Texas now puts the paperwork before the first showing, so you’re choosing who represents you earlier than buyers used to. Here are the questions worth asking — including the ones I’d ask me.
First-time home buyers in the Houston area face a different set of questions — how much down payment you really need, what pre-approval takes, and how property taxes and MUD districts change your monthly budget. These are the articles I wrote for people buying their very first home. I’m Kevan Pewitt, broker-owner of Houston Prime Realty, near Cypress and Katy.
The Texas Buyer Representation Agreement: Which of the Three Forms You’ll Actually Sign
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.
Houston Mortgage Rates This Week
Houston mortgage rates this week, updated every Friday from the Freddie Mac survey — plus what it means if you’re waiting to buy. See today’s numbers.
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 your agent.
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 why honesty is the cheaper path.
How Texas Property Taxes Affect Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Texas property taxes can add hundreds to your Houston mortgage payment. See how escrow, rate stacking, and the homestead exemption shape what you pay.