7249 Fm 974, Bryan, TX 77808

7249 Fm 974

Country living less than 10 minutes to town. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of updates including fresh paint, bathroom remodels, plumbing & lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, built in oven, stove top, vinyl flooring and much more. Beautiful 1.386 acres with large shade trees. Hurry, at this price it will not last long!

3021 Archer Cir, Bryan TX

3021 Archer Cir

Fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with separate study in Austin's Colony. Spacious floorplan with lots of natural light and beautiful trim work. Kitchen is a cook's dream with an abundance cabinets, granite counter space, island, stainless appliances plus eating bar. Striking double coffered ceilings & window walls in living room & master bedroom, beautiful hardwood floors & and much more. Fully landscaped yard, sprinkler system and storage building. This dream of a home will not last long!

Fabulous, energy efficient 2 year old home!

Fabulous, energy efficient 2 year old home! HVAC SEAR 16 2-stage compressor; Granite counter tops in kitchen, bthrm & laundry; Stainless steel appliances w/gas cook-top & separate oven; Hardwood floors, tile in the bthrms & laundry; Open floor plan w/10 ft ceilings in common areas & master suite; Upgraded molding including 2-piece crown molding & 6 inch baseboards; 42-inch cabinets w/soft close drawers; Fireplace:gas logs; R11 sound insulation in interior walls for quieter home; jetted garden tub-Lg shower w/bench; Exterior soffit outlet switches for holiday lighting; Seamless rain gutters w/rain barrel; lovely covered back porch with extended 14x16 wood deck; Gorgeous oak tree in backyard.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square Ft: 2,648

County Name: Brazos

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in North Oakwood subd

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in esteemed North Oakwood subdivision.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 2,550

County Name: Brazos

Stunning 3 br/2ba home in Bryan, TX

Darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with spilt floor plan. Features include oversized living and dining areas, large kitchen with eating bar, granite counters, pantry and cabinets galore, tiled floors throughout except for bedrooms, master bath has separate shower and dual vanities. Well maintained home in great condition.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 1,679

County Name: Brazos

2318 Wayside Drive Bryan, TX 77802

Spacious home with nice upgrades! Approximately 2,194 square feet, new carpet, refinished wood floor in formal dining area, and newer stainless kitchen appliances. Nice large bedrooms, lots of storage, natural light, and even a bank of storage closets in the carport. Lovely yard with beautiful trees. Clean and ready for move-in!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 2,194

County Name: Brazos

2313 E Mercers Landing, Bryan, TX 77808

Lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Austin's Colony. Located on cul-de-sac; close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and medical community. Fresh interior paint, new floor tile in entry. Spacious floor plan, larger kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space plus eating bar. Fresh interior paint in living, entry, and dining areas. Seller will provide $3800 carpet allowance at closing. Don't miss your opportunity to view this great home!

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square Ft: 1,804

County Name: Brazos

2022 Wilderland Circle, Bryan, TX 77807

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath patio home on nice corner lot with lovely shade trees. Features large ki tchen with eating bar, lots of counter space, breakfast room & pantry. Second dining area opens to living room. Larger bedrooms with connecting baths. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch with courtyard or under the covered side porch & courtyard. Nicely landscaped. Easy access to Texas A&M, the future new Blinn Campus & west side medical corridor. Well cared for, clean & ready for move-in!

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 1,644

County Name: Brazos

3597 Open Range Ct, Bryan, TX 77808

Beautiful stone exterior country home on 1.23 acres, close to all the conveniences of town! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2nd floor bonus room w/ built-in bunk beds creates a 4th bedroom. Rustic, yet elegant features include coffered pine bead board ceilings in living & master, gorgeous knotty pine cabinets & eating bar with granite counters in spacious kitchen. Walk-in pantry, updated lighting/plumbing fixtures, laminate in living/dining, tile in kitchen/breakfast room/baths & new carpet in bedrooms/bonus room. Covered porches grace the front & back of home, with a patio extension across back porch. Lovely manicured yard, flower gardens, trees, awesome play set & dog run. Truly a great home!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 1,942

County Name: Brazos

3923 Old Oaks Dr Apt 30 Bryan, TX 77802

Completely remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath Old Oaks Condo! Updates include full interior paint, new carpet, counter tops, backsplash, cabinet hardware, door knobs, appliances, sinks, plumbing and light fixtures. This adorable condo is freshly cleaned and ready for move-in. Located at the end of Old Oaks Drive, in the Johnson Elementary School District, the condo is nestled in a serene setting surrounded by trees. Close to shopping, restaurants and only 5-10 minutes from both Texas A&M and Blinn College. Come see for yourself why you should make this your next home!

