Higher Mortgage Rates in 2026: Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Mortgage rates are back in the headlines, and many prospective homebuyers are asking the same question: Should I buy a home with mortgage rates this high, or should I wait? Higher borrowing costs deserve consideration, but a mortgage rate in a national headline doesn’t tell the whole story. Today’s housing market also offers something buyers […]
GROUNDBREAKING FOR BRISCOE KING PAVILION UPGRADE SET
I am pleased to announce that the contract has been signed and the Notice to Proceed has been given to begin construction on the unnamed new Event Center and the upgrade of Briscoe King Pavilion. The groundbreaking is set for Tuesday, September 8th, at 10:30 a.m., and YOU are invited. Please come out and celebrate […]
Padre Island Housing Report August 2026
The August 2026 Padre Island housing market reflects a period of adjustment as the busy summer season comes to an end. While median prices and closed sales declined compared with August 2025, active listings also moved lower, and the market continues to provide opportunities for both buyers and sellers who approach current conditions with realistic […]
NUECES COUNTY IS IN THE BEST FINANCIAL SHAPE IN DECADES
THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF COUNTY JUDGE CONNIE SCOTT AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT Nueces County currently has more in reserves than ever. The county has done this while maintaining a lower tax rate than it had 15 years ago. Much of this should be credited to the fiscally responsible leadership of Nueces County Judge Connie […]
Corpus Christi Housing Market Shows Resilience as Summer Winds Down
As summer begins to wind down and Corpus Christi heads toward Labor Day, buyers and sellers are asking many of the same questions. Is the Corpus Christi housing market improving? Are home prices falling? Is this becoming a buyer’s market? Should buyers purchase a home now or wait? And what might the final months of […]
Water Update: Building a More Reliable Water Future for Corpus Christi
Water remains one of the most important challenges facing our city. That is why I have remained focused on building a stronger, more reliable long-term water supply for Corpus Christi. Recent rainfall has provided welcome relief, and our combined reservoir levels now stand at approximately 15%. This has delayed our Level 1 Water Emergency from […]
Puppy Scams Cost Families Thousands Across Texas
A new puppy should bring joy, but for many Texans it has brought costly disappointment instead. Better Business Bureau Heart of Texas is warning consumers after more than 35 puppy scam reports were submitted to BBB Scam Tracker from December 2025 through February 2026, totaling more than $31,000 in reported losses. Pet scams usually start […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – APRIL 2026
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for April 2026. The April 2026 Padre Island Housing Report shows a market that is slower, but still showing real strength. The median price is up 6.2% compared to April 2025, reaching $438,000. That matters. Even with fewer closed sales, Padre […]
2026 Home Improvement Tips
Create a Budget. Most home improvement projects end up being over budget by 10%. To avoid costly surprises during the process of improving your home, be sure to reserve 10-15% of your budget to cover unknown expenses. Get Multiple Estimates. It’s important to meet with at least three contractors and request detailed estimates in writing from […]
A New Horizon for Housing: Why Summer 2026 Promises Unprecedented Growth and Affordability
March 2026 has marked a pivotal turning point for the American housing market, setting the stage for a remarkably optimistic outlook as we approach the summer. The alignment of sweeping executive actions and bipartisan legislative progress will work to alleviate the twin pressures of constrained mortgage credit and stifled housing supply. On March 13, 2026, […]