The home warranties that we sell at closing have changed over the years. They are a great value and you don’t have to be closing on your home to purchase one. You can actually obtain one online. There are a long list of basic items covered but we can tell you from personal experience that […]
Read MoreIn appreciation to all Winter Texans, the Schilitterbahn Beach Resort is inviting the public to the annual fish fry with live music and dancing on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Tickets are available at the South Padre Island and Port Isabel Chambers of Commerce or by phone at (956) 371-6444.
Read MoreWalk for Women presents SPICE, or South Padre Island Chili Expo, on February 2 at Louie’s Backyard from 7:00AM to 4:00PM. A new event, the Mercado will be located on Laguna Boulevard, between Marlin Street and Ling Street at 10 a.m. Vendors will offer art, jewelry, ceramics and a variety of other crafts. The Chili […]
Read MoreToday is the day that the Texas Coastal Coalition will provide an update on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Agency (TWIA) reform legislation and regulatory negotiations. This is very important for our local communities along the Texas Gulf coast. The public is urged to attend at 2:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn. Check out this […]
Read MoreAlthough we haven’t seen much in the way of new construction here in South Padre Island and Port Isabel, we are observing a boom in Texas. Houston, Austin, etc. It will be a trickle down effect for us. We hope our inventory keeps declining and we start to see new construction within the next year. […]
Read MorePosted 1/22/13 by RE/MAX of TEXAS Across the network, RE/MAX Associates stand out as industry leaders, receiving honors for their work and guiding other agents as officers of various boards. Several have been named Realtor of the Year. Here are some of the newest honorees and leaders. The current leaders Waynette Hoover Araj (CDPE, SFR), […]
Read MoreCheck out this information from Texas Association of Realtors: If you claim your home office as a tax deduction, the IRS has good news for you. Starting in 2014, taxpayers who work primarily from home will have the option to use a simplified form based on their offices square footage, the IRS announced last week. […]
Read MoreThe City of South Padre Island has started preparing for the upcoming Spring Break 2013. They have posted its Spring Break job openings on their website. The openings are Code Enforcement Inspector, Maintenance, Police Officer, Traffic Control, and Transport/jailer. To view more information and the application process please click on Employment opportunities.
Read MoreBelow is an article from HouseLogic and National Assoc of Realtors about home owner tax deductions: Which tax benefits do home owners miss? Will you get audited if you take the home office deduction? Find out the answers to these questions and more before Tax Day. There are a lot of home ownership tax benefits […]
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