Clay Lee
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July 2009 Pebble Creek HOA Update
July 22nd, 2009 Categories: Community Events, Pebble Creek
Upcoming Events July 2009 Pebble Creek
GARAGE SALE
The annual Pebble Creek Garage Sale is being held Saturday, August 8th, and we would love to have you participate! There is a $15.00 participation fee that covers the rental of the parking lot at Pebble Creek Elementary School, the garage sale maps, and the ad that will be ran for one week in the Eagle newspaper. You can hold your sale at your home, or you can reserve a space in the parking lot at the school. If you would like to participate in the garage sale, please contact me at 690-0992 ext. 109, or email me at Erica_R@pebblecreek.org on or before Wednesday, July 29th.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
National Night out is being held on Tuesday, October 6th. National Night Out is a crime prevention event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, while generating support for local anti-crime programs and strengthening neighborhood spirit. Many blocks in the Pebble Creek community hold cook-outs, or similar gatherings, for National Night Out, and we encourage Read the rest of this entry »
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5300 Riviera Drops Asking Price by $40,000!
October 8th, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Pebble Creek
Builder Rob Crowley of Crowley Custom Homes just dropped the listing price of his house at 5300 Riviera by $40,000! At this price the house is practically a steal and way to good to pass up. Check it out for yourself here, or go by and see it in the new section of Pebble Creek.
If you have any question, feel free to contact me anytime at rclaylee@yahoo.com or 979-255-1839
College Station’s #1 Luxury Lifestyle & Real Estate Expert for over a Decade!
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Whistling Straits Party Benefits Brazos Valley Food Bank and Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts
October 3rd, 2008 Categories: Community Events, Home Improvement & Design, Pebble Creek, The Realtor's Life
Thursday, September 25, a benefit was held at 5203 Whistling Straits in support of the Hurricane Ike relief efforts. Many local firms were willing to donate items to the silent auction, and all proceeds from the auction went to the Brazos Valley Food Bank, who helped to get the money into the right hands.
Some of the items donated were: An area rug from Aggieland Carpets, several pieces of artwork by Aggie artist Benjamin Knox, a bottle of wine from JJ Ruffino, a $100 gift card to The Republic from Wade Barkman, Kohler bath hardware, a prep sink and a lavatory sink all from Moore Supply, a lamp from Susan Tremont, an under-counter refrigerator from Factory Building Stores, a framed picture from Myra’s Gallery and Custom Framing, a painting kit from Monarch, and French doors from Grand Door Co. to be stained by Rob Crowley.
Hors d’oeuvres were provided by The Republic and prepared on location by chef Brian Light. There was also a bar set up in the outdoor kitchen serving drinks all night. Procedes from the bar also went to the Hurricane Ike Relief fund.
Benjamin Knox, who designed the house, and builder Rob Crowley were available to answer any questions about the house which finished construction recently. Guests came and went from early evening until around 10:00 at night. Overall, everyone who came had fun enjoying the food, drinks, and touring this beautiful, one of a kind house. All of the guests were also very generous and giving, raising over $3000 dollars in the auction to go to the relief fund.
Thanks to everyone who attended this event as well as all of the companies who donated towards the auction and the relief fund. It was truly a showing of the spirit of Aggieland, and our willingness to come together and help when there is a need.
If you have any question, feel free to contact me anytime at rclaylee@yahoo.com or 979-255-1839
College Station’s #1 Luxury Lifestyle & Real Estate Expert for over a Decade!
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Benjamin Knox Designed Pebble Creek Show House Update!
July 21st, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Home Improvement & Design, Pebble Creek
5203 Whistling Straits is being built by Crowley Construction and in a matter of a couple of months will be totally complete. Designed as a luxury show case home, this home will be open for two weeks upon completion as a charity event with all proceeds benefitting the Brazos Valley Rehab Center.
This week the flooring is starting to be 
installed. The guest quaters are almost complete with the gorgeous slate flooring, soaring beamed ceiling, and custom French doors to the back yard. All of the Walker-Zanger tile should arrive this week as well. This includes the unique stone floor that will flow from the entry hall to the family room, breakfast area, and into 
the the amazing kitchen.
Last week all of the custom granite and marble counter tops were installed. The kitchen’s three-inch thick counters really provide a glimpse of just how exacting the details are in this house. You have to see the powder bath with its unique solid granite sink and custom vanity! Most of the final flatwork around the pool was also completed last week and the pool should be up and running within the next two weeks.
It won’t be long before this place is finished, and with the number of buyers walking through it every day, I’ll be suprised if it doesn’t sell quickly as well.
If you have any question, feel free to contact me anytime at rclaylee@yahoo.com or 979-255-1839
College Station’s #1 Luxury Lifestyle & Real Estate Exper for over a Decade!
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Pebble Creek: Buy A Lot While You Can!
July 14th, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Market Trends, Pebble Creek
If you have been or are thinking of buying a lot in Pebble Creek Country Club in College Station, TX, you might want to get on the list very soon! For the past decade, we have seen this amazing neighborhood increase in size constantly with virtually no end in sight. The end of this time is coming and soon!