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Square Ft: 1,165

County Name: Brazos

4432 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807

3 bedroom, 2 bath house on 20.124 acres. Spacious floor plan, wood floors throughout. Large kitchen with eating bar.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Ft: 1,652

County Name: Brazos

1425 W Villa Maria Rd #804, Bryan, TX 77801

Well maintained condo only minutes away from Texas A&M University and easy access to 2818! Near rest aurants, shopping, entertainment, and more. Downstairs offers an open floor plan with a spacious li ving room and a great kitchen and dining combination with a pantry, eating bar, and more. 1/2 bath i s also downstairs for convenience. Upstairs you will find the master suite with a large room with a desk nook, big walk-in closet, and his/her vanities. Other bedrooms are en suite with great closet space and lots of natural lighting. Backyard offers a privacy fence and a covered patio.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3.5

Square Ft: 1,590

County Name: Brazos

Buying a Project Home

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In today’s housing market you can find almost any type of home you can think of. From new homes to Victorian homes, you can find it. One type of home that many people shy away from are project homes, also known as fixer uppers. Often a little TLC can spruce up a project home, but sometimes a project home could be a money pit. Before investing in a project home you should consider a few factors.

First, consider how much time and money you have to put into the home. Fixer uppers take a certain amount of commitment from their owners, and sometimes if major repairs cannot be made early on then the house could deteriorate into further disrepair.

You should inspect the home and surrounding property carefully. The owners may not have filled the realtor or you in on everything at fault with the house. Make sure to check the house foundation, pipes, and wood for any signs of problems too large for you to handle. If possible, you may want to hire an inspector to look at the home and tell you everything that will have to be done.

Consider if you are going to be living in the house while doing the repairs. Most home buyers are planning to move into their new house right away, and so should carefully consider the full extent of the work the home will need. Ask yourself if it is safe or reasonable for you to live in the house while doing repairs. If not then you may want to look for a home that will need less TLC.

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Buying a new home can be stressful, especially for first time buyers. Buying a fixer upper can be even trickier. If you’re interested in buying a project home then it is a great time to get in touch with a RE/MAX agent, like Lisa Jones. Lisa can help you narrow down your search and get you well on your way into your new home.

I am a seasoned realtor in College Station, TX affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. I offer a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Please visit my website for a complete list of real properties for sale in Bryan College Station - you just might find the home you have been dreaming of! Or Call today (979) 255-7010   

Preparing Your House to Sell

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So you’ve taken the plunge and put your house on the market. Before too long you are going to have open houses and walk through events. At these events people interested in buying will come in and inspect the house. The nicer the house looks the easier it is going to sell.

The first thing you want to do is a little spring cleaning. Hang fresh curtains, deep clean carpets and rugs, and remove clutter. You should give all major appliances a good wipe down so that they look their best. Pay close attention to cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms. 

These are the rooms where people look for cleanliness the most.

Do any repairs that may be needed. Take a few minutes in each room of the house and with the outside to spot any minor repairs you hadn’t noticed before. Make sure the seals and caulking around drains and tubs are holding well. Repairing trim, small holes, gutters, and other small things can go a long way to improving the look of the house.

Take spring cleaning outside. The yard is often the first thing potential buyers see. For that reason it is a good idea to keep the grass cut, shrubs and trees trimmed, and the yard free of clutter. Make sure yard tools get put away after use, and that the kids put up their bikes or skates before going inside.

Try to make the house look open and spacious. You may have to remove a few pieces of furniture to do this. Cabinets, pantries, and closets should be organized. Cluttered spaces look much smaller than neatly organized spaces.

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If you are still trying to get your house on the market then this is the perfect time to contact RE/MAX agent Lisa Jones. As a professional agent she can help walk you through the selling process and give you helpful advice on adding value to the property.

