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ApartmentGuide Guide BRAZOS VALLEY

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huge walk-in closets • stainless steel appliances & granite countertops • pet friendly

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great location • 2-story townhomes with outdoor living areas • leather-style sectional sofa

APPLY @ U CLUB TOWNHOMES.COM 979.703.1923 • 801 Marion Pugh Drive 3

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Callaway Villas / Aggie Station

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UClub Townhomes

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U Centre at Northgate

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Doux Chene Apartments

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Alpha-Omega

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DTI Property Management

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The Bank & Trust

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On-Line Real Estate

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Equity Real Estate

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great location at Northgate walk to class—only a block from campus 4/4.5 townhomes & 4/4 flats designer interior finishes • individual leases

amenities & rendering are subject to change. furniture/finishings may vary.

premier student housing

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close to campus • on shuttle bus route • resort-style amenities • fully furnished • individual leases

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Moving can often be a very stressful experience. Last minute details, finances, packing and unpacking is enough to drive anyone insane. The hard part is already done, now you just need to start putting it all together. Here is some advice to help you as you settle in after your move.

Get to know your neighborhood.

Take a walk (or a drive) around your new area and explore. Go to a bookstore and check out the local scene. Take a trial class at the gym and decide if you’d like to join. Go the community center and pick up a calendar of events.

Take care of necessary tasks.

In about a week after your move, you should make sure that all your post-move business is settled. Each task you complete will bring you a sense of accomplishment.

Each box you unpack is one less box. Take everything a step at a time and before you know it, it will be done!

Meet new friends… but keep the old, too.

Keep your old contacts but one of the best things about moving to a new neighborhood is meeting new people too!

Churches, community classes and volunteer organizations are all great ways to meet new people.

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Unpack one box at a time.

You might feel overwhelmed if you look at all your boxes and think that it all has to be done at once. Face it, that’s not going to happen. Unpack what you’re going to need first, like your clothing, alarm clock, toiletries and a few dishes. After a few hours of unpacking, relax and enjoy your new space. Put clean sheets on your bed and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow, unpack a few

Establish a routine.

Get back into a daily routine that is familiar to you. If you’re used to working out every morning before work, join a gym.

Prepare some of your favorite meals and watch a television show you enjoy. Find the closest dry cleaners, grocery store and post office so that running errands won’t be like navigating through a maze.

more boxes. Take a week or so to completely unpack.

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Tips for furnishing your college habitat (ARA) - Heading to college this fall?

Whether it’s your first year or fourth, you’re sure to learn some things about college life that you wish you’d known before walking on campus.

Here’s one of those secrets: College habitats are almost universally small, and how you furnish yours will have a big impact on how well you enjoy and perform in college.

Dorm rooms are notoriously snug spaces.

Even if you live off-campus in an apartment, you’ll likely be sharing it with multiple roommates, which can make the space feel small. You’ll want furnishings that fit your space, maximize efficiency and that can hold up to the rigors of college living.

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Size counts Because your personal space is likely to be very limited, it’s important to keep furnishings to scale. Dorm rooms usually already have a bed that fits appropriately into the space. In an apartment, a smaller bed will almost certainly fit better in any bedroom, especially if you’re sharing your bedroom with a roommate. Twin is in when it comes to right-sizing your bed for college living.

Your college habitat will also likely include a desk. In reality, you probably won’t do much studying there, so your desk can be a great place for your flat screen TV. Be sure to secure it with a mount. Products like Sanus’ Full-Motion Desk Mount make it easy to desk-mount flat screens or computer monitors up to 30 inches, without the need for any installation tools.

Or you can opt for a mount kit. Sanus offers one that attaches to furniture such as a desk or dresser, to provide a more finished look. Both options are ideal when mounting your TV on the wall isn’t possible.

If you live in a dorm, you’ll probably sit on the bed most often. But for those times when you’re having guests, a folding chair or two comes in handy. You can store them under your bed and then bring them out only when needed.

Storage strategies When was the last time you saw a dorm room with a walk-in closet? If you’re living on campus, you’ll be lucky if your digs have any closet at all. Lack of closet space is also a perennial problem for apartment dwellers. If you are fortunate enough to have a closet, be sure to use it; clothes stored on hangers take up far less room than those wadded up on the floor or crammed into a drawer.

Most likely, however, your college living space will require smart storage strategies.

Under-bed storage can be a lifesaver in college habitats. You can squeak out some extra space by using risers that lift your bed a few more inches off the floor, inches that can be turned into more storage space. Just be sure to use devices designed to safely raise the bed, rather than doing it yourself with a few phone books.

Increasing efficiency Limited space also means that whatever you

put in it needs to function efficiently. Items that have multiple uses, such as an alarm clock that doubles as an iPod charger, save space by doing jobs that would otherwise require several things to accomplish. You can find floor lamps that feature attached shelving, laundry bags that double as a backpack, and electric brooms that sweep your dorm room and your car efficiently.

Efficiency and safety go hand in hand.

Often, the devices you’ll need to make college life easier and more enjoyable, like a PC, alarm clock, TV and stereo, come with a lot of cords that can be a trip hazard. Cable Tunnels are a great way to keep cords out of the way and keep rooms looking tidy. Easy to install, you can use the tunnels to conceal cords. And they can be painted to match your wall color.

