Weather-Proofing Your Galveston Coastal Home
Weather-proofing a Galveston home means upgrading to hurricane-rated windows, compliant roofing, and earning a TWIA certificate of compliance (WPI-8) so the property qualifies for windstorm insurance. Upgrades must meet TDI windstorm code, which shifted to the 2024 IRC/IBC on April 1, 2026. What upg
3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to go down. For now, though, they’re headed the other way. Mortgage News Daily data shows how
Renovating Historic Homes in Galveston’s East End
Renovating a historic home in Galveston’s East End requires Landmark Commission approval for exterior work, compliance with the city’s Design Standards for Historic Properties, and careful planning around a review process that can span multiple phases. The rewards are real: architectural character,
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