What HUD’s New Assistance Animal Guidance Means for Property Owners
Not long ago, a property owner asked us a question that’s becoming more common in real estate circles: “With HUD changing its guidance, does this mean I no longer have to consider emotional support animals?” The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. HUD recently announced changes to how it will evaluate and enforce certain […]
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 […]
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 […]
April Brings Attention to Autism
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of […]
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, […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – FEBRUARY 2026
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for February 2026. Padre Island real estate in February 2026 shows a market that is resetting in a healthy way while still holding strong fundamentals. The median home price sits at $374,950, down 11.3% from a year ago. This shift improves […]
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 […]
Prep For The Cold?
BREAKING NEWS: Winter is upon us. “So what” you say? We live in S. Texas – it’s always warm, sunny, driveway drinks and pool parties weather around here. MYTH. We can and do get freezes! Who remembers February 2021? That was pretty extra, and as atypical as it was, history CAN repeat itself. I know […]
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes. Additionally, 96 million people are categorized as pre-diabetic which is a condition where […]
Fresh Paint Still Sells Homes Better Than Almost Anything Else
Every home tells a story. But before buyers ever listen, they look. And what they notice first isn’t the new hardware, the upgraded fixtures, or even the landscaping. It’s the walls. A new coat of paint still beats almost any other home improvement when it comes to getting a property ready to sell. A Better […]