Selling Why Isn’t My House Selling in Houston? The 5 Causes, and What the Data Shows
Why isn't your Houston house selling? Review five common issues, local MLS data from June–September 2026, and next steps after a listing…
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Selling Your Taxes Are Frozen. Your Home’s Value Isn’t. Why Over-65 and Disabled Veteran Sellers Should Still Protest
A Texas tax ceiling limits taxes, not market value. Why over-65 and disabled veteran homeowners should review their appraisal before selling.
Living in Houston Houston’s original Pappasito’s is closing — Sito’s #1 after 43 years
Sunday night the original Pappasito's Cantina at Richmond and Hillcroft serves its last fajitas. It opened in 1983. I have been walking…
Living in Houston Every Texas Law Taking Effect September 1, 2026 — Including Five New District Courts
Fourteen Texas laws take effect September 1, 2026 — the complete list, checked against the Legislative Reference Library and every enrolled bill.…
Market Updates Nearly Half of Houston’s Listings Have Cut Their Price. Here’s What That Actually Means.
16,550 Houston homes are asking less than they did on day one — 44.5% of everything for sale — while closed sales…
New Construction What New Construction Actually Costs You in Year Two
Your first tax bill on a Houston new build is assessed on the lot. Your second is assessed on the house —…
Market Updates One Houston Market Is Up 17%. Another Is Down 9%. Yours Is Probably Neither.
Houston's median price hasn't moved in a year — but the $1M+ market is up 17.1% and townhomes are down 9.3%. A…
Buying Houston’s Townhome and Condo Market Is Thinning Out — and the Financing Rules Tighten August 3
Houston townhome and condo sales fell 9.3% in June while detached homes rose. A Houston REALTOR® on what's driving it, the Fannie…
Selling A $4,600 Garage Door Beats a $28,000 Kitchen: What Actually Pays Off Before You Sell in Houston
Zonda's Houston data says a garage door returns 245% and a major kitchen returns 47%. A Houston REALTOR® on which pre-listing repairs…
Selling A Named Storm in the Gulf Can Freeze Your Closing. Here’s How Houston Sellers Stay Ahead of It.
A hurricane doesn't have to hit Houston to stall your closing — it just has to be named and in the Gulf.…
