You imagine yourself relaxing by the pool with a cold drink in your hand without a care in the world.

What you imagine might look a little like this:

Or like this:

This hidden oasis is located at 5121 Congressional in Pebble Creek.  Just listed earlier this month, this beautiful home has it all!  Not only does it have one of the best, if not best, pools in all of the Brazos Valley, it is just as great on the inside.  Featuring cathedral ceilings in the living room, top of the line amenities in the kitchen, luxurious finishes in the Master Suite, you have to view it in person to appreciate all the details.

Find out more at ClayRealtor.com, or give me a call at 979.255.1839 to schedule a private showing.

Clay Lee – Realtor

Century 21 Beal, Inc.

Airline Tickets – Plan in advance and visit discount websites to see if there are better deals. While these sites might charge you a service fee ($5 or so), they can easily combine flight segments from different airlines easily to give you a great deal. (bonus – get even more savings by finding promo codes before you book a trip).

Connecting Flights – You might think connecting sucks but it sure saves you a good chunk of money doing it. Consider the pros and cons and don’t write it off right away.

Always Look into Round Trip Tickets – Sometimes, one way tickets are so expensive that the round trip ticket is cheaper. Just don’t use the return trip. (I know it’s weird but I’ve seen it myself)

Fly during the slowest days of the week – Tuesday and Wednesday are the slowest flying days of the week for business travel so demand is low, and so are the fares.

Fly during the slowest time of the year

Travelers who are serious about seeking cheap fares should travel only during the slowest time of year.   That rules out holidays, as well as spring, summer and winter.  What’s left? Fall.  Traveling anytime between Labor Day and Thanksgiving should give you the best deals.

Now that you know how to get where you want to go on less $$…how about coming to College Station, TX to check out our real estate?  For information contact Linda Stribling at 979-575-0580 or email linda@century21bcs.com

Have you decided to move to College Station, Texas but are unsure of what neighborhood you want? Do you want to live in a subdivision that is nice, highly sought after, and has great parks and schools in close proximity? If so, Pebble Creek might be the perfect fit for you. Located in South College Station, Pebble Creek is a 1,348 acre master planned community with Country Club.

The Development of Pebble Creek features many desirable attributes that make it a top notch subdivision many home buyers are looking for. Prices for the homes in Pebble Creek start around $250,000.00, but the average home in the neighborhood is between $350,ooo.00 – $450,000.00.  The subdivision is highly deed restricted to help ensure that the homes provide a clean and pretty exterior appearance and to make sure Pebble Creek stays subdivision that retains its value.   There are also minimum   requirements — usually starting with at least 2500 sqft.

  The HOA (Home Owner’s Association) in Pebble Creek is very active and excels at taking care of the community areas at a reasonable price.  They also make sure every home owner is following the deed restrictions that come with living in a golf-course community. Their objective is to provide the highest quality of life for the families that live in the subdivision.

Two of my favorite things about Pebble Creek are the well maintained park and highly recognized Elementary school — both of which are located in the subdivision.  Pebble Creek is also known for its pool, 7 well-lit tennis courts and of course 18 hole championship golf course.  The pool is open from Mid May through labor day, has a lifeguard and wadding area for little ones.

If you are interested in learning more about the Pebble Creek subdivision in College Station, just give me a call! 979-218-2235

Raylene Lewis — College Station Expert and Professional Real Estate Agent!

www.buyincollegestation.com

979-218-2235

Pebble Creek is an active golf course neighborhood in south College Station. Most homeowners decorate for Christmas but wow some people go all out for Halloween too.  Next year, bring your kids down and Trick or Treat with us before or after dark!

Susan Hilton

Century 21 Beal, Inc.

979-764-2100

Pebble Creek in College Station, Texas on Halloween is active both before and after dark. Before dark you can see the Halloween decorations up close, the children starting to Trick or Treat, the elaborate costumes and of course the parents watching over their children.

Pebble Creek is active at Halloween!

Watch for the next video of Halloween in the dark in Pebble Creek!

Susan Hilton
Century 21 Beal, Inc.
979-764-2100
Pebble Creek in College Station, Texas

Above is a video while they drive through Pebble Creek Subdivision on their way to Pebble Creek Elementary to showcase the pond and garden area.

Susan Hilton

CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc.

979-764-2100

Real Estate for Bryan College Station!

Call 979-764-2121 and hear information on ANY property for sale in the Brazos Valley.

