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Read this before you think about selling a home in the Pearland area!

April Bradshaw
Keller Williams Preferred

Here's the truth: it wasn't the market that made the difference. It was the strategy. The homes that sold fast last month had two things in common: they were priced right from day one, and ... read more

April 14, 2026

Protesting Property Taxes!

Seth Halstead
JLA Realty

Protesting property taxes in Texas is a process that allows property owners to challenge the assessed value of their property, which is used to calculate property taxes. This is important because property taxes are a ... read more

April 14, 2026

How Texas Homestead Exemptions Can Save You Thousands (2026 Guide for Homeowners)

Aubrie Layne
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

How Texas Homestead Exemptions Can Save You Thousands (2026 Guide for Homeowners) By Aubrie Layne, Martha Turner Sotheby’s Income taxes and property taxes can quietly eat away at your wealth—especially here in Texas, where property ... read more

April 8, 2026

What Home Improvements Are Tax Deductible?

Jean Mitchell
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

It's no secret that finishing your basement will increase your home's value. What you may not know is the money you spend on this type of so-called capital improvement could also help lower your tax ... read more

April 8, 2026

Liberty County Property Appraisal Details: Protest Deadline May 15

Dawn Sarver
JLA Realty

Liberty County Tax Information How to protest video https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/video/homeowner-protest-ce/story.html instructions https://libertycad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MODEL-HEARING-PROCEDURES-2026-PDF.pdf assistance pamphlet https://bisfiles.co/sites/shared/forms/96-295.pdf protest form https://libertycad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/50-132-a.pdf affidavit of evidence https://bisfiles.co/sites/shared/forms/50-283.pdf homestead exemption application https://libertycad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/50-114.pdf homestead exemption rules https://libertycad.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/homesteadexemptrules1.pdf All forms with LCAD https://libertycad.com/forms/ Request ... read more

March 26, 2026

If you can smell it, you won't sell it

Dawn Sarver
JLA Realty

There’s a saying in real estate: “If I can smell it, I cannot sell it.” “And that is 100% true,” says Kimberly Schmidt, a real estate pro with Compass in San Diego. “Nose blindness’ is ... read more

March 25, 2026

Is It a Good Time to Buy in Houston

Jessica Musto Lead of The Musto Group
REALM Real Estate Professionals - North Houston

If you are waiting for a headline to tell you when to buy, you may wait forever. Every year someone says the market will crash. Every year someone says prices will explode. So let’s answer ... read more

March 17, 2026

Why Many Homes in Katy, TX Are Located in Master-Planned Communities

Jonathan McNabb Lead of NEST AHEAD
Nest Ahead

Anyone researching homes in Katy, TX will quickly notice that many neighborhoods are part of large master-planned communities. This development pattern has played a major role in shaping how the area has grown over the ... read more

March 9, 2026

Understanding Your Municipal Utility District (MUD) - for First Time Home Buyers

Diana Walton
Astor & Eaton Realty

Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), are local government entities that fund infrastructure up front, providing essential services like water, sewer, conservation, irrigation, drainage, fire-fighting, solid waste (garbage) collection and disposal (including recycling activities), wastewater (sewage) treatment, ... read more

March 9, 2026

PIDs, PUDs & TIFs for First Time Home Buyers

Diana Walton
Astor & Eaton Realty

Hello again and welcome. Today we're are getting to know a bit about PIDs, PUDs and TIFs. PIDs (Public Improvement Districts) PIDs (Public Improvement Districts) are similar to MUDs, except PIDs can also be used ... read more

March 6, 2026

What Improvements Help Sell Your Home & Which can cost you?

Lori Craft Lead of The Craft Team
Origin Realty Group

Best and Worst Home Improvements for Resale Value When preparing a home for sale, not every renovation delivers the same return. Some upgrades can significantly boost buyer appeal and value, while others may cost far ... read more

March 4, 2026

Updated Flood Maps for Harris County

Angelina Keck
Angelina Keck Properties

FEMA has produced the drafts for Harris County, in which 43% of the county will now be in an elevated flood zone. Then I think we either broke the Harrs County Flood Control website or ... read more

February 26, 2026

Foreclosure Wave in Texas?

Jessica Musto Lead of The Musto Group
REALM Real Estate Professionals - North Houston

If your payment feels heavier every year, you’re not alone. Property taxes are up. Insurance premiums have climbed. Maintenance costs never stop. And now more families are quietly asking about foreclosure. If you’re researching selling ... read more

February 26, 2026

VA Loan Myths in Texas

Jessica Musto Lead of The Musto Group
REALM Real Estate Professionals - North Houston

If you're using a VA loan and hearing sellers won't accept VA, we need to clear that up. The issue is not the loan. It's how it's presented. In the Houston buyer's market 2026, VA ... read more

February 25, 2026

Don't do These 5 Home Selling Mistakes: Part 1

Jennifer Gayle Spence
MVP Realty & Associates

Whether you're a first-time seller or have sold homes before, it's essential to avoid common home-selling mistakes that can derail your selling process. Understanding these common pitfalls and how to avoid them is essential for ... read more

February 25, 2026

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