< PreviousRyson Real Estate & Vacation Rentals: Selling, renting and managing luxury vacation homes on the island PAID ADVERTISEMENT R yson Real Estate and Vacation rentals is an award-winning real estate company on Galveston Island that sells, rents and man- ages more than 200 vacation homes and condos. Ryson continues to strive to be the market leader for vacation rentals on the Island. Ryson is known for having excellent communication skills and professionalism with prop- erty owners and guests. Ryson was founded in 2006 and has blossomed into the largest vacation rental company on the island. Ryson consistently has been nominated for one of the Best Resort Rental Companies in Galveston by Galveston.com and has won four times, the most recent be- ing 2019. Also, in 2019, the Gal- veston Chamber of Commerce for Small Business nominated Galveston for its annual award. Recently, Ryson has launched its luxury program, which con- sists of unique vacation rentals that go above and beyond a standard vacation rental. To join Ryson’s Luxury Collec- tion, homes undergo a tour by Ryson’s Luxury Coordinator to qualify them for the program. Luxury Col- lection homes have upscale furniture and kitchen appli- ances, thoughtful details, a “wow” factor and a general feel that transports the guest to somewhere they have not been before — even if they have vis- ited Galveston a million times. Guests who stay in a luxury home get the VIP treatment from the moment they book. The Luxury Coordinator reach- es out to them shortly after booking to help them plan their vacation from start to fin- ish. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted at the home for check in and will be given a personal tour of the home. The home will include upscale towels, bathroom amenities and a special gift, courtesy of the homeowner and Ryson Vacation Rentals. Ryson as a business is an active member of the commu- nity and encourages its staff members to be as well. Ryson commits to the Galveston community and involves itself in many local and regional charitable causes. Ryson is a member of many local and national organiza- tions, including Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Cham- ber C-Crewe, Galveston Asso- ciation of Rental Managers, the Galveston and Texas chapters of the Hotel Lodging Associ- ation, the Certified Tourism Ambassador program, and the international Vacation Rentals Managers Association. Planning a get- away to Galveston? Check out all of Ryson’s vacation rentals at www. galvestontxbeachrental.com and for more information on Galveston real estate, visit www.sellinggalveston.com. 20 | Parade of Homes | 2020SINCE 1976 We Know Galveston and We Call It Home thehousecompany.com TOP PRODUCERS • EXCEPTIONAL AGENTS Carolyn Clyburn Owner Edie Harrington President Brian BeckerJoyce Fant David BowersGary ScheroSidney Tregre Cathy Maples Sandy BastienCarole BellTanya JonesDee Richmond W hen you walk into The House Com- pany offices, you get the feeling that it there’s something special about this real estate brokerage firm. Lo- cated in a home-turned-office space, The House Company office and agents make you feel right at home. “We Know Galveston and We Call It Home.” This tagline rings true; The House Compa- ny has been selling homes in the Galveston area for more than 40 years. You’d be hard- pressed to find a team that loves Galveston more. Their experienced agents are engaged in numerous volunteer and community programs, including Clean Galveston, UTMB, East End Historical Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The company’s beer booth at Dickens on The Strand has been a constant for more than 20 years, and you also might have seen them manning a similar booth at the Tall Ships Fes- tival. In addi- tion to their civic engage- ment, agents at The House Company clock countless hours working hard for their clients. They are mem- bers of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World membership. This invitation-only brokerage firm that accepts only the top 20 percent of real estate agencies connects them to 565 firms in more than 65 countries. The agents ral- lied around their founder, Carolyn Clyburn, when she was named Woman of the Year in Galveston in 2019. When you read her accomplishments — including years of work with the Junior League, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, the Galveston Historical Foun- dation, and more — you can understand why she built a company that’s passionately focused on the Galveston community, exemplifying “We Know Galveston and We Call It Home” Other accolades for The House Company include The Galveston County Daily News Reader’s Choice award, Gal- veston.com’s award for Best Galveston Real Estate Office, numerous Galveston Associa- tion of Realtors Realtor of the Year and Joseph L. Schlankey awards. For