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Sand `N Sea Properties' 2014 First Six Months Real Estate Stats are in the news!
Read the Galveston Daily News article 'Shift in homes: Sales, prices on the rise on island for 6 months'.

Rent a Sand `N Sea Properties Beach House! Read the Houston Chronicle article: 'Finding a family-friendly vacation rental in Galveston'.

Bring your pup to the beach & stay in a Sand `N Sea Properties vacation home! Reported in the Houston Chronicle's "Discover Galveston".

Sand `N Sea Properties ' Annual Real Estate Stats are in the news!
Read the Galveston Daily News article "Island home sales, prices on the rise."

Celebrate in a Beach House! Read the Houston Chronicle "Sand `N Sea beach homes are sleigh-landing approved" article.

Fall is a great time to stay in a Sand `N Sea Properties Vacation Rental! Read the Houston Chronicle "Galveston Island Time" article.

Sand `N Sea Vacation Rentals has had some nice publicity lately! Read the Houston Chronicle "Discover Galveston" piece.

Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor News

HGTV Beachfront Bargain Hunt: We have a television star in the making! REALTOR, Carol Miller, is featured on an upcoming episode of HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Tune in March 15^th at 7:30 p.m. CST or March 16^th at 2:30 a.m. CST to watch Carol help a young couple find their dream island property.

January 2015: Sand `N Sea Properties Realtors® recently earned their Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designations; the course was taught by Pat Strong.

Left to Right, Back Row: Pat Strong, Andrea Sunseri, Madonna Morris, Cy Eilers, Barbara Zimmerman, Joanne Edge, Peter Van Borssum, Kimberly Gaido, Michael Gaido, Pamela Gabriel, Jana Turner, Wendell Odorizzi. Front Row: Amanda Ross, Alicia Martinez, Carolyn Gaido, Claire Reiswerg, Becky McClain, Carol Miller.

July 2014: Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Pamela Gabriel, presented at the Galveston Community Connections Mentor Luncheon. Read a blog entry by My Galveston contributor Sarah Harano.

July, 2014: Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Carol Miller, listed a beachfront beauty in The Dunes of West Beach, featured on The Daily News.

HGTV Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Watch Sand `N Sea Properties Realtors, Cheryl Smith and Jana Turner, find the perfect beachfront property for their clients on Beachfront Bargain Hunt!

May, 2014: Stunning water views from this Crystal Beach home, listed by Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Michael Gaido, featured on The Daily News.

April, 2014: Check out this canal front gem, listed by Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Andrea Sunseri, featured in The Daily News.

March, 2014: Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Pamela Gabriel, listed a beautiful beachside retreat in Pointe West, featured on The Daily News.

March, 2014: Fabulous beachside property, listed by Carolyn Gaido, Sand `N Sea Realtor, featured in The Daily News.

February, 2014: Sand `N Sea welcomes Realtor, Kimberly Gaido to our Real Estate Team, reported by the Galveston Daily News Announcement.

February, 2014: Dream house in Laffites Cove listed by Barbara Zimmerman, Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, featured on The Daily News.

August, 2013: Take a look at this fabulous canal front property, listed by Cheryl Smith, Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, featured on The Daily News.

July, 2013: Check out this terrific beachfront property, listed by Sand `N Sea Properties Realtor, Cy Eilers, featured on The Daily News.

November, 2012: SNS Realtor Andrea Sunseri was quoted in a Bloomberg News piece.

February 1, 2012: Amanda Ross has rejoined Sand 'N Sea Properties - we're happy to have her back! Click here for more information.

February 12, 2012: Andrea Sunseri was featured in a February 12, 2012 Houston Business Journal feature on Galveston real estate. Read the article here.

Galveston Island News

Best Spring Break Destinations
USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards March 2014

Galveston ranked number 2 on the 10Best Spring Break Destinations - Review the entire list.

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the U.S.
TripAdvisor December 2013

Galveston placed number 7 on the “Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the U.S.” Review the complete list.

Gull author publishes Book on Galveston Birds!
Gulls n Herons Winter 2013

Warblers, Tanagers, and Orioles, oh my! Read the most recent issue of Gulls n Herons, so you will be able to identify our feathered friends.

It's an Island Buyer's Market
The Galveston County Daily News July 22, 2013
by Laura Elder

Real estate sales, prices are on rise in Galveston.

Our Treasured Island
AAA Texas Journey July/August 2013
by John Morthland

Five years after Hurricane Ike and Galveston Island is better than ever! Read the article.

Fishing on Galveston Island

Galveston’s nutrient-rich coastal waters offer a wide variety of habitats for growing & adult marine species. From seagrass beds to salt marshes, oyster reefs to natural & artificial reefs and miles of deep open water – we’ve got the fish you’re looking for! Read on for more information about where to cast your line and where the public boat launches are on Galveston Island.

Best Restaurants on the Water

Dining on the waterfront in Galveston is a must while vacationing on the island. Whether you’re craving a fresh-caught seafood dinner or frozen cocktails at a laid-back beach bar, the island has great options for a dining experience with a view.

Top Things To Do With Kids

Sandy beaches, amusement parks, water slides, museums — Galveston is packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment. Whether traveling with tiny tots or teens, there are tons of fun things to do in Galveston with kids in every season.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Galveston

Galveston comes together each year to celebrate Juneteenth as only our unique island community can. Parades, lectures, guided tours, galas, and ceremonies occur throughout the month to mark this important cultural holiday that started right here on the island.

Galveston's Coolest Ice Cream Spots

Does anything go better together than a hot day on the sand and a cold dripping ice cream cone? Whether you’re looking for a vintage ice cream parlor in the Historic District or a quick spot near the Seawall to order simple cones for the kids, Galveston has an ice cream shop to fit the bill.

Dog Friendly Restaurants

Besides the Gulf Coast beaches, fun-filled attractions, and charming Downtown Arts District, there’s an extra reason to love Galveston — the island is super pet-friendly! We’ve rounded up dog-friendly restaurants where you and Fido can eat together in the Gulf breezes.

Galveston - A Birder's Paradise

Galveston Island is a birder’s paradise! In addition to the multitude of year-round feathered residents, Galveston is a prime spot for thousands of birds stopping by on their annual migration. New & migratory species come to Galveston Island all year long, and birders can use our by-the-month guide to plan their visit.