I am a seasoned realtor in College Station, TX affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. I offer a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Please visit my website for a complete list of real properties for sale in Bryan College Station - you just might find the home you have been dreaming of! Or Call today (979) 255-7010

Curb Appeal

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The first sight any potential buyer is going to see of your home is the outside. That is why curb appeal is so important. While every buyer will have a different idea on what they would like the outside of a house to look like, there are a number of things that are universal.

Fixing up the exterior and yard of your home can go a long way towards selling it. To improve your home’s curb appeal step out to the road, and look at your home. Take note of maintenance that needs to be done. Ask yourself if the shrubs need to be trimmed or if the porch railing is in good repair. Here are a few things to check on while improving curb appeal:

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         Does your home need a fresh coat of paint? Maybe just the porch or garage? You should at least power wash the outside of your home. If paint is chipping away it would be a good idea to paint. Make sure to check the window frames. Often the paint on these will chip before it will in other places.

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     Cleaning and repairing the gutters as needed can go a long way to improving the look of the house. When not properly cleaned leaves and debris can build up in gutters. This will lead to water overflowing into the yard away from drainage areas, which can stunt grass and leave erosion marks. The same can happen with damaged gutters.

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     Do your best to keep the grass cut. Tall, unruly grass can be a turn off to buyers. Try to keep grass height under control and keep it trimmed away from walkways and driveways.

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When you are trying to sell your home you need it to look its best. Your local RE/MAX agent, 

Lisa Jones, can tell you that a nice looking home is more likely to sell faster and at a higher price.

Spring Cleaning To Sell Your Home

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Spring really says "Welcome to the New Year!" It's a time for change, and that best change is a new home. If you are serious about selling your home in Bryan College Station this year, now is the perfect time. Spring and summer are the best seasons to sell your home.

For one, the days are warmer. No one likes to tread through the cold to visit homes. Home buyers who are viewing prospective homes during the weekdays benefit from viewing homes in natural lighting, especially if they are an outdoor enthusiast.

If your home might appear to the family buying market, this is also a good time of year because they have been waiting for their children to get out of school. And one final honorable mention is spring is tax season. Buyers often use their refund checks to help with their down payment.

There's a reason you hear so much about  spring cleaning. It's not just because it's spring, but it's a perfect time to open curtains and windows to let the sunlight and fresh air in. This is the time to do light redecorating projects.

You've had your chore list all last year sitting to the side, and now is the time to take advantage. Homes sell best when they are light and airy. A cluttered home is not inviting. You don't need to spend a fortune to prepare your home for the spring market. Simple things you can do are:

·         Clean out closets
·         Put bulky and/or personal items away in storage. Help the buyer picture themselves in  their new home.
·         Change the linens, couch covers, kitchen, and bath towels to pastel colors or floral items for an inviting feel.
·         Take notice and fix any outdoor issues such as a clogged gutter or weeds.
·         Add flowers throughout the house and along the yard walking path.

By all means get quotes from professional home stagers if you feel your home needs more work than you can attend to. This is a perfect time to contact your local RE/MAX Realtor, Lisa Jones, to start planning the successful sale of your home.

I am a seasoned realtor affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. I offer a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Please visit my website for a complete list of real properties for sale in Bryan College Station - you just might find the home you have been dreaming of! Or Call today (979) 255-7010

Common Building Blunders - And How To Avoid Them!

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When it comes to building a house, there are dozens of opportunities for making mistakes or bad decisions. Not to worry, you've hired a reputable builder who knows what he's doing; these mistakes shouldn't be an issue. Maybe in a perfect world, but all builders can make errors. These may be as simple as locating a shower head too low, causing you to stoop ever time you have a shower, or inconveniently locating a toilet paper roll so that you have to reach. It's not a huge issue, but over time it gets pretty annoying.
Here are a few of the more common builder errors to keep an eye out for.

Outside of the House
Air conditioners should be located on the east or north side of the home for maximum efficiency, but ensure they are not located close to bedrooms. Although the newer units are fairly quiet, you'll still here the compressors when the unit is in use.

