Have you ever gotten a phone call, text, or piece of mail about your Houston house that seemed suspicious, threatening, or too good to be true? Or maybe you have experience with a moving company or a foreclosure relief business that tried to take advantage of you or someone you know.
Unfortunately, Houston real estate […]
When it comes time to sell your house in Houston, there are a few selling options to choose from. A few popular options are selling on the traditional market with a real estate agent, selling FSBO (for sale by owner), selling to a cash home buyer, and selling off-market. Selling your house to a […]
Let’s break down the steps you’ll need to take to sell your house.
Decide how you want to sell your house.
There are several options when you’re deciding how to sell. You can work with a traditional real estate agent, sell FSBO (for sale by owner), sell to an iBuyer, or work with an off-market […]
Are you considering selling your Houston house “as is”? If so, you're not alone. Many homeowners find themselves in situations where time and funds for repairs are limited, making them want to explore the possibility of selling their house “as is.” In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to know before making […]
What does ”gentrification" mean?
If you live in Houston’s Third Ward, Fourth Ward, Fifth Ward, Studewood or Sunnyside, you’re seeing changes happening rapidly in your neighborhood. “ZIP code 77003 is by some accounts the third-fastest gentrifying postal zone in the country,” according to NextCity.com. You’ve probably heard the word “gentrification” bandied about concerning your […]
What are “online buyers” in real estate?
Online iBuyers such as Opendoor and Offerpad are new to the real estate game when it comes to Houston house buyers. The “I” in iBuyers stands for “instant.” Sometimes called “instant house buyers” or “online buyers,” they offer homeowners another choice for selling their houses.
They […]
“The slump in Houston’s housing market shows no sign of abating. Single-family sales fell 29.9 percent in January ’23 compared to January ’22. This was the weakest January since ’19, a month in which the region had 200,000 fewer jobs and 350,000 fewer residents,” according to the Greater Houston Partnership, the largest Chamber of […]
Insurance and flood damage in Houston
The damage alone is hard to handle, but it’s nothing compared to the anguish of discovering that your homeowner’s insurance policy doesn’t cover the flood.
We’ll explain which parts of Houston are more likely to flood, what you can do to lower your flood risk, and why getting […]
Hurricane season is coming.
Hurricanes are some of the most devastating storms a homeowner can face. Hurricane-force winds can reach more than 170 mph.
Hurricane Harvey, the strongest storm to hit Texas since 1961, had wind speeds of 130 mph. The storm gave homeowners a surprise lesson in how much wind damage costs in Houston […]
A guide to foundation problems
Your house is built on a patch of dirt, and like it or not, the dirt moves over time. That’s why homes in Texas often have foundation issues. A home’s foundation is the structural base that holds up the rest of the house, so fixing foundation problems can be […]
