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Housing Inventory Shortage + Rising Rates

February 16, 2022

Want to know what's happening in the real estate market? Craziness. Throughout all of 2021 we experienced a massive inventory shortage. There simply are not enough homes for sale to keep up with buyer demand. That problem persists. In... Continue Reading »

Cane Island in Katy, TX

February 10, 2022

By Cassie Nichols

Cane Island is a gorgeous master-planned community in Katy, Texas FULL of all the best amenities. New construction prices start in the $400s and go up to the millions, with over 8 different home builders to choose from. AMENITIES Residents... Continue Reading »

TO BE OR NOT TO BE…REPRESENTED IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

February 5, 2022

By Cassie Nichols

Many people buy new construction and don’t think about using a REALTOR® to represent them. Builders employ sales agents who are so helpful when it comes to discussing everything the builder has to offer, including lot availability, floorplans, the... Continue Reading »

RAINTREE IN BAYTOWN/MONT BELVIEU

December 7, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

Raintree is a newer community in the Baytown/Mont Belvieu area. Located just outside of the Mont Belvieu city limits, south of I-10, Raintree is mere minutes from Trinity Bay. Construction in this community began in 2021, and new development... Continue Reading »

LAKES OF CHAMPIONS IN MONT BELVIEU, TX

November 4, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

Lakes of Champions is a popular neighborhood in Mont Belvieu, TX. Construction in this community began in 2007, and new development is ongoing, so you’ll find both ready-to-move-in and new construction homes. This established neighborhood stands apart from some... Continue Reading »

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR TEXAS BUYERS

September 1, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

If your goals for next year include purchasing a home, you can adjust your budget to have a more affordable tax bill that first year! Last Friday the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill that will provide property... Continue Reading »

Rain Tree in Mont Belvieu, TX

March 15, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

Construction has started in Rain Tree, a new subdivision zoned to Barbers Hill Independent School District with prices ranging from $241,000 to $286,000. Lots in this neighborhood are... Continue Reading »

River Farms in Mont Belvieu, TX

March 15, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

Construction is well under way in phase 3 of the popular River Farms subdivision. Residents of River Farms enjoy a beautiful neighborhood with low tax rates and zoning to the highly-acclaimed Barbers Hill Independent School District. Origen... Continue Reading »

STRATEGIES TO WIN A BIDDING WAR

March 2, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

If you’ve recently made an offer to purchase a home, it’s likely that you’ve found yourself in the middle of a bidding war. That’s because record low interest rates have made homeownership affordable and created a huge demand amongst... Continue Reading »

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE BUYING OR SELLING A HOME WITH WATER DAMAGE

February 19, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

The recent arctic blast has sadly left thousands of homeowners across the state with busted water pipes, in many cases creating extensive property damage. If you’re under contract to buy or sell a home that has been damaged, you... Continue Reading »

How to File your Homestead Exemption

January 6, 2021

By Cassie Nichols

If you purchased a home in 2020 (or purchased a home that you've never filed an exemption for) it's time to file your homestead exemption! A homestead exemption can provide significant savings on your annual property taxes. The deadline... Continue Reading »

Questions Sellers Have about the Market during the Coronavirus Outbreak Answered

March 31, 2020

By Cassie Nichols

There are so many questions and concerns amid the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. The real estate market is especially hard hit and sellers are concerned. Real estate at its core is a people business. It relies on person-to-person interaction and... Continue Reading »

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