
Are You Thinking About Refinancing Your Mortgage?
When someone wants to buy a house, the cost is usually too great to pay cash out of pocket. Because of this, the buyer will get a home loan called a mortgage to pay for it over time. To get a mortgage, the buyer enters into a legally binding agreement with a lender;...

The Benefits of an Outdoor Deck
An outdoor deck is a popular feature in many homes these days, especially if it is part of a coastal home. If your Texas Gulf Coast home does not have a deck, it might be time to consider adding one. There are many reasons to invest in a deck. Read on for several ways...

Observe National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month. As one of the most popular months to enter the real estate market to buy or sell a home, June is a great time to think about homeownership and what it means to people. It is a time to celebrate the benefits of homeownership in...

Beach Camping on the Texas Gulf Coast
June is National Camping Month, an excellent time to unplug, pack a tent and sleeping bag, and head into the great outdoors. Observed since the 1970s, National Camping Month is often when people choose to kick off the summer by reconnecting with nature. There are...

5 Interesting Facts about Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a small coastal city in South Texas, also referred to by its nickname, “The Sparkling City by the Sea.” Corpus Christi is beloved by local residents and popular with tourists, too. One of the top seaside destinations in Texas, Corpus Christi is a...

Securing a Mortgage to Buy a House: Your Credit Score
Mortgage lenders consider several different factors when deciding whether to approve or deny your application for a home mortgage. While lenders want to be sure that your income will be sufficient for paying your mortgage each month, they also check your credit score....

3 Spring Things to Do in Corpus Christi
There are so many things to see and do in Corpus Christi, Texas during the spring. It is a place where you won’t ever run out of adventure. An inviting coastal city featuring numerous beautiful sandy beaches, Corpus Christi is well loved by locals and visitors alike...

A Few Words About Homeowners Insurance
When you take out a mortgage on a property, your lender will ask for proof of home insurance to make sure your property is protected in certain adverse situations. Homeowners insurance is a type of property insurance that offers certain safeguards for a private...

Seasonal Maintenance for Your Home HVAC System
As the days of spring warm the Lone Star State, people are making more use of the air conditioning systems in their homes. As the air outside gets warmer, so does the air inside Texas homes. Having a home HVAC system that is fully functional becomes more and more...

3 Plants for Beach House Gardening and Landscaping
If you own a beach home on the Texas Gulf Coast, you surely enjoy spending most of your time walking through the foamy surf or relaxing with your toes in the warm sand of the seashore. That likely means you want to spend as little of your beach time as possible doing...

TICKS IN TEXAS
Spring has arrived in Texas! It is time to get outside more. But if you spend a lot of time outdoors, you’ll probably want to learn about ticks and the risks of being bitten. Ticks are active all year round in Texas, but especially as warm weather increases in the...

Take Out Termites in Your Gulf Coast Home
The warm temperatures in Corpus Christi, Texas, can be ideal for a wide range of pests, from the inconvenient to the destructive. Among the most common destructive pests in the area are termites. Termites can cause disastrous damage to your Gulf Coast home. When these...

3 Ways to Boost Your Property Value with Landscaping
It is important to consider landscaping when you want to boost your property value. Landscaping contributes to the overall curb appeal--the general attractiveness of a house or other piece of property and refers to the aesthetic appeal of a property, as viewed from...

Spring Cleaning: 3 Key Targets to Declutter in Your Kitchen
For most people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It often serves as the central hub for family and friends to plan and crosscheck schedules, do homework, and gather for food and fellowship. Decluttering your kitchen allows you to clean and organize, improving...

The Impact of Healthy Trees on Property Value
Homeowners value their property and maintain their houses to show their care and pride. They often make changes and upgrades that not only make their homes more livable and welcoming to others but also increase the overall value of their property. Completing projects...

Head to Corpus Christi for a Spring Break Vacation
Looking for a Spring Break getaway in Texas? Join the party this March with others who will start the spring season in Corpus Christi! The city is preparing for you to check out the various beaches and other attractions this year, during your Spring Break vacation....

Things to Do in Corpus Christi: IceRays Hockey
Texas is not the state that comes to mind when most people think of “winter sports;” but the Lone Star State does have winter sports teams. Did you know that Corpus Christi is home to a professional ice hockey team? Well, it’s true! The Corpus Christi IceRays are the...

3 Things to Consider When Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
Picking Out Kitchen Cabinets Texas. Whether designing a kitchen from scratch or embarking on a remodeling project, the kitchen cabinets are a top element to consider. The cabinets are often the star of a kitchen, so it is important to know some details about choosing...

Why You Need a Home Inspection
Having a professional home inspection is a key step in the process of buying or selling a home. You need a home inspection because they can reveal issues with the condition of the property that need to be addressed and help uncover safety issues. Home inspections are...

3 Kitchen Upgrades to Consider
Kitchens are often the most predominant feature in a home when it comes to the real estate market. They are focal points in real estate because people tend to spend a lot of time in their kitchens and want them to suit their needs and aesthetic sense; they are...