Houston builders extended their summer offers into year-end events and added stepped rate buydowns. What’s actually on the table in September 2026 — verified offers, deadlines, and the fine print.
Most of what goes wrong for Houston buyers goes wrong before they ever tour a house. The wrong loan. An offer written with nobody on your side. A builder’s contract nobody read. These articles cover the parts that decide the outcome: getting pre-approved, how buyer representation works and how it’s paid, new construction, the option period, and what a Houston inspection should catch. I wrote them for buyers across Greater Houston, Cypress, and Katy — Kevan Pewitt, REALTOR® and broker-owner of Houston Prime Realty.
Your 2026 Houston Property Tax Bill Arrives in October: What to Check Before It Does
Texas tax bills start mailing October 1 and rates are being set now. How to see your 2026 Houston property tax bill early, what it will contain, and the one step 2026 buyers can’t skip.
What $400K to $450K Buys in Cypress, TX Right Now (September 2026)
What does $400,000 to $450,000 buy in Cypress right now? It’s the band where the master-planned communities overlap — so the real cost is the amenities and the MUD rate that funds them. The payment math at today’s rate, and every active listing live.
Going Unrepresented Might Cost You More, Not Less: Buying a House Without a Realtor in Texas
You can buy a home in Texas without your own real estate agent. But the 2026 listing agreement lets the seller pay their broker extra when you do, and nobody is running comps, deadlines, or repair talks for you. What going unrepresented actually gives up.
How to Choose a Realtor: A Houston Broker’s Guide
A criteria-based guide to choosing a real estate agent in Houston: the TREC license lookup, HAR verified surveys, pricing evidence, and the interview tests that separate a good hire from a good ad.
What $350K to $400K Buys in Houston, TX Right Now (August 2026)
What does $350,000 to $400,000 buy in Houston right now? It’s the city’s median band — the deepest inventory and the most buyer leverage on the market. The payment math at today’s rate, and every active listing live.
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