Buying a home is exciting...but it can also be stressful. One of the best ways to make the process smoother is to build a great relationship with your real estate agent.

Your REALTOR® works for you, but like any professional relationship, communication and trust go a long …

June 26 always hits a little differently for me—it’s my wedding anniversary.

And if I’m being honest… I always end up thinking about cake first.

Not just any cake, either. John’s groom cake. Strawberry-shaped, chocolate icing, cherries on top… and it was sooo good. The kind of …

Published June 2026

If you own rental property in Texas—or you're a renter with an assistance animal—there's an important federal housing update you should know about.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a significant change in how it will handle requests …

Become a TEXAN!

If you've spent any time watching the FIFA matches being played in Texas this year, you've probably noticed something.

People from all over the world have come to Dallas, Houston, and other Texas cities and left talking about how much they enjoyed …

One of the things I love most about Texas is the food. We may not all agree on the best BBQ, the best burger, or the best chicken fried steak, but Texans are passionate about what they eat.

When friends and family visit from out of town, …

AKA: Some of the Best Memories Are Made Around the Kitchen Table.

Food has a way of taking us back in time faster than anything else.

With June 19th right around the corner, I wanted to dedicate this Foodie Friday to something …

I have a question for you.

How many times have you said something like:

"We'll have everyone over when we get the house painted."

"When we finish remodeling."

"When we buy a bigger house."

"When the yard looks better."

"When everything is …

May 2026 Real Estate Recap

If you've been following real estate headlines, you've probably noticed that the market doesn't always move in one direction. That's especially true here in Montgomery County.

The latest May 2026 housing reports reveal something interesting: Montgomery County and Montgomery ISD are telling two …

May 2026: A Strong Month for Both Texas Powerhouses

If you're wondering whether Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth had the stronger housing market in May 2026, the answer is simple: both markets had a very solid month, just in different ways.

While neither market saw major price …

June 12 is National Jerky Day, and I'll admit, this one caught my attention for a very personal reason.

As I've become more focused on what I eat this year, I've realized something about myself—I snack too much, and often not on the best things!

I've …