Scam Alert: Home title fraud
Home title fraud happens when someone obtains the title to your property and changes ownership from your information to theirs. The scary part is, you may not even realize it has happened until it’s too late. How the Scam Works: Scammers will choose a house, sometimes a second home, rental or vacant house. They then […]
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, […]
What Happens to Real Estate When the Government Shuts Down
When the federal government closes, real estate feels it first. Behind every sale, mortgage, or permit are government-backed systems that make homeownership possible. Flood insurance, FHA and VA loans, rural housing programs, and federal verifications all rely on staff and systems that stop or slow when Washington grinds to a halt. On a recent episode […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – AUGUST 2025
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for August 2025. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $449,950 which is actually a 9.3% decrease from where it was compared to last August at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has increased for active listings to […]
The Ripple Effect of Real Estate in Corpus Christi, Texas
Can a Successful Real Estate Transaction Strengthen the Corpus Christi Community? When most people think about buying or selling a home, the focus is usually on square footage, price, and the negotiation at hand. But real estate is rarely just about bricks and mortar. In a city like Corpus Christi, where neighborhoods carry unique histories […]
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. […]
FREE Vanguard Property Alert Fraud Service
The Vanguard Property Alert is a free real property fraud alert service offered by the Nueces County Clerk, Kara Sands. It is designed to notify you of any potentially fraudulent claims or transactions related to real property in Nueces County, Texas. Here’s how it works and what you should know: Purpose: The service aims to reduce fraudulently recorded documents that […]
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 […]
BBB Scam Alert: Investment Scams Cost Texas Residents
Within the first two months of 2025, Texas residents have reported nearly $500,000 lost to investment scams to BBB Scam Tracker, with many reports detailing new promotional tactics scammers are using that encourage investors to participate in the scheme. By framing an investment opportunity with ‘New Year’ discounts on service, withdrawal, and tax fees, some Texas […]
BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding
BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors Over the weekend, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas, with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures. As home and business owners begin to […]