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Bayside Capital Gives a Glimpse of the Future Boardwalk Friday, February 08, 2008
609 Views :: 2 Comments :: 		Bayside Capital presented three architect's sketches to the South Padre Island Board of Aldermen February 2008 . Read More..
South Padre - More Than Just a Second Home Resort Thursday, February 07, 2008
433 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 South Padre Island's Convention and Visitor's Bureau have made an effort to keep promoting the city as one of the premier destinations on the Gulf Coast. In the last couple years, the town has launched a series of special events and public relations efforts. Read More..
South Padre Area Market Report 2007 Wednesday, January 16, 2008
1189 Views :: 29 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy
Now is a good time to buy the newer products on South Padre Island or look for bargains. UPDATED - Sales fell 30% in 2007
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Port Isabel Channel Dredging Will Make The Fingers Navigable Again Monday, January 07, 2008
417 Views :: 3 Comments :: 		Dredging the entrance and the west channel temporarily solves the navigation problems for a lot of boat owners. Read More..
A South Padre Vacation Condo as a Second Home Thursday, January 03, 2008
771 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Second Homes		 A condominium may be a smart purchase for a vacation home, since amenities like security, pools, and community rooms are all included in association fees. Read More..
Texas Water Park Schlitterbahn Success Monday, December 17, 2007
766 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Schlitterbahn has three waterparks in Texas: New Braunfels, South Padre Island and Galveston. Read More..
Meet the Alice Donahue Real Estate Team Thursday, December 06, 2007
716 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Second Homes		 Happy Holidays from the Alice Donahue Real Estate Team on South Padre Island. Read More..
South Padre Last Chance Large Land Sale Tuesday, December 04, 2007
632 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Interested in a once in a lifetime investment opportunity? Learn more about land available in South Padre Island. Read More..
South Padre Ranks Among The Top 5 Texas Destinations Tuesday, November 27, 2007
598 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 South Padre ranked as the third most-visited Texas attraction for out-of-state tourists by a recent state study. Read More..
Alice Donahue Featured in the Tierra Grande Saturday, November 10, 2007
699 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy, Second Homes		 The Tierra Grande, published quarterly by the Texas Real Estate Center, is known as one of the most respected publications regarding real estate nationwide. Read More..
South Padre Island Median Price Report - October 2007 Monday, October 29, 2007
864 Views :: 6 Comments :: 		South Padre Island is the market on the Texas Gulf Coast that has been hit the hardest by the downturn seen throughout the nation in real estate. Read More..
South Padre Island Is Now Preparing For The Largest Beach Recovery Project In Texas History Tuesday, October 02, 2007
1087 Views :: 13 Comments :: 		A pocket of sand in the Gulf of Mexico, one of three possible offshore sand sources found by a recently completed first phase of a study sponsored by South Padre Island and its Economic Development Corporation, could yield tens of millions of cubic yards of material for Island beaches. Read More..
South Padre Island Wind Farm Monday, September 17, 2007
829 Views :: 8 Comments :: 		The Texas General Land Office is planning a 34 sq mile Wind Farm just north of South Padre Island.

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Mexican Investors Are Making Island Developments Possible Thursday, September 06, 2007
950 Views :: 4 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 Mexican investors are contributing to South Padre's new development, making it possible to complete new projects during the current natioonal housing slump. Read More..
South Padre Island in Top 10 Sand-Castle Contests Thursday, August 23, 2007
987 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Traveling pros known as “Masters of Sand” create museum-worthy sculptures during Sand Castle Days in October. Read More..
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Texas Gulf Coast News 
Sixty Percent of the USA is Not having a Major Housing Crisis
Texas, the 11th largest economy in the world, leads the nation in housing performance. The rapidly growing resort and retirement centers along the Texas coast continue to have the most intense housing development in the US.
Texas Gulf Coast Online, Top Realtors Form Alliance to Market Texas Coast
The Leading Internet Real Estate Portal, Texas Gulf Coast Online and Top Realtors Form Alliance to Market Properties and Premium Developments on the Texas coast.
Congress Passes Housing Rescue Bill
The bill provides tax breaks to spur home-buying, emergency financing to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and sets up a $300 billion fund to help troubled homeowners. UPDATE:Signed into Law 30 July 08
Why the Texas Coast real estate market is so hot
Baby Boomers, like birds are flocking to the Texas coast and for good reason, Texas is the most affordable – high growth state in the nation. And the lone star’s future looks even brighter with billions in major new capital investments coming to the state.
Wind Power Plan Could Solve Oil Crisis
Texas Oil billionaire plans to build wind generation facilities and reduce one-third of our foreign oil imports. This and more makes now a great time to invest on the Texas coast.
New Beach Construction and Dune Protection Permit Rules
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed new rules for Beach Construction Certificate and Dune Protection Permit Rules
Texas Property Taxes in a Nutshell
Nutshell (define): A simple explanation of a confusing system or problem.
Web site has new algorithms to determine if a home is priced right
UShousingmeltdown.org has a home price reality check, which tracks the relationship of home prices to income by zip code.
How Buyers, Sellers and Developers Are Reacting to Today’s Market
Important Advice for Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Based on our Research of the Texas Coast Real Estate Market
2008 Real Estate Center Market Reports Available Online
The reports cover real estate related census data, employment, major industries, business climate, education, transportation, infrastructure issues and growth patterns
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Top Real Estate News gathered from all over the Internet 
MSNBC Real Estate Mortgage mess front page  20 Aug 2008
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MSNBC Real Estate Mortgage applications sink to multiyear low  20 Aug 2008
Wall Street Journal Dubai Corporate Probes Grow  20 Aug 2008
Wall Street Journal Wachovia Unloads Troubled Loans  20 Aug 2008
Wall Street Journal Lavish Condo Project Struggles  20 Aug 2008
CNNMoney RealEstate Falling home prices: The silver lining  19 Aug 2008
CNNMoney RealEstate Home building at 17-year low  19 Aug 2008
TexasRealEstate IRS allows floating homes, but where to dock?  19 Aug 2008
CNNMoney RealEstate Tax credit for home buyers comes with caveats  19 Aug 2008
TexasRealEstate Ask George and Chuck  18 Aug 2008
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