Furnishing your college habitat will require planning and possibly some downsizing, but ensuring that everything in your environment fits properly and works efficiently will help make college life a little bit easier.

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Welcome to Bryan/College Station. Here are some important phone numbers and Web sites to help your transition to life in Aggieland.

AUTOMOBILE INFO

GOVERNMENT

ELECTRICITY

DRIVER’S LICENSE 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.

BRYAN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) 979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448 www.btutilities.com College Station Utilities 979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623 www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004

NATURAL GAS

Atmos Energy 1-888-322-8667 www.atmosenergy.com

TELEPHONE

Embarq (Navasota) 800-788-3500

WATER

City of College Station 979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623 www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004 Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) 979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448 www.btutilities.com Wellborn Special Utility District 979-690-9799 www.wellbornsud.com

CABLE SERVICE

Suddenlink 4114 E. 29th St. – Bryan 877-694-9474 www.suddenlink.com

COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL 1101 Texas Ave. 979-764-3509 www.cstx.gov

With a valid, out-of-state driver’s license, only an eye exam or statement of visual acuity from an eye specialist is required.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Driver’s License Office 1003 N. Earl Rudder Fwy. 979-776-3110 www.texasonline.com

TAXES Brazos County Tax Office 979-361-4470

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

300 E. William J. Bryan Pkwy.

Bryan, TX 77803 979-361-4470

INFO SOURCES BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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Verizon Residential 979-846-1271 Business 1-800-483-5400

300 S. Texas Ave. 979-209-5000 www.bryantx.gov

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UTILITIES

715 University Dr. E – C.S. 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

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What is renters insurance?

For those who rent, renters insurance covers damage to or loss of your personal property.

Whether you rent from a house owner, a property manager, or a university (as a student living in a dorm), consider purchasing renters insurance.

purchase renters insurance.

If so, this would be stipulated in your lease or lease riders.

There are two

kinds of payouts: actual cash value and replacement cost coverage.

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This type of coverage pays an amount equal to the current cost to replace your items minus the depreciated value.

Replacement Cost Coverage This type of coverage pays you the amount it would cost to replace your lost or damaged property. You only get the money if you replace the items.

There is also usually a limit on how much money you receive, and the premiums tend to be higher.

Why do I need renters insurance?

Landlords insure the physical apartment building against damage from occurrences such as fire, hail, and vandalism.

But their insurance policy does not cover your belongings, so don’t expect the landlord to owe you payment should anything happen. Another reason to get renters insurance is to protect yourself against any accidents caused by other tenants.

I have a roommate? Do we each get our own policy?

It depends on the policy. Some insurance companies offer one policy that covers multiple people. Others require each person to get a separate policy.

Renters insurance can also protect against liability lawsuits or medical bills of guests injured in your apartment.

Some landlords require you to

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SPRING LOOP TOWNHOMES “Unique floorplan and premium location”

1 bedroom lofts and 2 bedrooms.

Ceiling fans, W/D conn.

Internet and basic cable included.

Excellent location for restaurants, shopping and TAMU.

$675/$750

1200 BLOCK SPRING LOOP, COLLEGE STATION

“A touch of class”

Efficiency and 1 bedroom lofts.

Premium appliances including wine chiller and microwave. Washer/dryer incl.

Ceiling fans, blinds.

Walk or bike to TAMU.

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NORTHGATE LOFTS

$495/$650 702 GAYTHA, BRYAN

“A variety of floorplans to fit all needs”

1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Ceiling fans. Some with fenced yards. W/D connections available. Water paid.

Convenient location near TAMU and Blinn.

$425/$525/$650/$750

1800 BLOCK WILDE OAK AND BRIAR OAKS • BRYAN

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WILDE OAK APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES

GALLERIA TOWNHOMES

“Luxury living at an affordable price” 2 and 3 bedroom studio townhomes. Ceiling fans.

Privacy patios. W/D conn. Some covered parking.

Great central location convenient to Blinn and TAMU.

Prices range from $650 to $895 1600 BLOCK OF BARAK LANE • BRYAN

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Aggie Station, 4151 Wellborn Rd, 979-691-0100

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Arbor Square, 1700 Southwest Pkwy, 979-693-3701

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Callaway Villas, 305 Marion Pugh Dr, 979-695-2300

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College Main, 4302 College Main St, 979-846-2089

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Doux Chene, 2101 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy., 979-693-1906

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Galleria Townhomes, 1600 Barak Ln, 979-268-8620

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Huntington, 1907 Dartmouth Dr, 979-693-8922

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Northgate Lofts, 702 Gaytha, 979-268-8620

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Oak Forest, 1210 Westridge Ct., 979-775-9000

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Parkway Circle, 401 Southwest Parkway, 979-696-6909

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Redstone, 1301 Barthelow Dr, 979-696-1848

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Scandia, 401 Anderson St, 979-693-6505

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Spring Loop Townhomes, 1200 Spring Loop, 979-268-8620

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The Cottages of College Station, 1400 Harvey Mitchell

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The Gables, 401 University Oaks Blvd, 979-693-1188

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U Centre at Northgate, Opening Fall, 2014

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U Club Townhomes, 801 Marion Pugh Dr., 979-703-1923

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Villa West, 3500 Finfeather, 979-822-7772

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Walden Pond, 1331 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S, 979-696-5777

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