Texas law now requires a written agreement before an agent shows you a home. Two of the three forms make you a client — the third takes representation away. Here’s how to tell them apart.
Turning 65 in Texas: How the Over-65 Exemption and School Tax Ceiling Cut Your Property Tax Bill
Turning 65 does two separate things to your property taxes — a second exemption and a freeze on your school taxes. Here’s the unit-by-unit math on a Cypress home, what the ceiling doesn’t cover, and what actually transfers when you move.
What Is a Homestead Exemption in Texas — and How Much Does It Actually Save You?
A Texas homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your primary residence. Here’s what it’s worth on a real Houston-area home, the 10% cap nobody talks about, and the driver’s license rule that cost someone $2,713.
What $500K to $600K Buys in Cypress, TX Right Now (July 2026)
What does $500,000 to $600,000 buy in Cypress, TX right now? Here’s what move-up buyers get — new-build incentives vs. established homes, the market read, and how to see every active listing live.
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, the current market read, and how to see every active listing live.
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 see every active listing live.