Luxury surged. Condos slipped. And the middle of the island felt the squeeze. In this data-driven market recap provided by Sand 'n Sea, The 1839 examines what really happened in Galveston residential real estate in 2025. While headline numbers show growth, the deeper...
What Every Galveston Owner Should Know About Building Something That Lasts In Galveston, strong seasons and packed weekends don’t always translate into real stability for business owners. Teresa Wagonseller, CPA and founder of HigherUp CFO Services, breaks down a...
“You don’t need a corporate budget to think like a CFO.” - Teresa Wagonseller From corporate boardrooms to coastal main streets, Teresa Wagonseller has seen what makes businesses thrive—and what makes them stall. In this exclusive interview with The 1839, she distills...
After a barge strike exposed Galveston’s vulnerability, a bold idea is back: a Pelican Island land bridge that could replace the Seawolf Parkway span, add rail access, and double as storm-surge protection.
Galveston is preparing for one of its biggest private investments in decades. Sachs on the Seawall—a $540 million mixed-use project by Royal Crown Enterprise—will bring a Marriott Renaissance hotel, condos, apartments (including workforce housing), and retail to the...
In Part 3 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown. He shares how Galveston can grow smarter: tackling traffic with new flyovers, reimagining parks and greenways, and shaping a port that serves both business and community.
In Part 2 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown for an unfiltered conversation about managing the success of Galveston. Mayor Brown’s vision for Galveston’s future, balancing port growth, sustainable tourism, small-business support, and workforce housing with civic unity. Brown stresses collaboration between the city, Park Board, port, and citizens to preserve Galveston’s character while promoting economic progress.
Exclusive Quote from Josh Owens of the GEDP '“Davie is announcing their first project milestone in the acquisition of Gulf Copper. It's going to be a long road to get them to the $1 billion investment because we need to help them as Texas to win the federal contract...
In Part 1 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown for an unfiltered conversation about Galveston’s next decade. From bold economic growth and cultural diversity to the harsh realities of flooding and infrastructure costs, Mayor Brown offers both hope and hard truths. This is not just a plan—it’s a call to action for every resident who believes in Galveston’s future.
