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Callaway Villas
American Campus
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The District on Luther
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Doux Chene Apartments
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The Legacy at Traditions
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Alpha-Omega
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The Cottages of College Station 11 U Centre at Northgate
The Rise at Northgate
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Equity Real Estate
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North Point Crossing
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The number of U.S. renters has expanded significantly since the burst of the housing bubble, and renters now represent 34 percent of all households, according to government statistics. Meanwhile, rents climbed 3.2 percent last year. Now that the rental market has gotten more crowded, the better prepared you are, the more likely you are to secure the property you desire. The real estate experts at Homes.com, along with partner ForRent.com, have created a comprehensive checklist for stress-free renting: • Preparation: For a smooth approval process, be prepared with a completed rental application, written references from a previous property owner or employer, and an apartment hunting checklist to remember everything from fees to appliances. • Budget: No more than 25 to 30 percent of income should be spent on housing, say experts. Create a budget that considers extras like your commute and lifestyle amenities. Confirm who bears responsibility for utilities and maintenance, as costs can vary by lease. • Amenities: Many amenities will be enticing, so be honest about what’s essential to you. Compromise may result in finding a home in a better location. • Location: Use free search features on real estate sites like Homes. com to easily search for rentals by zip code. You’ll ensure you don’t miss your dream home in your dream neighborhood. • Search outside the box: Extend your search to single-family homes and townhomes. There are deals to uncover, especially if you’re splitting rent. Also, review for-sale listings. Some people may be willing to rent instead. • Walk-through: Do a walk-through of the entire space before signing any paperwork, ensuring all faucets and appliances work. Open cabinets and closets, and be aware of issues that need to be taken care of prior to moving in. • Review the lease: Understand all lease terms before signing. Pay attention to details such as termination. Ask the leasing agent or property owner plenty of questions to make sure you have a solid understanding. • Renters insurance: Your personal belongings aren’t necessarily covered by the property owner’s insurance policy. Renters insurance covers you and your belongings in most instances of theft and damage, and protects you from anyone claiming to have been injured in your rental due to your negligence. The average cost for renters insurance is about $12 per month to cover $30,000 worth of property, according to Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. • Security deposits: Take pictures the day you move in and the day you move out. Document repairs and modifications made while you’re living there. When your lease ends, insist on a final walk-through with the leasing staff or property owner. Know the terms of your lease. • Use space efficiently: Use temporary décor ideas to turn your rental into a home, making you feel renewed and unique without making significant changes or spending a fortune. More tips for renters can be found at www.Homes.com. Apartment Guide
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UTILITIES ELECTRICITY
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) 979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448 www.btutilities.com
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College Station Utilities 979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623 www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004
Suddenlink 4114 E. 29th St. – Bryan 979-846-22296 www.suddenlink.com
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Atmos Energy 1-888-322-8667 www.atmosenergy.com
Newcomers have 30 days after establishing residency to apply for a Texas driver’s license. Applicants (18 and older) will be required to provide proof of identity, social security number, Texas vehicle registration and proof of liability insurance on all vehicles owned. Applicants must complete required forms and pay required fee.
