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Cameron County Calls Meeting on SPI's Second Causeway Thursday, April 17, 2008
210 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 CHANGE OF DATE AND LOCATION: Meeting will now take place on May 22nd, 2008 at the South Padre Island Municipal Complex Board of Alderman Room (2nd Floor). Read More..
Which Amenities Make Property More Rentable? Wednesday, April 09, 2008
189 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Second Homes		 The Top Searched Amenities for Rental Properties. Updated Energy Saving Tips. Read More..
South Padre Area Market Analysis Early 2008 Wednesday, March 26, 2008
518 Views :: 12 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy		 See South Padre area sales and the various factors affecting them, such as buyer demographics, climate changes, and more. Read More..
South Padre Takes Sand from Northend Landowners Wednesday, March 12, 2008
262 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Dump trucks are moving sand for the Kemp Ridley sea turtle. It's benefiting some hotels and residential areas. Northend Landowners File Lawsuit. Read More..
Texas Pirate Adventures announces Theme Ship Thursday, March 06, 2008
225 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Port Isabel		 Texas Pirate Adventures announces launch for Black Dragon Pirate Theme Ship to be berthed at Pirates Landing, Port Isabel on April 20th. Read More..
Bayside Capital Gives a Glimpse of the Future Boardwalk Friday, February 08, 2008
431 Views :: 2 Comments :: 		Bayside Capital presented three architect's sketches to the South Padre Island Board of Aldermen February 2008 . Read More..
South Padre - More Than Just a Second Home Resort Thursday, February 07, 2008
281 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 South Padre Island's Convention and Visitor's Bureau have made an effort to keep promoting the city as one of the premier destinations on the Gulf Coast. In the last couple years, the town has launched a series of special events and public relations efforts. Read More..
South Padre Area Market Report 2007 Wednesday, January 16, 2008
885 Views :: 29 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy
Now is a good time to buy the newer products on South Padre Island or look for bargains. UPDATED - Sales fell 30% in 2007
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Port Isabel Channel Dredging Will Make The Fingers Navigable Again Monday, January 07, 2008
277 Views :: 3 Comments :: 		Dredging the entrance and the west channel temporarily solves the navigation problems for a lot of boat owners. Read More..
A South Padre Vacation Condo as a Second Home Thursday, January 03, 2008
560 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Second Homes		 A condominium may be a smart purchase for a vacation home, since amenities like security, pools, and community rooms are all included in association fees. Read More..
Texas Water Park Schlitterbahn Success Monday, December 17, 2007
404 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Schlitterbahn has three waterparks in Texas: New Braunfels, South Padre Island and Galveston. Read More..
Meet the Alice Donahue Real Estate Team Thursday, December 06, 2007
458 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Second Homes		 Happy Holidays from the Alice Donahue Real Estate Team on South Padre Island. Read More..
South Padre Last Chance Large Land Sale Tuesday, December 04, 2007
497 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 Interested in a once in a lifetime investment opportunity? Learn more about land available in South Padre Island. Read More..
South Padre Ranks Among The Top 5 Texas Destinations Tuesday, November 27, 2007
453 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island		 South Padre ranked as the third most-visited Texas attraction for out-of-state tourists by a recent state study. Read More..
Alice Donahue Featured in the Tierra Grande Saturday, November 10, 2007
515 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: South Padre Island, Economy, Second Homes		 The Tierra Grande, published quarterly by the Texas Real Estate Center, is known as one of the most respected publications regarding real estate nationwide. Read More..
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Texas Gulf Coast News 
Highlights of Texas' 1st Second-Home Expo with Buyer Advice
Developers make big splash at the Houston Woodlands Marriott Expo as they tout amazing new Real Estate Products on the Texas Gulf Coast from Galveston to Mustang Island to South Padre Island.
Remarkable Developments on Texas Coast Defy Housing Downturn
The Texas Coast has several new skyscraper high-rises and two-view oceanfront developments bordering nature preserves that are selling well despite the national housing woes.
Texas Coastal Property a Shore Thang
Not since the radio broadcasts of Eddie Chiles has Texas needed a spokesman to combat the National Press Corps.
New 1031 IRS guidelines for vacation homeowners
The IRS has new guidelines on vacation homes to qualify for a 1031 exchange, a popular tax method used by Texas baby boomers to save money buying second homes. The Popularity of 1031s Surged with the Market Decline.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Publishes Manual Dedicated to Coastal Construction
Read about the New Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55)
Retirees discover the advantages of the Texas Gulf Coast
Growing numbers of retirees are discovering the advantages of retirement living on the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas does not tax income, pensions or retirement benefits.
Real Estate Center Predicts Bright Texas Outlook
A home in Texas is one-fourth that of a house in California and Texas is the fastest-growing state in the country says Jim Gaines, research economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
Hottest Real Estate Markets Revealed
You don’t have to be a real estate professional to find a great deal on a home; you just need to know your market. Learn How.
Texas Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Trends Exposed

Now you can explore the trends in our marketplace and find out what's so HOT about the real estate market on the Texas coast and why we lead the nation in almost every statistic for coastal property.

Population Growth and Economic Strength Fuel Texas Real Estate Market
The Texas Gulf Coast real estate market prices have increased steadily even in what is considered by many to be a year in which we had a national real estate downturn.
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