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 […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – DECEMBER 2025
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for December 2025. December closed the year with a clear message for Padre Island. The market slowed, but it did not slide. Prices held. Inventory grew. Buyers paused. Sellers adjusted. At the start of the month, the median home price landed […]
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 […]
Reasons Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Considering Condominiums
Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Giving Condos a Closer Look Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially with high prices and limited choices. But there’s good news: condos, or condominiums, are becoming a more affordable and realistic option for first-time homebuyers. A More Affordable Option Is Opening Up Home prices in general have slowed down […]
BBB – What to know about IRS impostors and tax preparation fraud
The season for filing 2024 taxes began on Jan. 27, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly three months remaining until the fling deadline of April 15 for general tax returns, Better Business Bureau reminds residents to be […]
Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips
Earlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of a hurricane. Today, I would like to revisit that topic in relation to another type of weather emergency with the potential to affect residents of the Coastal Bend: flooding. Given our community’s proximity to the Texas coast, many residents may already […]
La Posada – Toys For Tots
With the holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend to join together to assist those less fortunate. In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to take this opportunity to bring attention to certain efforts in our area that will benefit many families this holiday season. Toys […]
2023 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 Second Causeway To Padre Island ??
A delegation from North Padre Island will consult with TxDOT representatives in December to discuss the need for a second causeway between the island and Corpus Christi’s mainland. Although many locals have been considering it for years, the new expansion is giving the project greater momentum. District 23 State Representative Todd Hunter remarked, “The Port […]
Padre Island Housing Data – January 2022
The Local Real Estate Market has started the year off in a positive direction with prices! As we monitor the market closely…The 2 notable areas to watch are the amount of inventory nearing lows, and a standard 30-year rate fixed mortgage up a little over 1% from last month as we eagerly await the FED’s […]