longtime property man- agement, buying and selling, and more, visit The House Company at 2615 Broadway in Galveston, or find more information on their website at thehousecompany.com. The House Company: Exemplifying community leadership and customer dedication PAID ADVERTISEMENT 2020 | Parade of Homes | 2122 | Parade of Homes | 2020 PAID ADVERTISEMENT T he real estate and mortgage industry can be complicated, especially when it comes to title insurance. And when you don’t have all the information, it’s hard to make the best decision. Title insurance is no different. That’s why South Land Title has made it its mission to efficiently facilitate prompt and accurate title insurance services by providing proactive customer service and a positive experience for all parties involved. In doing so, the company seeks to be the provider of choice for title in- surance services throughout Texas. South Land Title is a locally owned and operated title company serving customers in the Houston Metroplex for 25 years. Patrick F. Doyle, president, started South Land Title in 1995. Since then, Texan Title has grown into a network of companies throughout Texas. Doyle is the owner of the Doyle Law Firm in Galveston, which concentrates its practice in the areas of real estate, docu- ment preparation, title insurance matters, business transactions and banking. The firm also has attorneys experienced in estate planning and probate, family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. The company assists lenders, real estate agents, builders, residential in- vestors and commercial investors with every type of real estate transaction. The expert team of escrow officers and highly skilled support staff are com- mitted to ensuring the success of every transaction, regardless of the location of the property. As part of the Texan Title family, South Land Title has access to experi- enced real estate attorneys, title exam- iners and escrow officers in Houston, Austin, Bryan/College Station, Navasota and West Texas. 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South Land Title’s family of com- panies also include Security Title in Abilene, Ballinger, Breckenridge and Eastland, Washington County Abstract in Brenham, Prominent Title in Austin and Guaranty Title Company of Grimes County in Navasota. South Land has the services of the Doyle Law Firm and Island Financial Solutions available to customers. South Land Title has clients covered from the Gulf Coast all the way through the state of Texas. South Land Title: A title company that has you covered throughout TexasExperience Matters! www.SouthLandTitle.net 409.744.0727 - 6710 Stewart Rd., Ste 200, Galveston, TX 77551 Protecting the property rights of Galveston County!Galveston Dream Home 68 Island Passage - Evia SOLD! 2 Hammock Trail - Evia SOLD! 3319 Ball Street PENDING 3723 Sabrina 4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths OFFERED AT $845,000 628 93rd Street BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! OFFERED AT $415,500 KAREN FLOWERS (409) 789-7377 DAVID BRIDGWATER (409) 392-5655 JOE TRAMONTE REALTY (409) 765-9837 Come home to Galveston ! WE HAVE YOUR 1420/1422 Church Street 3/2 and 2/1 duplex $299,500 T he Flowers Team is knowledge- able about civic organizations, schools, churches and communi- ties. They have a wide range of expertise, including residential, commercial, new development, investment properties, unim- proved property and farm and ranch. This outstanding team has helped its clients achieve their goals of owner- ship and investment. Whether you are buying or selling, this team will work for you! K aren Flowers began her career in Real Estate with Joe Tramonte Realty in 2001. She became a li- censed broker in 2004 and achieved her Graduate Realtors Institute and Accred- ited Buyer Representative designations. She has served on the Galveston Asso- ciation of Realtors Board of Directors, as MLS Chairman and president of the board. Karen has served on the Texas Association of Realtors as PIC Member, Region 10 TREPAC Trustee, and Region 10 Vice President. Karen was honored as GAR Realtor of the Year in both 2005 and 2013 and received the GAR distin- guished service award in 2019. Karen is actively involved in volunteer activities. She has served on the board of The Children’s Advocacy Center, UTMB School of Nursing Advisory, and Ronald McDonald House as president and fund- raising chair. She is a member of the Junior League of Galveston County and was Sustainer of the Year in 2006-2007. Karen has Co-Chaired The American Heart Association Heart Ball and UTMB School of Nursing Fundraiser. She is an Elected Regent with Galveston College and is currently Chairman of the Board. She also serves as a member of The Gal- veston College Foundation Board. D ave Bridgwater has been a Re- altor with Joe