Mortgages with less than 20% down payment usually require mortgage insurance.  This insurance, referred to as PMI, will soon become more expensive. The rates for PMI are going up on October 4, 2010. See the article below from The Texas A&M Real Estate Center newsletter dated August 31, 2010... [More]

Current Observations: An analysis of the Rockport single-family housing market is all about inventory and prices. Units of inventory and months of inventory continue to grow.  Months of inventory is one of the most widely watched indicators of market condition.  Six months is considered a... [More]

Bank Foreclosures Looking for a bank foreclosure to purchase as investment property or for your home?? Many websites offer to give access to a list of these properties for a fee.  The problem with going this direction is you have no way of knowing if the list is up to date and many times it i... [More]

Now that the positive effect of the tax credit for first time buyers is over, the Victoria market seems to have found its' pace. Unfortunately, it is somewhat below the pace of 2005-2008 and more in line with 2001-2004.  This isn't all bad and lots of markets would happily trade places. The go... [More]

The following is by Dave Fowler, President of the Victoria Economic Development Corporation and printed in The Victoria Advocate on August 25, 2010. 'Thanks, Victoria, for the overwhelmingly positive response regarding the announcement that Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construct... [More]

LOVE TO KAYAK?? Come To Cuero Texas And Check Out The New 'Guadalupe Valley Paddling Trail'. The article below is from The Cuero Record newspaper. Paddling trail on Guadalupe near completionby COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor (Posted 8/18/2010 01:00 am) Texas Park and Wildlife Department's ... [More]

Extra large family home for sale on two large lots in Victoria Texas. This three bedroom, 2 bath home has a 2 car attached garage and 2 car attached carport with game room. Extra room by garage has potential for 4th bedroom with another full bath! Totally renovated! Need extra space! This home has i... [More]

Historical Bell House located in Cuero Texas sold in three (3) days by Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company realtor Keith Krueger. This beautiful home for sale was recently updated in 2005-2009. The outdoor recreation consist of a 22,000 gallon in-ground pool. The home has Arizona Rosa Stone beach ... [More]

   The following is the Caterpillar press release announcing it's expansion to Victoria, Texas. August 12, 2010 Caterpillar contact: Jim Dugan Corporate Public Affairs 309-494-4100 dugan_jim@cat.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caterpillar to Expand Manufacturing and Increa... [More]

This Rockport Texas condo for sale is professionally remodeled and updated from ceiling to floors by a licensed contractor. All appliances convey, including the washer & dryer. Counters are Granite, floors are wood, carpet & tile. The electrical was totally redone as were the patio doors. Pl... [More]