Tourism-Ready: Preparing Padre Island for a Strong 2026 Season
As we enter 2026, the island and the greater Corpus Christi area are gearing up for another successful tourism season, with several city efforts focused on enhancing the visitor experience while supporting local businesses and residents alike. With Spring Break and summer on the horizon, the City proactively launches beach maintenance, park improvements, and business-friendly […]
Nature Tourism in the Coastal Bend
The Coastal Bend is one of the top tourism destinations in the State of Texas. This is in great part due to our region’s many historical, cultural, and coastal attractions. With the summer travel season well underway, I would like to spend some time discussing the different components of the tourism industry in our region. […]
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support along with resources to those individuals living with mental illness. Millions across the country are affected by mental illness each year. According to the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – APRIL 2025
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for April 2025. LOCAL DATA AS OF 5/8/2025 Single Family FOR SALE on Padre Island: 93 Homes $475,000 to $2,500,000 Single Family SALE PENDING on Padre Island: 8 Homes under contract; Single Family SOLD on Padre Island: There have been only 24 homes closed 01/01/2025 […]
Safety is a City priority for Spring Break on Padre Island
The sound of waves crashing against the shore, seagulls soaring overhead, and families laughing as they create lasting memories, this is the experience of many visitors and residents on The Island, Whether you’re a local or traveling from afar, we know safety is a top priority when celebrating Spring Break. Here on The Island, we […]
Boomers, Billions, and the Future of Senior Housing: The Investment Opportunity of the Decade
The oldest baby boomers are about to hit 80, and with this demographic shift comes a massive opportunity for commercial real estate investors according to the Wall Street Journal. The demand for senior housing is set to skyrocket, and those who position themselves strategically in the market stand to benefit from one of the most […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – JANUARY 2025
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for January 2025. Winter months, particularly December and January, present several challenges that make them the worst time to sell a property. One of the primary reasons is the colder weather, even on Padre Island, which can make property hunting much […]
BBB Scam Alert: Recognizing the red flags of a utility scam during freezing weather
Weather forecasts over the next week predict near or below-freezing temperatures across most of Texas, introducing the first cold snap of the winter season. As residents prepare their homes and businesses, chances are high that scammers will take advantage of the situation by impersonating utility companies and using the threat of disconnection to entice immediate […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – DECEMBER 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for December 2024. Our active listing median prices have softened the past month to $357,000 which is actually a 23.4% decrease from where it was compared to last December at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Each year, the month of June is designated as National Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began as a way to educate communities about PTSD and provide support and resources to those individuals living with this condition. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a […]