Busting 8 Real Estate Myths Article by Virginia Kettler-Blackburn There are a lot of misconceptions about buying and selling real estate. That’s why I want to provide you with the best timeless advice I can give you. These myths have been gathered through my 20+ years as a REALTOR, and I believe … [Read more...]
Dear Jen – Realtor Jen Zweiacker advises families on transition to a new home
Dear Jen: My husband has been a offered a position in Dallas and our family is about to begin the process of relocating and moving to a new home. My two youngest children are really anxious about moving from the only home they have ever known. Do you have any suggestions to make the transition … [Read more...]
DIY! Backyard Mosquito Control
Do-It-Yourself Backyard Mosquito Control Article By | Mike Merchant1, Sonja Swiger1, and Steve Presley2 Concerns about mosquito-borne disease this summer are prompting many of us to learn what to do to reduce the chances of mosquito bites in our own backyards and gardens. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home – Ali Michelle Interiors
Home Sweet Home Article & Photos by Ali Massey, Ali Michelle Interiors Whether you live in a brand new house, or are living in a 1990s fixer upper, decorating your space can help you love the home you’re in. It’s easy to achieve a stylish, yet comfortable home by following these simple … [Read more...]
Perennial Pleasures
Perennial Pleasures Article & Photos by Neil Sperry When I was a kid riding my bike around the east side of College Station I used to marvel at all the old perennials that had obviously been passed along from generation to generation. They were a beautiful part of those old … [Read more...]
Fire Safety Tips: For Your New Home
Fire Safety Tips For Your New Home Article by | the College Station Fire Department Roughly seven people die every day in the United States as a result of home fires. Children under the age of five have a much higher risk of dying in a residential fire compared to those in other age groups. Among … [Read more...]
Custom Pool Designs: Creating Your Own Backyard Oasis
Custom Pool Designs: Creating Your Own Backyard Oasis Article & Photos | Dennis McMillin of Sunshine Fun Custom Built Pools You and your family have finally decided this is the year for a brand new custom swimming pool. You may have asked around and made a short list of pool professionals that … [Read more...]
2018 Bryan/College Station Real Estate Recap
2018 Bryan/College Station Real Estate Recap Article & Photos | Jen Zweiacker + Zweiacker & Associates Real Estate It has been a very interesting year for real estate in the Brazos Valley and throughout the nation. We continue to be in a balanced market and appear to be following a … [Read more...]
Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Understanding Reverse Mortgages Article by | Debbie Bloyd, NMLS# 200790 Why do people have so many misunderstandings when it comes to Reverse Mortgages? There are a lot of rules and regulations with an FHA mortgage and since they often change – there is often misinformation passed on. In the … [Read more...]
10 Electrical Ideas to Bring Convenience & Innovation to Your Home
10 ELECTRICAL IDEAS TO BRING CONVENIENCE & INNOVATION TO YOUR HOME! Article by University Electrical Services, LLC Outlets with USB ports Make charging all your devices easier by installing this inexpensive and extremely useful modification to your home. Skip the USB adapter and charge your … [Read more...]
Feature: St. Jude Dream Home
St. Jude Dream Home: Building Houses to End Childhood Cancer Article by Hannah Holbrook | Photos provided by Pitman Custom Homes Pitman Custom Homes and Magruder Homes have united in a campaign to help end cancer for children. How? Through building houses. Partnered with St. Jude’s Children’s … [Read more...]
Feature: Mariott Homes
Integrity. Family Values. Incredible Homes. Mariott Homes Article by Hannah Holbrook | Photos by David Sussman + Mariott Homes Four decades later, three kids involved & a loyal team of subcontractors…Larry Mariott, Owner of Mariott Homes, Inc. & Classic Homes by Mariott is prouder than … [Read more...]
Freedom Roof Project
We all know someone who has fallen on hard times; making difficult choices that often result in neglecting one need over another. Sometimes, those tough choices mean neglecting the very roof over their head. The Freedom Roof Project is a privately operated, community based program designed to help … [Read more...]
