Short answer: Yes, in most of Houston. Sellers gave buyers concessions in 58.5% of Houston-area sales in the three months ending August 31, 2026, versus 44.7% nationally (Redfin). But Houston is not one market. In West University Place, Bellaire and other close-in neighborhoods, the numbers look very different. What the metro numbers say (August 2026) […]

The House That Started It All Could Help You Move Up in Houston’s Real Estate Market Your First Home Was Never Meant to Be Your Last Buying your first home is something you never forget. Maybe it was the excitement of getting the keys, the first meal in your new kitchen, or the memories you […]

Life Doesn’t Always Wait for the Houston Real Estate Market By Wendy Sarmasag | Houston REALTOR® | West University Place, the City of Bellaire & Greater Houston A lot of Houston homeowners and buyers have spent the last few years waiting. Waiting for mortgage rates to come down. Waiting for home prices to fall. Waiting […]

Every Real Estate Market Is Local If you’ve been following national real estate headlines, you’ve probably heard predictions about mortgage rates, home prices, and housing inventory. While those forecasts are helpful, here’s something I remind my clients every day: Houston doesn’t always follow national trends. In fact, neighborhoods just a few miles apart can experience […]

By Wendy Sarmasag | Houston REALTOR® | Serving West University Place, Bellaire & Greater Houston Few things are more frustrating than watching your home sit on the market. You prepare your home. Keep it spotless. Leave every time there’s a showing. Hope every notification is “the one.” Then your listing expires. If that happened, you’re […]

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Houston, you’ve probably heard someone say: “I’m waiting for home prices to come down.” In fact, one of the biggest reasons some buyers are still sitting on the sidelines in 2026 is because they believe a housing market crash is coming. Some think they’ll get […]