The recession easing in Houston could have a positive impact on the demand for Galveston real estate, especially the second home market.

Check out this Houston Business Journal article concerning the easing of the recession in Houston.

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New from our friends at Home by Design magazine – “Building a Backyard Garden.”

Galveston real estate - Welcome to 1509 Postoffice -  where Victorian elegance meets modern convenience.  This beauty has four bedrooms and two bathrooms in approximately 3,000 square feet. Located in the East End Historic District, this home is within walking distance to UTMB, historic downtown Galveston, and restaurants and shops.

Downstairs you will find three living areas, including one with library shelves, the formal dining room, and an especially spacious kitchen/breakfast room combination.  Beautiful woodwork abounds, and you will find wonderful pocket doors and crystal chandeliers.

The kitchen has an abundance of counter and cabinet space as well as stainless appliances. This is a modern kitchen with old time charm.

Also located downstairs is the spacious utility room, a full bath, and a cozy sunroom.

Up the sweeping staircase you will find two spacious bedrooms on either side of the center hall.  Each pair of rooms is separated by pocket doors, so you have the flexibility of using one or more pairs as suites.

Extras include the newly planted front and back gardens, an oversized two car garage, and a location just around the corner from Darragh Park.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this premier historic home.

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The Galveston Arts Center presents Galveston ArtWalk this Saturday, March 6.  Held mostly in Historic Downtown Galveston, the Galveston ArtWalk features several galleries and other locations with their openings of new art exhibits.

Click here for the Galveston ArtWalk brochure.

Galveston real estate - Welcome to 115 Albacore, a three bedroom, two bathroom home that has undergone a sophisticated renovation.  This Fish Village (Lindale Park) home has approximately 1,431 square feet and is located close to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the Galveston Yacht Basin, and Lindale Park. 

Open the front door and enter a spacious living room that is open to an equally spacious dining room, den area, and kitchen with custom made cabinetry, new appliances, granite counters, and lovely tile backsplash.  The layouts of these areas are such that you have flexibility in the use of the space, and the openness makes these areas feel even more spacious than they are. 

On the east side of the home are two bedrooms, each of which has windows on two sides, and a new bathroom that has been nicely appointed with ceramic tile, pedestal sink, and glass block window over the bathtub. 

The large master bedroom is on the opposite side of the home and has its own nicely appointed bathroom. The master bedroom is large enough to have both sleeping and sitting areas.  

New hardwood floors are found throughout the house as are new beautiful light fixtures. There is new electrical and plumbing.

Out back you will discover a covered patio, storage shed, and a very large backyard perfect for kids, pets, or just plain old gardening. 

Click on the link to get more information about 115 Albacore, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this premier home.

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We were quite surprised to find the tables turned on James Selig as he became the subject of a blog post by Kinetic Knowledge Real Estate Blogsites.

This post was prompted by the recent article on James in the Council of Residential Specialists’ magazine, Residential Specialist.

You can read the post by clicking here.

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Our friends at Home By Design magazine have sent the following article to us about the Gardens at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.

Click here to read “Mount Vernon Gardens.”

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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.