Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
On Friday, August 25th Hurricane Harvey touched down in Texas. One of the worst storms to hit the U.S. in over a decade, Harvey displaced up to 1 million residents and devastated Texas cities and towns. One such town that sustained severe damages from Harvey is Port Aransas. So far, no fatalities have been reported, […]
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Investing in real estate is a solid financial decision. It can supplement your income if you rent it out or serve as a vacation home. Plus, real estate value generally increases over time. Choosing to invest in the Port Aransas real estate market is a good idea because this is such a fantastic place to […]
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
So, you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a vacation property. Hooray! Whether you’re looking for a second home, or an investment vacation condo, you’re about to embark on a sound financial decision. When deciding which home to buy, it’s important to consider whether its amenities and features match your lifestyle. Will it have convenient […]
Big things are coming to Port Aransas! Cinnamon Shore, a fun and luxurious beach community on the coast of the Texas Gulf, is planning a $1.3 billion expansion over the next 15 to 20 years. Cinnamon Shore is the ultimate vacation community. Its concierge services are exclusive, and include booking for nearby parasailing, charter boats, and […]
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
With hundreds of homes and condos available in Port Aransas, how do you figure out which one will best help you achieve your investment goals? Sure, you can narrow your search down to price range and a handful of desirable amenities, but you still need to comb through the still-long list of available properties to determine which […]
