Not everyone is ready to purchase a home—and that’s okay.

In my 15 years in real estate, I’ve worked with a lot of people looking to rent homes, and if you’ve never done it before, there are definitely a few things that can help make the process smoother.

Just keep …

Back in the mid-90s—around 1996—my husband and I decided we wanted a quick getaway that wasn’t too far from home.

We didn’t overthink it… we just got in the car and went exploring.

And that’s how we stumbled into the little town of Fredericksburg… and its equally charming cousin …

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We talk a lot about buying and selling homes, but there’s another side of real estate that doesn’t get enough attention…

Rental scams.

And unfortunately, they’re happening more often—especially online.

In fact, I had this happen with one of my own listings.

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April 1st is the one day of the year when we expect a few tricks. Maybe someone swaps the sugar for salt or convinces us there’s a spider on our shoulder.

But when it comes to buying a home, nobody wants to be the April Fool.

Ironically …

Recently a client called me and asked a question that honestly makes a lot of sense.

"Jacque, why is the title company asking so many questions about me? The LLC is buying the property…why do they need all this information?"

If you’re purchasing a property with cash through an LLC …

Spring in Texas is beautiful… until it’s not.

One minute you’re enjoying sunshine and bluebonnets, and the next minute you’re watching the radar and wondering if your roof is about to be tested.

If you own a home in Texas—especially around areas like Montgomery and Lake Conroe—there are just …

Hidden Texas Towns Near Lake Conroe: Discover Plantersville, TX

Wine, music, and the weekend that changed everything

When people think about Texas, they usually picture cattle, barbecue, and wide-open spaces.

But wineries?

Texas actually has a thriving wine scene, and one of my favorite hidden gems sits just outside Montgomery …

February 2026 Real Estate Recap

Walden & Montgomery ISD Housing Market Update

If you’ve been wondering what the real estate market looks like around Walden on Lake Conroe and the Montgomery Independent School District, the February numbers are in—and overall I’m really liking what I’m seeing.

Markets can vary widely …

Everything is bigger in Texas — including our real estate markets.

When people talk about Texas housing, they often lump everything together. But anyone who lives here knows that Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston can move very differently, even in the same month.

The February 2026 housing reports give us …

Buyers Are Waking Up After the Holidays

Every year in Texas real estate, we see a familiar pattern.

The holidays wrap up, people catch their breath after January, and then buyers start stepping back into the market. By late February and March, things really begin to move.

And this year …