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Is Renting Smart When the Home Won't Sell? Wednesday, January 17, 2007
1138 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Investment, Economy, Second Homes		 Homeowners who can’t sell their homes for what they think they're worth might find that renting buys them enough time for the market to rise. Read More..
South Padre Island National Weather Service Recognition Friday, December 01, 2006
787 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 Representatives from the National Weather Service have proclaimed the Town of South Padre Island a StormReady community. Read More..
Cameron County judge-elect to focus on balanced budgets Monday, November 13, 2006
1339 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Bayview, Economy		 The day after a stunning victory that ousted longtime Cameron County Judge Gilberto Hinojosa, Carlos Cascos was hard at work as judge-elect. Read More..
South Padre Island Area Sales Up Thursday, November 09, 2006
2346 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Bayview, Investment, Economy		 There was a 10% increase in Total Sales from 2005 to 2006, and the Wall Street Journal named South Padre Island as one of the top 12 vaction home markets. Read More..
New Immigrants Could Give a Boost to Housing Market Monday, November 06, 2006
1073 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: Investment, Economy		 ... if mainstream lenders start using alternative methods to score credit ... Read More..
Texas Economy Still Robust Tuesday, October 31, 2006
748 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: Economy		 Texas Real Estate Center: The Texas economy continues to surpass the nation’s in employment growth rate and job creation. Read More..
Texas Department of Insurance Working for You Saturday, October 14, 2006
1426 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Investment, Economy		 The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulates the state’s insurance industry. They encourage company competition to make insurance available and affordable. Read More..
What is the best counteroffer strategy? Monday, October 09, 2006
583 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Economy		 It is taking slightly longer to sell homes in our current real estate market and it's also taking more time to negotiate most purchase contracts, except with residential homes on the Island. Read More..
Hotel Real Estate Market Stays Hot Wednesday, September 27, 2006
1311 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Investment, Economy, Second Homes		 While headlines are trumpeting a deflating of the housing real estate bubble, the market in hotel real estate continues to boom. Read More..
South Padre Island New Public Boat Ramp Friday, September 22, 2006
707 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 After months of deliberation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cameron County has received a permit for a proposed boat ramp at Isla Blanca County Park on South Padre Island. Read More..
South Texas leads the Nation in New Construction Thursday, September 21, 2006
1519 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Investment, Economy		 See single-family permits issued over the last 12 months in comparison to permits over the prior 12 months. Read More..
Smart Real Estate Investments Wednesday, September 20, 2006
1158 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Investment, Economy, Second Homes		 The housing market is returning to normal in most parts of the country. Does that mean real estate investment opportunities are over? Read More..
Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach winners in the Children's 2006 Art Contest Thursday, September 14, 2006
2459 Views :: 4 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Economy, Second Homes		 The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program organized an annual art contest. The overwhelming response to this contest just goes to show how Texans love their beaches. The next beach cleanup is September 23 2006. Read More..
5 Hotspots for Vacation-Home Deals   Wednesday, September 06, 2006
1287 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Investment, Economy, Second Homes		 Even as the real estate market slows, there are many good reasons to consider buying a second home. This top 5 list includes the South Padre Island area! Read More..
What the Texas property-tax cut means for You Saturday, September 02, 2006
1531 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Bayview, Investment, Economy		 In May 2006, the Texas Legislature passed comprehensive school-finance reform that lowers school property taxes by about $7 billion over the next three years. What does that mean for you? Read More..
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