Understanding the Buying process Foundation Inspections in Houston: When Buyers Should Take a Closer Look Do Houston Home Buyers Need a Foundation Inspection? Not every Houston home buyer needs a separate foundation inspection. However, every buyer does need to understand that foundations matter here more than they may in other parts of the country. Houston has clay-heavy soils that can expand when they absorb moisture and shrink during hot, dry […]
The Market New Construction or Resale in Houston: Which Is Right for You in 2026? If you’re buying a home in Houston, you may be weighing up two choices. Do you choose a brand-new home with modern finishes and possible builder incentives? Or do you choose a resale home in an established area, with mature trees and a shorter commute? It’s a question I talk through with buyers all the […]
The Market Why Some Higher-End Homes in Katy Are Taking Longer to Sell — and What That Means for Buyers Every week, I speak with professionals and families who are relocating to Houston and have Katy firmly on their list. Usually, they’ve already done plenty of research. They know Katy offers beautiful master-planned communities, excellent amenities, highly regarded schools and a lifestyle that can be difficult to match at the same price point in many […]
Taxes A Houston Homeowner’s Guide to the Homestead Exemption in 2026 By Shian Munro, Realtor® | May 2026 If you’ve recently bought a home in Houston, Katy, Sugar Land or the surrounding area, there’s one piece of paperwork you shouldn’t overlook: your Texas homestead exemption. This isn’t a protest or an appeal. Instead, it’s an exemption for the home you own and live in as your […]
Finance Weekend Talking Points – ‘Oh My!’ This article was written by Scott Bradley Brixen and provided through ListReports. It is shared here with permission for informational purposes.   Oh my! That April CPI! Inflation surged on higher energy prices, which affect a lot more than just gasoline and jet fuel prices (airline tickets, fertilizer, etc.) So far, the housing market is […]
Local specifics. What do the 2026 FEMA flood map updates mean for Houston home buyers? FEMA released draft flood maps for Harris County in February 2026, expanding the high-risk 100-year floodplain by approximately 50,000 acres — a 33% increase. Over 170,000 Houston-area properties and an estimated $50 billion in real estate could be reclassified as high-risk once the maps are finalised. New mandatory insurance requirements won’t take effect for two […]
Understanding the Buying process Texas Is a Non-Disclosure State: What Houston Home Buyers Need to Know Why can’t you see sold prices on Zillow in Houston, Texas? Texas is one of approximately 12 non-disclosure states in the US, meaning home sale prices are not public record. Platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com cannot legally display actual sold prices in Texas, which is why you’ll find “N/A” or unreliable Zestimate figures where […]
Taxes What Is a MUD Tax in Houston — and How Much Will It Cost You? What is a MUD tax in Houston? A Municipal Utility District (MUD) tax is a special property tax charged on top of regular county and city taxes in many Houston-area suburban communities. MUDs are created to fund water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure in neighborhoods where city services don’t reach. In suburbs like Katy, Cypress, Bridgeland, […]
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