http://www.alicedonahue.com/tabid/59/Default.aspxRSS feeds for South Padre Island Area Real Estate News from South Padre Island Real Estate - Alice Donahue60http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/257/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=257http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=257&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/257/Default.aspxWith the threat of foreclosure looming, the owner (Randall Davis) of two Texas coast luxury resorts, the Diamond Beach in Galveston and the Sapphire South Padre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionAliceDonahue HostSat, 21 Apr 2012 11:08:00 GMT344f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:257http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/256/New-South-Padre-Island-Colorful-Zoning-Map.aspx#Comments0http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=256http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=256&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/256/New-South-Padre-Island-Colorful-Zoning-Map.aspxCheck out the new colorful South Padre Island zoning map to see the areas zoned for tourists and residentsAliceDonahue HostWed, 18 Jan 2012 02:43:00 GMT745f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:256http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/255/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=255http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=255&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/255/Default.aspxA model home, by the University of Texas Brownsville, educated architects, builders and consumers about creating green homes AliceDonahue HostMon, 26 Sep 2011 02:15:00 GMT739f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:255http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/254/Default.aspx#Comments3http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=254http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=254&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/254/Default.aspxOverall real estate market conditions and associated consumer confidence are at record lows. This is a time of both caution and great opportunity.AliceDonahue HostTue, 06 Sep 2011 15:32:00 GMT642f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:254http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/253/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=253http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=253&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/253/Default.aspxSchlitterbahn Plans New Year-Round Indoor Waterpark Hotel at 100 Padre Blvd with huge potential impacts for the local economy and tourism. More good news for the Island. AliceDonahue HostWed, 29 Jun 2011 13:52:00 GMT944f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:253http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/252/South-Padre-Sales-Up-27-Percent.aspx#Comments14http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=252http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=252&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/252/South-Padre-Sales-Up-27-Percent.aspxThe rest of the country is talking about double dip, while south padre sales are up. Location Location Location. AliceDonahue HostWed, 01 Jun 2011 05:10:00 GMT1320f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:252http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/251/Default.aspx#Comments11http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=251http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=251&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/251/Default.aspxregular getaways may extend your life and help you lose weight Bob PeltierWed, 13 Apr 2011 05:19:00 GMT816f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:251http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/250/Do-Vacation-Home-Rentals-Beat-Hotel-Rooms.aspx#Comments15http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=250http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=250&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/250/Do-Vacation-Home-Rentals-Beat-Hotel-Rooms.aspxThe folks at vacation home rental site homeaway think so, here are some of the thoughts, including more square footage, overall lower pricing, roomier floor plans, laundry, cost of meals and extras like tvs,dvd players, and movies. AliceDonahue HostSat, 26 Mar 2011 02:28:00 GMT857f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:250http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/249/Alligator-Greets-South-Padre-Spring-Breakers.aspx#Comments9http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=249http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=249&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/249/Alligator-Greets-South-Padre-Spring-Breakers.aspxThere is more on the Island than the beach, as spring breakers from Texas A&M discover alligators and aerial flight views from 300ft by para-sailing. Bob PeltierWed, 16 Mar 2011 17:26:00 GMT1677f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:249http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/248/Default.aspx#Comments12http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=248http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=248&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/248/Default.aspxOur world is shrinking. That’s Right! Places may still be the same distance from each other in terms of mileage, but influences such as the internet and a growing mobility within our society have made those distances diminish, at least within our minds. Buying investment property has become easier than ever. Bob PeltierMon, 07 Mar 2011 06:43:00 GMT881f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:248http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/247/Default.aspx#Comments11http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=247http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=247&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/247/Default.aspxThe Canadian dollar recently surpassed the American dollar for the first time many years and it looks like the snowbirds are looking at our always sunny Island for its lifestyle and investment value. Bob PeltierSat, 05 Feb 2011 07:31:00 GMT1040f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:247http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/246/South-Padre-Real-Estate-2010-Year-in-Review.aspx#Comments21http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=246http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=246&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/246/South-Padre-Real-Estate-2010-Year-in-Review.aspxA look at how the Island's real estate market performed last year. Sales, Prices, Pictures and Top Terms. AliceDonahue HostMon, 10 Jan 2011 06:41:00 GMT1093f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:246http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/245/Dog-vs-Pool-Snake-on-South-Padre-Island.aspx#Comments2http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=245http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=245&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/245/Dog-vs-Pool-Snake-on-South-Padre-Island.aspxFun