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2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both... Read More
Houston Market Report November 2022
The Houston real estate market showed signs of a cooled-down winter season last month. The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) released its latest Market Update for November 2022 and with so much to uncover in this report, let’s jump right in. According to their November 2022 Market Update, The Houston real estate market entered its... Read More
2022 Holiday Gift Guide For Every Person On Your List
Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for giving, but sometimes finding the perfect gift for every person on your list can be a challenge. Between preparing your home for guests and curating a holiday meal, the holiday season can be a busy time to get everything ready for your family and friends. If you... Read More
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save... Read More
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign... Read More
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an... Read More
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in... Read More
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most... Read More
Summer Fun in The Woodlands 2022
Get Ready For Summer Fun! School is out and now is the time to take full advantage of all the summer activities happening this month. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in the evening or waking up early to catch a deal at the local farmer’s market, there is a little something in our community... Read More
Houston Market Report May 2022
Home sales in Houston remained steady throughout May amid a changing market According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) May 2022 Market Update, Houston saw several key changes in last month’s activity. Here are the highlights you need to know. With robust buyer demand from consumers and investment companies fueling Houston’s busy real estate... Read More