Padre Island Housing Report October 2019

November 9, 2019 By

After a disappointing September, October median list pricing has gone up a bit. Thanks to climbing earnings, expanding jobs and low mortgage rates, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS report sales throughout the US have gone up however Padre Island’s closed sales went down 12.7%.

Historically low interest rates, continuing job expansion, higher weekly earnings and low mortgage rates are undoubtedly going to cause higher sales.
It is nice to see home list prices starting to rise again. Let’s hope these conditions continue to remain favorable for real estate investment on Padre Island.

Cheri Sperling is owner of Coastline Properties with a dedicated team of agents specializing in residential listings, sales and property management in the Padre Island real estate market. Coastline’s team are the most knowledgeable real estate office on Padre Island. No pressure style, patience, and intimate understanding of the local market. They go to work for you!


Padre Island October 2019 Data (Click Pic below for PDF)


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Filed Under: buying a home, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, Mortgages, New Homes Padre Island, North Padre Island, Real Time MLS, realtors

Padre Island Housing Report September 2019

October 25, 2019 By

The Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS (CCAR) September market report for Padre Island shows the Median Price at $299,990 which is UP from September 2018 ($289,700)

The inventory levels are up a bit. Dry lot homes continue their dominance in active listings over the water front homes. Our closed sales were up in September which is typical because sales in July/August would be closing in September. The Island grocery store is in construction at this time. Waves Resort has stepped up their game and doing extremely well with their presentations, look and services.

Cheri Sperling is owner of Coastline Properties with a dedicated team of agents specializing in residential listings, sales and property management in the Padre Island real estate market. Coastline’s team are the most knowledgeable real estate office on Padre Island. No pressure style, patience, and intimate understanding of the local market. They go to work for you!


Padre Island September 2019 Data (Click Pic below for PDF)


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31st TASTE OF THE ISLAND 2019

October 4, 2019 By

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Come to eat. Come to see and be seen. Combine the two and you’ll be seen stuffing your face. But it’s completely acceptable when you’re not alone! Over 1000 attendees are expected to be doing the same thing at the 31st annual Taste of the Island, where some of our best restaurant’s fare is being featured at the event on October 23rd, beginning at 6 pm, at the Waves Resort on Padre Island.

Don’t get out much? Now is your excuse to take a tasty tour of many of the restaurants perhaps you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t had the chance to! Aside from roughly 20 restaurants, there will also be cash bars open and live musical entertainment.

The party lasts until 9pm, as you’ll run into your friends, co-workers, friends of friends, and all the new friends you’ll make! And, if you stick around until the end, there are goodies to win! A silent auction throughout the evening will have roughly 40 items to bid on. So don’t forget to put your business card into the drawing. Win wine, gift certificates, island trinkets, and lots of other prizes that local businesses have been generous enough to donate will be given out to the lucky winners!

Meagan Furey, President for the PIBA, who is spearheading the volunteer committee, explains that “We expect more people than ever before to come, which means we need more volunteers than ever to help out! It’s going to be an incredible event that just gets bigger and more popular each year.”

As an attendee of the event last year, Tara Gallaspy, Coastline Properties Real Estate Agent, says “It was one of my favorite events of the year. The music was upbeat and fun, there was plenty of seating, and I ran into lots of friends. It’s the perfect venue and a great evening on the beach. Overall, a night to remember!”

Get your tickets a head of time! They are $35.00 a piece, and then it’s up to you to eat your money’s worth! Leaving hungry would simply be disgraceful.

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Filed Under: corpus christi business, Local Food, North Padre Island, Padre Island Business Association, Restaurants

Padre Island Housing Report August 2019

September 24, 2019 By

Total housing sales through the MLS corrected upward in July after declines the previous two months. Despite the monthly jump, the sales pace shows signs of slowing. The Median List price is now $285,000.

Continued concerns about global economic growth and trade uncertainty pulled interest rates down for the ninth consecutive month. The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporations 30-year fixed-rate dropped below 3.8%. Refinance mortgage applications, which are more sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, have doubled since year end.

