MARKET by the BAY

December 16 - 17: Arts, Crafts, Antique & Jewelry Show at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center. THREE dates: December 16 - 17, January 13 - 14 & February 17 - 18. A Gloria Bates Production. Call 956/455-6798 for vendor information.

PORT ISABEL invites you to SHOP SMALL all through the season!

Port Isabel's downtown is uniquely located on the shoreline of the Laguna Madre Bay and has a historic lighthouse in the center of it! There are dozens of specialty shops, an art gallery, food and drink, museums, a fishing pier, a pirate ship, fishing charters, dolphin watches, fish markets, and, yes, you can stroll to the top of the Lighthouse! Park & Play All Day! Shop keepers and restaurateurs are friendly and take great pride in creating a memorable experience for you! From great service to an unimaginable variety of collectibles, souvenirs and gifts! See our video on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1llBcBo

Shop the Island

City of South Padre Island Christmas Celebration

28th Annual Lighted Boat Parade

Is now the right time to sell your home?

Texas homes are in demand statewide this year, and even though the number of homes on the market is rising, it's still relative low at only 4.0 months' worth of housing inventory. What this means for sellers It's estimated that a market with a monthly housing inventory between 6.0 and 6.5 months is balanced between supply and demand. An inventory of less than 6.0 months indicates a seller's market because there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. There may be increased competition among homebuyers in markets with fewer homes for sale, which means sellers could see multiple offers or offers above their asking price. Work with a local expert Every market is different, so if selling is on your mind, contact a Texas REALTOR®. He or she can offer insight into your area's activity, like how quickly properties are selling, and help you determine the best asking price.

Lighting of the Island Christmas Contest