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MJ's HOT PROPERTIES

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:53:11 -0600

This weekend we enjoyed Rockport's Film Festival. Even though this short film was not part of the film festival viewers you can enjoy "MJ's HOT PROPERTIES" There is a wide range of real estate for sale in Rockport. Enjoy! Comment! Pass on to Friends! When it's your turn to buy or investment in real estate give me a call.

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5 Hot Markets to Invest as seen on the Today show Oct. 27

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:30:03 -0500

Corpus Christi, Texas was listed as one of the 5 HOT markets to invest which aired on Today on October 27. Corpus Christi is surrounded by a wide area of cities which includes Portland, Ingleside, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, & ROCKPORT. Waterfront home sales in ROCKPORT appear to be much better than last year. Statistics show that ROCKPORT sold 109 WATERFRONT homes in 2008 / 93 WATERFRONT homes in 2007. Within the price range of 250,000-399,999 - 37 WATERFRONT homes sold in 2008 / 18 WATERFRONT homes sold in 2007. Currently you can choose from 31 WATERFRONT homes on the market priced between 250,000-399,999. Where is ROCKPORT? "The charm of the Texas Coast" is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. What is there to do in Rockport? How about fishing, birding, boating, art galleries, dolphin sightseeing trips, museums, an Aquarium, shopping and Texas' only BLUE WAVE beach. One of my favorite pastimes is driving along the city and spotting a spoonbill, (Roseate spoonbill). They are a beautiful bird with a spatulate bill and bright deep pink that in flight appear to be a flamingo (NOT). That's me parked and enjoying the view along the side of the street. (Of course, when safely possible) A water park is in the works and TBC sometime in 2009. Enjoy events such as Festival of Wines, Patriotic Boat Parade, Seafair, Rockport Art Festival, Hummer/bird Celebration, and the Tropical Christmas with lighted boat parade. Are there other HOT properties in ROCKPORT? Yes there are! Visit www.rockportxhomes4u.com

Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry... It's one of those berries....

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:03:34 -0500

Ok, about a couple of months ago for my birthday I got a BLACKBERRY... WOW ... Yup I looked at this berry and thought I am crazy or what! What in the heck I am doing with this. HOW IN THE WORLD DID I LIVE WITHOUT MY BLACKBERRY. I was out sick last week with that sinus stuff going around and did not make it to my office for 4 days! This berry was better than cough syrup, better than any decongestant... I not only was able to stay on top of pending real estate transactions, but I could email clients and respond to leads all from the comfort of my pillow. I think it even make my marriage stronger... my husband would ping me(you'll know what this is if you have a blackberry) little love notes ... all of 3 - 5 words but I know he was thinking of me during the day.... after 29 years of being married that fact that he thought of me during the day and let me know he was thinking of me made my heart go aflitter... It is amazing what this phone can do. Mind you, I am still learning and finding more features about my phone but so far ITS JUST WONDERFUL.. Now if I could just get it to do some laundry or make a meal or two!!!

Seafair in Rockport Tx

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:21:32 -0500

Come Celebrate the Sea at the Rockport Seafair. The 34th annual sea-themed fun festival that features live entertainment, over 120 vendors, Gumbo Cook-Off, Seafood Cooking classes and demonstrations, a big carnival, education about the coast, a big parade and SO MUCH MORE! Join us as we "Celebrate the Sea". The festival will be held October 10-12, 2008. For more information visit http://www.rockportseafair.com

Texas Realtors Trade Expo San Antonio Texas

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:35:04 -0500

This was my first conference to any Realtor convention. I have got to say if you have never attended one ,,,JUST GO.... I got my first certification which in today's market I thought was important.... "Texas Affordable Housing Specialist" This was very informative ... but the BEST part was the networking at each of these classes that was available regarding each session... the links that are available not only to myself but to potential home buyers.

I attended during the Ike crisis... where is Ike going now! I have several Realtors come and offer help ... I did not know these Realtors but they actually opened up their homes to me... WOW. Thank you to my son who lives in San Antonio who gave up his bed so his Mom would not sleep on the couch.... makes me proud.

Suzie Humphreys was our guest speaker luncheon on the last day. SHE WAS FABULOUS!!!! From this luncheon I decided .... I would not go back home... just yet.... but rather spend the weekend with my son... just hang out... he is a successful young man... we are so busy and when he comes to visit I am always busy.... not the next 2 days... we will just hang out .... catch up .... cook some of his favorite meals....

To all the realtors I met and to those from the Rockport area who I visited with... it was great. See you next time!

300 Million Dollar$ !!!

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:32:24 -0500

Is is just me or am I way off base. This is not about politics. There so many people in need... the recent flooding, fires... that are leaving so many VOTERS without basic necessities that I know that IF those FUNDING our presidential candidates such as the "FUNDRAISING NETWORK DONORS" - perhaps DONATED on BEHALF of THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES just may go a much longer way in getting elected. Yes, I know that this is not how it works....WHY NOT! It just doesn't matter whether it's $84 MILLION or $300 MILLION --- put your money where your mouth is! Yes, I know I am jumping off the deep end here but ENOUGH IS ENOUGH... People all over are finding themselves in situations out of their control. In one minute I see the news reporting the damage flooding has done in Iowa, Mississippi...don't mean to leave others out....and the next minute our presidential candidates are talking about the "enormous resources" that are out there to help elect our new president.... Presidential Candidates... where are your priorites. Your VOTERS need you NOW! Don't just visit - BRING your "fundraising network donors" DOLLARS and say... You need this more than I need a TV campaign to get elected... You need this more than I do rather than spending the money getting the dirt about the other running for president... you need this more than I do rather the spending the gas, air travel being spent to get elected! WHY NOT! OK .. Fundraising network donors --- WHY NOT! Yes, it's your money and you worked hard for it and you can spend it any way to want... WHERE are your PRIORTIES.... and I commend and thank you for the past donations you have gracioiusly given to helping those in need.... Today, right now, this minute... those VOTERS have no homes...it's under water.... been burned by fires. Presidential Candidates do you really need the MONEY to get elected.

