new webisode each week, through January.
One of America’s greatest New Year’s Day traditions, the Tournament of Roses Parade is seen by one out of every four U.S. households, and in more than 150 international territories. This coming year, viewers will enjoy a float sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, wrapping up...Continue Reading!
Bryan, TX -- In a slower real estate season, what good is your appraisal? Verdad Valuation Services owner
Kelly Seaton says plenty. It's still a reliable tool to know when a buyer presents the seller with a low-ball offer or when it's a good deal.
"In June and July when business is booming, sales data was plentiful. Last months sales were a good indicator of a property's present value," Seaton said. "When there is a sudden shift in...Continue Reading!
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