Joey Condon
Realtor®
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College Station smartest city in Texas!
November 29th, 2011 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
As an Aggie Realtor who works with clients all over the US, I constantly hear Aggie jokes, but who is laughing now? We always talk about how we live in a bubble here in College Station, but did you know that bubble was filled with the smartest people in Texas?
The City of College Station is ranked by The Business Journals as the brainiest city in Texas among those with populations between 50,000 and 100,000. Some 28 percent of College Station residents hold a bachelor’s degree and another 28.23 percent have a graduate or professional degree. A lot of this has to do with Texas A&M faculty as well as so many Aggies staying here after graduation!
The Business Journals ranked 483 mid-sized U.S. cities using 2009 U.S. Census Data. The rankings were based on the percentage of population with each level of educational attainment. Not only were we #1 in Texas, but College Station ranked No. 31 nationally.
So, next time someone makes an Aggie joke, make sure and let them know that they are actually making fun of the smartest city in all of Texas!
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Aggieland let’s help keep our neighbors warm this winter!
November 22nd, 2011 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
The saying that Bryan/College Station is in a bubble is pretty true to an extent. While the rest of the country has high unemployment rates, lower retail sales, and a housing crunch, Bryan/College Station is an area that trends better than a majority of the country! I have sold more homes this year than I did last year, so I know that we aren’t hurting too bad in B/CS!
Unfortunately a lot of times we don’t realize that there are those in our community who don’t know where their next warm meal will come from, where they will sleep, or if their children will be warm enough this winter! We don’t see it a lot, but it does exist more than you could even imagine!
This year, my kids and I decided that we would like to help those who are less fortunate than the majority of us in Bryan/College Station. We have started a coat/blanket drive in Castlegate with the donations going to the Twin City Mission! What started as a small project has taken flight. My daughter and I printed out about 100 fliers and asked a few of her friends to help us pass them out in our subdivision! The kids have all gotten so into it that it has amazed me! They just light up when people ask about how to donate! Now it is on the Castlegate website and on Facebook!
It’s very simple if you want to get involved! We are taking donations at 2445 Newark Circle today from 4-6 and tomorrow 9-11 am! All you have to do is drive up to the curb and we’ll grab them from you. If that time isn’t convenient, you can call me at 979-229-0919 and we can pick them up. You can also drop them by the Century 21, Beal offices located at 404 H University Drive East at your leisure.
The kids are waiting to take your Coats and Blankets to give to the less fortunate!
We have a lot to be thankful for Aggieland, so let’s get out there and make this winter a little warmer for our Brazos Valley Neighbors!
For more information, give Farrah Spears a call at 979-229-0919
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Saving Energy with Nansulate
November 21st, 2011 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Home Improvement & Design, Joey Condon, Local Interest, Real Estate News
I found a great Home Improvement Idea that won’t break the bank!!
Your first question when you read the title is probably; “What is Nansulate® ?” Here is the simple definition from the manufacturer….”Nansulate® Crystal is a patented, one-of-a-kind, clear thermal insulation coating for concrete or clay tile roofs, slate roofs and asphalt or wood shingle sloped roofs that lowers your energy bill and keeps your roof looking beautiful and new.” 
I ran across this website while looking for a roofing product to seal roofs that have a small hole or something simple. This is what I found. At approx. $85/gal, the initial cost is a little hard to swallow, but the end benefit is reported to be great!
Zoom in on the shingle….can you see the difference? It seals all the granules and makes the roof able to withstand high winds and hard rain.
The manufacture states that the average energy savings after 3 years is 46%. Click here for the case study.
We are in Central Texas, Brazos Valley, College Station/Bryan. What affect would it have here? I found a case study in Dallas!!!!
Look at the Attic Temps!!!
It is a totally Green product that falls in line with Aggie values and what everyone should be thinking about when looking to the future!!
This would be a great opportunity for home owners to make their house more energy efficient and if you have your house listed, it would definitely be more appealing to buyers. I know my buyers would be definitely move faster on a house that is more energy efficient.
If you have any questions about this or any questions on the market here in Aggieland, feel free to contact me!
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Castlegate II opening in South College Station
November 15th, 2011 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Home Improvement & Design, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Real Estate News
When I am out there showing properties in Bryan/College Station, I hear tons of rumors and ideas about growth in our community. Lately there have been many rumors about what is going on towards the back of Castlegate in south College Station. Since I sell a lot of homes in south College Station as well as living there myself, I wanted to get the real scoop so I could be knowledgeable when my clients ask me about what is going on in Castlegate. I went straight to the horses’ mouths, and interviewed Wallace and Dusty Phillips of Castlegate Communities to find out more about the new development!
For more information about Castlegate and any home in Bryan/College Station, give me, Farrah Spears, a call at 979-229-0919.