Great buys this weekend!

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:08:36 -0500

3 great buys this week in Rockport!

Furnished townhouse $97,000 - poolside http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1488345

Brand New Home $169,000 3/2/2 granite counter tops http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1311787

Waterfront - well maintained - under 300K - fabulous views... http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1231502

It's FRIDAY

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:56:27 -0500

Sand, Sun, & Fun in Rockport, TX. We have an awesome Chamber of Commerce. As you travel around Texas make sure to visit the Chamber of Commerce offices...they hold the keys to the information to enjoy your travels. Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce now has an ebrochure...

http://www.vacationfun.com/ebrochures/rockportfulton/ibrochure/index.html

If you are moving check out the Chamber of Commerce website for information about the city and events. It's a great place to start..

Do Something Different this July 4 ... What about Rockport!

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:06:49 -0500

2008 ART FESTIVAL Events Start July 3

Spend July 4 weekend in Rockport, the charm of the Texas coast.

Thursday, July 3: ART AUCTION GALA/DINNER begins at 6:30: Dinner, Auctions, Live Entertainment
Friday, July 4: FIREWORKS OVER THE BAY!
Saturday, July 5: ART FESTIVAL 10 am - 6 pm..........$6 Adults, $1 Kids under 12

Sunday, July 6: ART FESTIVAL 10 am - 5 pm.............$5 Adults, $1 Kids under 12

7/3/2008
Moonlight Madness on the Bay/2008 Art Auction Gala & Dinner
ACND Festival Grounds
Seabreeze Dr

Join us for at the kick off party for the Rockport Art Festival, live entertainment, live, silent, & open auctions, delicious dinner,drinks & dessert, valet parking, all under the Big Air-Conditioned Tent 6:30 - 10:30pm

7/4/2008
10th Annual Patriotic Boat Parade
Little Bay
Rockport Beach Park

Decorated boats parade through Little Bay 12pm sponsored by the Rockport Yacht Club

Wendell Fireworks Display
Rockport Beach Park
Seabreeze Dr
Great display of fireworks over Little Bay

7/5/2008
Sundowner Saturday
The Gallery of Rockport
503 S Austin
Rockport, Texas 78382
1st Sat of each month, 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy snacks and beverages and discuss their work as you meet the artists of the month. Make sure to visit the St. Charles Gallery

7/5/2008
Blue Wave Concert
Rockport Beach Park Band Shell
Rockport Beach Park
6 to 9pm with Riptide and a special performance by Johnny Mandell & the Mudcats (Beatles & Elvis impersonators. The "Coalition of Wounded American Veterans" will be in attendance. (Local fishing guides will take wounded veterans to fish & them bring them to the concert.)

Buy & Bail

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:37:32 -0500

I read this article in the Corpus Christi Caller Times today and wonder WHAT IS WRONG with us ...."Homeowners buy new residence to bail on old" The article is about a homeowner who plans to walk away from her home and let the property fall into foreclosure but NOT BEFORE taking advantage of the mortgage lending practices that allow them to buy a new primary residence before their existing residence has sold. First of, I have to say that when my husband and I were transferred "job related" we were able to buy in our new city before our home in our old city sold. This was "such a positive aspect of our move" . Why RUIN this for those of who are being relocated. I understand why this person feels the need to "scam" the mortgage company but STOP! The article continues to say that homeowners are being coached by their real estate agents and brokers who see NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. Hello, how about ethics! I do not agree that this is "just a business decision". The article does say that mortgage companies are "starting to wise up to the practice and scrambling to fight back". Look 2 negatives don't make a positive. Is there a better way to help homewner's who are desperate?

What can I buy in Rockport for under 199,000?

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:52:00 -0500

TODAY, there are 63 single family homes for sale under $199,000 - 13 homes are 2 BR/ 2 BA ranging from 884 sq. ft. to 1692 sq. ft. 50 homes are 3BR ... with 2 - 3 BA ranginig from 997 sq.ft. to 2500 sq. ft. 5 homes are WATERFRONT/CANAL homes. Some are NEW... some are "almost new", and some need TLC... yes there are some fixer uppers.

2 FEATURED HOMES

BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1200 sq. ft. $149,900 in Lamar Pointe Preserve. Pick your colors! 115 Rob Circle.

Almost New - Turnkey - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1658 sq. ft. in Whistler's Cove. $175,000.

What about Rockport?

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:32:09 -0500

There's a lot to do in Rockport! Though Rockport is a small community its a great place to "get away"! Rockport is approx. 3 hours away from Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Rockport is on the coastal bend with a population of approximately 8,000 - depending on the season! You can go fishing, birding, boating, golf, shopping...check out the local art, or just sit on the beach. Please visit http://www.rockport-fulton.org/ for future events. Look for spoonbills.... Roseate Spoonbill...the more shrimp they eat the pinker the get! Birders check this site out... http://www.birdrockport.com/

Welcome to Rockport!

MJ Olsen (ERA Windward Properties) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:14:59 -0500

Welcome- bienvenidos ... There are some great developments happening in Rockport. Check out Lamar Pointe! The Charm of the Texas Coast ...approximately 3 hours from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Take a drive along Fulton Beach Rd....don't be surprised when you see a blue heron or a white egret standing on the waters edge.