Betsy Churgai - Island Associates Real Estate

A full service real estate company listing and selling finer Port Aransas properties.  We also provide superior service to buyers who wish to be represented by a savvy, experienced buyer's broker.

Betsy A. Churgai, broker
 Sales - Management - Rentals
   
Buying and selling Port Aransas property since 1979
(361) 749-4152     fax: (253) 981-0412
       
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Click here to search the entire Coastal Bend and Port Aransas Multiple Listing Service

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 Sold, Sold, Sold in  three weeks

3 bedroom, 2 bath, large 1-car garage

This home is absolutely the best value of any single family residence available today in Port Aransas 

Deeply discounted from Day 1 to sell within a week of being on the market.

A well-built Mark Creighton home, lovingly maintained & upgraded

Hand-painted murals & beachy-cool throughout 

Inspection reports & survey available - large 50’ x 107’ lot

Tile & laminate throughout - hot tub under covered deck - nicely landscaped

Established, top-notch neighborhood w/ a strong sense of community

Furniture/décor negotiable - $8000. from Uncle Sam for 1st time buyers

Click here for a video virtual tour of this fine home!

  
   

 

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Executive Keys #402 , 2bed/2bath

$179,900   ***   MLS # 93331 

Best value in the complex, by far!

  

 

   

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Gulf, channel & beach views

Bright & cheery, spacious, light & airy

Split bedrooms, each with en-suite bath

Never in rental pool

Well-maintained, with recent upgrades

Click here to download a pdf flyer for this fine condo!

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Charming Cottage at 224 E. Brundrett

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD



 

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Costa del Ray Condo, Unit #4, ML # 74292

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One year old condo, 2/2  Costa del Ray #4.  It is on 11th st. off of Sandcastle Drive.  Superior layout with great space usage.  Phase II is building now, but those units start at $169,000.  Owner will lease back for immediate income to buyer. Nicely furnished.  En suite washer/dryer.  Equally sized bedrooms and bath, so two couples will have equal amenities. New appliances, new everything in 2006.  



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SOLD SOLD 125, 127, and 131 W. Roberts -SOLD SOLD

ML # 59133


Four great rental units in three buildings.  This property is zoned CZ-2 which means that it can be commercial and/or residential use.  It has unlimited possibilities and presently has three residential units plus an auto repair shop. Owner financing is possible with a substantial down payment.  It is located on a huge 100 x 100 lot in Old Town between Alister and Oleander.  
This property is located on two adjacent lots.  

        


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Triplex Lot, 1304 S. Station St.,  

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Large, 9000 sq. ft. lot (60 x 150) with mature eucalyptus trees.  Zoned R2 and big enough for a triplex or a very nice large home.


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QUICKLY SOLD, Cute House on Trojan  QUICKLY SOLD

This charming house with beautiful landscaping is in a very nice neighborhood on quiet Trojan St.  It is close to the beach, only two blocks from a quiet path over the dunes.  Two Bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a two car garage.  The house is livable right now, but it needs flooring, interior paint and some trim.  This is one of the best deals in Port Aransas.


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SOLD QUICKLY -- Leslie Lane Lot for Sale 

Quiet area near the beach, off S. Station St.  Leslie Lane is a dead-end street, 1 block long.  Nice neigbors, palm trees, flat land and dune permit not required.  At $78k this lot is rich in value, not in price.

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SOLD SOLD SOLD

104 N. Gulf Street - Corner of Gulf and Ave. A.

4 bedrooms, 2 car garage and breezeway

The flexible design of this house is perfect for a growing family who needs a room for each child, or empty nesters who want an in-home office.  Another room can be used for a hobby or sewing room ... and you still have one more bedroom for guests.

The listings below of all property for sale by all Port Aransas Real Estate offices are updated every Friday.  In addition, the following link will take you to the multiple listing service for all properties on Padre Island , Mustang Island, Port Aransas and the Coastal Bend area.

Click here to search the entire Coastal Bend and Port Aransas Multiple Listing Service

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Port Aransas listings, updated every Friday or Saturday

Get real representation with a Port Aransas buyer's broker

If you call the telephone number on the sign in front of the property for sale, you'll probably pay too much.  Those people represent the seller.  I am a real estate broker who mainly represents buyers as a buyer's broker.  Most times I can negotiate property purchases with more favorable terms and prices than someone from the selling company.

I also list homes, condominiums and lots for sale because I have many clients ready to buy quality properties.

I have resided in Port A since 1976 and have been buying and selling properties since 1979.  I don't need a map to find the streets like the newcomer agents with their fancy cars and slick ads.  I will share my years of experience in buying and selling for my own portfolio.  (How many other real estate people in town actually have their own local property investments?)

I have the ability to structure deals to the buyer's advantage, including tax free exchanges.  I address critical issues others shy away from: elevation, changes in neighborhoods, buying an existing house vs. the cost of a lot and building new, to help you make the BEST DECISION FOR YOU.  We show property from all other companies if it fits your needs, rather than coaching you to purchase something from a list of in-house stuff for sale. 

These services cost you nothing extra, because payment is made from the seller's funds at closing.  Some buyers representatives charge an hourly fee or a retainer; I only get paid when you purchase a property.  All I ask is that you are serious about getting a lot, home, condo or commercial property.  When you have made the decision to invest in Port Aransas or Coastal Bend property, call me. 

Together, we will decide what your interests are, choose the best location, and try and find the best deals out there.  As a buyer's representative, I can ask questions a seller's agent cannot, such as: why are they selling the house.  If it's a divorce sale, we can structure your offer in a timely manner to maximize savings to you.  If they need money for children's college educations, we can time the offer to get the lowest possible price.  I am allowed to look for defects and capitalize on the inspection report, in order to get a reduction in purchase price. 

My community involvement and knowledge is extensive - I currently serve on the planning and zoning commission, and on the board of directors of several non-profit service groups and volunteer liberally.  I know HOW the town is growing, WHERE  it is headed, and where new projects are likely to occur.


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Selecting a broker is the most important part of any real estate transaction.  It makes all the difference between just buying something, and getting true value with your investment.  Let me be your Port Aransas buyer's broker and help you to find the perfect property. 



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