TERRY REED: THE COMPLETE PACKAGE REALTOR

Terry Reed of Nexus Real Estate Co. is a complete package realtor that has resided in Brownsville, Texas for nearly 10 years. Whether it is to assist the seller, buyer, or to put clients in touch with the best real estate finance companies, you can count on Terry.

Terry's area of real estate knowledge is not confined to Brownsville but to other areas of Texas as well. Whether it be a sister city such as McAllen, Texas, which according to CNN Money Magazine is Number 1 in real estate growth in the USA or a West Texas ranch with a sprawling 27,000 acres on the Rio Grande, Terry can assist you. While living close to the Gulf of Mexico and South Padre Island, Terry can provide you with an assortment of choices for to purchase that perfect condo where one can see and enjoy an early morning sunrise with a fresh cup of coffee.

While real estate is his career, he enjoys being a private pilot. He uses his piloting skills to take photos for his clients as well give them an aerial tour of South Padre Island. When he needs some time off a fishing trip to the gulf provides him a bit of cure for the typical stresses associated with the life of a busy realtor.

As a professional one of his strengths is provide a laser focus upon the preferences and needs of his clients which is leads to his philosophy: "God gave us one mouth and two ears which means we are to listen twice as much as we talk." Your property search time can be reduced when you have a realtor that really listens.

In 1992 Terry's profound belief in God led him to serve for 2 years as a missionary in Budapest, Hungary after the Communist wall of the Soviet Union came crashing down. While there he helped to establish two churches and a school for a pastor that exists to this day. He credits God to all of his skills and blessings.

His enthusiasm about his work and life can be contagious. Call him at (956) 266-1028 cell or @ the Nexus office (956) 504- 2727 for the real estate expertise, and let him work for you.

Real Estate in Brownsville | Brownsville Homes For Sale

Whether you're a recently-graduated PCB designer looking for work in the industry, a senior citizen seeking a sunny place to retire to, or anyone in between, Brownsville, Texas has something to offer you. It has convenient access to points in Texas and Mexico and affordable real estate. For more information on Brownsville, TX, simply browse the pages of this website that have been complied for potential home buyers by Brownsville, TX real estate agents. They contain everything you need to know about job opportunities, schools, health care, entertainment, transportation and real estate in Brownsville to make a decision about whether the city is right for you. So browse through and see what you think of our fair city.

Brownsville, Texas: The Green City

Founded in 1845 and named for Mexican-American war hero Major Jacob Brown, Brownsville, Texas has since grown into the largest American city in the Rio Grande Valley. The city's population of 172,000, more than 90% of whom are Hispanic, makes it the 15th largest city in Texas. Brownsville's location on the border with Mexico gives it a subtropical climate which encourages the growth of the broadleaf plants and palm trees that give the city its nickname: "The Green City." Brownsville, TX's climate, affordability, and quality of life make it an attractive destination for immigrants and Americans alike.

The city has benefited greatly from NAFTA, since the basis of Brownsville's economy is trade with neighboring Mexico. The Port of Brownsville combines road, rail and river transportation, facilitating the trading of goods between the two countries. A fair amount of industry also goes on near the port, with companies specializing in everything from drilling rig construction to steel fabrication setting up shop in town to capitalize on the transportation options. The city also has three hospitals and a branch of the University of Texas.

The melding of Mexican and American cultures gives Brownsville, Texas a co-operative feel and a wide variety of shops and restaurants to explore. The city is an easy jumping-off point for weekend vacations to Mexico or South Padre Island, and comes with its own zoo and a complement of museums and historical sites if you choose to stay at home. As in the rest of Texas, high school and college sports, especially football, are very popular spectator sports in Brownsville.

Neighborhoods and Home Styles in Brownsville, Texas

As a border town, Brownsville, Texas is able to offer you the best of both worlds in terms of home style. Some of its homes are built in the modern suburban style common all across the United States while others sport the tiled roofs and white stucco typical of housing in Mexico. The city's long history means housing exists from many different time periods, from Victorian to Antebellum to 1960s and 70s to modern day. If a private home isn't in your budget or you would like to be closer to the shops and entertainment of downtown, you also have the option of renting or buying a condo.

Brownsville, TX is a city, which means it has a variety of neighborhoods within which residents usually occupy the same income bracket. In Brownsville, the neighborhoods struggling with poverty tend to be those nearest the border. The neighborhoods get nicer as you drive past the hospital toward Alton Gloor and peak in the tropical sea and sunshine on the Gulf Coast. Some of the nicer neighborhoods are Rio Viejo, Briarwick Terrace, Hidden Valley, and Rancho Viejo, which has two golf courses. Towns like Post Isabelle and South Padre Island are sometimes considered suburbs of Brownsville and offer some stunning seaside homes with a correspondingly high price.

Living in Brownsville, Texas is an affordable prospect for almost everyone, which is why the city is so attractive to immigrants. The cost of living is only 78.3, quite low compared to the national average of 100. The average single family home costs around $97,000 while condos range on average from $68,000 to $95,000. Average rents are about $480 per month.

Contact Brownsville, TX Real Estate Agent Terry Reed

If Brownsville, Texas sounds like a city you would like to hear more about, contact Realtor Terry Reed to have all your questions answered by competent professional who knows the area well. Once you've made your decision, Terry can also present you with available properties that meet your budget and size requirements. There's simply no substitute for having a qualified professional on your side when entering a new housing market, so call (956) 266-1028 (cell) today.