The relaxation of state regulations after Hurricane Harvey has allowed Texas coastal communities to undertake nearly a dozen dune reconstruction projects.Galveston can authorize emergency beach-front repairs until at least Jan. 3 2018The Texas … [Read more...]
The First Texas Monthly Gulf Coast Home is at Cinnamon Shore 2017
The Cinnamon Shore Beach Resort has partnered with Texas Monthly on the first ever Texas Monthly Gulf Coast Home at Cinnamon Shore. Cinnamon Shore is located in Port Aransas, Texas on Mustang Island.The multi-generational vacation home will bring … [Read more...]
Teens and Grandparents Agree on Beach Vacations
Vacations for both teens and grandparents When it comes to picking a summer vacation, data shows where Millennials and Baby Boomers share common groundPhoto Cinnamon Shore Resort - Port Aransas Texas Summer shouldn't be stressful, and choosing a … [Read more...]
Port A/Rockport/Upper Padre – Restaurants
The dining scene on Mustang Island and Upper Padre Island has matured over the past decade, with the arrival of chefs who are using their small bistros to experiment – with delicious results. In keeping with the islands’ casual vibe, … [Read more...]
Billion-dollar expansion of the Cinnamon Shore Resort in Port Aransas
The expansion of the Cinnamon Shore Resort in Port Aransas on Hwy 361 is estimated over a Billion dollars.The billion-dollar project is underway on Highway 361, out on Mustang Island. Developer Jeff Lamkin says the company plans to sell a thousand … [Read more...]
Coast beware, a potential bust is taking root in the south Texas oil patch
Will Port Aransas (south central Texas Coast) see it's record demand fall with the oil prices?It’s a time for condensing, consolidation, and frankly, survival of the fittest. Investors and developers on the Texas coast need to be more cautious as 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...]
Construction booms across Port Aransas
Construction continues to steam along in Port Aransas. City records show development moving at a brisk rate. Port Aransas is “a solid, healthy market with willing sellers and willing buyers,” Local Developer Lorette said. “These are individuals, … [Read more...]
What thrived and dived during the Texas coast recession?
What thrived during the Texas coast recession is a story how two developers came out smelling like a rose. This study is about the lessons learned from two “high-end real estate project developers” that thrived during the worse recession and storms … [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...]