in the sun on a warm sunny January day at Alice's beach house AliceDonahue HostSat, 08 Jan 2011 06:22:00 GMT879f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:245http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/244/South-Padre-2010-Top-10-Tax-Payer-Assets.aspx#Comments4http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=244http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=244&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/244/South-Padre-2010-Top-10-Tax-Payer-Assets.aspxThe Island's New Beach high-rises have the biggest impact on the local economy and another 50 million is on the way for 2011 AliceDonahue HostSat, 01 Jan 2011 07:46:00 GMT1004f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:244http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/243/Default.aspx#Comments8http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=243http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=243&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/243/Default.aspxThe ground breaking for the Kirana pyramid style high-rise promises to be a bi-national landmark for the USA and Mexico  AliceDonahue HostSun, 19 Dec 2010 03:54:00 GMT1209f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:243http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/242/Default.aspx#Comments6http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=242http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=242&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/242/Default.aspxWhat are basic needs and what are luxuries?  The standard is being redefined by the baby boomer generation. Bob PeltierFri, 12 Nov 2010 02:25:00 GMT757f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:242http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/241/Default.aspx#Comments8http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=241http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=241&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/241/Default.aspxJust over 40% of South Padre’s regional interest comes from Mexico and Canada. Surprised? There are several reasons for international interest in the area. Bob PeltierWed, 27 Oct 2010 02:42:00 GMT788f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:241http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/240/South-Padres-Next-5-Sapphires-are-100000-off.aspx#Comments15http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=240http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=240&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/240/South-Padres-Next-5-Sapphires-are-100000-off.aspxThe newest and most spectacular high-rise on the Texas coast is offering $100,000 to a lucky five AliceDonahue HostSat, 18 Sep 2010 14:56:00 GMT1274f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:240http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/239/South-Padre-Beaches-are-Texas-Best.aspx#Comments13http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=239http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=239&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/239/South-Padre-Beaches-are-Texas-Best.aspxTurning the Island into Texas #1 Vacation Rental Market! Bob PeltierWed, 08 Sep 2010 18:18:00 GMT3092f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:239http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/236/Default.aspx#Comments24http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=236http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=236&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/236/Default.aspxOwner financing can help sell a property even in this challenging market and even banks are willing to accept rent credits for an option to buy as an acceptable down payment. AliceDonahue HostWed, 25 Aug 2010 23:23:00 GMT1550f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:236http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/235/Default.aspx#Comments21http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=235http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=235&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/235/Default.aspxHappy Days Are Here Again. Or at least on the way. Sales heat up as investors and baby boomers see South Padre Island for what it is: The best value on the Texas Coast. Bob PeltierFri, 13 Aug 2010 13:55:00 GMT1229f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:235http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/234/Default.aspx#Comments5http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=234http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=234&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/234/Default.aspxAfter four long months of delay upon delay, Kirana South Padre has received approval and construction permits. The delay allowed Kirana the opportunity to voluntarily redesign aspects of the Tower to meet the new IBC (2009) building code developed after Hurricanes Katrina, Ike and Dolly. Bob PeltierTue, 27 Jul 2010 20:15:00 GMT1756f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:234http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/233/Default.aspx#Comments3http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=233http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=233&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/233/Default.aspxSome lenders have refused to close loans on properties that required flood insurance, since the insurance program expired May 31. The bill would make flood insurance coverage retroactive and would include all approved applications since that date. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. Mike StuartThu, 24 Jun 2010 21:54:00 GMT1106f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:233http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/232/The-coast-is-clear--no-oily-beaches-here.aspx#Comments19http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=232http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=232&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/232/The-coast-is-clear--no-oily-beaches-here.aspxAs beach vacationers cancel plans from Louisiana to Florida, South Padre is seeing some of those travelers coming to our oil free beaches. The Island is sending its message out far and wide that the island is open for business, oil free and is also safe from the violence in Mexico. AliceDonahue HostThu, 10 Jun 2010 14:07:00 GMT1724f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:232http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/231/Seller-Financing-Has-New-Rules.aspx#Comments7http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=59&ModuleID=829&ArticleID=231http://www.alicedonahue.com/DesktopModules/NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=231&PortalID=0&TabID=59http://www.alicedonahue.com/News/tabid/59/ctl/ArticleView/mid/829/articleId/231/Seller-Financing-Has-New-Rules.aspxSeller financing has become more popular on South Padre Island over the past couple of years as the lending rules have become stricter but new rules make it more difficult. AliceDonahue HostSun, 06 Jun 2010 07:08:00 GMT2981f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:231