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Crystal Beach Galveston Oceanfront Open House Tour Thursday, November 15, 2007
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CrystalBeachBolivar.com announces the first ever parade of homes covering the entire Bolivar Peninsula - Gilchrist, Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar on Friday November 23 1-5pm Read More..
Nationwide is not on your side Saturday, November 10, 2007
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Nationwide insurance is not on your side, fortunately there are many companies that are more than willing to stand by you. Read More..
Galveston Island Beach Restoration Project Friday, November 02, 2007
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The Galveston 13.5 million beach restoration project will widen three miles of eroded beaches west of the seawall - Texas General Land Office . Read More..
Galveston Median Price Report October 2007 Thursday, November 01, 2007
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The total sales in the Galveston area have not experienced a dramatic decrease in numbers from last year, but the Bolivar Peninsula is hot. Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula Beachfront Development Boom Continues Friday, October 19, 2007
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Bolivar Holdings of Beaumont proposes to build a 37.95 acre 150 unit beachfront development on land surrounded by the Bolivar Peninsula Flats Shorebird Sanctuary in Galveston County
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Wall Street Journal Reports Galveston Booming Vacation Spot Tuesday, October 09, 2007
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In the past few years, anyone searching for beach property couldn't help but notice how much land was still available in Galveston at a fraction of the price of more fashionable East Coast resort towns. Read More..
Construction Of The $3.6 Million McGuire-Dent Recreation Center Has Begun Wednesday, September 19, 2007
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The new center will replace the old recreation center at Menard Park and provide recreational opportunities for children, adults and senior citizens. Read More..
The Bolivar Peninsula Gets Sucker-punched By Hurricane Humberto Thursday, September 13, 2007
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Humberto dumbfounds weather forecasters and changes from a tropical storm to a hurricane as it slams into the Bolivar Peninsula while most residents are sleeping. See Video Read More..
Galveston Can Be Seen In Google Maps Street View Thursday, September 06, 2007
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Real Estate investors now have the ability to view some of the country’s hotspots without getting on a plane. Read More..
Crown Team Texas Sells Cade Ranch on Bolivar Peninsula Monday, August 27, 2007
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Dallas based Provident Realty Advisors purchased 2,795 acres of prime beach front property on the northern tip of the Bolivar Peninsula between Gilchrist and High Island in Galveston County. See Video Read More..
Fortunes Changing With The Tides? Thursday, August 23, 2007
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The Corp of Engineers and developers have plans to handle the rising tide and shoreline erosion. Read More..
Crystal Beach and Galveston Median Sale Price History Saturday, August 11, 2007
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Crystal Beach and the Bolivar Peninsula are offering the most affordable oceanfront property on the Texas Gulf Coast. Read More..
Valero and Eastman Opening Plants in the Beaumont Area Monday, July 30, 2007
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Over 20 Billion dollars is coming to the northern end of the Texas coast, in Beaumont and Port Arthur, both less than an hour from the Bolivar Peninsula beachfront resorts Read More..
50 Acres Behind the Galveston Seawall for Sale Tuesday, July 24, 2007
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The acreage is one of the largest tracts available behind the seawall and would be ideal for a major resort or mixed-use development. Read More..
Wall Street Journal Says Galveston is Booming Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Galveston is one of the hottest vacation-home and resort markets in the country with $2.4 billion in new commercial and residential construction under way. Read More..
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Texas Gulf Coast News 
2008 Real Estate Center Market Reports Available Online
The reports cover real estate related census data, employment, major industries, business climate, education, transportation, infrastructure issues and growth patterns
Highlights of Texas' 1st Second-Home Expo with Buyer Advice
Developers make big splash at the Houston Woodlands Marriott Expo as they tout amazing new Real Estate Products on the Texas Gulf Coast from Galveston to Mustang Island to South Padre Island.
Remarkable Developments on Texas Coast Defy Housing Downturn
The Texas Coast has several new skyscraper high-rises and two-view oceanfront developments bordering nature preserves that are selling well despite the national housing woes.
Texas Coastal Property a Shore Thang
Not since the radio broadcasts of Eddie Chiles has Texas needed a spokesman to combat the National Press Corps.
New 1031 IRS guidelines for vacation homeowners
The IRS has new guidelines on vacation homes to qualify for a 1031 exchange, a popular tax method used by Texas baby boomers to save money buying second homes. The Popularity of 1031s Surged with the Market Decline.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Publishes Manual Dedicated to Coastal Construction
Read about the New Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55)
Retirees discover the advantages of the Texas Gulf Coast
Growing numbers of retirees are discovering the advantages of retirement living on the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas does not tax income, pensions or retirement benefits.
Real Estate Center Predicts Bright Texas Outlook
A home in Texas is one-fourth that of a house in California and Texas is the fastest-growing state in the country says Jim Gaines, research economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
Hottest Real Estate Markets Revealed
You don’t have to be a real estate professional to find a great deal on a home; you just need to know your market. Learn How.
Texas Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Trends Exposed

Now you can explore the trends in our marketplace and find out what's so HOT about the real estate market on the Texas coast and why we lead the nation in almost every statistic for coastal property.


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