Tramonte Realty since June 2006. He began his real estate career as a residential leasing consultant and merged into the residen- tial sales department after five years. Dave became part of The Flowers Team in 2012. He has recently completed a three-year term on the Galveston Associ- ation of Realtors Board of Directors and previously served a two-year term on the GAR MLS Committee. He is a supporter of all TREPAC activities and fundraising efforts. Dave attends Moody Methodist Church and is an active member of the Moody Chancel Choir and handbell group, and he has sung with the Galveston College Chorale since Fall 2017. As an army brat, Dave has lived around the U.S. His parents were originally from the Texas Gulf Coast, and Dave found his way to Galveston, making it his current home since the Fall of 2005. The Flowers Team: Working for the community in more ways than one PAID ADVERTISEMENT Karen FlowersDave Bridgwater 24 | Parade of Homes | 20202020 | Parade of Homes | 25 Homeowners . Flood . Windstorm . Life Commercial . Annuities Long Term Care . Disability Income T here are three essen- tial policies when living or purchasing a home on Galveston Island or the Texas Gulf Coast, includ- ing homeowners, windstorm and flood insurance. To ad- dress each one’s importance and what they cover, Roch- kind Insurance published an illustrated guidebook, “The ABC’s of Insurance in Galveston.” This guidebook is not your typical insurance flier or handout. The book resembles a children’s storybook with bright colors and whimsical illustrations. “We wanted to create something that people would enjoy and keep,” Hal Roch- kind said. “We are a family business; it was fun to pro- duce something with kids in mind.” Rochkind collaborated with artist Cara Moore, from c.moore studio, to bring the story to life with original illustrations, including each employee’s caricatures in the office. Although fun in nature, the book addresses real-world topics as it relates to flooding and hurricanes. For example, if there is a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, it’s too late for new or increased windstorm insur- ance coverage. Also, there are flood insurance facts and a hurricane checklist to prepare for the current season. Want to learn more? Are you interested in owning a copy? They have free copies available at the Rochkind Insurance main office. To view the digital copy, visit the website here, http://bit.ly/ RochkindABCInsurance. In addition to homeowners, windstorm and flood insur- ance, Rochkind Insurance also specializes in life, annu- ities, business, and commer- cial insurance. Since 1987, Rochkind Insurance is proud to be a part of the Galveston Island community. Their mission: maintain a family business that delivers a professional service with a personal touch. Their main office is located at 514 23rd Street and their website is www.Insurance- Galveston.com, visit or call them today. 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Residents and visitors have world-class shopping at their fingertips with the Tanger Outlet Mall located within the de- velopment and easy access to Galveston Island and the Galveston Bay Area. Fun-seekers in search of white sand beaches don’t have to venture far — in fact, they don’t even have to leave the community because Lago Mar is home to the state’s largest Crystal Lagoons® amenity. The 12-acre lagoon — whose surface is equivalent to an approximate 1,350 home swimming pools — is a signature feature of the Land Tejas development. While a section of the lagoon is reserved for public-access, Lago Mar homeown- ers enjoy a resident-designated area surrounded by white sand beaches, crys- talline waters, luxurious cabanas and a clubhouse with a resort-style pool over- looking the lagoon. That’s not the only place Lago Mar residents can have fun. 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Prospective homebuyers have a broad selection of available homes in Lago Mar, with 11 builders offering de- signs priced from the $200,000s to the $500,000s: Anglia Homes, Ashton Woods Homes, Chesmar Homes, Colina Homes, D.R. Horton, Empire Communities, Highland Homes, Long Lake, Mercury Homes, Saratoga Homes and Westin Homes. “There are currently fourteen model homes in Lago Mar, so home shoppers are sure to find the home that fits their families’ lifestyles,” Man said. “The look, feel and designs of these homes are cut- ting edge and are really working for the families moving to Lago Mar — homes are selling fast here.” The model homes in Lago Mar are open daily in the community. Lago Mar is in Texas City just off Interstate 45 at the Holland Road exit. Children attend schools in the Dickinson Independent School District, including two of its newest — Lobit Elementary and Lobit Middle School. 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