Galveston Initiates Financial Program for Historic Properties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Initiates Financial Incentive Program for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties Three-Prong Approach to Restore, Rehab Historic Properties (GALVESTON, TX) September 3, 2015 – Galveston City Council recently passed a three-prong approach to encourage the rehabilitation of historic properties on the Island through a financial incentive program. In this approach, there are three […]
Galveston Restaurant Guide List
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Preserving island’s beaches a win-win
A lot of beach nourishment is going on to the benefit of Galveston Island. Jerry Mohn, president of the Texas Chapter of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, filled me on recent sand nourishment projects. In March, about 118,000 cubic yards of sand was placed from the end of the seawall to Dellanera Park. […]
Living on a sand bar – why it works
Summer is winding down, the seawall traffic is slowing and soon it will be fall. It’s a subtle change here on the Gulf Coast. It seems to have been a good summer. I think last year the seaweed may have put off some tourists, however with all there is to do and see, it felt […]
The Lighthouse Charity Team has fed thousands over 30 years
I recently attended a presentation by our mayor Jim Yarbrough where he said he is proud of Galveston and wants to make it better. I love this place, too. As a realtor I’m fortunate to extoll its charm daily. Galvestonians have a marvelous way of looking out for each other, and work hard to make […]
Join a neighborhood association for great friendships and fun
There’s a saying that “good fences make good neighborhoods.” While it might be true that no one wants a nosey neighbor who is in their business all the time, I think strong neighborhood relationships make for great friendships, great fun and of course great neighborhoods. If you move into a neighborhood with an association I […]
Moody Gardens — a generous partner
See Tom’s articles about Galveston Real Estate each week! I was at the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC) annual meeting last week. This non-profit, community- based volunteer organization sponsors, supports and develops nature-based educational and recreational activities.They help to promote the value of natural habitats and resources in the Galveston area increasing the quality […]
Galveston quality of life — what is it really?
Published in the Galveston Daily News in a column where Tom writes original articles about Galveston Real Estate. This newspaper has had some interesting front page articles recently about, in my opinion, easily resolved issues. So it made me stop and think, what are the important things that folks look for in a community? I think […]
Sea Scout Base Galveston — what a gift
Tom writes each week about topics related to Galveston Real Estate. Driving into Galveston have you ever wondered what the beautiful LEED certified building is at the mouth of Offats Bayou? Located at 7509 Broadway, the Sea Scout Base-Galveston and Community Sailing Center consists of a five story, 60,000-square foot building with sleeping quarters, dining […]
Galveston College: A beacon of life-long learning
See this and other Galveston Real Estate articles every week in the Galveston Newspaper One of the first questions clients ask when looking to buy is how are the schools? A question that I look forward to answering because of our rapidly improving GISD schools. I also make sure to point out how fortunate Galveston […]