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Texans could get to gamble on casinos Friday, March 09, 2007
1535 Views :: 7 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 Texans could get to decide whether to allow casino resorts in cities such as South Padre Island and slot machines at dog tracks under legislation proposed by two Texas senators. Read More..
South Padre Spring Break - Springs Real Estate Values Tuesday, March 06, 2007
1412 Views :: 4 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 South Padre Island is one of the nation's most popular spring break destinations, let's look at the pros and cons for real estate values...
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South Padre Island Market Condition Report Monday, February 19, 2007
2225 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Bayview, Investment, Economy		 Our market has shifted to a buyers market, with sales dropping over 50% from November through January compared to same time period last year, especially in condominium sales. Residential homes sales on the Island remain strong. Read More..
South Padre Island Makeover Friday, February 09, 2007
1007 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy, Second Homes		 South Padre Island Texas is transforming into one of the premier resorts in the country
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Is Renting Smart When the Home Won't Sell? Wednesday, January 17, 2007
1256 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
826 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
1441 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
2519 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
1174 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
857 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
1554 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
613 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
1468 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
749 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
1609 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..
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