A Beach Visit in Winter
Among the treasures of Texas is its 600-mile long coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. The Texas Gulf Coast is well known for its beaches which are popular summer vacation stops. But the Texas coast has a lot to offer during the winter, too. The Texas Gulf Coast is...
5 Household Tasks to Take Care of Before Winter
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist 2020 As the autumn leaves continue to fall and winter approaches, you are likely beginning to decorate for the upcoming winter holidays. You also should prepare your home for the new season. There's a lot to do to make your home...
It’s a Seller’s Market!
The US housing market has been an inspiring, but surprising bright spot during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Real estate agents expected a downsized market in response to the pandemic, but their prediction has been turned on its head. Sellers began returning to the...
Coastal Home Maintenance Tips for Fall
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Fall home maintenance is important no matter where you live, but crucial in a beach town. If you have not yet prepared your home for the cooler season, now is the time. Read on to learn a few maintenance tips to keep your house in...
Buying a New Construction Home
Questions To Ask When Buying New Construction Home: Is a newly built home right for you? New construction homes offer a sense of fresh originality and individuality while existing homes offer character imbued by those who inhabited them first. There are several things...
Handling Humidity at Home
In the climate of south Texas, living near a beach, you might wonder if humidity is a cause for concern. But living on the Gulf Coast of Texas doesn’t automatically mean you will struggle with moisture issues in your house. Read on to learn more about how and why to...
Open House Benefits for Homebuyers
If you are in the market for a new home, one of the best ways to collect information about available properties is to attend open houses. Open houses are a great way to explore the local market. They allow potential homebuyers to find out more about neighborhoods of...
Make Yourself at Home: Benefits of Guest Spaces
Once upon a time, it was a luxury of sorts to have an extra bedroom in one’s home to serve as a simple guest room. But these days, many people have guest rooms. Some serve dual roles—like guest room and office, craft and sewing room, or workout area—though some are...
Where There’s Smoke: The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Protecting Your Home
October is National Fire Safety and Prevention Month, and that means it is time to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention methods. The fundamental mission of all fire departments is to save lives, protect property, and prevent environmental harm. To support...
Taking a Drive: Enjoying Corpus Christi Bay by Car
Things To Do In Corpus Christi This Weekend. Corpus Christi Bay is a large saltwater estuary, located at the mouth of the Nueces River on the Gulf Coast of Texas. One of few natural harbors on the Texas coast, Corpus Christi Bay has developed into a famous...
Focus on Fishing Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Fall is approaching in Texas, and that means it’s time to go fishing! Texas has hundreds of miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, called the Coastal Bend, which offers fishermen access to a wide variety of gamefish. The...
Coasting into Fall: 3 Ideas for Welcoming Fall into Your Coastal Home
As we settle into new ways of working, new modes of learning, and the new routines that come with living in a time of pandemic, we welcome the month of September and the start of a new season. We let go of the backyard pool time and barbecues of summer, prepare our...
Getting Down to Business in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Texas Real Estate. In 1519, Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda landed on the shore of a beautiful bay along the southern coast of what would one day become the state of Texas. The spot that Pineda discovered on the Texas Coastal Bend eventually...
4 Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Home
The process of selling your house can be a rollercoaster ride, but it doesn’t have to be. By using some simple tips and tricks, you can expect an offer quickly and with little restlessness or worry. Buyers will be most interested in your home when it is first put on...
Coasting through Life: 4 Reasons to Buy Waterfront Property Now
Soft sand… a gentle breeze…quiet waves lapping the shore… There’s nothing quite like peacefully coasting through life along the waterfront. Many people set their sights on owning a waterfront property at some point in their lives. Have you dreamed of owning a house on...
5 Moving Tips for Such a Time as This
Moving is an extremely challenging endeavor in the best of times; but during a global pandemic relocating is even more difficult and extraordinarily stressful. There are ways to make the moving process go more smoothly, though. Use these five moving tips to make...
From Vacation to Education: Back to School in Corpus Christi
Houses in Corpus Christi, TX Ah, vacation time…a novel and bathing suit tossed in a bag…sunglasses stashed as you step onto the plane that’s waiting to take you to paradise…and then you’re on your way through the clouds…next stop: a Google search results page. As you...
Top 3 Things to Do in Corpus Christi
Fun things to do in Corpus Christi - The South Texas city of Corpus Christi sits right on Corpus Christi Bay and is known as the “Sparkling City by the Sea.” Located about two hours from San Antonio and just over three hours from Houston, Corpus Christi is one of the...
Where Dreams Come True
The most desirable features potential home buyers are looking for range from upgraded kitchens to remodeled bathrooms, from large master suites to storage options and garages. But as time has passed, another feature has quietly climbed the list: home office space....
Bloom Where You’re Planted
How to Stay Resilient and Grow Yourself during COVID-19 Corpus Christi Social Distancing Activities: Have you ever heard the expression to “bloom where you’re planted?” It is a saying that basically means to take advantage of opportunities, so you can thrive...