The most recent cul-de-sacs opening of Riviera, Quaker Ridge, and more are the last ones platted on the west side of Pebble Creek Parkway that are not slated for patio homes! On the other side of the PC Parkway extension is the next section to be developed which has historically been a more expensive area of Pebble Creek. Many of those lots will back up directly to Lick Creek Park which will only increase their value and cost. Once that section is gone, the next platted area is only acced off of William D. Fitch Parkway. It is uncertain if and when that area will be developed; however, that area will not have direct access to Pebble Creek Elementary and the club house. Many people think that the land Read the rest of this entry »
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Pebble Creek & Indian Lakes: The Best Luxury Markets in College Station, TX
July 2nd, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Market Trends, Pebble Creek, Selling Real Estate
College Station has luxury homes located in many different areas, but for the past few years and seemingly for many more to come, the best areas to buy or build in are Pebble Creek and Indian Lakes. These are two very different communities from each other; however, they have the smallest number of days on the market and the best appreciation in town. Why is this?
Pebble Creek is the only golf course and country club community located in the confines of the College Station Independent School District. While Bryan has 4 of these communities, College Station only has one. With the current atmosphere of development in the city of College Station and the lack of readily available land to develop, this community is set to be a safe bet for many years to come. Clients love that it has its very own Elementary School, extensive walking trails, lots of quiet cul-de-sacs, and a state of the art club house with a large pool, tennis courts, a bar, banquet and meeting facilities, and a couple of great restaurants. Houses in Pebble Creek range in price from $170,000 to home in excess of $1 million. They have everything from patio homes to large golf-course front estates. There truly is something for everyone. The developer has done a great job over the years of releasing just a few lots at any one time as to not flood the market with new homes. This has kept prices up and made the market extremely stable. The best deals are the homes that are at least 10 years old as they are aging and need to be updated. However, there are amazing new homes like my listing at 5203 Whistling Read the rest of this entry »
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The Mistakes that Luxury Home Builders and Owners Make
June 27th, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Home Improvement & Design, Market Trends, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Selling Real Estate
I see it every day, and it’s really sad. A home builder or even a buyer will construct a high priced “luxury” property and try to sell it immediately or within a couple of years of its completion. I use the term “luxury” in quotes because in this case I’m calling it an interpretation of what a luxury property really is.
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that a luxury home qualifies as a luxury home merely based on the properties square footage or land size. However, a luxury home can be a 1500 square foot town-home or a 20,000 square foot ocean front compound. It’s the features of a property that make a luxury home a luxury home, especially in College Station, TX.
The following are the biggest places that mistakes are made.
Master Suites
A Big Shower and Walk-in Closets are just not enough. Buyers expect a Spa in their own home today. You have to have multiple shower heads, rain showers, body sprays and if possible a steam shower. Closets have to be totally custom with built-in packing centers, extensive shoe storage, tons of drawers, adjustable hanging space, full-length mirrors, and good lighting. The sleeping area has to be well designed with plenty of room for a bed and a nice sitting area. High end quality flooring of wool, stone, or wood is expected in this space as well. Buyers also want separate closets if the home is larger and even more popular are separate master bathrooms. Read the rest of this entry »
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Lick Creek Park, A Rural Escape for College Station
June 19th, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate, Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Pebble Creek, Restaurants & Fun
Did you know that the City of College Station owns a single park that is 515 acres? It does, and it’s called Lick Creek Park. It’s open to the public year round and is located off of Rock Prairie Road in South College Station. If you haven’t been there yet, you are missing out on one of the coolest and FREE things to do in Bryan/College Station. Now one of the most well known park’s in the country is Central Park in New York City that has 843 acres. At 515 acres, Lick Creek isn’t that far off in comparison!
There are equestrian, bike, and pedestrian trails that run for man miles throughout the heavily wooded park. It’s comprised of some swampland which makes the terrain very interesting and a lot of fun for exploring. A lot of people take their dogs with them and go for a long walk to just enjoy nature. Some people venture off the trails and make a true hike through the unexplored wilderness! The coolest thing is when you come up on someone riding a horse! You have to have a permit to ride your horse there, and I think they even have stables available for boarding. It’s a great place to go to just get away from everything without having to drive too far. With all the trees, it’s not as hot as being in the open sun which makes it a great place to go in the summer.
Don’t waste another Saturday playing in the backyard, head over to Lick Creek Park. To get there, take Highway 6 South and exit Hwy 40/William D. Fitch Parkway. Go East on William D. Fitch Parkway past Pebble Creek to Rock Prairie Road. Turn right on Rock Prairie Road and go about a mile. You will come to the Equestrian Center first, but go a little bit further and you’ll be to the public entrance of the Park! For more information on Lick Creek Park, CLICK HERE.
For more information on Luxury Living in Bryan/College Station, feel free to email me anytime @ rclaylee@yahoo.com
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