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I just got off the phone with my brother who took 12 feet of water on at his home in Galveston due to Hurricane Ike. He is a hardworking man who has devoted his life to the City of Galveston. He has served as a Little League coach and as a Shriner. The Shrine is a charity that funds aid for burned children. We have a Shriner's Burn Hospital on the island. I could go on and on and on about his love of Galveston. He has painted and worked on practically ever landmark in our wonderful city yet where is our government as he tries to rebuild his life???? He is none the less working day and night to survive since his life has unraveled but also working to reconstruct the homes so many have lost in Galveston. 75% of the homes on the island were damaged. Days after the storm he was busy pulling out the molding Sheetrock that was consuming our community. He asked me if I know anyone who has seen results from their insurance company or FEMA? He has not seen one benefit from either FEMA of his insurance. I tell him of a few who have found some help with their insurance adjuster but none of these folks lost what he has lost. He tells me that a FEMA rep called him this last Sunday. He called and asked how he was. He reply was short, tart and to the point. "We need help and we are not getting any. Can you help us? I am spending $30 a day to run a generator so I can live in a trailer I had to purchase after the storm. A trailer I could not afford but had no option but to take on this expense. My home is not livable. We have nothing. How can you help us?'' He says. The reply from our government official was this. "Well I can't help since that is not my department but we may be able to offer relocation service in the future?" Can someone please explain that statement to me? Why would he want to be relocated when his work in here and had been here his whole life. He needs assistance. You gave it to all the folks after Katrina and Rita. Some people who have never worked our contributed to society a day in their lives. The mews featured a lady who has filed and received benefits from Katrina, Rita, and now most likely Ike. She was crying as she filed for more aid and stated this this time she hopes they buy her a house. HELLO GET A JOB AND BUY IT YOURSELF LIKE THE REST OF US. If my brother and his wife wanted to be jobless and not contribute to our country would they now have housing or help???? I bet they would have a better chance. Maybe he should have jumper on top of his roof top and made a spectacle of himself yet he choose to heed the warning and leave when told. HUMMMMM. In my family we work and always have. My father was an immigrant who started his business in Galveston. He worked EVERYDAY of his life. He cleaned up our island after Carla and Alicia. Those were storms his home survived but this storm took out both of the homes he occupied during his life. I am glad he is not here to see the lack of help our government is offering. The lack of help from our fellow man. President Clinton made the statement yesterday that this is as bad as Katrina. So where is Brad Pitt when we need him???? Where are our pastel houses???? Where is our big hollywood telethon on primetime????? My plea is this and I want mince words. Our government and the people of American need to treat each disaster equally regardless of the cities economic status or famous notoriety. Can we get some help here in Galveston PLEASE??? I will NEVER keep my mouth shut about the media being "blacked out" from the bad areas in Galveston. Why was this. Can someone offer some feedback please??? Why are you not covering what is important to so many of us???? I guess since its an election year you just don't have the time. Well people have LOST EVERYTHING so we beg you to please help them regardless of their economic status, race, or any of the above. Please help Galveston. We need it. I have heard so many times in the national media that Houston was sparred. Are you kidding me??? So we were demolished but sparred is far from what we were. If you cared enough then maybe you would take the time to notice. As a real estate agent in Galveston I have basically lost my job, yet not my will to fight for the island I so love. We will be back but HELLLO can you please lend a hand. You just balled out the fat cats who have loaned billions of $$$$$ on homes that certain owners should not have ever been in. No doc loans should not even be legal in my book but after all it was Bill Clinton who wanted, even the poor to have the dream of owning a home. I would love for everyone to own a home yet they should work, save and make the effort before doing so. This is how everyone in my family did it. My father-in-law bought 15 houses this way. He worked day in and day out to buy them for his retirement. He was truthful and factual when doing so. Did you know that some illegal aliens in Las Vegas own $700,000 homes???? Funny how they are not even citizens yet you they use our money to bail their desperate banks out. Now their is talk of giving them direct help. Atleast they have a home, even they they lied to get it. This was my rant for the day and will continue to be my rant until Galveston gets some help. Please pass it along to anyone who will take the time to listen. God Bless you all. The residence of Galveston certainly deserve many blessings. Christina Strommen Stevens
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This is an article all should read when examining the heart of what Galveston will be enduring in the days, months after Hurricane Ike. This article details the ongoing efforts of state, city, and UTMB officials, who are working to try and save our medical centers existence. The University of Texas Medical Branch is the backbone of Galveston's economy. It is the LARGEST employer on the island. The thought of last weeks 4000 job cut sent chills down our cities spine. This DIRECTLY effects the real estate market in Galveston Texas. Without jobs we have no need for our citizens to live in the houses that are currently being rebuilt in Galveston. They will flood the market with homes and leave to find work. 75% of the homes in Galveston were damaged during Hurricane Ike. Here is an article that was featured today in The Galveston County Daily News. http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4d577e75f6e05bb4
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We have begun posting photos of Hurricane Ike's damage to Galveston, Texas and the surrounding areas. We will continue to post photos as we move forward with Galveston's recovery. Click here to see photos This blog will serve as the place to find out information regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Ike and our island recovery.
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• 1,178 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story -  MLS® $123,900 - Lowest price in complex Marina Pointe , Galveston Property information
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Marina Pointe , Galveston - Announcing 921 Marine #323, a 1,178 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $123,900 - Lowest price in complex. Property information Close to UTMB, the beach and the Strand. See the above property details for more information.
