College Place Neighborhood News

This site will focus on Real Estate Trends and listing for College Place located in Houston,Texas. You will be able to find neighborhood listings and sales for the month as well as other helpful ideas and videos just a simple mouse click away. So when you are ready to get your home SOLD or buy a new home, all you have to do is give me a call and I will take care of the rest. I look forward to exceeding you service expectation and serving you soon! Thank You, Brian Taylor

Monday, May 2, 2011

CURRENTLY LISTED FOR SALE

59 Borondo Pines

110 E.Larkspur

2327 Tall Ships

My Business is a Kingdom Business

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the right for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2011.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Houston Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor

(832)722-1756

Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood
Prudential Relocation Certified Inventory Agent
Prudential Relocation Certified Marketing Agent
Prudential Relocation Certified Destination Agent
Freddie Mac Foreclosure Specialist
Quality Service Certified Agent

Winner of CBU International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of CBU International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

JUST SOLD

2403 Scott St in LaMarque has SOLD!!!

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Friday, April 15, 2011

502 OAK HARBOR- JUST LISTED!!!

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607 Riverside Dr -Sale Pending

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Mid-Week Pick Me Up

It time for the mid-week pick me up video.

So here is Britt Nicole with Holiday

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Mid-Week Pick Me Up

Good Morning To All!!!! It's Weds and you know that mean

Mid-Week Pick Me Up Video.

So if you like Hip-Hop try this one out

Lil' Prophet feat. Pettidee "I Go Hard/Hulk Hogan"

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A GEM IS COMING SOON TO THE MARKET!!!

Beautiful, spacious and well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home

located in the Meadowgreen Subdivision

that features a wood flooring and a galore of recent updates.

It will be the GEM of the market so get ready and don't miss the boat!

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Sale Pending!

2403 Scott St is now PENDING

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JUST SOLD!!!

Congratulations to Robin, Gwen, Lauren and Chris

on their new home located at 17015 Sailors Moon Ct.

It was a pleasure working with you all and

look forward to exceeding your expectation in the future.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

JUST LISTED

13326 Colton Ln in

Haylee Park subdivision.

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JUST LISTED

607 Riverside in Alvin,TX

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IMPORTANT PROPOSED TAX CHANGES

Homeowners if this passes it will affect ALL of us. One of the many benefits of homeownership is this deduction on YOUR year end taxes. If it's not available to use at the end of the year then you may see potential buyers just decide to rent. Along with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae possibly on the chopping block it could really affect the market.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mid-Week Video Pick Me Up

Here is Part-2 featuring John Rueben performing Jamboree. Enjoy!

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Mid-Week Video Pick Me Up

It's Weds so that means Mid-Week Video Pick Me Up!

So here is T-Bone with Can I Live?

Also since I missed last week you get a double scoop!

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Low-VOC Paint Protects Health, Pocketbook

Choosing low-VOC or zero-VOC paint is an important step toward turning your interior or exterior paint job “green.” And with little to no odor, and performance and price that rival conventional products, paint manufacturers increasingly are producing low-VOC paints. We’ve done the research to help you choose low-VOC paints for your next spruce-up project.

VOCs health hazards

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are solids and liquids that convert easily to gas or vapor at room temperature. VOCs are contained in many paint products and have been linked to a variety of health problems—watery eyes, headaches, asthma, respiratory diseases and cancer.

Common paint VOCs
Common VOCs in paint include ethylene glycol (the same chemical compound found in antifreeze), formaldehyde, benzene, and a variety of other flammable or toxic chemicals. The paint’s materials safety data sheet (MSDS) lists the hazardous materials the product contains. Laminated MSDS sheets are usually displayed in paint stores, or you can download them from a paint manufacturer’s website.

VOC regulations

Current EPA regulations limit VOCs to 250 grams/liter in latex paint, and 380 grams/liter in oil-based paint. Low-VOC paints, now available from most major manufacturers, clock in at less than 50 grams/liter in flat paints, and 150 grams/liter in gloss paints. Some go even lower, hitting 25- or even 10-gram/liter benchmarks.
A paint that has 5 grams or less/liter can claim “zero-VOC” status.

Low-VOC price
Painters shy away from low-VOC paint, thinking it’s more expensive than the stuff that’s hazardous to their health. In fact, low-VOC and zero-VOC paint are comparable in price to any paint that’s comparable in coverage.
Price is determined by how much bang you get from a gallon. Benjamin Moore’s zero-VOC Aura paint sells for almost $60 per gallon, not because it’s zero VOC, but because it is self-priming and requires only two coats to cover a room. Benjamin Moore’s low-VOC line, Ben, costs about $35 per gallon, comparable to other VOC-laden premium paints.

Tints and VOCs

Even if you buy low-VOC paint, you can unwittingly raise toxic levels by adding tints tainted with VOCs. Low-VOC tints are available, so ask for them when lightening or darkening paint.

