Galveston TX Real Estate Blog

Galveston Biker Rally back on the island!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:10:39 -0700

This years Lone Star Biker rally is this weekend in Galveston Texas. One of the largest motorcyle rallies in the states, this event is great for the whole family. Events include poker runs, concerts, cook offs, and more. The entire island is filled with up to 400,000 bikers/ visitors and the strand is turned into a bike parking lot. Dont miss the fun, come to Galveston and enjoy the rally!

back and ready for work

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:47:08 -0700

Its amazing to me how a quick vacation can refresh your mind. When you come back all you can think about is work and how to get a jump on things. One week in Colorado is not enough, but it is nice to know you can leave and not come back to a mess. I must say Estes park and RMNP is one of the most amazing places on earth... and a must get to place. It was very cool and relaxing... does anyone have a cabin/home there... we might be going back often!

New Articles posted on www.galvestonrealestatesite.com!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:42:08 -0700

I have been working hard to get some new articles up and get some new pictures around town. I would like to write an article for every neighborhood going west to east on the island. These newest articles are on some of the nicest areas on the island. I am a bit partial to them for various reasons. Each one is very nice, has great buys right now, and are great vacation rentals.

the start:

Pointe West Galveston

Playa San Luis

Laguna San Luis

Galveston Vacation Rentals Up!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:07:01 -0700

This summer is looking very good for Galveston Island. Ryson Vacation Rentals has been seeing good traffic for the summer and we are up over 20% from last sring break. April also finsihed strong with Easter weekend being over 97% full. The Island is looking great, businesses are open, and the gas prices may be helping to keep people close to home. Galveston Texas is considered Houston's playground and with over 6 million visitors a year over 50% are bound to be from Houston. How is everyone else in the rental business doing? trending up as well? Are we on the road to recovery?

Great Video on Galveston Texas

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:59:26 -0700

from our friends at galveston.com... thanks!!
Book a Galveston vacation rental

New Galveston Real Estate Website Launched!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:17:39 -0800

I have completed my new website http://www.galvestonrealestatesite.com ! My old site has become the office site and that left me websiteless

The new site will feature many of the best parts of the old site and will be presented in a clear, easy to use, clutter free fashion. I will be keeping articles, Galveston news, and my photography updated on a daily basis. The new site will grow and hopefully become as much a source for Galveston news as a great real estate site.

Hopefully this new site will help me sell my Galveston real estate listings faster, service my buyers better, and provide detailed information about Galveston Texas with the touch of a finger!

Please let me know what you think, trade links with me, or add me to our referral network if I am not on there already!

Galveston Mardi Gras 2011

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:09:41 -0800

February 25th- March 8th (Fat Tuesday) 2011

Galveston celebrates its 100th event since its inception in 1867. Make your mark in history - attend Mardi Gras Galveston 2011! Twelve days of fun and entertainment! This year's celebration marks the 25th consecutive year of Mardi Gras! Galveston since its 1985 revival.

Beginning on February 25 and it's not over until the Fat Lady sings! Fat Tuesday, March 8.

The island comes alive with 11 extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment in local clubs, and the best Gulf Coast cuisine in the world. One of the most popular annual events to take place in Texas, the event is rich with laughter, celebration and people watching. There is something for everyone including a beachfront carnival, shopping, and nightlife featuring everything from Cajun and salsa to jazz and rock and roll. Returning this year - the incredible Philadelphia Mummers who take to the streets in colorful costume to entertain young and old.

Location:

The Mardi Gras Entertainment District includes 20th - 25th Streets and Harborside Drive to Mechanic Streets. This area includes more than 15 square blocks. Daytime parades also take place along Seawall Blvd. between 14th Street and 59th Street.

Price:

FREE to attend!

Lodging:

http://www.sellinggalveston.com/rentals

call 409-740-1600 to book

visit www.sellinggalveston.com for more information

Happy Holidays to all

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:48:40 -0800

We had a blessed Holiday season and want to wish all of our Active rain friends the same. I hope your new year is exciting as you want it to be and 2011 is a great real estate year. I think it will be for several reasons... and I am staying positive!

Happy new year!

Galveston Tx Dickens On The Strand 2010

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:06:22 -0800

Galveston will be hosting Dickens on the strand 2010 in just a few weeks! The first weekend in Decemeber will find Galveston turned into a 16th century town full of fun. To learn more about Dickens on the Strand follow the links!

Dickens on the Strand 2010

Galveston Real Estate Looking Better

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:43:39 -0800

I was working with the MLS today to get some of the newest numbers and see how things are looking. The data is as follows:

605 residential listings in Galveston

48 pending

_________

557 active

53 sold in last 30 days

37 expired in last 30 days

103 new listings last 30 days

or: 138 sold/pending/expired in last 30 days vs 103 new listings... net change - 35 properties off the market.

