Natural gas production has reached record levels in the United States thanks to the Eagle Ford and other shale plays. Although natural gas prices are trading near 10-year lows, producers are finding new markets and outlets for the clean-burning fuel, cheap natural gas from the Eagle Ford has created conditions allowing for billions of dollars of investment around South Texas … [Read more...] about Eagle Ford shale fueling growth of Texas Gulf Coast
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Construction booms across Port Aransas
Construction continues to steam along in Port Aransas. City records show development moving at a brisk rate. Port Aransas is “a solid, healthy market with willing sellers and willing buyers,” Local Developer Lorette said. “These are individuals, people wanting to have a part of Port Aransas and come and enjoy it”. Many buyers are longtime Port Aransas residents who see a … [Read more...] about Construction booms across Port Aransas
What thrived and dived during the Texas coast recession?
What thrived during the Texas coast recession is a story how two developers came out smelling like a rose. This study is about the lessons learned from two “high-end real estate project developers” that thrived during the worse recession and storms to hit the Texas coast in history. A silver lining from the unfortunate times the region experienced from 2008 to 2012, and a … [Read more...] about What thrived and dived during the Texas coast recession?
The Texas coast travel and tourism industry
David Teel, President and CEO of the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA). TTIA represents an array of travel and tourism-related business in our state, including hotels, airlines, attractions, campgrounds, convention and visitor bureaus, advertising firms, restaurants, travel agencies and tour operators. Mr. Teel shared his thoughts on the current state of the travel and … [Read more...] about The Texas coast travel and tourism industry
International Homebuyers Bring $11 Billion to Texas Economy
The annual National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) survey measuring the level of sales of U.S. residential real estate to foreigners shows that international clients bought an estimated $92.2 billion in residential real estate. That’s approximately 7 percent of total U.S. existing home sales of $1.2 trillion. Of that, $46.7 billion is attributed to Type A clients and $45.5 … [Read more...] about International Homebuyers Bring $11 Billion to Texas Economy