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Two things are true in today’s housing market at the same time. Supply is slowly building momentum in the right direction, and mortgage rates still aren’t giving buyers the relief a lot of people have been waiting for. If that combination has you feeling stuck on the sidelines, you’re not alone, and it’s worth understanding […]

Every week, the Houston Association of REALTORS® publishes a Weekly Activity Snapshot covering the Greater Houston market. Most buyers and sellers never see it, and honestly, most wouldn’t know what to do with it if they did. But I pull it every week, because national headlines and even monthly reports can be several steps behind

Mortgage rates just climbed to their highest level in over a year, and loan applications have fallen in response as elevated borrowing costs sideline a lot of would-be buyers. If you’ve been on the fence, this is exactly the kind of headline that can make you want to freeze. Before you do, let’s talk about

If you’re planning to buy or sell in Sugar Land, Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, or anywhere else in Fort Bend County over the next year, there’s a change headed your way that’s worth understanding now instead of at the closing table. Starting November 2, 2026, appraisers will be required to use a new, more detailed report

Rates are still higher than most buyers would like, prices haven’t budged much, and yet new-home shoppers keep showing up in droves. If you’ve wondered why demand for new construction is holding steady even when the affordability math looks tough on paper, here’s what’s actually going on, and how to use it to your advantage

Lennar just announced five new communities coming soon across the greater Houston area, and if you are watching the new construction market, these are worth putting on your radar early. Here is a quick look at what is on the way: Grand Magnolia (Waller, TX) – new model home coming soon. River Ranch Trails (Dayton,