Brazos Valley Affordable Housing: http://www.bvahc.org/ Phone: 979-595-2809 Fax: 979-595-2816 Location: 4001 E. 29th St. Suite 180, Bryan, TX 77801 Snail Mail: P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, TX 77805
College Station Community Development: (979) 764-3778. Eligibility: http://www.cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=3277 College Station Down Payment Assistance: http://www.cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=263
Texas, Real Estate Center researchers frequently are aware of high-networth investors in the audience. These people may live in New York City, Miami or San Diego, but they invest in Texas real estate.
Why do investors find Texas so attractive?
Let us count the reasons: (1) Texas is leading the United States in the current economic recovery, (2) Texas' economy is big and growing, (3) Texas' economy is profitable, (4) Texas has a growing population, (5) Texas' economy is an international economy, (6) the tax burden is less in Texas, (7) Texas has an affordable housing sector, (8) Texans have entrepreneurial spirit, and (9) Texans are mobile.
November was a great month for real estate in the Brazos Valley for investors and buyers. I'll have the December stats around the middle of January for all my loyal readers. I LOVE THIS CITY!
COLLEGE STATION / BRYAN SALES STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 2011
77 single-family homes closed in December 2011. Median home price Average sales price $184,146 Sold dollar volume $24,85,758 Average days on market (DOM) 156 Total number of active residential listings 1362 Total number of new listings 203
College Station, TX is still building. New roads, Over passes, subdivisions, rental properties are still being built. This time of year sales are holding true to form. September through December is typically slower than the rest of the year. Realtors are not as busy. College Station, TX and the Texas A&M University area is an active and viable place to invest with over 50,000 students. The purchase of investment properties are still cash flowing here.Parents of students can take advantage of low prices for housing and sell at a profit when their kids leave TAMU. Rent on a 3 bed 2 bath single family house or a 3 bed 3 bath duplex is approximately $1200 to $1600 per month. Rooms lease for $400 to $600 each. Why rent when you can purchase and let the roommates make the mortgage payments?
Houses are selling for much less per square foot this season than last.
We are most certainly in a BUYERS MARKET! NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!
The new Scott and White Hospital is being constructed right now on the corner of Rock Prairie and the High Way 6 By Pass. College Station/Bryan, TX area in Central Texas has become a booming major medical area with the St. Joseph Hospital, The Med, The Physician's Center, The A&M Medical School, Scott and White which will undoubtedly bring in many new jobs.
Go to my websites at www.AggieRealEstate or www.CollegeStationHomes.com for updated statistics with regard to the Bryan/College Station, TX area in the Brazos County. This highly educated community locted in the middle of the Tri Cities in central Texas between Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio is Boom Town Central. We're growing fast. Investors are taking note of the many opportunities here. Retireing Aggies are comming home at long last to take advantage of the low home prices in a clean, low crime, educational environment with fabulous homes to choose from.
Michelle 'Myke' Leatham, Real Estate consultant with Brazos County Realty can help you find residual income through real estate in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. Investors need to take note of this area RIGHT NOW.
Go to www.AggieRealEstate.com for more information or call 979-693-0201 Email: Homes@AggieRealEstate.com
ZIP Codes: 77845, 77840, 77802, 77808, 77801 Approximate Location Boundaries: Central TX. All Bryan, College Station, TX in the Brazos and surrounding counties
Location Characteristics: Visit Bryan-College Station, Texas, In Aggieland
Howdy! Welcome to Bryan-College Station, TX, a community rich in tradition and history, set deep in the heart of Central Texas. Discover a region so diverse you can stroll the scenic campus of Texas A&M University, mingle with real cowboys at a thrilling rodeo, and take in a live symphony performance all in one day. Enjoy the modern amenities of a big city, combined with a warm small-town charm, making this one of the friendliest places you'll ever visit!
About Myke Leatham:
Myke's Blog on Trulia.com: http://www.trulia.com/blog/myke_leatham/2010/09/attention_investors#c47680 Feel free to make comments, provide suggestions, or ask questions. I'm here if you need me.... Myke
I'm so glad you found me. Your College Station and Bryan, TX real estate source! When you choose to buy or sell a home in College Station or other surrounding areas using our expert services, you will receive a free consultation to determine your needs, free listings and free reports sent to you by email. These weekly reports will show you how hard the members of my team are working to accomplish your property goals, and we guarantee the best service and consultation you have ever experienced. You'll find the best community information for the College Station, Texas region right here.
