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The Houston Real Estate Blog — Straight Answers From a Local Broker
This is the Houston Prime Realty blog: plain-English guides to buying, selling, financing, and living in the Houston area — every word written by me, Kevan Pewitt, a REALTOR® and Texas real estate broker, licensed since 1989. Every post comes from real transactions in Houston, Cypress, Katy, Spring, and Tomball, and my weekend roundups and mortgage-rate report refresh every Friday. If we haven’t met, here’s a little about me and how I work.
Fresh Every Friday
Five posts I update every week — current mortgage rates and what’s happening around my core markets this weekend:
Latest Guides
My newest posts on the questions Houston-area buyers and sellers actually ask me.
Houston Housing Market Snapshot: June 2026
Houston housing market June 2026: prices held about flat, inventory rose to 5.2 months, and homes sold in 52 days. Here's what the latest…
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What $350K Buys in Houston Right Now (July 2026)
What does $350,000 buy in Houston right now? It's the city's median budget — here's how it plays out close-in vs. in the suburbs,…
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What $350K Buys in Katy, TX Right Now (July 2026)
What does $350,000 buy in Katy, TX right now? Here's the honest picture — newer-but-smaller vs. older-with-space, the current market read, and how to…
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Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in the Houston Area (2026): Cypress, Katy & Beyond
If you’re looking for 4th of July fireworks in the Houston area this weekend, you’ve got no shortage of options — and 2026 is…
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What $400K Buys in Cypress, TX Right Now (June 2026)
What does $400,000 buy in Cypress, TX right now? Here's the honest picture — new construction vs. resale, the current market read, and how…
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The Smartest Questions to Ask Before You Buy or Sell a Home in Houston
The smartest questions to ask before buying or selling a home in Houston — the ones that save money, prevent surprises, and quietly vet…
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How I Market Your Houston Home to Get It Sold
"List it on the MLS" is the floor, not the plan. Here's my full marketing approach — pricing, presentation, the right reach, and negotiation…
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Do You Have to Disclose That? The Texas Seller’s Disclosure Explained
Texas law makes you disclose what you know about your home. Here's what's required, what you don't have to reveal, who's exempt — and…
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in Houston?
Plan for about 7-9% of your sale price. Here's the line-by-line — commissions, title, prep, concessions, taxes — and how to figure out what…
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Every post lives in one of six topic hubs. Pick the one that matches where you are:
Buying a Home
Pre-approval through closing day: inspections, option periods, and what each step really costs.
Selling a Home
Pricing, prep, marketing, and negotiating so you don’t leave money on the table.
Mortgage & Financing
Current rates, loan types, and how lenders actually decide what you can borrow.
Contracts, Offers & Closing
Earnest money, option fees, contingencies, and the Texas contract paperwork, explained.
Foreclosures & Distressed Sales
How foreclosures, short sales, and REO homes work in Texas, and what to check before you offer.
Houston Neighborhoods & Community
Weekend events, local news, and what everyday life looks like around greater Houston.
Looking for a specific place instead of a topic? My neighborhood and community guides cover the taxes, MUDs, schools, and fees most pages skip.
Have a Question a Blog Post Can’t Answer?
Some questions need a conversation, not an article — your specific home, your timeline, your numbers. Call or send me a note and I’ll give you a straight answer. No pressure, no obligation.
Kevan Pewitt, REALTOR® & Broker · Houston Prime Realty
7058 Lakeview Haven Dr, Suite 108, Houston, TX 77095