My take: It looks great! Galveston's best time to buy vacation/resort homes is in the off season, but its also our "slow" time. Prices have come down significantly and it looks like buyers are taking advantage. Though its clearly a buyers market now... if the trends continue into the next spring, our inventory may go down down down. It may even convert over to a neutral market in 2011... so my thought is... you cant tell the future of Real Estate, but with interest rates super low and a strong buyers market going into Galveston's off-season-- THE TIME TO BUY IS NOW!

Galveston Lonestar Biker Rally 2010

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:41:02 -0700

The Lone Star Bike Rally is one of the largest bike rallies in the country, so it pays to get ready early. Previous years reports estimated between 300,000 and 450,000 in attendance!

This year the Rally falls on the weekend of November 4th - November 11, 2010. The average daily high in Galveston for November is a perfect 71°F. Many events will be going on throughout the event including bike shows, live music, a para-comando jump, military ride, Harley Davidson Bike Giveaway and tons of vendors will be in town. There will be over 30 bands with free live concerts taking place all weekend at the Saengerfest Park Rock Stage and Harborside Country Stage. For more information on the line up visit http://www.lonestarrally.com/entertainment.html

Some great advice would be to plan your trip in advance, book your Galveston vacation rental early, and come have a blast! You don't want to miss it.

The official lone Star website is : http://www.lonestarrally.com/
Galveston welcomes bikes of all types and we wish everyone a safe ride. Don't forget to visit other

Galveston Biker Rally sites: Galveston Biker rally 2010

Mardi Gras Galveston 2011

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:49:58 -0700

February 25th- March 8th (Fat Tuesday)

Galveston celebrates its 100^th event since its inception in 1867. Make your mark in history - attend Mardi Gras Galveston 2011! Twelve days of fun and entertainment! This year's celebration marks the 25th consecutive year of Mardi Gras! Galveston since its 1985 revival.

Beginning on February 25 and it's not over until the Fat Lady sings! Fat Tuesday, March 8.

Location:

Price:

FREE to attend!

Lodging:

sellinggalveston.com

http://www.galveston.com

Resources:

http://www.galveston.com

Galveston Mardi Gras 2011

Galveston Apartment Locator!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:02:17 -0800

With our newest agent, Debora Aguirre, Ryson Real Estate is now into Galveston apartment locating. Debora has many years of experence to back up her great knowlege of Galveston apartment complexes! Soon, with updates to our website you will be able to browse all of the galveston apartments and enjoy write ups, pictures, and virtual tours. Please feel free to visit our site on Galveston apartment rentals as it continues to grow!

thanks for the invite

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:29:15 -0800

I look forward to posting soon... I have been reading many of the post and it looks like a good group for me to be a part of. I am in Galveston Texas and focus on Resort homes and condos. I have sold at almost every condo complex on the island and I own a beach front condo that I rent out... thanks again for the invite!

Great downtown Galveston building for sale!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:17:53 -0700

2317 Winnie
Galveston, TX 77551
Downtown Galveston Building for Sale!

Jason Keeling

Office:	409-740-1600
Mobile:	409-750-2222
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$625,000
Bedrooms	:	12
Bathrooms	:	12
Square Foot	:	8,000
County	:	Galveston
Property Type	:	Income
Year Built	:	1900

click for more information and pictures

Property Description

Artistically decorated and well maintained 103 year old downtown building. This 2 story 8,000+ sqft building houses two huge 3/2/1 flats on the 1st floor and 3 apartments up: a 1/1 efficiency, and 2 2/1's. The units up also share a nice outdoor deck/patio. This is an amazing property and should not be missed! Live in one - rent the rest or let us manage them for you for a cash flow. $6100/mo in rent.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Ryson Real Estate : 2115 61st st - Galveston TX 77551 : 409-740-1600

Galveston Lone Star bike rally 2009

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:06:05 -0700

For those of you who own motorcycles- there is nothing like a huge rally to get excited about. Well Galveston's bike Rally is one of those events!This year should be HUGE! This year's Lone Star rally will be a great time and feature cooler weather. Oct 30- Nov 1 will turn Galveston into a bikers dream! Ryson Real Estate and Vacation rentals looks forward to helping with all of your vacation rental needs. Call 409-740-1600 to book your stay now!

Discounts: book 4 nights for the price of 3, or book 3 nights for the price of 2!!!

Great beachfront house in Pointe West

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:34:58 -0700

4230 King Rail Circle
Galveston, tx 77554
Amazing Galveston beachfront home

Jason Keeling

Office:	409-740-1600
Mobile:	409-750-2222
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$575,000
Bedrooms	:	4
Bathrooms	:	4
Square Foot	:	1,838
County	:	galveston
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	2006
MLS Number	:	20093321

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Property Description

This is an amazing beach-front house in Pointe West Galveston. Pointe west offers a huge beach club with pool, bar, library, work out room, and much more. The home is a large 4/4 furnished vacation rental that made over 40k in 6 months and should do well over 50k for a full year. Priced to sell- owner motivated

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Ryson Real Estate : 2115 61st st - Galveston TX 77551 : 409-740-1600