Driveways should be wide enough that you don't have to step on the grass when you get out of the car. If you have a double car laneway, you should be able to park two cars, side by side, without dinging the doors. A single lane drive should be no less than 12 feet wide and a double-wide driveway should be 22 feet wide.

A covered porch is a simple improvement you'll thank your builder for time and again. Especially the next time you're standing in the rain with your arms full of groceries, and fumbling for your keys.
Outdoor faucets should be conveniently located at the front and rear of the house. Think of where your gardens and planters will be situated for handy hose access.

Exterior electrical outlets are not used that often, but when they are needed, you want them close by. You'll want them at the front, back and possibly the side, depending on the type of exterior work you'll be doing. It's great to have outlets installed in your soffits for handy Christmas light plug-ins.

Indoors
Interior Electrical outlets can be a huge source of frustration if they aren't conveniently located. You'll want to ensure they're installed in the walls directly behind end tables, next to beds or couches, or on top of a fireplace mantle.

You may also want some floor outlets in a home office or coffee table situated in the middle of a room. My biggest source of frustration was not having an outlet in the island in my kitchen.

Traffic flow should be examined when you're planning your floor layout. Ensure that areas designated as pathways, won't be obstructed by furniture. Usually a 36 inch width is chosen for stairways, you'll appreciate increasing this to 42 inches or more in width.

Spongy floors can be avoided if you request extra stiff floors. The average building code for floors is 1/360, ask your builder to upgrade to a 1/480 deflection design instead.

Trusses are probably one of the least concerns of most new home owners, but so important for future renovation possibilities. If you intend on creating added living space in an attic or above a garage, request that your builder install a truss that will allow for added headroom in these areas. Also, have him install a real staircase in these spaces, not a fold-up model.



Lisa Jones is a seasoned realtor affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. She offers a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Visit her homepage for a complete list of real properties college station, and you just might find the home you have been dreaming to have.

Creating Real Estate Notes Can Help Sell a House Quickly

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Banks and mortgage companies have been selling mortgage notes in the secondary for years. They even buy and sell those notes to other lending companies.  This most likely has happen to you or to someone that you know at some time or another.  Why do lenders do this?  They do it in order to keep a steady reserve of cash on hand to make other loans.

The information in this message is designed to help you understand about creating trust deeds, real estate notes, or if you have a business and have contracts you also have a business note which will bring you a cash flow that you can receive monthly payments, which brings you steady cash flows.
You can also have the option to sell whole or part your real estate notes, trust deeds or business notes.

The whole idea here is to first elevate your potential of meeting a home buyer to sell your home to.
Time and time again you might find houses that are for sale but are on the market for a very long time.  Most of the time home buyers don’t qualify for a 100% loan and must get 2 loans to equal the 100%.  The home seller can offer “Seller Financing” in order to get the house sold.

The home seller has one objective and this to sell that property as quickly as possible.  To do this you can create a trust deed which is secured by real estate.  This is a real estate note.  The real estate note has several purposes and the most important reason is to help the home seller close on the house.
The trust deed that you now have is because you agreed to finance the home buyer so that the buyer could get the house and you can your cash at closing.

Not only do you have cash at closing but you now have a real estate note that you will be receiving monthly payments on from the new home owner.  Your home is sold and you have residual income from the trust deed you created.  This creates steady cash flows from the trust deeds, real estate notes or business notes you may have. This is what “Seller Financing” is.  This occurs when the buyer makes regular monthly payments to you instead of the bank.  You now hold an asset that you can choose to keep for steady cash flow or sell part or all of it for cash right now.

This should motivate any home seller to give this a try, after all what could it hurt and it will be a win/win situation for the home seller, as well as for the home buyer.  “Owner-Financing” is widely accepted and is an alternative for the home buyer who can’t qualify for a conventional loan.  Even if you have real estate notes, business notes or trust deeds for a while you can generate cash flows by selling all or part of it for cash now.

Isn’t that great news for the home seller?  This will give the home seller a boost in getting the house sold.  Most people would consider buying that house if the they knew that the home seller was willing to create a real estate note or trust deeds to secure the home buyer qualifying for the house.

Just envision selling your home much faster then your neighbor down the street because you possess the key to selling your home.  “Owner Financing”.
You also have created cash flows created from your real estate notes, trust deeds, or business notes and that can be the key to your financial future.

