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Appraising Manufactured Homes in Northern Houston: What Buyers, Lenders, and Landowners Should Understand

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Appraising Manufactured Homes in Northern Houston: What Buyers, Lenders, and Landowners Should Understand

Northern Houston has become one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas. Areas such as Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, and Montgomery County are seeing an influx of new residents who are drawn...

Aug 21, 2025

Valuing Commercial Acreage in Northern Houston: What Investors and Landowners Should Know

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Valuing Commercial Acreage in Northern Houston: What Investors and Landowners Should Know

Northern Houston, particularly Montgomery County and its surrounding communities, has evolved into one of Texas’s most sought-after commercial real estate regions. Over the last two decades, the growt...

Aug 14, 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Value Estimates in Texas? A Closer Look for Houston Homeowners

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Can You Really Trust Online Home Value Estimates in Texas? A Closer Look for Houston Homeowners

If you’ve ever searched your address on Zillow or Redfin just to see what your home is “worth,” you’re not alone. Many homeowners use online estimates as a starting point when they’re thinking about s...

Aug 6, 2025

What Is a Retrospective Appraisal and When Do You Need One?

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What Is a Retrospective Appraisal and When Do You Need One?

Most people are familiar with a traditional home appraisal. It tells you what a property is worth right now, based on today’s market conditions and comparable sales. But not every situation calls for ...

Jul 29, 2025

Who Picks the Appraiser in a Divorce? What North Houston Homeowners Need to Know

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Who Picks the Appraiser in a Divorce? What North Houston Homeowners Need to Know

Dividing property during a divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially stressful parts of the process. For many couples in the North Houston area, the home is not only the largest share...

Jul 16, 2025

What to Expect From a Home Appraisal in North Houston: A Local’s Guide

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What to Expect From a Home Appraisal in North Houston: A Local’s Guide

In the course of buying, refinancing, or settling property-related matters like divorce or inheritance, most Texas homeowners will encounter a home appraisal. It’s a standard part of the process, but ...

Jul 8, 2025

Not All Square Footage Is Equal: How Converted Garages, Guest Suites, and Bonus Rooms Affect Home Appraisals in North Houston

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Not All Square Footage Is Equal: How Converted Garages, Guest Suites, and Bonus Rooms Affect Home Appraisals in North Houston

As homes across North Houston continue to evolve to meet changing family needs, it’s not unusual to find spaces that have been reimagined—converted garages turned into bedrooms, upstairs bonus rooms u...

Jun 30, 2025

How to Read an Appraisal Report: A Simple Guide for North Houston Homeowners

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How to Read an Appraisal Report: A Simple Guide for North Houston Homeowners

Getting an appraisal report can feel overwhelming if you have never looked at one before. It is full of charts, numbers, and real estate terms that might seem unfamiliar. But whether you are refinanci...

Jun 24, 2025

Why Your Square Footage Might Be Wrong, and Why It Matters in North Houston

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Why Your Square Footage Might Be Wrong, and Why It Matters in North Houston

In real estate, square footage is often one of the first numbers people notice, and one of the most misunderstood. Many homeowners in North Houston rely on figures they’ve seen in a past listing, a co...

Jun 17, 2025

From Bayous to Bungalows: How Harris County’s Diverse Geography Impacts Property Appraisals

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From Bayous to Bungalows: How Harris County’s Diverse Geography Impacts Property Appraisals

In Harris County , no two neighborhoods are exactly alike—and when it comes to real estate appraisal, those differences matter. Stretching from downtown Houston’s historic blocks to semi-rural communi...

Acreage Appraisals Harris County

Jun 10, 2025

The Unseen Complexity of Lakefront Appraisals in Montgomery County

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The Unseen Complexity of Lakefront Appraisals in Montgomery County

Two homes. Both sit on the edge of Lake Conroe . They have nearly identical square footage, similar finishes, and were built just a few years apart. At a glance, they look like comparable properties. ...

Appraisal Essentials Montgomery County

Jun 3, 2025

Understanding Liberty County, Texas: Why Local Insight Matters in Property Appraisals

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Understanding Liberty County, Texas: Why Local Insight Matters in Property Appraisals

Liberty County , located just northeast of Houston, stands out for its mix of heritage-rich communities, rural acreage, and pockets of fast-growing development. The market here doesn’t follow a predic...

Liberty County

May 22, 2025

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