Farrah Spears
979-229-0919
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Aggieland Boot Campaign Has Begun
November 14th, 2011 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
It is here, Aggieland! The Boot Campaign Starts today! I do it with my boots on, and you should too! Starting today, stop by the Century 21, Beal office located at 404 H University Drive East, show your student ID and pick up your free “I do it with my boots on” maroon t-shirt to be worn at the game Saturday, November 19th! What better way to support our troops past and present, than to wear your maroon “I do it with my boots on” t-shirt to the game! Hope to see you there!
For all your real estate needs, Call Farrah B Spears at 979-229-0919
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Aggieland Get Your Boots on and Support Our Troops!
November 11th, 2011 Categories: Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
Today is Veteran’s Day, which is a day that makes us all reflect on the sacrifices our troops past, current, and future have made for our freedom! We are so blessed to live in a country where we are free all because of the selflessness of those who have chosen to serve. Today is a good day for me to announce my participation in the Boot Campaign. The Boot Campaign is a grassroots initiative started by five women from Texas known as the Boot Girls. The campaign provides an easy and tangible way for Americans to show appreciation for troops (both past and present), raise awareness of the challenges they face upon return and donate funds to charities supporting their transition home. Proceeds from boot sales are donated to partner charities, who assist returning veterans and active troops dealing with emotional, mental and physical issues.
Their mantra is…”When They Come Back, We Give Back!” What better way to say thank you to our troops this Veteran’s day than sporting a pair of boots just like theirs? So join in the growing chorus of musicians, entertainers, athletes and other celebrities and get YOUR boots on! I laced up my boots in support and and next week, November 14-19th, you can support the campaign in various ways!
1. If you are a student, stop by my office at 404 H University Drive East(beside Cenare and across University Drive from the FOX and Hound) and show your student id for your FREE “I do it with my boots on” T-shirt to be worn at the game on November 19th. My office is open Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30.
2. Stop by the photo booth in front of the giant Aggie Ring on game day(November 19th) and join the national Boot Campaign facebook movement. *Surprise Aggie celebs will be there!
3. Head to the Shiner sponsored tailgate outside Reed Arena for FREE BEER! (must have your valid drivers license and your Boot Campaign tee shirt on!)
What better way to say thanks this Veteran’s day than to Walk a Mile in Their Boots and support our troops! Click on the link to find out more about this year’s Aggieland Boot Campaign! http://www.bootcampaign.com/aggie.html or give me, Farrah Spears, a call at 979-229-0919! Thanks again Veterans! God Bless America!
For all your real estate needs, call Farrah B Spears at 979-229-0919
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New Home Inspection Technology in Bryan/College Station
November 3rd, 2011 Categories: Home Improvement & Design, Real Estate News
Today I learned something new concerning home inspections. Clifton Cobbs of Sun Star Real Estate Inspections trained myself and some other Century 21, Beal agents about a new technology for home inspections using infared devices. These infared inspections can detect areas where air is penetrating a home or leaking out of a home as well as water detection in walls, ceilings, or floors. Watch the video to learn more and see a demonstration, or for more information on infared inspections, call Clifton at 832-594-0281
For this and all real estate tips, call me, Farrah Spears at 979-229-0919
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Have you been by Olson Field at Blue Ball Park recently?
October 25th, 2011 Categories: Uncategorized
If you have not had the opportunity to drive by Olson Field at Blue Bell Park recently things are coming along with the construction. It had been a while since I was there so I drove by last Saturday morning to check things out. Check out the video below to see what I saw. Click for more information about Aggie Baseball.
Have a great day and if you have any real estate questions please give me a call at 979-229-9911.
Jack Anding
Broker Associate
Century 21 Beal, Inc.
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Chili Cook Off at the American Legion Post 159 In Bryan
October 12th, 2011 Categories: Uncategorized
2nd prize: Kindle E book
3rd prize: Garmin Nuvi GPS
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Bryan College Station lend a face find a cure!
October 12th, 2011 Categories: Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
Every 3 minutes, a woman in the US learns she has breast cancer. This effects all of us as we all have women we love. As you are more than likely aware, October is breast cancer awareness month, and the perfect time to get the word out to every woman you love that they need to perform a monthly breast self exam as well as schedule a mammogram every year after age 40. There are numerous events and shows of support going on this month. Earlier this month, was the Surviving and Thriving luncheon in B/CS, and many professional athletes have been donning pink to spread the word!
My friend and Mary Kay Sales Director, Ashley Virnau, told me about something she and Mary Kay are doing to raise funds to go towards breast cancer research via the Mary Kay Ash Foundation. It’s simple, all you do is lend your face, receive a complimentary facial, and a donation will be made to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation! Also, for every Party held within Ashley’s unit, they will donate $20 to the Mary Kay Ash foundation! This is a win/win as you get to have an amazing facial while supporting something that will one way or another effect us all!
To book your facial, call Ashley Virnau at 979-220-7281
For all your real estate needs, call Farrah Spears at 979-229-0919
Farrah Spears
Realtor, Century 21 Beal
979-229-0919
farrahs@century21bcs.com
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