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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..
Golf Carts a way of life for Galveston County Bolivar Beach Thursday, July 12, 2007
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Don't be surprised to see a golf cart pass by you when you’re walking down any of Bolivar’s beautiful beaches, such as Crystal Beach, as they allow golf carts to drive on the road sides and beaches. Read More..
Imports Benefit Galveston Area Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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Cruise ship operations and imports are contributing to booming business for Texas Ports reflected by record income for the Port of Galveston. Read More..
Galveston Island Plans 4000 New Homes and Two Hotels Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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The master-planned community, including a marina and possibly a golf course, would span more than 1,000 acres from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline to the backside overlooking Galveston Bay. Read More..
Crown Team Developer Offers To Pay Ferry Fees Wednesday, June 13, 2007
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Bolivar developer Crown Team Texas and the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce are pooling their resources to “jump start” the priority-boarding program that would create a priority-boarding lane on the Bolivar-Galveston Ferry. Read More..
West End Developer Faces Angry Neighbors Friday, June 08, 2007
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Developers of the 1,058-acre Chapoton Ranch property faced a hostile crowd Monday as they tried to present their plans to their neighbors. Read More..
Houstonians Choose Galveston As Their Vacationing Top Spot Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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Whether it’s sun, sand or surf, Galveston likes to boast it has it all. Read More..
Sellers Turn To Auction In Galveston’s Slowing Home Market Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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While the more mature Galveston's potential overbuilding issues lead to real estate auctions - neighboring Crystal Beach Bolivar's newer market and more affordable prices continues to move homes and lots. Read More..
Ferry and Planned Bridge Link Galveston's Future East-End Tuesday, May 01, 2007
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The free ferry service is currently the only way motorists can cross the waterway between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island but it may not be the only way for long.
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Development Plans for Pelican Island Galveston Monday, April 23, 2007
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As part of an effort to promote and develop seaborne commerce in the upper Texas coast, the Port of Houston Authority and the Port of Galveston will consider the development and use of portions of Pelican Island as a future container-handling facility. Read More..
Friendswood Developer Ending Fight to Save Golf Course Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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In the Galveston Area, the six year fight to save the Friendswood Golf Course neighboring the Sun Meadow subdivision probably just ended. Read More..
Port Bolivar Is Changing Due To New Urbanism Wednesday, April 04, 2007
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An example of new urbanism in the area is Avocet, a master-planned community designed for form and function. Read More..
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Texas Gulf Coast News 
Why the Texas Coast real estate market is so hot
Baby Boomers, like birds are flocking to the Texas coast and for good reason, Texas is the most affordable – high growth state in the nation. And the lone star’s future looks even brighter with billions in major new capital investments coming to the state.
Wind Power Plan Could Solve Oil Crisis
Texas Oil billionaire plans to build wind generation facilities and reduce one-third of our foreign oil imports. This and more makes now a great time to invest on the Texas coast.
New Beach Construction and Dune Protection Permit Rules
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed new rules for Beach Construction Certificate and Dune Protection Permit Rules
Texas Property Taxes in a Nutshell
Nutshell (define): A simple explanation of a confusing system or problem.
Web site has new algorithms to determine if a home is priced right
UShousingmeltdown.org has a home price reality check, which tracks the relationship of home prices to income by zip code.
How Buyers, Sellers and Developers Are Reacting to Today’s Market
Important Advice for Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Based on our Research of the Texas Coast Real Estate Market
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.

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