• Pebble Creek on Aggie Game Day
• Pebble Creek Elementary Gardens

Pebble Creek Elementary School in College Station, Tx has gone above and beyond with gardens and pretty places for students to enjoy. Students can enjoy lunch outside with guests in the butterfly garden area. Or, how about a relaxing place to read or teach out by the pond? Pebble Creek parents and sponsors have given a great deal to make this school a special one in Aggieland.

Susan Hilton
Century 21 Beal, Inc.
979-764-2199

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Susan Hilton

CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc.

979-764-2100

Let’s begin by discussing exactly what a contingency contract is.  A  contingency contract is what you use to buy a new home when you need the equity from your current house to make the purchase. It is exactly the same as a standard contract except for the fact that it includes an addendum for the sale of another property by the buyer. For that reason, we will focus on the content of the addendum for this article. It is important to note, however, that ALL parts of the contract can affect the seller’s willingness to accept an offer.

The first question many people have is , “When can I submit a contingency offer?” The answer: Whenever you want. Will a knowledgeable seller take a contingency offer before your current house is under contract to sale? Probably not. For that reason, it is important that your first priority is getting your current house under contract. In this case, it is generally a good idea to leave yourself a fair amount of time before closing so that you have time to negotiate a contract on your next purchase. It may also be wise to include a lease back to give yourself a couple of days to move.

Ok. your current house is under contract. Now what?! The best thing you can do is get a Realtor to help explain to you how a contingency contract works. There are too many scenarios to cover in this article. Suffice it to say that the wording in the addendum protects the buyer if the contract on their current house falls through.

On the other hand, it also protects the seller by allowing them to continue showing the property. IF another offer is made on the house, though, the original buyer has “dibs.” That is to say that they have an opportunity to put down more earnest money (the amount can be negotiated) to give up their contingency and continue forward with a standard contract. If the buyer chooses to do this, the seller must stay with their offer even if the second offer was much higher.

 This may sound bad for the buyer, but generally by this point in time you have a pretty good idea if the sale of your previous house will go through. At this point, if you’ve played your cards right, The sale of your previous house closes, the purchase of your new home closes, the new house is yours, and everyone is happy.

It is important to note that seemingly minute details in a contingency contract can be responsible for the success or failure of the whole deal. For this reason, I STRONGLY advise you to contact a Realtor if you find yourself in this situation. They have the experience and the knowledge to help you through this process and to make sure that you are protected.

How much will the seller take?  Depends… How strong is your offer?

If you are interested in buying a home in the remarkable Pebble Creek subdivision of College Station, you are likely to be considering one of the largest factors in a real estate deal: the price.  If the listed price of your dream home is not quite in your range, there is always the possibility that the seller will take another offer. 

How much should I offer?  No idea until recent sales in Pebble Creek are considered.

Will the seller pay my closing? You can always ask.

Will the seller wait for me to sell my home? No idea, but we can ask for a contingency.

Will the seller leave the $7,500 ride on mower? You can forget about it.

When a buyer asks these questions, they assume I have the answers.  Of course, it is hard to know how low the seller will go.  Even a listing agent who has been advised by the seller that he (the seller) will not take a penny less than $xxx,xxx does not know.  The only way we can reach an agreement is by presenting the seller with a full written offer complete with:

• Amount of the offer
• Type of financing
• Financing status
• Terms for settlement
• Contingencies

Study the property first. As the buyer’s agent, I recommend studying the property and the neighborhood.  One of the first important steps is to examine the recent sales in Pebble Creek subdivision to ensure that the asking price is reasonable.  (In this article, I have researched all Pebble Creek subdivision home sales since April 1, 2010.) 

Additionally, I never assume that the seller’s price is set in stone.  Negotiation is a key aspect of the real estate deal, and one which I take very seriously.  Until an agent has read the offer through, they do not know whether the seller will bite.  They should not be making decisions for the seller.

Making low offers is not negotiating. Experienced buying agents study the recent sales, condition, how long the property has been on the market, price trends in the area, and the seller’s need to relocate.

As described below, the homes that sold in the Pebble Creek subdivision since 4/1/2010:

The sold prices reflected above do not include any incentives, buyer closing costs, or miscellaneous extras.  But as evidenced by the distinction between list price and sold price, the buyer can afford to name their price at a slight discount.  Other variables such as move in date, conveyances, etc. may also make a difference in how much the seller will take.

 If you are interested in purchasing a home in Pebble Creek, would like to discuss your negotiation price on a particular home, or if you have any general questions, please feel free to contact me at (979) 255-1839.

Clay Lee – Realtor 

Century 21 Beal, Inc.

(979) 255-1839

clay@century21bcs.com

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