Joseph D’Agnese is a journalist and book author who has written numerous articles on home improvement.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Mid-Week Pick Me Up Video

It's Weds again, so it is time for the Mid-Week Pick Me Up Video.

It's by Fireflight, titled, For Those Who Wait!

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Weekly Motivational

Good Afternoon!

In keeping with todays theme of Valentine's Day here is today's motivational quote. Enjoy and have a great day with the people you love!

"Love is the difficult realization that something other than oneself is real."

Iris Murdoch (1919-1999)

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

JUST LISTED!!!

I have JUST LISTED the home located

6401 Windy Way

in Pearland,TX

Please take a few moments and view the video tour of the property.

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Preventing Frozen Pipes

Good Morning to you all!

I found this article on the State Farm website and it may help you over the next few days.

An average of a quarter-million families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter, all because of water pipes that freeze and burst.
And recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. An eighth-inch (three millimeter) crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons (946 liters) of water a day. Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes can burst.
By taking a few simple precautions, you can save yourself the mess, money and aggravation frozen pipes cause.

Before the cold hits

Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic. These exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember - the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.
Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers' installation and operation instructions.
Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.
Disconnect garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.

When the mercury drops

A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall.
Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.

Before you go away

Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C).
Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm enough to prevent freezing or
Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it will be deactivated when you shut off the water.

If your pipes freeze

Don't take chances. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber. If you detect that your water pipes have frozen and burst, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. (Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shut-off valve is and how to open and close it.)
Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house. You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe. Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water because you could be electrocuted.

Visit the Disaster Survival House section with more than 140 tips or visit your local State Farm® agent for additional information on a specific subject.
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Mid-Week Pick Me Up Video

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Sale Pending!

4809 Airport Blvd.

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Weekly Motivational

Good Afternoon,

Hope you all are having a great and productive Monday. Here is a motivational that if used correctly will change your life for the better. Its the everyday renewing of the mind with the word that makes you stronger.

"Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives."

(1842 - 1910)

My Business is a Kingdom Business

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the right for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2011.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Houston Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756

Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood
Prudential Relocation Certified Inventory Agent
Prudential Relocation Certified Marketing Agent
Prudential Relocation Certified Destination Agent
Freddie Mac Foreclosure Specialist
Quality Service Certified Agent

Winner of CBU International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of CBU International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008
William James

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Weekly Pick Me Up Video

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Jan. 2011 College Place Home Sales Figures

Good afternoon College Place Neighbors and friends!!

I have the recent figures for homes sold and homes for sale in

College Place, Houston TX.

The statistics will be based on average for the entire neighborhood thru Jan. 2011.

If you have questions feel free to give me a call.If you would like information delivered to your desktop/laptop homepage sign up for the RSS(really simple syndication) it is easy and it is free! Just click the button on the right side of the webpage. Or become a follower then share and discuss with your friends and family.

College Place Home Sales- Jan. 2011

# of Homes Sold -0

(1-option pending)

# Active Listed Homes- 6

Avg. List Price - $179,112

Avg. Sales Price - N/A

Avg Sq. Ft. - 2,043 Sq.Ft.

Avg. Lot - 5,936 Sq.Ft.

DOM - 109 days

$/Sq. Ft. - $87.67/Sq.Ft.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Mid-Week Video Pick Me Up

the Video Pick Me Up to refuel you and carry you through the week! Hope you enjoy it and have a great day!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Mid-Week Video Pick Me Up

It's Weds so here is Kirk Franklin - Declaration(This is it!) with the Video Pick Me Up to refuel you and carry you through the week! Hope you enjoy it and have a great day!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Go Green In Your Kitchen

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/green-kitchen-flooring-linoleum-and-cork/
(click above)

Friday, January 14, 2011

Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Good Afternoon Friends and Neighbors,

Valentine's Day is coming soon but, I am here to help you with some ideas.
This one is for the guys out there who wait till the last minute to do everything.

You have just over 30 days to get it together this year.

I have put together some links to help you find the gift, restaurant and the flower shop.
Just hit the following links and it will take you to easy street.

Day Spa:
www.beyondbeaute.com

Flowers:
www.ftd.com
http://www.cookiesbydesign.com/
(different by just as good. design # A205PW, A303)

Perfume:
www.ulta.com

Jewelry:
www.zales.com
www.jared.com

Restaurants:

Tony's
(My recommendation)
3755 Richmond Ave
Houston,TX 77046

713-6226778

More Restaurant Links

http://www.fogodechao.com/locations/houstonTX.htm
www.lamadeleine.com/Location.aspx?CityID=2
www.vicandanthonys.com
www.perrysrestaurants.com
www.pappasbros.com/main.html
www.texaslandandcattle.com

http://www.rasushi.com/

http://samuraisteakandsushi.com/

Package deals for couples:
www.starfleetyachts.com
www.trellisspa.com/

If you did not find the restaurant that you were looking for go to this link
http://houston.citysearch.com/search?cw4=2&flavor_id=2&constrained=1&started=1

Have a perfect Valentine's Day and don't forget the chocolate.