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Home Tours · Buyers

What Does $589,000 Get You in Richmond, TX? A Multigenerational Home Tour

A walkthrough of a Richmond, TX home built for multigenerational living — what $589,000 actually buys you in this corner of Greater Houston.

Roberta Meggs · April 26, 2026
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Sellers · Market Updates

Why Overpricing Your Home Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make

The first two weeks on the market are everything. Get the price wrong and you'll spend the next two months chasing it down — at a discount.

Roberta Meggs · April 22, 2026
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Market Updates · New Construction

Fort Bend & Houston Real Estate 2026: New Communities Worth Watching

Episode 600 of Real Estate Matters — a survey of the new Fort Bend and Houston communities I'm watching closely heading into the second half of 2026.

Roberta Meggs · April 19, 2026
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Buyers

The 5 Questions Every Houston-Area Buyer Forgets to Ask (That Cost Them Thousands)

I've watched buyers overpay, miss inspection red flags, and sign contracts they didn't fully understand — usually because nobody asked these five questions.

Roberta Meggs · April 15, 2026
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New Construction · Buyers

New Construction vs. Resale in Fort Bend County: Which Is the Better Deal Right Now? (2026)

Side-by-side: a 2026 new-build in Fort Bend vs. a comparable resale a few miles away. Which actually wins on price, terms, and resale potential?

Roberta Meggs · April 12, 2026
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New Construction · Buyers

What the Builder Won't Tell You: What's Actually Negotiable Right Now

The model home agent works for the builder — not for you. Here's what I negotiate on behalf of new-construction buyers in Greater Houston.

Roberta Meggs · April 8, 2026
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Buyers · Market Updates

Sugar Land vs. Katy: Which Greater Houston Submarket Fits Your Family?

Both are great. They're also very different. A side-by-side from someone who's closed deals in both for over a decade.

Roberta Meggs · March 30, 2026
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Renting · Market Updates

Should You Rent or Buy in Greater Houston in 2026? Here's the Math.

It's not about which costs more this month. It's about your timeline, your tax situation, and whether you'd actually save the difference if you rented.

Roberta Meggs · March 22, 2026
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Sellers

5 Things to Fix Before You List (And 3 You Shouldn't Bother With)

Some pre-list repairs return 3x. Others are wasted money. After 11 years of walks-throughs, here's where to spend and where to skip.

Roberta Meggs · March 15, 2026