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College Station smartest city in Texas!
November 29th, 2011 categories: Buying Real Estate, Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Market Trends, Selling Real Estate, Texas A&M University, The Realtor's Life
As an Aggie Realtor who works with clients all over the US, I constantly hear Aggie jokes, but who is laughing now? We always talk about how we live in a bubble here in College Station, but did you know that bubble was filled with the smartest people in Texas? The City of College Station is ranked by The Business Journals as the brainiest city in Texas among those with populations between 50,000 and 100,000. Some 28 percent of College Station residents hold a bachelor’s degree and another 28.23 percent have a graduate or professional degree. A lot of this has to do with Texas A&M faculty as well as so many Aggies staying here after graduation! The Business Journals ranked 483 mid-sized U.S. cities using 2009 U.S. Census Data. The rankings were based on the percentage of population with each level of educational attainment. Not only were we #1 in Texas, but College Station ranked No. 31 nationally. So, next time someone makes an Aggie joke, make sure and let them know that they are actually making fun of the smartest city in all of Texas!| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Support Bryan College Station Businesses and Get $25 FREE This Saturday!
November 23rd, 2011 categories: Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
American Express is giving a one time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express Card and use that card for a pruchase of $25 or more a at a small business November 26th. Of course restrictions apply but WOW what a boom for both the consumer and Bryan College Station small businesses! This is the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday supported by American Express. This is our Pledge to Shop Small. If we all shop small, it will be HUGE! Wonder what businesses are eligible? American Express says.... "Eligible small business merchants are independently owned small businesses located in the United States that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made at large or national chain stores, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid, Corporate Cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible. " After you register your card on American Express look on Facebook (click the links to get to the sites you need) and you can search by zip code to see which small businesses are available. I found most local smaller businesses (that take the American Express card) are on the list! A friend of mine sent me an email a while back about...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Aggieland let’s help keep our neighbors warm this winter!
November 22nd, 2011 categories: Buying Real Estate, Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Selling Real Estate, The Realtor's Life
The saying that Bryan/College Station is in a bubble is pretty true to an extent. While the rest of the country has high unemployment rates, lower retail sales, and a housing crunch, Bryan/College Station is an area that trends better than a majority of the country! I have sold more homes this year than I did last year, so I know that we aren't hurting too bad in B/CS! Unfortunately a lot of times we don't realize that there are those in our community who don't know where their next warm meal will come from, where they will sleep, or if their children will be warm enough this winter! We don't see it a lot, but it does exist more than you could even imagine! This year, my kids and I decided that we would like to help those who are less fortunate than the majority of us in Bryan/College Station. We have started a coat/blanket drive in Castlegate with the donations going to the Twin City Mission! What started as a small project has taken flight. My daughter and I printed out about 100 fliers and asked a few of her friends to help us pass them out in our subdivision! ...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Castlegate II opening in South College Station
November 15th, 2011 categories: Buying Real Estate, Community Events, Home Improvement & Design, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Market Trends, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate, The Realtor's Life
When I am out there showing properties in Bryan/College Station, I hear tons of rumors and ideas about growth in our community. Lately there have been many rumors about what is going on towards the back of Castlegate in south College Station. Since I sell a lot of homes in south College Station as well as living there myself, I wanted to get the real scoop so I could be knowledgeable when my clients ask me about what is going on in Castlegate. I went straight to the horses' mouths, and interviewed Wallace and Dusty Phillips of Castlegate Communities to find out more about the new development! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv3O_dxvRp4[/youtube] For more information about Castlegate and any home in Bryan/College Station, give me, Farrah Spears, a call at 979-229-0919. Farrah Spears 979-229-0919| Discussion: 1 Comment »
Castlegate II opening in South College Station
November 15th, 2011 categories: Community Events, Home Improvement & Design, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Market Trends, Real Estate News, The Realtor's Life
When I am out there showing properties in Bryan/College Station, I hear tons of rumors and ideas about growth in our community. Lately there have been many rumors about what is going on towards the back of Castlegate in south College Station. Since I sell a lot of homes in south College Station as well as living there myself, I wanted to get the real scoop so I could be knowledgeable when my clients ask me about what is going on in Castlegate. I went straight to the horses' mouths, and interviewed Wallace and Dusty Phillips of Castlegate Communities to find out more about the new development! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv3O_dxvRp4[/youtube] For more information about Castlegate and any home in Bryan/College Station, give me, Farrah Spears, a call at 979-229-0919. Farrah Spears 979-229-0919| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Aggieland Boot Campaign Has Begun
November 14th, 2011 categories: Buying Real Estate, Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Market Trends, Selling Real Estate, Texas A&M University
It is here, Aggieland! The Boot Campaign Starts today! I do it with my boots on, and you should too! Starting today, stop by the Century 21, Beal office located at 404 H University Drive East, show your student ID and pick up your free "I do it with my boots on" maroon t-shirt to be worn at the game Saturday, November 19th! What better way to support our troops past and present, than to wear your maroon "I do it with my boots on" t-shirt to the game! Hope to see you there! For all your real estate needs, Call Farrah B Spears at 979-229-0919 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWiLQxdMNg[/youtube]| Discussion: 1 Comment »
