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PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – OCTOBER 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for October 2024. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $556,7500 which is actually a 23.7% increase from where it was compared to last October at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
Importance of Blood Donation
The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities. Since its formation, it has involved over 35,000 volunteers per year, which is crucial since over 150 people per day are needed to donate blood […]
BBB Tip: Reports of political scams increase as presidential election nears
An election’s approach always seems to turn up the emotional heat across the nation, and the upcoming presidential election is no exception. On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will lead the country into the future. As the election nears, voices arguing for or against critical issues are loud and persistent, often fueled by emotional […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for September 2024. Our active listing median prices have dipped the past month to $487,000 which is actually a 25.2% increase from where it was compared to last September at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually 20 million people […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – AUGUST 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for August 2024. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $496,000 which is actually a 27.6% increase from where it was compared to last August at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities and to bring attention to the fight against blood cancer. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Furthermore, blood cancers are the most […]
PIBA Candidates Forum Announced
PIBA is excited to announce that we will be hosting a candidate forum for the 2024 Corpus Christi City Council candidates. All candidates running for Mayor, District 4 and At-Large will be invited to attend. Because of the quantity of candidates running, we will have 2 separate forums: one for Mayor and District 4, and […]
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 […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – JULY 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for July 2024. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $427,500 which is actually a 0.6% increase from where it was compared to last July at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
Reduced Mortgage Rates Aren’t Enticing Buyers
Though there have been only modest increases in house buying activity, borrowing costs have dropped to their lowest point in over a year.Although mortgage rates have dropped recently, prospective homeowners are exercising caution rather than jumping back into the market to take advantage of the lower rates. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage’s […]
Padre Island – Corpus Christi Update July 2024
Padre Island is undertaking an inspiring journey, harmoniously integrating development with conservation to preserve the essence of our Island. I am delighted to share a significant development regarding our cherished Packery Channel and the Michael J. Ellis Seawall. This summer, we are set to embark on a transformative project that will see sand moved southward […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – JUNE 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for June 2024. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $476,000 which is actually a 10.8% increase from where it was compared to last June at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 49.3% […]
BBB Scam Alert
BBB Scam Alert: Young adults and recent graduates are common targets for employment scams! The summer season is an exciting time for many young adults as they enter the workforce following high school or college graduation. Unfortunately, not all job postings found online are legitimate and many fraudulent employers specifically target young adults with entry- […]
PADRE ISLAND CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING REPORT MAY 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for May 2024. Our active listing median prices have risen the past month to $495,000 which is actually a 8.7% increase from where it was compared to last May at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings by 63.8% […]
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 […]
WE LOVE MAILBOX MONEY
Anyone else sit at home and blast Jimmy Buffet radio through the surround sound? Mailbox Money is one of my personal favorites. He’s got the right idea: Invest in a piece of paradise, rent it, make (more than) a few bucks! With the housing market being as strong as it is right now, most buyers […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – APRIL 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the North Padre Island Housing Report for April 2024. Our active listing median prices have slightly dipped the past month to $460,000 which is actually a 17.4% increase from where it was compared to last April at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has decreased slightly for active listings by […]
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