TEXAS

Sept. 17, 2026

Montgomery Real Estate August 2026: Three Reports. Three Very Different Stories.

 

If you only looked at one number, you might think Montgomery real estate had a rough August.

Montgomery ISD’s median sales price was down 18.7% from August 2025.

The Walden report showed the median sales price down 16.6%.

Whoa.

Before we all start …

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Sept. 16, 2026

DFW vs. Houston: August 2026 Real Estate Recap

Same State. Two Different Stories. And Even Those Stories Aren’t the Whole Story.

If you’ve been following my monthly real estate recaps, you know I keep coming back to one thing:

Real estate is local.

Really local.

We can talk about Texas as a whole. …

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Posted in Market Updates, TEXAS
Sept. 15, 2026

Texas Real Estate August 2026 Recap: The Numbers Tell a Story

If you’ve been following my monthly real estate updates, you already know I’m a big believer in looking at the numbers—but I’m an even bigger believer in looking at what the numbers are actually telling us.

Because here’s the thing about real estate in Texas:

Texas is …

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Posted in Market Updates, TEXAS
Sept. 2, 2026

It’s My Birthday…

So Apparently I’m Allowed to Talk About Myself Today

Know what's coming. Know what it means. Make an informed decision.

Well, it's September 2, which means it's my birthday.

And since I spend most of the year talking about real estate, Montgomery, houses, markets, dogs, food, things …

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Posted in Holiday, TEXAS
Aug. 18, 2026

Small Town Texas Spotlight: Gilmer, Texas — A Hidden Gem Near Tyler

 

 

One of my favorite things about living in Texas is exploring the small towns that make this state so special.

Each town has its own personality, its own history, and its own story to tell.

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time …

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Posted in TEXAS
Aug. 6, 2026

Buying or Selling During Texas Storm Season: What Every Homeowner Should Know

 

Texas Weather Has It All — Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

If you've lived in Texas for very long, you know one thing is certain: the weather keeps us on our toes.

Over the last two blogs, we've talked about preparing your home for the …

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Posted in Home owner Tips, TEXAS
Aug. 5, 2026

Protecting Your Home Before the Storm Arrives

 

Texas Weather Has It All — Part 2 of a 3-Part Series

If you've lived in Texas very long, you know the weather can change quickly. A sunny morning can turn into a severe storm warning by afternoon, and sometimes the damage left behind can surprise even …

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Posted in Home owner Tips, TEXAS
Aug. 4, 2026

Texas Weather Has It All: How Homeowners Can Prepare for Hurricane Season and More

Texas Weather Has It All: Is Your Home Ready?

From hurricanes and flooding to tornadoes, drought, hail, and extreme heat, learn practical ways Texas homeowners can prepare and protect their homes.

 

Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

If you've lived in Texas very long, you've …

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Posted in Home owner Tips, TEXAS
July 21, 2026

Texas Housing Market Update: June 2026 Shows a Market Finding Its Balance

 

If you've been waiting for the Texas housing market to make a dramatic move, June's numbers may surprise you.

Instead of soaring prices or falling values, the latest Texas Housing Report shows something much less dramatic—but much more important.

A Market That's Settling Into a Healthier …

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Posted in Market Updates, TEXAS
July 17, 2026

Foodie Friday: John's Favorite—Fried Chicken, Your Way

 

Welcome back to our Summer Favorites series!

Last week, we found two delicious ways to use up extra watermelon with fresh Watermelon Salsa and a refreshing Watermelon Slush. This week, we're moving on to the main course...

Fried Chicken!

If you ask my husband, John, …

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Posted in Recipes, TEXAS