Houston Real Estate Observations
Cypress Has Everything—So Why Can the Wrong Side Cost You 30 Minutes a Day?
A buyer-first Cypress guide to US 290 commute, CFISD, 2026 prices and rents, taxes, flood risk, Asian amenities, major communities and resale tradeoffs.
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Houston Housing Weekly: 6.95% Mortgage Rates, Flat Rents and Higher Holding Costs
Joyce Tang reviews Houston rents, resale inventory, mortgage rates, builder incentives and the Harris County tax change for the week of September 21, 2026—with practical steps for buyers, sellers and landlords.
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Mortgage Rates Are Back Above 7%. Are Builder Buydowns Really a Better Deal?
The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.03%, yet August new-home sales still rose 6.4%. Houston buyers need to compare contract price, full monthly cost, the property and future resale—not the promotional rate alone.
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Can You Trim a Neighbor's Tree Branches That Cross Your Property Line?
A practical Texas guide to overhanging branches: what you can trim, when to hire an arborist, how to notify a neighbor, power-line limits, and what to do after storm damage.
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The Fed Just Raised Rates. What Matters More for Houston Mortgages?
The Fed’s first rate hike in three years matters, but it does not move 30-year mortgages point for point. Here is what Houston buyers and sellers should watch now.
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Why Did He Move Back to California Two Years After Relocating to Houston?
The house was not the problem. A decision to enlist changed the plan, leading to a real choice between selling below the purchase price, renting the home, or continuing to hold it.
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Fulshear Looks Tempting—But Is It Right for You? Prices, Schools and Hidden Costs
A practical 2026 Fulshear guide covering location, drive times, communities, schools, safety, amenities, home prices, rents, taxes, flood risk and investment tradeoffs.
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Your Houston Home Is Priced at Market but Getting No Showings—Should You Cut the Price?
A Houston home can be priced near recent comparable sales and still receive no showings. Here is how sellers can diagnose exposure, competition, presentation and access before deciding whether—and how—to adjust the price.
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The Complete Houston Home Selling Guide: From Pricing and Preparation to Closing
Selling a Houston home involves more than choosing a list price. This guide walks sellers through timing, market value, preparation, Texas disclosures, pricing, marketing, offer comparison, inspections, financing, title, costs and closing.
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Houston Inventory Hit a Record—So Why Haven’t Home Prices Fallen More?
Houston buyers have more leverage, but record inventory has not produced a broad price collapse. Here is how rates, delistings, builder incentives and submarket differences explain the standoff.
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Houston One-Bedroom Rents Fell 14.6%: Should Landlords Cut Rent or Renters Move?
Zumper’s August 2026 figures do not mean every Houston rental lost 14.6%. Joyce Tang explains lease costs, vacancy trade-offs and realistic rental assumptions.
Read Article →Zillow Says 35.2% of Houston Rental Views Come From Outside the Metro—What Does It Mean?
Outside interest in Houston rentals is rising, but page views are not completed moves. Here is what the signal means—and does not mean—for renters, landlords and investors.
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