Days on the Market: July was approx 94 days. August approx 139 days.
Median List Price: July was $282,450 August approx $285,000
Closed Sales: July up 7.7% August down 18.3%

Coastline Properties has been on the Island since 1995. We strive to set the standard in our industry and inspire others by raising the bar on providing exception real estate knowledge and savvy!
Come Coast Awhile……right here!


Padre Island August 2019 Data (Click Pic below for PDF)


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Filed Under: BeachWalk Development, buying a home, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, New Homes Padre Island, North Padre Island, Real Time MLS, realtors, selling a home, Upper Padre Island

North Padre Island Housing Report – July 2019

August 21, 2019 By

Recently an agent described the current real estate market as, squirrely. As the market has softened, buyers are more finicky and more selective, and right now many sellers have unrealistic expectations of their home’s worth. The bottom line is, homes MUST be priced right.

The condominium and townhomes sales have dipped and inventory continues to increase. The homes sales have risen on Padre Island, somewhat, and the housing inventory continues in rising. Buyers have access to more properties not just here but statewide. However, working with a local Texas REALTOR in the market one is considering will ensure a Buyer or Seller the most accurate information and guidance to buying or selling a property. That professional will know the geographic area and can guide a buyer or a seller with much local information .

Coastline Properties has been on the Island since 1995. We strive to set the standard in our industry and inspire others by raising the bar on providing exception real estate knowledge and savvy!
Come Coast Awhile……right here!


Padre Island July 2019 Data (Click Pic below for PDF)


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Filed Under: Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, New Homes Padre Island, North Padre Island, property taxes, realtors, selling a home

North Padre Island Housing Report – June 2019

July 22, 2019 By

If you are looking to Purchase or List a home on Padre Island…Ask for the ONLY Padre Island EXPERTS!

If you are considering property in Corpus Christi, the most affordable properties are located on Padre Island. Padre Island has the most affordable waterfront properties around. We sit on the warm Gulf of Mexico with miles of beaches and that isn’t including the long sandbar islands of Port Aransas and San Jose Island.

Many savvy real estate investors have retired early in their lives by investing in some of the best real estate markets on Padre Island. Our real estate market offers an excellent mix of opportunities such as catering to the student market from the college, military market at our base and our tourism market.

Our local economy and demographics makes Padre Island housing market incredibly stable, insulating from wild price swings while guaranteeing decent returns. Whether buying an investment property or wanting to own an owner-occupied home…Coastline Properties can answer your questions. whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro you probably realize the most important factor that will determine your success is a working with a seasoned local real estate company.

Coastline Properties has been on the Island since 1995. We strive to set the standard in our industry and inspire others by raising the bar on providing exception real estate knowledge and savvy!
Come Coast Awhile……right here!


Padre Island June 2019 Data (Click Pic below for PDF)


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Filed Under: buying a home, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, New Homes Padre Island, North Padre Island, property taxes, Real Time MLS, realtors, selling a home

REAL ESTATE TRENDS IN 2019

July 6, 2019 By

Now that we’re halfway through the year, 2019 is revealing some trends that may interest any of you potential seller(s) or buyer(s). And some may surprise you! I’ll skip the hashtags and rhetoric, and get straight to them.

