Mortgage rates topped 7% this week. The Audra O’Neal Team breaks down practical moves for Houston buyers and sellers: locks, buydowns and pricing.
New-Home Sales Jumped in August While Prices Slipped. Resale Sellers Are Competing With Builders, and Buyers Can Use That.
August new-home sales rose 6.4% as median prices fell year over year. The Audra O’Neal Team explains what builder pricing means for resale sellers and buyers.
Orange Cones Today, Shorter Commutes Tomorrow? How Richmond’s Road Projects Can Factor Into Your Home Search.
Grand Parkway and area road work is reshaping Richmond commutes. The Audra O’Neal Team explains how buyers and sellers should weigh construction zones.
Fulshear’s New City Budget Reflects a Town Moving From Boom to Balance. Here Is What Homeowners and Buyers Should Take From It.
Fulshear adopted its FY 2026-27 budget and a higher city tax rate as growth slows. The Audra O’Neal Team explains what it means for owners and buyers.
Buying in the Memorial Villages Means Buying Into a Small City. Know Which One Before You Write an Offer.
The Memorial Villages are separate cities with their own tax rates and rules. The Audra O’Neal Team explains what buyers should check this fall.
Cypress Is About to Break Ground on Its First Whole Foods-Anchored Retail District. Here Is the Commercial Read.
Dunham Pointe breaks ground in Cypress Oct. 1. The Audra O’Neal Team explains what a grocery-anchored retail district signals for owners, tenants and investors.
The Fed Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Your Mortgage Rate Answers to a Different Boss.
The Fed hiked for the first time since 2023. The Audra O’Neal Team explains why mortgage rates follow bond yields and what buyers and owners can do now.
Thinking About River Oaks? Read the Deed Restrictions Before You Fall in Love With a Lot.
River Oaks deed restrictions shape what you can build, renovate and add. The Audra O’Neal Team explains what buyers should review before making an offer.
Sugar Land Just Set Its New Budget and Tax Rate. Here Is How to Read the City Line on Your Tax Bill.
Sugar Land adopted its FY27 budget and tax rate. The Audra O’Neal Team explains how the city portion fits your total property tax bill and what to plan for.
More Build-to-Rent Homes Are Coming to Katy. Here Is What That Means for Buyers, Sellers and Small Investors.
A new build-to-rent community is planned near Clay Road in Katy. The Audra O’Neal Team explains how rental-home growth affects buyers, sellers and investors.