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Kevin and I took a tour of Emerald by the Sea yesterday. It was very nice. The community has just opened. The pool was designed with an infinite type design overlooking the beach. The views are exquisite. More information to come on our website. We will be launching a specific page in regards to the Emerald by the Sea later this week. I am working with an onsite representative to get this page going. The builder has stated that they have very few units left so if you are interested in this condo now would be a good time to check it out. Thanks, Christina Stevens 409-515-9542
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Well we have been busy which is very reflective of the season. As soon as we head towards summer real estate gets hot in Galveston, Texas. The market really seems to blossom out of nowhere. This week alone has been very busy for us. We are working on 2 new listings as we speak. One is going to be another Marina Pointe condo. The other is a home we anticipate listing in the Sagemont area (Houston- Clear Creek ISD). Both will be great additions to the Houston and Galveston markets. More to come as we start to advertise the specific listing details. For more information on Tean Stevens and Galveston Tx real estate click here. Thanks for your time. Christina Stevens 409-515-9542
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The subject of property management has been of much debate for our Team in the recent weeks. Now that we are devoting all of our real estate time to Galveston we have decided to start managing property. We see a HUGE need for this in the Galveston, Texas real estate market. I have heard many horror stories. One is from first hand experience yet that is a subject for another post (coming soon, renters alert- how to avoid getting ripped of by your property manager). I have heard about fees associated with ending contracts. Extra hidden fees that have not been disclosed at the time one signs a property management contract. I could go on and on. These things are what I would like to warn people who own Galveston, Texas real estate about. Understand that you have options. If you are not getting quality service then complain. Don't pay fees that were not disclosed to you. Don't deal with a management company who does not have your best needs at heart. Don't let a management company that is a brokerage exclude your rental from MLS. Why do they do this? The simple reason is because it is customary for the first months rent to be split between the brokerages who handle the lease. if they include it on MLS then they have to pay some of the first months rent to the cooperating broker. Most Galveston brokerages don't want to do this so their greed keeps your property off the MLS. How dopes this hurt you? Your property is not being advertised to the millions of people who would know you have an option for them. Use a brokerage that participates with MLS on rentals. Preferably both area MLS services. Team Stevens charges a 10% fee to manage your property. we have not yet opened our beach rental service. We are considering this in the near future. We are happy to manage any of your long term rentals. We will tailor our services to fit your property management needs. To find our more about Team Stevens and our Galveston Texas real estate market please visit us at our website. Have a wonderful day. Christina Stevens
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Take a virtual tour of 921 Marie, #312 at Marina Pointe in Galveston Texas .
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Galveston Island, Galveston - Announcing our new listing at 1615 Winnie, a 2,549 sq. ft., 1 bath, 4 bdrm duplex "2 units, both 2 bed/ 1 baths w/ separate utilities". Now MLS® $275,000 - Income producing duplex. Property information This duplex is close to UTMB, The Strand, and the Beach. The top unit was just leased to a medical student. The owner purchased the home during his time at UTMB. It would be a great investment or just a great place to live while earning income on the other half of the house. The duplex can be also be used as one large home in the future. The downstairs unit is leased unit April for $1150. The upstairs unit is leased unit 3/2009 for $950.
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walking/ bike riding distance to UTMB
• 1,178 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - $149,900 East End Historic District, Galveston - Location, Location, Location. This 2/2.5 unit is minutes away from UTMB. This is a sought after complex. Enjoy the Harbor view from your front door. Smell the sea air as your ride your bike to UTMB. This community is also moments away for the historical Strand and the beach. Shopping and dining right at your fingerprints. The condo itself is updated and ready for you to occupy. Some features include a whirlpool tub in the master bath, carpeted flooring, a bar, and a laundry room/ half bath. The owners are also welcome to consider leasing the unit for $1200 a month. They may even allow you to lease some furnishings if needed (no pets if leasing/ they are allowed at this condo). This condo would be a great investment for anyone. Property information
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East End Historic District, Galveston - Announcing our new listing at 921 Marine #312, a 1,178 sq. ft., 2.5 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now $149,900 - . Also for rent at $1200 a month. (no pets, tenants subject to approval by owners). Many investors have purchased at Pointe West because of its proximity to UTMB. In addition you are minutes away from The Strand and beach. Shopping and restaurants surround this prime location. View the Galveston harbor fro your door everyday. Smell the sea air. Property information
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Moments from UTMB and the Strand
• 2,549 sq. ft., 1 bath, 4 bdrm duplex "2 units, both 2 bed/ 1 baths w/ separate utilities" - MLS® $275,000 - Income producing duplex Galveston Island, Galveston - Beautiful duplex (2 units) located 4 blocks from the historical Strand district in Galveston, Texas. Also located moments away from UTMB. The unit has had a solid rental history. The downstairs is rented for $1150 (lease ends in April 2008). The upstairs was just rented again for $950. This home features spectacular wood floors, WIFI, modern appliances, and large windows for viewing the absolutely gorgeous yard. The property is close to restaurants and shopping. A carport is located in the back of the property by the alley. Both units are 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Each has a spacious kitchen and dining area. Both feature washer/dryer hookups and much more. This home captures the essence of living in Galveston, Texas. The home embodies the East End lifestyle while still reminding you that you are minutes away from the beach. Do not pass this property by. Property information
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Galveston and Houston will be wet this week but this weekend the sun will come out. It may not be the warmest weekend in history (projected to be in the 60's). Sometimes a stroll on the beach during the late of winter is just what the doctor ordered. before long we will all want to jump in the ocean due to the heat of summer so enjoy the beach with a light jacket. that is part of the pleasure you get when living in Galveston, Texas. Explore Galveston, Texas and the Galveston TX real estate market. Have a great weekend no matter where you are. Christina Stevens
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