  1. PRICES ARE RISING. Albeit slowly, but they are on the up. Isn’t that why we own? Real estate is meant to be an appreciating asset, so this makes us happy. For sellers, this means you can expect to net a little more than perhaps you expected. As mom would say, don’t spend it all in one place. But, be aware of the competition, price accordingly, and do not get discouraged if you’re not getting as much activity as you’d like. Due to higher prices, there may be fewer buyers and therefore fewer showing appointments and offers. Be patient, it will come. Because, what this means for buyers is…you need to save a bit longer and perhaps sacrifice a “want” or two. Concentrate more on your “needs” than “what would be nice” in a home. Be in close touch with your lender, understand the numbers, what is expected of you throughout the process, and take the time to save up for what it is you want.
  1. MILLENNIALS! Don’t cringe, they are your friends…they are your BUYERS! Move aside, baby boomers and Gen Xers! The Millennials are now older, have stable careers, and currently account for roughly 45% of home purchases! This so happens to be at a good time, as baby boomers are downsizing and/or retiring. As a seller, keep these things in mind when speaking to your agent about marketing. Millennials shop online – be sure your hired agent has taken professional photos, has spent quality time on a detailed property description, and truly knows about your home, as once it gets input in to the local MLS, the internet sites such as Zillow, Trulia, and the like pick it up. If it doesn’t look or sound enticing, they’ll quickly move on. If you can, prep your home to be more energy efficient and maintenance free as possible. We’re seeing a movement toward quality over size, so declutter, brighten up, and maybe replace that oven with one that can be operated by a phone application. Buyers, know what you want and be quick when you are in fact ready…if you like it, your friends will, too! And do not forget to use an experienced real estate agent. It is a free service to YOU!
  1. We’ve talked on this topic before, but the interest rates are higher than they’ve been in recent years’ past. Despite grumblings, it’s actually a good thing! To help stabilize the strong economy and rising inflation during the past few years, the Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates. It’s somewhat natural to see a trickle-down effect to the bank level like what we’re seeing now with mortgage interest rates. What it means in short is that more people are willing to spend and borrow money. We just need to know how to react to this as a seller and a buyer. Sellers, your home may be on the market a bit longer, so plan for this by maybe listing a bit earlier than you may otherwise would have wanted to. Your best bet is to hire a local agent who understands the current market. They’ll help you set expectations for how much you can make and how long you’ll have to wait for the right offer. Buyers, taking out a mortgage is like getting married – you’re going to be together a long time! It’s normal to need to take a moment to make this commitment, especially when the rates are higher than they may have wanted. Believe it or not, rates are still relatively low. If you’re not buying with cash, check with your lender on the terms of a conventional 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. You may find that route beneficial.

Maybe all this sounds great, but you currently have no interest in selling or purchasing. It’s still good news for you! Prices are supposed to continue to steadily increase by 2-6% by 2020. People are spending money, employment rates are high, and cash-buyers are becoming more common. There is no reason to believe a crash is anywhere in sight. So kick your feet up and breathe easy!

Filed Under: buying a home, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, Mortgages, North Padre Island, property taxes, Real Time MLS, realtors, selling a home

US Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Plan

June 24, 2019 By

In response to an invitation from the US Chamber of Commerce for a plan to fund the maintenance of US roads, waterways and airports, I submitted the following plan;

In a free market economy such as the US economy, the fairest and most economically efficient method to fund infrastructure maintenance is a user fee paid by the businesses and individuals who use and benefit directly from the infrastructure facilities.  Those who benefit, should pay.

The US Society of Civil Engineers recently conducted a survey of the “catch up” costs to bring US infrastructure up to good condition.  That survey included roads, bridges, inland navigable waterways and airports.

The fairest and most efficient funding source for roads and bridges is to increase the existing federal vehicle fuel tax.  There are road “wear and tear” factors for each type of vehicle based on vehicle weight.  For example, an 18-wheel semi-truck and trailer factor is 9,000 times that of a car, van or SUV and the factor for a bobtail truck is 3,000 times.  The fuel tax on truck diesel and passenger car gasoline should be prorated based on those factors to ensure that freight trucks and passenger cars pay their fair share based on the “wear and tear” they cause.  Trucking companies will pass the fuel tax through to their customers in their freight rate.  The fuel tax would have the additional benefit of providing economic incentives for more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The fairest and most efficient funding source for navigable inland waterways is either a ton-mile tax or a marine diesel fuel tax on the vessel operators.  The choice between a “ton-mile” tax or a marine diesel tax should be based on which is easier and more efficient to administer.  The inland vessel operators will pass either tax through to their customers in their freight rates.

Both the road fuel tax and inland waterway tax should be dedicated by Congressional statue to infrastructure maintenance only.  Both user taxes should be based on the US Society of Civil Engineer survey cost for “catch up” maintenance to be completed efficiently.  After that period, both taxes should be reduced to a level required for long term maintenance.

The fairest, most economical funding source for airports is a gate tax on the airlines that use the airports.  The airlines will pass the tax through to their customers in ticket prices.

The US Chamber recently proposed that Congress increase the existing 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax by another 25 cents.  Perhaps, my plan had some influence with the US Chamber.

