Archive for the 'Home Improvement & Design' Category
Best of the Brazos Valley – category missing from the survey
July 31st, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Buying Real Estate, Home Improvement & Design, Land & Rural
COLLEGE STATION, TX -- They left one off of the voting ballot this year...the absent classification was for the best laundry room in town. Not a washateria where you pay to use a commercial machine. But I mean the best utility/hobby/washing area ever! It is 140 square feet of organization, efficiency and wash command. A most important realm for large families. The location of this luxurious laundry room (and other fabulous amenities) is 51 Pamela Lane in College Station (MLS # 59974). This is a five bedroom three bathroom house on 3.23 acres with a hidden bonus room upstairs and an additional studio downstairs, off of the garage. Results from the Bryan Broadcasting Corporation promotion have not yet been announced - their website says to check back soon for the winners. Happy washing! Cindy Seaton, REALTOR (979) 422-9763| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
How to Present Your College Station Home in its Best Light
July 14th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design, Selling Real Estate
Many of the College Station residents I've spoken with recently are faced with the decision to sell their home; for some, this can be a worrisome issue. But this process does not have to be as stressful as it seems! A recurring question is, "How will my home do on the market?" As I've mentioned recently, it is a buyer's market, so it is imperative for a seller to present the best product possible if they want to get a good deal on their home. As I tell my clients, if you want peace of mind - I cannot stress enough the necessity of showing a clean, well-maintained home. Though I've recently discussed staging a home, the need for further advice and details on home maintenance and presentation is critical. Whether you are in the position of needing to sell now, eventually, or even if you are set in your home for life, a well-maintained home is an essential point of pride. (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Tips for Staging your College Station Home, Ensuring a Faster Sale
July 7th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design, Selling Real Estate
When I am selling a Bryan/College Station home, I always offer tips to the seller concerning how to put their home in the best light for showings. First impressions are lasting impressions. And in soft market times, it is important to show your listing at its best advantage. (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
LEED Certified Buildings a New Trend in College Station & Bryan
June 7th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design
Bryan saw its first LEED certified building go up in 2009. College Station has registered 11 LEED certified buildings for 2010, including many at Texas A&M University as well as College Station High School. This relatively new trend in building is beginning to make the move from public establishments to homes across the state and country. So why consider LEED building for your new home? (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Bryan/College Station Homeowner’s Insurance Tips
June 2nd, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design
The Insurance Information Institute warns against cutting your homeowner's insurance during hard economic times. Being under-insured can cost you more in the event you have to make a claim. Be wary of the following: Insuring a home for its real estate value rather than the cost of rebuilding. Selecting an insurance compnay by price alone. Dropping flood insurance if in an area wher it is not required by the lender, but ther is a chance of flooding. For renters, neglecting to purchase renter's insurance. In most situations, Homeowner's Insurance is not an option, it's mandatory. Most lenders require insurance to be provided by the owner, and if the owner fails to provide what the lender wants, they can provide coverage but at a premium price for the owner. Please avoid that at all cost, insurance is expensive enough. What you can do to lower your insurance premium. Policy discounts - check with your agentInstall additional smoke alarms and fire supression systems Make sure your agent services your policy annually - they may find deductions that wer not there previously Take a higher deductable out just like you would do for your auto insurance Have a security company service your house with an alarms systems and break-in notification Homeowners in Bryan and College Station take...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Products to Green your College Station Home
June 2nd, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design
As I've stressed in previous posts, College Station is going green, and this is a highly important movement for our community. What are some ways that the College Station homeowner can do more to lower their energy usage and keep their environment green? (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