Galveston Canal house priced to sell

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:27:08 -0700

3414 Jolly Roger
Galveston, tx 77551
Galveston Canal house priced to sell

Jason Keeling

Office:	409-740-1600
Mobile:	409-750-2222
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$429,900
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	3
Square Foot	:	1,600
County	:	galveston
Property Type	:	Detached

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Property Description

This is a one of a kind canal home in Pirates Cove. Pirates Cove is an exclusive community perfect for a private retreat. The Galveston country club is just steps away and offers tennis, golf, and a wonderful environment to relax in. With the beach just a short drive away you can appease the beach lovers and fishing fans. The home itself is a larger 4 bedroom home(1 bedroom on ground floor with bath). The master bath/sunroom on the second level has a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the bay. The owners have put in over $40,000 in work including a new roof, remodeled downstairs bedroom/bath, new electrical, and amazing landscaping. This home did over $30,000 in rentals in 6 months of rent in '08. Should do over $40,000/yr. furnishings stay!! Price reduced and priced to sell! Owner transferred...

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Ryson Real Estate : 2115 61st st - Galveston TX 77551 : 409-740-1600

Beach-front House - Priced to Sell... 270k less than next least exp

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:34:05 -0700

4 bed / 4 bath

$575,000

One Year After IKE

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:12:13 -0700

Galveston is celebrating surviving IKE and the progress our city has made in one year. If you came to Galveston right now and had not been here MANY times (or live here) you could not tell we had a MAJOR hurricane. Businesses are open, the homes are repaired, and life is back to normal. In fact, Galveston may be better off than it was before the storm! Many upgrades have resulted from the storm and I can attest to that... Our office is brand new, 61st st has many new fascias on buildings, and the homes around my house are redone on the inside and out. Galveston has improved on its storm preparedness and contingencies and did a great job during IKE. Galveston's future is in our hands as we look at way to mitigate storms damage by IKE Dikes or seawall extensions. There will be many celebrations/parades/events on Galveston island this week and weekend so feel free to come down and celebrate with us as we look forward and ahead to the future of Galveston!

Pirates Cove Galveston Canal Home for Sale

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:49:49 -0700

3 bed / 2 bath

$449,900

This is a one of a kind canal home in Pirates Cove. <a href="http://www.sellinggalveston.com/index.php?n=4&article_id=183">Pirates Cove Galveston</a>is an exclusive community perfect for a private retreat. The Galveston country club is just steps away and offers tennis, golf, and a wonderful environment to relax in. With the beach just a short drive away you can appease the beach lovers and fishing fans. The home itself is a larger 4 bedroom home(1 bedroom on ground floor with bath). The master bath/sunroom on the second level has a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the bay. The owners have put in over $40,000 in work including a new roof, remodeled downstairs bedroom/bath, new electrical, and amazing landscaping. This home did over $30,000 in rentals in 6 months of rent in '08. Should do over $40,000/yr. furnishings stay!!

Contact Jason Keeling at 409-750-2222

Pirates Cove Galveston- SOLD JAN 2010

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:11:04 -0700

Pirates Cove Galveston is a quiet Golf course community located on Galveston Bay. The Pirate's communities are some of the most sought after real estate on the island. And there are many reasons why! Pirates Cove is centrally located on Galveston island and is far enough West to be in a resort area, but close enough to I-45 to get to Houston quickly. If you ever want to leave the island that is. Pirates Cove embellishes relaxation and the retirement lifestyle. If your into fishing, boating, golf, or nature watching- Pirates Cove was made for you. Pirates Cove is also a great vacation rental community and the rentals (though few and far in-between) do very well here!

Now for some pictures!!:

SOLD

Great Historic Galveston Home priced below market!

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:56:18 -0700

5 bed / 3 bath

$234,900

3300+ sqft!

Beautifully restored historical home conveniently located in the Silk Stocking District on a corner lot and within walking distance to the beach. Great for entertaining. New A/C and duct work, fresh paint, polished hardwoods, and lovely chandeliers. Upstairs boasts two functional kitchens, which could easily be used as a mother-in-law suite or for rental income. Fully furnished and ready to move in. Hurricane tested!!

See more pics at our website on Galveston historic homes for sale

Galveston Biker Rally 2009

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:22:13 -0700

We are all looking forward to a great Galveston Biker rally this October 29 to November 1, 2009! This years theme is HALLOWEEN party and what could be better. A huge costume party may ensue. The rally this year will feature bands, demos, shops, and a huge costume parade. The sponsor list is huge and the event is free again this year! Please feel free to post your Galveston Biker rallypictures and stories right here! Ryson Real Estate and vacation rentals is here to help you with your vacation rental or beach house. We can even help you if you decide Galveston is the place for you. We offer residential real estate, commercial real estate, and property management.

Galveston Attractions

Jason Keeling (Ryson Real Estate) — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:22:43 -0700

Galveston has many attractions to choose from. We have many great Galveston beaches to choose from including east beach, stewart beach, and San Luis Pass. We also have attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Galveston, and the Lone Star flight museum. We have been working on putting a list of these attractions together in our website... please feel free to browse all of the Attractions in Galveston.

Attractions in Galveston Galveston attractions