·        Lisa Jones is a seasoned realtor affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. She offers a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Visit her homepage for a complete list of real properties college station, and you just might find the home you have been dreaming to have.

Coinciding Settlements Clauses - Moving Issues

People who are selling their home in order to buy another frequently put a "coinciding settlements" clause into their contract offer on the new home. One reason for doing this is so they can move from one home to the other at the same time.

Coinciding Moving Day?

One reason people want coinciding settlements is so they can move out of one house and into the other the same day. Sometimes this works out. Sometimes not. If it doesn't work out, don't freak out. 

For example, if the house you're buying is a new one, it may not be completed and have an occupancy permit by the date specified. Are you going to risk losing the sale of your old home by insisting that settlement be delayed? Not if you're smart and you really want to make this change. You might explore delaying settlement, or the option of a "lease back" period. If those ideas don't fly, it's time to cope.

Depending on your budget and the length of time between moving out of your old home and moving into your new one, you could:

1) Have the moving company store your furniture and household goods, or

2) Rent a "smart box," pack your household items into it, and leave it parked in front of your old home, or park it in front of your new one (depending on who grants permission), or

3) Store your things in the basement or garage of your new home (with permission), or

4) Rent a storage unit by the month, or

5) Store your things in the basement or garage of a relative or friend, AND

A) Stay in a hotel or motel for a few nights, or

B) Stay in an extended-stay hotel or motel suite, or

C) Stay with family or friends, or

D) Go camping, or

E) Some combination of the above.

The point is to act like a mature adult. Be flexible. You're making a big change. The chances it'll go off without a hitch are slim. Keep things in perspective. Practice creative problem solving. You'll be proud of yourself and have a smile on your face when moving day comes.

 Lisa Jones is a seasoned realtor affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. She offers a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Visit her homepage for a complete list of real properties college station, and you just might find the home you have been dreaming to have.

 

 

Make Money Today In Real Estate

The real estate bubble may have burst, but the fact remains that real estate is still an attractive investment.  You just have to be able to look at the advantages that are presented in the down economy.
Some say that the real estate market is in a depression.  Others call it a recession.  Others are in complete denial.   The third parties are usually those in politics or real estate agents.  Anyone who is trying to sell a home knows it is bad out there.  But the good news is that as bad as it is for sellers, it is a great market for buyers.
Anyone who has money to invest should invest part of it in real estate.  The reason for this is threefold:  The interest rates are rock bottom and not likely to get any lower, the housing prices are lower than ever and the market will eventually rebound.  You can still make money today in real estate, you just have to look at the property as a long term investment instead of the quick buck.
The days of flipping real estate properties that are accumulating so fast in value that you cannot keep up with them are gone for now.  They will most likely return, but not for a while.  Now you have to work with what you have which is a real estate market in which there are a lot more sellers than buyers.  This puts the buyer in the drivers seat.
Along with the fact that it is a buyers market, you can also work with the fact that the mortgage rates are lower than ever.  So you have an opportunity to buy low because the market is saturated with homes for sale and not enough buyers as well as an opportunity to get a good loan package because the rates are low and lenders are dying to make loans so that they can stay in business.
If you have money to spend on real estate, you are in a great situation today in the real estate market.  Look at the real estate investment as a long term investment instead of a short, get rich quick scheme.  You can make money when the bubble begins to grow again, and it will.  The real estate market goes up and down like the stock market.  It will rebound.
You can make money today in real estate but you have to make smart choices.  Purchase property in areas where the housing prices have remained stable.  Also look at the growth in your area.  Where is the next boom likely to hit?  This is speculation, but if you track trends in the real estate market and do a little bit of a study, you can see the next area where developers will likely target.  This is a good place to buy real estate, even if it is just a vacant lot.
Real estate is usually always a good investment, especially if you plan to live in the property.  However, it should be looked upon as a good long term investment and not a way to get rich quick. 

·         Lisa Jones is a seasoned realtor affiliated with RE/MAX Bryan-College Station. She offers a one-stop source for real estate services and information about Bryan-College Station Real Estate. Visit her homepage for a complete list of real properties college station, and you just might find the home you have been dreaming to have.