Owning a vacation home is a dream; understand the market more clearly by considering these nine key factors.1. Market outlook: Is inventory plentiful? Are prices trending up or down? Is an area losing its cachet, or is it heating up? Be sure to … [Read more...]
Marketing techniques for high-end real estate listings
Tips to reach affluent buyersAlthough the cloud, mobility and digital are a given, in addition to online exposure, print media is still appreciated -- and, surprisingly, expected -- when marketing high-end properties.When considering copy for a … [Read more...]
Casino Ship Docks in Port Aransas Corpus Christi area
A new casino ship has docked in the Port Aransas area. The ship, which was formally called Jacks or Better is in its new home at the Tarpon Shores Bait and Beers Stand, which is on the road between the Port Aransas Ferry and Aransas Pass.Jacks or … [Read more...]
The Texas coast travel and tourism industry
David Teel, President and CEO of the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA). TTIA represents an array of travel and tourism-related business in our state, including hotels, airlines, attractions, campgrounds, convention and visitor bureaus, … [Read more...]
15 Gems of the Texas Coast
Texas Beach (Photo credit: Corey Leopold)The summer heat can be a beast, but even more so if you live in a congested city. If you want to get away to cool off and relax, Texas has more than 350 miles of wild coastal beauty waiting. True, when … [Read more...]
SpaceX Will Launch Their Rockets From the Texas Coast
T-minus 10 seconds and counting, 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, South Padre Island we have liftoff!That may be coming from a SpaceX command center in South Texas soon, as the company reportedly prepares to dump Florida for the Lone Star State for its … [Read more...]
Tips for a Fitter and Happier Vacation
See the sights. On foot or bike, that is. Skip the bus tours and check out your new surroundings the old-fashioned way to burn calories while taking in the views. Lots of cities even offer running tours to let you explore while getting a workout … [Read more...]
Business owners expect windfall after Schlitterbahn opens on Padre Island Corpus Christi
This will be a project that the island, the entire community, will be proud of said Jeff Henry Schlitterbahn.Attractions:Four “Master Blaster” uphill water coasters; Three children’s areas; A “Shoot The Chute” log ride, a first of its kind among … [Read more...]
Schlitterbahn – Best American Water Park
An international winner for water-parks is our very own Schlitterbahn of New Braunfels Texas and the Texas coast. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Corpus Christi Schlitterbahn sets itself apart with uphill water slides (a novel concept invented by … [Read more...]
Aerial Update Schitterbahn Water Park Corpus Christi
Schitterbahn Corpus Christi continues to take shape. Recently, with the help of a remote control helicopter and a small plane, we were given a great view of the entire project from the air! The existing entry building can be seen above via a … [Read more...]