South Coast Real Estate

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

🏡 What exactly is a mortgage rate buy-down?

A rate buy-down is a way to lower your mortgage interest rate—and your monthly payment by paying an upfront cost at closing. In some transactions, the seller may even agree to contribute toward that cost as part of the negotiation.

💰 Lower rate = Lower monthly payment
🤝 Seller concessions may help cover the cost
📉 Options may include temporary or permanent rate reductions

In today’s market, sometimes negotiating a rate buy-down can save a buyer more each month than negotiating the same amount off the sales price.

Curious what that could look like on a home you’re considering? Ask us! We’re happy to help you explore the numbers with your lender.

Loan programs, rates, eligibility, and seller-contribution limits vary. Consult your lender for specific options.

10/06/2026

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10/05/2026

🚨 NEW PRICE | RARE FLOUR BLUFF LAND OPPORTUNITY! 🌴🎣

BUILD IT. HOLD IT. INVEST IN IT. Opportunities to grab vacant land in established Flour Bluff neighborhoods are getting harder to find!

📍 Located at the unique “point” of Laguna Shores Road & Summit Drive, these TWO adjoining, separately platted lots offer approximately 0.29 acres / 12,562 sq. ft. combined per county records.

🏡 Build your forever home
🌊 Create a coastal getaway
🎣 Enjoy quick access to the Laguna Madre & nearby Bluff’s Landing Lodge and Marina
📈 Or BUY & HOLD as a long-term investment!

With most of the surrounding neighborhood already built out, this is the kind of property you may wish you had bought when you had the chance.

10/05/2026

🍂🏡 FALL REAL ESTATE CHECK-IN: 5 TRENDS WE’RE WATCHING IN SOUTH TEXAS

Fall is here—and while the temperatures may not exactly feel like it yet, the real estate market is definitely changing seasons! If buying, selling, or investing is somewhere in your plans, here are 5 trends we’re watching across the South Texas market:

1️⃣ Buyers have choices—and they know it.
Inventory remains elevated, giving buyers more time to compare homes, neighborhoods, condition and value. In Corpus Christi, active listings were actually up year-over-year in September.

2️⃣ Pricing correctly from DAY ONE matters more than ever.
The days of throwing a price at the market and waiting for someone to bite are behind us. Corpus Christi's September median sold price was down approximately 9% year-over-year, according to market data. Sellers need to pay close attention to the current competition—not what their neighbor sold for two years ago.

3️⃣ Patience is part of the plan. ⏳
Homes are taking longer to sell. Data shows the Corpus Christi metro area reached a 99-day median time on market in September. That doesn't mean homes aren't selling—it means sellers should enter the market with realistic expectations and a strong marketing strategy.

4️⃣ Affordability is driving the conversation. 💰
Mortgage rates remain a major factor in buyer purchasing power, which means buyers are paying close attention to monthly payments—not just sales price. Smart negotiations, seller concessions and creative financing strategies can sometimes make the difference between a showing and a closing.

5️⃣ This market rewards PREPARATION. 🎯
For sellers, that means condition, presentation, competitive pricing and aggressive marketing. For buyers, it means getting financing lined up and understanding where you may have negotiating leverage. And for investors? A slower market can create opportunities that simply weren't available during the frenzy of a few years ago.

🌴 The takeaway? South Texas real estate isn't “dead”—it's just different. Today's market requires more strategy, better information and realistic expectations on both sides of the transaction.

Thinking about making a move this fall or planning ahead for 2027? Now is a great time to start the conversation.

🏡 South Coast Real Estate
Local knowledge. Smart strategy.

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