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Dickinson real estate prices continue to decline, making it a good time for investors to pick up properties at bargain rates, and for those looking to relocate to find Dickinson homes for sale. Dickinson, Texas is a small city of some 17,000 residents located some 23 miles northwest of Galveston which is considered part of the Galveston-Texas City metropolitan area. The city can trace its origins to a community established in 1850; however, it was only officially incorporated in 1977.
In the late 19th and early 20th century, the economic development of Dickinson was spurred by agriculture, as its land was seen to be conducive to the growing of fruit, strawberries and sugarcane. The city also briefly became a gambling mecca in the 1920s as the Macao crime syndicate, which ran Galveston at the time, opened many casinos in Dickinson, such as the Silver Moon. This came to an end in 1957, however, when then-Attorney General Wil Wilson closed down gambling in Galveston Country. Also contributing to Dickinson’s growth was the oil boom in Galveston and Houston following the end of World War II.
Dickinson has been called the “best kept secret” of the Gulf Coast since its location makes it accessible to many of the most popular attractions in Galveston and Houston, including the Houston Zoo, the Texas Seaport Museum, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and the Galveston Island State Park. Those interested in history can visit the San Jacinto Monument and Museum commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto, and the Lone Star Flight Museum, which houses artifacts relating to the history of aviation. And transportation is accessible as the George W Bush Intercontinental Airport is located nearby.
Those wanting to experience the rich history of the state closer to home can visit the Dickinson Historic Railroad Center, which consists of the former Dickinson Railroad Depot and the League City Railroad Depot. The Railroad Center is popular with tourists since the Dickinson Depot was once part of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railway Line, one of the earliest railroads in the state of Texas; today, the Center houses a community meeting center, museum and gift shop, and bicycle rest stop. The Dickinson Historical Society and the North Galveston Country Chamber of Commerce also have their offices in the Center.
With the inauguration in June 2009 of a new multi-million dollar City Hall and Library complex, Dickinson city officials are proclaiming that the city faces a bright future. Bargain-hunting investors wanting to take advantage of the city’s renaissance need to work with a professional realty company to help them find prime Dickinson real estate. Professional realtors will often be aware of properties that are not openly advertised in the market but are available to buyers, and will provide objective information about the properties to help investors make an informed decision. Those who are offering their Dickinson homes for sale to avoid foreclosures can also benefit by working with a realtor who will supply them with updated market information, advice them on the right price for the property and help them assess offers.
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