Houston Real Estate

A buyer can take over a seller's low-rate VA mortgage, but the process has real steps and real risks. Here is every requirement, fee, Texas contract form and timeline, plus how sellers protect their VA entitlement and release of liability.

Once a Texas seller signs, walking away is harder than most people think. The buyer gets an option period. The seller doesn't. Here's how the standard TREC contract works, which contingencies matter and what a seller can do before signing to avoid regret.

The lowest advertised rate is rarely the whole story. Here is how Texas home buyers in DFW and Houston can compare 3 lenders side by side, keep credit inquiries in check, judge points versus lender credits and avoid surprises before closing.

Houston, Austin, San Antonio and DFW all rank in the top 10 nationally for homes that didn't sell and became rentals. Before you sign a lease, see the real cash flow math, the Texas homestead and tax changes, and when renting actually makes sense.

First-time buyers face real affordability challenges in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, but being priced out of 1 house or hearing no from 1 lender does not always mean homeownership is out of reach. Here is how I look at the entire path to buying.

The Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023, and Texas mortgage rates are near 7%. Here's what the hike means for your monthly payment, your buying power and your sale price, whether you're buying or selling in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth or anywhere in Texas.

Texas buyers now sign written agreements before most residential showings, but that does not automatically mean you will pay your REALTOR® entirely out of pocket. Here is how buyer agent compensation, seller contributions, builder compensation, and offer strategy actually work in 2026.

At 6.67% on a resale, renting wins in both Houston and Dallas. At 2.99% on new construction with the same 3.5% down, buying wins by year four. Same buyer, same cash to close — here's the full math, plus the eight items of fine print that decide which one is real for you.

Houston has more than 150 historically active faults, but what does that actually mean for homeowners? Explore Houston's major fault systems, subsidence risks, foundation concerns, insurance considerations, and what buyers should check before purchasing a home.

Houston hit a record 40,750 homes for sale in July 2026. See what 5.5 months of inventory means for Houston buyers, sellers, and pricing strategy.