3–6 Month Plan to Sell in Houston With Nearly 25 Years’ Broker Insight
Decide when to sell your Houston home: list in April–May for top price or choose July–August for speed, and follow a 3–6 month seller plan backed by local…
Avoid Closing Surprises: Check FEMA and MAAPnext for Houston Flood Maps
Use FEMA FIRMs and Harris County MAAPnext to check Houston flood risk. Save the FIRM panel and date to avoid insurance or closing surprises.
Texas Appraisal Gaps: How TREC 49-1’s 3 Choices Affect Buyers & Sellers
Texas guide to appraisal gaps: TREC 49-1’s 3 choices, loan limits, and Houston examples from a 25-year agent. Learn how to protect your deposit.
35–40% of Houston Deals Offer Seller Credits — Loan Caps & Scripts
Houston buyers: when 35–40% of deals include seller credits, learn allowable uses, loan-program caps (FHA/USDA 6%, VA 4%, conventional tiers) and exact…
Avoid 15% Withholding: 5 Step FIRPTA Checklist for Houston Sellers
A Houston FIRPTA checklist for foreign sellers: five steps to avoid or reduce 15% withholding, plus when to file Form 8288-B and get an ITIN.
Fix Houston Survey Issues Fast With 25 Years’ Local Closing Experience
If a Houston survey finds an encroachment, act under your TREC deadline. Learn Texas title and survey deletion steps to protect your closing.
West University Place Guide: What to Know Before You Move
Get West University Place essentials: avoid school zoning pitfalls that can cost tens of thousands, and learn why homes often start near $1M.
Close on Time: Get a Galveston Elevation Certificate in Two Weeks
When does Galveston require an elevation certificate, what it costs ($400–$1,200), the 18 inch local rule, and how to avoid closing delays.
Don’t Close Blind: Check STC/IIC 52–57 for Condo Soundproofing Risk
Treat condo soundproofing as an underwriting issue. Learn which STC/IIC or FIIC reports and records to request and when to use a 7–10 day acoustic…
Prevent a Buyer’s Seven Day Exit: Texas Seller Disclosure (TREC 55-1)
TREC Form 55-1 (effective May 28, 2026): what Texas sellers must disclose, the buyer’s seven day exit right, 11 statutory exemptions, and Houston broker…