Bryan, TX

Today the Bryan College Station Habitat for Humanity dedicated the completion of another fine home in the wonderful Angels Gate Community, . This home was unique in that it was sponsored by the Circle of Women group and was constructed by all women . The soon to be new owner,The Searcy Family was very happy today as you can tell by all the smiles. It is always inspiring and emotional to attnd these dedications.

One of the great traditions is for all those who attend the ceremony and those who worked on the home, to all sign the back side of the disappearing stairway door for the attic.

The circle of women are to be congratulated for all they did to make this dream a reality and blessing for the Searcy Family!

Tejas Neighborhood in Bryan

October 22nd, 2008 categories: Community Events

Tejas neighborhood

BRYAN, TX - If you attended elementary school in Texas, you learned early on that “tejas” means “friendly, y’all”, in Spanish, from the language of the Caddo Indians. The Tejas Neighborhood Association in Bryan definitely has that hospitable Texas spirit. Click on my YouTube video to see more…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUE-vzV6fW0

Tell me the friendliest neighborhood where you’ve ever lived in the comments below…

Kind regards,

Cindy Seaton, your friendly Tejas neighborhood Realtor

This morning we attended a wall raising and dedication for the 163rd home to be built by the local Habitat For Humanity organization. This is always a fun day when you can finally begin to see a real home going up! The home will belong to the Linares Family and is sponsored by a local family trust.

These events are just part of a long process that the family must go through before finally becoming a homeowner. Todays event was begun by a blessing from local clergy and was in Spanish and English.

These events are just part of a long process that the family must go through before finally becoming a homeowner. Today's event was begun by a blessing from local clergy and was in Spanish and English.

I know this family will appreciate and cherish their new home for a long time.

If You have a Habitat organization in your area you might consider volunteering to help them.

So you've sold your house and now the buyers are going to do inspections. Should you worry? Do you need to do anything to get ready?
YES YES YES!

When you and a buyer come to an agreement on price and terms you want to make sure nothing goes wrong. Below are a few ideas to help make the inspection process go as smoothly as possible.

1. Pets - Make sure all animals are off property for the inspection. No inspector wants to dodge the dog or let the cat out or find the snake in the kid's bedroom.

2. Turn on the utilities! Make sure everything is on especially if you don't live in the property. Check the electricity, gas and water.

3. Make sure all the pilot lights are lit - water and air!

4. Light bulbs? Make sure all are working great. You don't want the inspector to write up that you need an electrician when all you need is a light bulb.

5. Check the a/c filters & vents. Replace the a/c filter. Clean the vents. You want no dirt or dust anywhere.

6. Trim the bushes and trees away from the house. Make sure the inspector can easily get to all sides of the house. Also make sure the dirt is not too high around the slab. Pull the dirt away from the slab and the weep holes. Tree limbs should not touch the roof either.

7. Smoke detectors - replace the batteries!

8. Is anything missing? Are all the knobs on the stove and cabinets? Are the latches on the windows working? Where are the window screens? Any broken glass? Have the windows lost their seal? Fix the problems BEFORE the inspector arrives!

9. UNLOCK! Make sure the insepctor can get to every room, garage, outbuilding, breaker box, fenced area, attic, crawl space and if you live in certain areas... basement.

10. Clean and straighten. A home that looks clean and straight will inspect much better than a dirty, cluttered home.

Yes, it takes a little effort to get everything ready before the inspector but it is MUCH cheaper in the long run!

Susan Hilton - Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal

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