Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are governing bodies that set and enforce the rules of a neighborhood or condominium development. They maintain common areas and oversee the amenities, covenants and restrictions of the neighborhood. There are many ways a HOA can be beneficial to you, but there are also aspects that you might find restrictive. If […]
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Many homeowners believe the money they spend on home improvements will always make their property worth more. There are plenty of projects that will do exactly that, enhancing your enjoyment of your home and making it more valuable. However, there are renovations and remodels that can work against you when you’re ready to sell and […]
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Putting your house on the market during the cold months may not be your first choice, and the prospect may give you a case of the winter blues. Perk up! Nearly a million homes were sold in December 2018 through February 2019. There are many good strategies for speeding winter homes sales, starting with this […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to news that the administration and House Democrats have reached a handshake deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The U.S. Chamber welcomes the news that the Trump Administration and House Democrats have reached agreement on a path forward for USMCA. We […]
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Waterfront property sold to patten companies in Florida By ANGIE GAMEZ Special to the PRESS A Port Isabel waterfront property, with deep-water boat slips on the Laguna Madre bay, has new owners. Patten Companies closed on the 18-acre, 42 lot property located at 245 Port Road in Port Isabel this week. Buyers are Mike Patten, […]
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Come visit our Holiday Sandcastle Village filled with unique Holiday Sand Sculptures built by incredibly talented sand artists. From a Sand Snowman to Sand-ta, and much more, this exhibit will include a lighted musical performance. The Holiday Sandcastle Village will be open to the public from Nov. 25 through Jan. 13, 2020 near Louie’s Backyard […]
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In April, J. Bruce Bugg Jr. gaveled in the state’s transportation commission with a wide smile. “I can’t tell you how delighted I am,” Bugg said at the April meeting in Austin. Bugg chairs the Texas Transportation Commission, but on that day he ceded the floor to state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa instead. It was a […]
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