There is high buyer activity and a historically low number of houses for sale right now. The perfect time for homeowners to sell their house is when the demand for homes is higher than what’s available for sale. Here are a few ways that low inventory can help you get a great deal if you’ve been on the fence about selling your current home.

Better Seller Terms

When there is a seller’s market like there is today, it is much more like being in he driver’s seat when you choose to sell your home. The ball is in your court and you have the power to sell on your own terms because low inventory means less choices for buyers. Buyers are more likely to work with you if it means they can purchase a home in a market where…

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25 Budget Friendly Ways To Upgrade Your Home

It's a new year, and we have all most likely set our goals. As a homeowner, our goals often include upgrading finishes or making our home feel new or personalized to our style or current trends. I have put together a list of 25 ways that are budget friendly and doable without having to hire professionals. Please note, some of these DIY's may not improve your homes value, but can give it more of a facelift, if you're not in a position to do the full upgrade.  

1. Add some character and add texture to your walls with peel-and-stick wall panels.

2. Create a charming accent wall with peel-and-stick paper.

3. Upgrade your countertops to faux granite with a DIY…

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School has just started, but it’s already time for a holiday! Labor Day is just around the corner which means a long weekend for most. Looking for fun things to do? You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ideas:

Trivia Night on the Green- September 3rd from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm at 144 Century Court Suite 103 College Station, TX 77845. https://www.century-square.com/events/detail/trivia-on-the-green10251822171221

Staycation at The Stella- My husband and I just did this. I highly recommend it! The pool is open, they have complimentary paddle boards, complimentary bikes, yoga on Saturday morning, and great dining options. https://www.thestellahotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=business_listing

First Friday in Downtown…

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This weekend the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association is putting on one of my favorite events: The Parade of Homes™! This two weekend event is a great opportunity for everyone to see all the beautiful new builder homes all at one time! The best part about this event is that it is FREE and open to everyone! You do not need to be actively looking to purchase a home, or have a pre-approval letter, so this is a great stress-free, weekend activity for the whole family! Social distancing will be in practice & face coverings required to enter the homes.  Dates: August 28th, 29th & 30th and September 4th, 5th & 6th. Fridays 1-7pm, Saturdays 10-6pm & Sundays 12-6pm   New Builder Homes are growing in popularity with buyers for a…

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Rudder Pointe is one of the newest neighborhoods in Bryan! Located near Rudder High School off of Old Reliance Rd, this new subdivision features beautiful market ready & custom homes starting in the lower $200K price range all the way up to $300K. I sat down with Ranger Home Builders, one of the prominent builders in the neighborhood. Matt Jones, the sales counselor for Ranger, had a lot of great insights into what to expect with the Rudder Pointe community.

"Ranger Homes brings together Magruder Homes, Pitman Custom Homes, and Cathey Development, a local team of experienced craftsmen & designers, to to provide affordable prices and personalized homes to the Brazos Valley. Together, we bring the most innovative homes on the market - offering…

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Join me this Saturday at 10:30am for another First Time Home Buyer Seminar! These seminars, although geared towards first time home buyers, are helpful to anyone looking to purchase a residential property in the near future. This event is 100% free and will have coffee and snacks provided! Here a few of the topics we will be covering on Saturday: 

  • Starting your home search 
  • Lending & Loans 101 
  • Realtors (Do I need one & what do they do?)
  • The offer-making process
  • Inspections 
  • Negotiations 
  • Closings
  • Home Buying Tips & Tricks 
  • Q&A Session to cover any other topics!

After attending this seminar, I can guarantee you will leave feeling confident about what to expect with the home buying process. Hope to see you Saturday!

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It is officially fall which means that the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes is only two weeks away!! Parade of Homes weekends are some of my favorite weekends of the year because it gives everyone the chance to see all the new construction homes that the Greater Brazos Valley has to offer. Upwards of 30 homes are usually on Parade, so this weekend can be overwhelming. That's where my tips & tricks come in handy! Follow these tips & you''ll be sure to have a successful weekend looking at beautiful homes!

#1: Go in a group. 

The Parade of Homes spans neighborhoods all over Brazos Valley. Although most of the homes will be in Bryan/College Station, going from neighborhood to neighborhood takes a bit of time & gas. Carpool with your friends and family to…

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You're Invited!

 

 

April 27, 2019 | 1-4PM | 5216 Congressional Dr. | 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3 Car

Come take advantage of the price drop! Upon entry, you will be stunned by the crystal chandelier. MIL suite can be hidden behind its own pocket door and includes two huge walk-in closets, plus full bathroom. Entertain your guests from the open-concept kitchen, where they can eat at the wrapped bar, breakfast area, or formal dining room. The master suite includes beautiful wood floors, plus bathroom enjoys separate shower and jetted tub, and another walk-in closet. Upstairs a massive loft awaits, complete with reading nook, full bathroom + you guessed it - walk-in closet that could be used as a library. Come see this gem today! 

 

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  This weekend the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association is putting on one of my favorite events: The Parade of Homes! This two day event is a great opportunity for everyone to see all the beautiful new builder homes all at one time! The best part about this event is that it is FREE and open to everyone! You do not need to be actively looking to purchase a home, or have a pre-approval letter, so this is a great stress-free, weekend activity for the whole family!    Saturday, October 20th: 10am-5pm  Sunday, October 21st: 12-5pm   New Builder Homes are growing in popularity with buyers for a couple of reasons:  1) It's brand new!  This is the most obvious reason people want a new home, because there is just something so…

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