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Galveston Texas Real Estate for sale, Gulf Coast living. Information on buying Coastal Front Property in the Galveston Texas area. Beach Front, Bay Front, Canal Front living. Homes, Condos & Vacant Land

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2011 

  When you have placed your home on the market to sell, the one thing you want more than anything is …      AN OFFER!   Nothing happens until you receive an offer. Consider this…an offer is like a proposal of marriage.  When Mr. Right (Or Mr. Almost Right) decides to pop the big question, the one...
02/26/2011
What do pancakes & Shriners Hospital have in common? On March 1st…….. EVERYTHING! IHOP restaurants all over the country are teaming up to raise money for Shriners Hospitals.  On Tuesday March 1st IHOP restaurants will be serving up hot cakes and asking only that you make a contribution to Shrine...
02/22/2011
  Buying & Selling Property with an Attached  Lien in Galveston County, Texas     First of all the definition of a lien is:                1.  A legal claim on another person’s real property for the payment of an owed debt or obligation.             2. It is filed as a legal document with the cou...
02/20/2011
  Neptune Properties Bayou Vista Texas Galveston County FREE SHRED DAY Are you one of those people like me, who saves up all your documents to shred?  Well, save them no more!!       Neptune Properties is sponsoring a FREE SHRED DAY!  Saturday February 12, 2011 9AM- 12:00         will be in the p...
02/10/2011
Front Door Takes the Prize!! Remodeling Magazine has come out with its 2010 -2011 home remodeling jobs and their cost versus value on the resale of your home.  For the South Central Region of Houston and surrounding area, it came out like this.                                     #10.  Replaceme...
02/10/2011
  HARBORWALK MARINA We are moving to the Galveston area and will be living on our sailboat until we find a home. Do you have any suggestions? Of course I do!! Tucked quietly away is a wonderful marina located within the boundaries of the gated community of Harborwalk. Located next to Buoy Marker ...
02/09/2011
  Tiki Island Galveston Texas Homeowners Association Since we have narrowed our search for our new home to Tiki Island, would you please explain the value of the Home Owners Association  The Incorporated city of Tiki Island does have a Homeowner’s Association that is mandatory for all residents o...
02/09/2011
  My husband is leaving for Afghanistan can I use a Power of Attorney to sign for him on the sale of our house in Bayou Vista? Yes.  A Power of Attorney (POA) is becoming common place for title companies these days, especially for our military families. Here are some of things to know about a POA...
02/08/2011
  REALTOR® Pay Plan in Galveston County Home Market I have decided to purchase my first home and am going to use a REALTOR® to help me.  How do they get paid? First I would like to thank you for your thoughtful question.  When a REALTOR® represents you in the home buying process, once the job is ...
02/08/2011
  As  buyers of our first home in Bayou Vista, Texas Galveston County , can you explain the fees charged by the title company. The ‘closing’ or final settlement and transfer of ownership for your home in Bayou Vista Texas, Galveston County will include the listed items & cost.   Please be aware t...
02/08/2011