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Changing Our Human Behavior

By this time in early February, many people are struggling to keep their New Year’s resolutions.  The Wall Street Journal recently published an essay from the book “Tiny Habits” by Dr. Fogg, of Stamford University.  He says behavior changes should be tiny changes that come easily and make us happy. I only made two New…

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The Information Age

The Information Age began in the year 2000.  First, in human history we had the “Hunter-Gatherer Age” which continued for hundreds of thousands of years until about 10,000 years ago when the “Agriculture Age” began.  That was followed by the “Industrial Age” beginning about 200 years ago.  So far, I am under-whelmed by the “Information…

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Home Habits To Kick

Did Harvey leave you sleeping with one eye open? What about the possibility of floods, fires, or sinkholes swallowing your sofa? Although the scare of natural disasters keep us a bit on edge, perhaps we should be more afraid of our own habits. Here’s a short list of a few common problems that may actually…

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The North Beach Project

The Corpus Christi City council appointed a task force to recommend a solution to the North Beach Storm Water flooding problem.  The problem is that most of North Beach is not high enough in elevation above sea level for storm water to drain into the bay.  The task force has recommended a solution to flooding,…

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Search Engines Explained

Padre Island has so much to offer residents and visitors alike. From great food, entertainment,beautiful views and community happenings to a future of possibilities. When trying to find all these things most will likely reach out to an internet search engine to assist in locating information on what’s available. If you are a business looking…

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HOW TO APPROACH FALL SALE’S SEASON!

It’s hot here on the Island…is an 80-degree day too much to ask for? Although it is nearing the end of what most may consider real estate’s “busy” season, that doesn’t mean buyers are going anywhere, and it doesn’t mean owners will stop listing their homes. The show must go ON! As the market is…

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I’m on Facebook! Why would I need a website?

It’s a good question and one I hear often. And to be honest over the years I have probably waffled more on this then actually eaten my favorite breakfast choice. That said I think the answer becomes clear when one looks at what each is designed to do. Who doesn’t like free and easy? What’s…

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS IN 2019

Now that we’re halfway through the year, 2019 is revealing some trends that may interest any of you potential seller(s) or buyer(s). And some may surprise you! I’ll skip the hashtags and rhetoric, and get straight to them. PRICES ARE RISING. Albeit slowly, but they are on the up. Isn’t that why we own? Real…

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There is but one constant in technology, Change

The development of new technology never stops. Considering the billions of dollars being invested it’s easy to understand the media frenzy that surrounds emerging technologies. From Artificial Intelligence(AI) to the Internet of Things(IoT) there is constant chatter about the next disruptor in business. As small business should we be taking note? Let’s take a look…

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NEWLY FORMED NUECES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION FORMED

County Judge Barbara Canales has hit the ground running. One of her new projects has been to create a Nueces County Industrial Commission that provides the focus on Nueces County. The Nueces County Commissioners Court unanimously approved this. The Commission is charged with providing laser focus on creating economic development opportunities for Nueces County. Why…

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