Ralph Coker

Bio:  Ralph Coker is a retired petroleum Refinery plant manager.  He writes on business, economic, military and political topics

Filed Under: chamber of commerce, corpus christi business, corpus christi city council, Harbor Bridge

Save and Spend Smartly

June 12, 2019 By

piggy-bank-It’s hot here on Padre Island, and I’m not talking just the high temperatures. It is real estate’s steamy season, and properties are being listed and sold faster than season tickets at the ‘bahn. With the active market, it’s critical to take a look at your spending. How can you be assured you’re not wasting money? Here are some smart tips on how to save and spend during peak purchase season. Do not fall victim to these common money mistakes.

 

BUYERS:

DO NOT overpay. Unless you find yourself in a bidding war for the home of your absolute dreams, there is not a single home like it, and you do not plan to leave, ever ever ever, do not pay over the appraised value. Note: Do not get this number from the tax office, get this from an actual appraiser who visits the home and runs their own detailed determination of real value.

DO get an inspection. It’s worth the couple hundred dollars. Do your due diligence and know what you’re buying. If there is a deficiency on a large ticket item, it’s best to find out ahead of time so you can budget for it in the future or you can ask the seller to help right the wrong. You do not want to find these deficiencies later, once the sale is over, and you haven’t budgeted for them.

DO NOT make a lowball offer. Negotiating is normal, and it’s okay to not offer full price. But if you’re interested enough to make an offer, make sure it’s worth your time and the seller’s time. Your agent will be able to give their best advice as to what a good offer price would be, based on comparables and their knowledge of the market and area.

DO lender shop. Different lenders can offer different rates. Shop around, see with whom you can save and where.

DO NOT make large purchases prior to closing. This is a huge expensive mistake, as it can alter your credit score and can actually take you from having loan approval to not. You can lose your property and in turn gain something of expense (whatever it was that you bought, albeit a car, boat, etc.).

SELLERS:

DO NOT remodel what won’t pay off. If you’re going to do some upgrading prior to listing your property, spend money in the kitchen. This is a room that’s important. Otherwise, less expensive updates you can do include painting, new hardware, fixtures and carpet. Gutting bathrooms and shellacking your garage floor is likely not worth the pay off.

DO price properly. Your listing agent will be able to guide you to a proper sales price, so use their knowledge! You’re paying them, after all. If your property is priced too high, it’s likely to not sell as quickly, wasting your money on months of bills, taxes, mortgage payments, etc.

DO NOT reject reasonable offers. Letting your emotions get in the way of your sale can be tough, but you do not want to push qualified buyers away because you’re not remembering that this is in fact business. At the very least, provide a counter offer.

DO disclose. If there are issues that you do know about, it’s the law to disclose known deficiencies. If you do not, this could turn in to a lawsuit. Talk about expensive!

Try to keep these Dos and Don’ts in mind this summer and in to the fall, and you will be free from the most expensive mistakes that buyers and sellers tend to make. You work hard for your money, so keep your dollars where they will work for YOU!

Filed Under: buying a home, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, corpus christi, home maintenance, New Homes Padre Island, North Padre Island, realtors, selling a home

Did You Know…

April 23, 2019 By

The real estate community is rushing to help victims of record-breaking floods in the Midwest last month, which hit the state of Nebraska particularly hard.  The REALTORS@ Relief Foundation has partners with the Nebraska REALTORS@ Association to collect donations for mortgage and rental payment assistance for hundreds of residents who have been displaced.

Receding floodwaters are revealing extensive damage in affect communities, including crumbled bridges and roadways, homes and businesses covered in thick river silt, and acres of destroyed farmland.  Nearly 70% of the 03 counties in Nebraska have declared states of emergency due to the flooding, which has been blamed for at least three deaths.

The REALTOR@ community is spreading the word about how to help homeowners and renters who have been affected by the floods.  Local associations and individual real estate professionals and brokerages are also contributing.  100% of the funds collected go to disaster relief causes.

Cleanup efforts is extensive.  In some areas, the water stripped away topsoil and left behind mounds of sand.  Acres of farmland, in some cases, were covered with        two feet of sand after the waters receded.  The flooding has turned some farms and properties into deserts.  It very difficult right now for many many residents.  The real estate community is hoping many folks will choose to rebuild.

 

Filed Under: Charities, Corpus Christ Real Estate Data, Hurricane Relief, New Homes Padre Island
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