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2008
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Our area of Texas does have bluebonnets in spring , but nothing like the hill country. We do however have an exceptionally neat yellow flower that just covers the open pastures in my little area between Blackjack and Wheelock, Texas. From a distance it is almost blinding, as the fields look gold...
03/31/2008
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Just when you think not much is going on in real estate the heavens open up and it pours! I walked past our activity board this morning and noticed the change in status side was almost filled with "Under Contract" or "Option Contract." It has always intrigued me how things can happen so quickly...
03/31/2008
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In order to finance the restoration of another project, a 1968 Chevy SS, we have made the decision to part with Our 66' Goat ( GTO) . This was not so easy, as we have really enjoyed the project. She is a pleasure to drive out on the highway and so much different than modern vehicles. She wa...
03/31/2008
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Offers on our listings these days don't just fall in our laps. We have to work for them just like we work to obtain good listings in the first place. Even if you have a good inventory of listings you must take decisive actions to insure something happens with them....like a real live offer to pu...
03/31/2008
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The south end of College Station has certainly been a testing ground for plumbing systems particularly in regards to water heaters and their early demise. Recently while looking at a new listing with the owners, I noticed the inlet pipe to their one year old water heater was dripping and had an ...
03/30/2008
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We should all be proud of the Aggie Women's Basketball Team. They were nothing short of outstanding today in their defeat of Duke. They play with so much heart and really shined today. This win insures the ladies a slot in the Elite Eight , which is they farthest they have ever come from what I u...
03/30/2008
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When I was growing up in small town USA we had a Pound, which was short for the Dog Pound. I think the reason they called it the Dog Pound was because the Dog Catcher, (the Animal Control Officer) was really not interested in stray cats or other animals, and exerted most if not all his efforts ...
03/30/2008
Invest in Aggieland!Prime 3.13 Acre Tract located just a few hundred yards south of the intersect at William Fitch Parkway and state Hwy 6 South. This is a great location and is zoned general commercial. Minutes to Pebble Creek Subdivision, Castlegate Subdivision, Woodland Hills Subdivision, Spr...
03/28/2008
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I never did really say I had one particular real estate specialty. As a broker -owner I suppose I have to know about most types of property and the associated contracts and I have grown to know when to say No..that is not something I am able to even help with, but will refer you to an expert.Bu...
03/27/2008
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My wife talked me late in 2007 into attending the monthly chamber mixers held locally by our Bryan /College Station Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored each month by a different local business member. These events are a great way to casually visit with local business owners and representatives a...
03/27/2008