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Experience Counts: Over 25 years of sales experience. Continuing education in real estate: Education is paramount in an ever changing industry like Real Estate. Myke has taken over 875 hours of real estate specific courses which include but are not limited to: Residential Appraisal, Marketing, Law Contracts I & II, Finance, Residential Inspections, Principals and Practice, Law of Agency, Code of Ethics, Bankruptcy/Easements/Surveys/and Probate, Home Warranties, 1031 Exchanges and hundreds of hours of extensive real estate training.
Myke is among the top 1% of all Realtors in North America! She has earned the Designations of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), CRS(Certified Residential Specialist), and GRI (Graduate of Realtors Institute) and Epro. Fewer than 3% of all Realtors nationwide earn these certifications. They are not only a symbol of Myke's commitment to this business, but these designations are your assurance of a skilled, trained real estate professional. Reputation: SALES LEADER since 1998; Top Producer 2000 through 2009. Listed among the top agents in the county. Consistently ranked among top realtors for total sales volume out of 900 realtors for commercial and residential real estate in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. When Myke represents buyers, she presents all viable options to her clients, including those properties that are not officially listed, but could be available for sale based on her inside information. Her expertise lies with investors and marketing homes of all price ranges in College Station/Bryan to local, national and global buyers, across all major media channels and through her extensive, personal network of contacts.
Myke is a consummate real estate professional who not only understands the art of deal-making, but also the art of relationships. She makes the process of buying and selling homes an uplifting and fun experience. She has a tremendous appreciation for Bryan and College Station, its rich history, and Texas A&M traditions having lived in the area for 25 years. Her knowledge of Bryan/College Station's real estate market and market trends is unparalleled. Having been personally involved with clients through their remodeling, purchasing and selling processes, she knows intrinsic quality and value when she sees it. When she doesn't see it she lets her clients know, without hesitation. Myke's proven track record and affiliations in the field of real estate demonstrates her high level of professionalism.
* High energy and enthusiasm * Aggressive marketing * Expert negotiating skills * Ability to listen and ascertain customer's desires and needs * Fun to be with * Internet savvy * Because Myke is an experienced investor, she quickly helps her customers locate and define good business opportunities. No one likes the feeling of being 'sold to' so Myke provides as much information as possible to help you make the right decision.
Personal Commitment: I am prepared to go the 'Extra Mile' for you, because I understand the financial and emotional significance of purchasing and selling your home. I will carefully listen to your desires and arrive at a workable plan. I believe sensitivity, listening, and service are important keys to success. Whether you are buying or selling a home or you are just curious about your home's market value, I'd be happy to provide my market expertise and intelectual property without obligation, or meet with you to evaluate your home for future reference. I want my customers to have a great time and enjoy the total process of purchasing or selling property. It gives me great pride when my customerspass my name on to their friends and family. I will continue to work hard to make sure critical information is available at www.AggieRealEstate.com and I invite all interested investors to search my site for cash flow opportunities. I will dedicate my time and talents to helping you achieve your goals. It is my goal to make your buying and selling experience extraordinary. Look closely and you'll see how much I love meeting and working with people. You'll experience the difference in working with an experienced and dedicated professional.
Personal information: Michelle goes by 'Myke' and is the proud mother of 6 children - 3 girls and 3 boys. Her husband is David Leatham. They met at Brigham Young University. They have been married since 1977. David is a finance professor, and Associate Head over graduate studies in the Agricultural Economics Department at Texas A&M University, and speaks fluent Spanish. They have lived in College Station since 1983 and loved every minute of it. Myke loves to quilt, sing, swim, 'sing', bake bread, 'sing,' garden, 'sing', sell real estate, and 'sing some more' :-). Family, church, and real estate consume most of her time. Truth, honor, integrity, kindness, loyalty, gratitude, and service are very important words to her.
Motto: Let Myke Help You With Your HOMEwork!
Referrals: The highest compliment I can get is when you pass my name on to others or post a kind remark on the internet. When you send your friends and family my way, I'll always provide them with the highest quality of service that I know you would appreciate. Thanks in advance for all your support and friendship.
Directions to Myke's office: From Highway 6, exit either Rock Prairie, North Graham, or Highway 40 going West. When you get to Wellborn Rd, turn left to Capstone and turn right crossing over the rail road tracks. At the first stop sign you will turn right onto IGN Rd., and then turn right at the black mail box (13464 IGN Rd.) into the first driveway over the culvert. You will see a large house on the left that looks like a castle, and a barn on the right. The house on the left is Myke's home office. Follow the white rock circular driveway to the front door. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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