The excitement continues to build as Mardi Gras Galveston begins today.

Click here to get the schdule of events for the upcoming two weeks of activities as well as other information.

Galveston real estate - You can beat the heat in the sparkling pool at 2522 Gerol Circle, a newly remodeled four bedroom two bathroom home with approximately 1,868 square feet.

The large combination living/dining room has a view of the front courtyard with its tropical landscaping. The kitchen has new cabinets and granite counters and opens to the den.

The home has new flooring throughout, and the bathrooms feature lovely new cabinets and granite counters. The utility room is located inside the home,  and there is also a storage room with sink off of the garage.

Located in popular Havre Lafitte near Oppe Elementary School, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, and the recreational opportunities at Schreiber Park.

Now only priced at $195,000.

Please let us know if you have any questions about this premier home.

Provence

Our friends at Home By Design magazine have sent the attached article to us about traveling to the Provence region of France.

Click here to read “The New Provence.”

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Keller Williams Realty presents “This Month in Real Estate”for Janaury 2010.

Click here to see the video.

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The Galveston Arts Center presents the first Galveston Artwalk this Saturday, Januray 23, from 6 pm until 9 pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with the many Galvestoniansand visitors who turn out for this free event.

And don’t forget to make your reservations for dinner at one of historic downtown Galveston’s fine restaurants.  A lot of the shops will be open, also, so bring your wallet!

You can download the Galveston Artwalk brochure here.

Galveston real estate - Welcome to 19027 Kahala Drive East in Kahala Beach Estates, a stunning beachfront home with three bedrooms (two of them have sleeping lofts), two and one-half bathrooms, and approximately 3,488 square feet.

Walk through the front door and up the wide circular stairway with mural and you discover a fantastic Gulf view through a wall of windows.  The spacious rooms have rounded walls of glass, maximizing the views, and the open plan maximizes living and entertaining.

On the second floor is a very large Gulf view master suite which includes one the best master bathrooms you will find at the beach.  Also upstairs are the two other bedrooms with Gulf views,  and a tranquil den.

Outside will either find you on the large terraced deck, one of the upstairs balconies, in the large yard, on the dune walkover with its built-in seating, or on the beach.

This finely appointed home features an elevator serving all levels, wet bar, large utility room, electric shutters, and all of the beautiful furniture.

Although not currently in a rental program, this home does have an excellent rental history.

Please click on the link at the top left to see the photos and listing information, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this premier beachfront home.

Galveston real estate - My most recent newsletter has been published.

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Please be certain to let me know if you know of someone looking to buy or sell real estate on Galveston Island or in the mainland portion of Galveston County.

Galveston real estate - 8 Cedar Lawn Circle has massive curb appeal outside with massive charm inside.

Add in the beautiful open updated kitchen with old world charm, the brand new master bath and closets, the hardwood floors up and down, the elegantly spacious rooms, the swimming pool, the large yard with mature trees, the large garage, and the charming cottage-like two bedroom garage apartment, and you get a great value. Don’t miss the Art Deco accents, the ceiling moldings, the screened porch, the study, and the sunroom.

To see the listing information for 8 Cedar Lawn Circle, please click here.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this premier listing or would like to schedule a showing.

Before Hurricane Ike, the City of Galveston’s Comprehensive Plan Update Committee was through the second drafts of the various plan component updates.

After Ike, work went on hold so that the city’s Long-Term Recovery Committee could form and provide their formal recommendations to the City Council for approval. Also, the Urban Land Institute came to Galveston, interviewed stakeholders in the community, and produced suggested action items to help move the city forward. Both efforts benefited from a lot of community involvement.

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee is now reconvening.  The committee will be working on incorporating the Recovery Plan as well as the Urban Land Institute’s suggestions into the updated  Comprehensive Plan.

Over the next few months, the citizens will be provided opportunities to provide more input, so I hope that you all will be paying attention to the work being done and taking advantage of the opportunities to provide input.

Accredited Buyer's Representative Manager

I received word yesterday that I have been awarded the ABRM real estate designation.

The ABRM real estate broker course was developed for managers, brokers and owners who wish to better incorporate buyer representation into their company’s service offerings. Designees have taken and passed both the ABR and ABRM course and provided documentation of past management experience.

I have had a buyer’s representative on my team for the past few years as a way to provide focues service to those looking to buy Galveston real estate.