Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz met with about 300 Texas Realtors yesterday. Alta and Gayle were proud to be part of that group. Here is a sample of some if the conversation.
Read MoreIs real estate investment as good as gold? To 25% of Americans, it is. According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate is now tied with gold as the best long-term investment, up from 20% in April 2012 and 19% in August 2011. The report on the survey says this view on real estate has […]
Read MoreFlood insurance will increase in ways you will not believe. That was one of the big topics in the Resort and Second Home Committee Meeting. Last year when we heard they were able extend our flood insurance program (NFIP) for 5 years we didn’t realize they had to agree to higher rates to get the […]
Read MorePort Isabel has “777” Casinos or should I say “Sweepstakes” establishments. Ever wonder how this could be legal? Check out the “8 Liner Ordinance” below that Port Isabel is passing. 8 liner ordinance.docx.
Read MoreWe are in LAND USE, PROPERTY RIGHTS, and ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE meeting in D.C. They are talking about flood insurance right now. Can’t wait to hear what they say about the takings along the Texas-Mexico border.
Read MoreEver wanted to plan an event but didn’t quite know how? The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce has just the answer for you. The Chamber will be hosting its Event Planning Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, inside the White Sands Restaurant in Port Isabel. Members of the Chamber encourage the public to […]
Read MoreWant to make your home look bigger to help get it SOLD! Check out this article from TexasRealEstate.com. It is a good one. Make your house look bigger without using a sledgehammer.
Read MoreWant us to represent you and your real estate interests in Washington D.C.? Tell us the issues that interest you. Every year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) hold their mid-year conference. It is specifically for the real estate leaders in their communities to express their concerns and to learn about the issues that NAR […]
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