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Verizon Residential 979-846-1271 Business 1-800-483-5400 Embarq (Navasota) 800-788-3500
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City of College Station 979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623 www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004
With a valid, out-of-state driver’s license, only an eye exam or statement of visual acuity from an eye specialist is required. Driver’s License Office 1003 N. Earl Rudder Fwy. 979-776-3110 www.texasonline.com
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) 979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448 www.btutilities.com
TAGS/REGISTRATION
Newcomers have 30 days after establishing residency to purchase Texas license tags. To purchase license tags you will need to have you vehicle inspected. You will need to have you car registered before applying for a Texas driver’s license. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles handles vehicle tags. Offices are open Mon.-Fri. from 8am-5pm. For Information: 979-361-4473 300 E William J. Bryan Pkwy. www.txdps.state.tx.us
GOVERNMENT BRYAN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 300 S. Texas Ave. 979-209-5000 www.bryantx.gov
COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL
VOTER REGISTRATION 300 E. William J. Bryan Pkwy. Bryan, TX 77803 979-361-4470
TAXES
Brazos County Tax Office 979-361-4470
INFO SOURCES BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 715 University Dr. E – College Station 800-777-8292 or 979-260-9898 www.visitaggieland.com
BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4001 E. 29th St., Ste. 175 – Bryan 979-260-5200 www.bcschamber.org
BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 1905 Greenfield Plaza – Bryan 979-846-3751 www.bcsrealtor.com
1101 Texas Ave. 979-764-3509 www.cstx.gov
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How to increase storage in tight spaces Cozy, quaint homes attract many home buyers and renters. Be it a cottage-style house or a studio apartment, smaller living spaces often involve getting creative with storage. People live in a smaller homes for a variety of reasons. Some choose to live in a smaller home so they can be right in the thicks of things in a city or urban center. Others scale back on living space in an effort to save money. But storage space in small quarters is often at a premium, and thinking creatively is a necessity to keep the home tidy and items out of view. Rainy or chilly days are the perfect times to tackle indoor organization projects. When the outdoors isn’t beckoning, you can devote all of your attention to addressing storage issues in your home. To begin, take inventory of what you have, going through your possessions and determining what can stay and what can go. Part with anything you haven’t used in quite some time. The next step is to sort items and get organized. Then you can find a place for everything. For example, if you have a dozen bath towels but only one sauce pot, you will need to find more room for linens than kitchen cookware. You may need to borrow space from one area of the home to give to another area. The following are some additional tips to increase space in an otherwise cramped home.
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• Add shelves. Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves into them. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if you customize the shelving to fit storage containers you use to store everything from shoes to craft items.
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• Opt for dual-purpose furniture. Benches with lids that lift up and sofas that convert into guest beds are just a few of the many ways you can keep a small home neat and increase storage space. An ottoman is a great place to store extra blankets and linens, while a trunk or crate with a sturdy top can be used in lieu of a traditional coffee table to keep books or board games. • Think vertically. When floor space is at a premium, you may need to look up for storage. Frequently used pots and pans can be hung from a decorative rack in your kitchen. Use magnets on jars to store a spice rack on the wall near the stove. Racks above cabinets or on doors can be used to store everything from shoes to jewelry to toiletries. Shelving in children’s rooms can store lesser used toys away from the floor. Empty walls are valuable real estate in a small home, and tall bookshelves can house a number of different things. Apartment Guide
• Take advantage of oddly shaped crevices. If you have space under a staircase or a spot by a dormer or in an attic eave, use the space to store items. You may need to get creative, such as adding a door and small closet into the staircase, but such spaces make practical storage areas and add character to a home. • Use see-through storage containers. Many people find that plastic storage bins are neater and more stackable than boxes. Seethrough bins enable you to quickly find items so that you are not searching around the house for lost items and creating a bigger mess along the way. Clear storage containers work in the refrigerator, too. You can more easily spot leftovers, and uniform stacking containers free up more room for bulkier items. • Make use of space beneath your bed. There likely is ample room to store more things than just dust bunnies beneath your bed. A bed frame with built-in drawers is the perfect place to keep bed linens and out-of-season clothes. Beds can be raised on blocks to create more space underneath for storing rolling plastic containers and even seldom-used suitcases. • Opt for an armoire. Armoires are not exclusive to bedrooms. Armoires can be used in dining spaces or in dens to store items out of sight. An armoire can be used when retrofitted with a pull-out shelf as a laptop desk, storing all office items behind closed doors when not needed. • Improve storage in the bathroom. Try to choose a vanity that has under-the-sink storage so you will have a place to store some toiletries. Home improvement centers sell cabinets and etageres that can be placed above the toilet tank as a storage space for bathroom items. In the shower, hang a second tension-loaded shower curtain rod on the inside of the shower enclosure that can be used to hold bags of kids bath toys and other toiletries, keeping them off the tub ledges.
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