It’s a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house. Read the Full Story At: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120124_kitchens.htm
Read MoreHousing Report The Texas housing market shows strength and stability at the close of 2011, according to the Texas Quarterly Housing Report, which shows what’s going on in 47 of the state’s markets. Here are some highlights from the period of October through December 2011: The volume of single-family home sales in Texas was 46,764, […]
Read MoreJust a tip on fertilizer for our St. Augustine Grass in the valley. Remember this, February or March and again in October or November, with a nitrogen-only application. The nutrient most needed by St. Augustine Grass is nitrogen. The amount of nitrogen in fertilizer is indicated by the first number in the fertilizer analysis on […]
Read More~Local housing development getting a breath of fresh air~ (San Antonio, TX) – Franklin Development and the Port Isabel Housing Authority have teamed up to develop Artisan at Port Isabel – a 73-unit affordable multifamily apartment community in Port Isabel, Texas. Franklin Development is currently “breaking ground” at what used to be Villa Del Mar […]
Read MoreThe Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter, 60 volunteers of different organizations, and the City of South Padre Island made the first planting of the year a great success on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Over 8,000 plants were planted at the end of White Sands street near the Tiki condos. They have surpassed more than […]
Read MoreWhen tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Overall, the trend right now is replacement […]
Read MoreAt the January 18th, 2012, regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton, Jr. made the announcement of his appointment by the House of Representatives to the Joint Interim Committee to Study Seacoast Territory Insurance. The purpose of the committee is to examine alternative ways to provide insurance to the state’s seacoast territory, including through […]
Read MoreThe new group called “I Love (with a heart symbol) SPI” was created by the city of South Padre. Right now they are targeting overgrown lots. If you have one, be sure to line up someone to mow so you don’t get fined by the city. Check out the blog on the group at http://southpadretexas.wordpress.com/
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