Being a Katy TX First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Katy TX First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the older they ar... 07/05/2018

When buying a home, there are several factors to consider when determining which home will best meet your needs.  Today, I want to talk about choosing a Custom home versus a Tract home. First let's define Custom vs Tract home.  A custom home is built with the individual buyer in mind and customized to their individual needs.  A tract home is built with similar features and common floorplan within a community catering to a wider range of buyers.When buying a home, there will be several factors to consider in determining the approach to take when selecting your dream home:  Quality of construction, Re-sale potential, Location, Amenities, Features, Floor Plan to name a few.  One main driving force in determining whether to go with a tract home vs a custom home will be your individual budge... 07/03/2018

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The greater Katy area surpassed the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in population numbers in 2015 – with more than 309,000 people calling the Katy area their home. With strong economic opportunities and an award-winning school district, the Katy area is expected to see continued growth over the coming decade.  But who - exactly - lives in the greater Katy area - and where? Check out the demographic breakdown of the Katy zip codes below. KATY 77494Home to more than 100,000 Katy residents, this zip code was one of the fastest growing zip codes in the country for several years. The 77494 zip code is home to over 100,000 people and 31,000 households and has the highest median income and the highest percentage of people holding a Bachelor's degree in the Katy area. 77494 is also home to bot... 06/14/2018

Katy TX VA Loans is the best loan program in Texas! VA loans offer a special opportunity for our Veterans to become homeowners or refinance their existing VA guaranteed mortgage. VA Loans have more lenient underwriting criteria than other loan programs and offer lower interest rates than conventional loans. Plus, no down payment is required for Katy TX VA Loans.This step by step guide is intended to give you all the quick answers you need to get started with the VA program, explain all the benefits of a VA Loans, and help you navigate through the loan process as an informed Veteran.Some of the information we will be discussing are:• What are VA Loans?• Interest Rates• How you can apply for a VA Loan?• Obtaining your Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans administration• Who is Eli... 06/13/2018

The average price in Avalon at Seven Meadows (Katy TX) has fluctuated greatly since 2012...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Avalon at Seven Meadows, as of April 2018, is now $559,750 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Avalon at Seven Meadows homes for sale, then go to my detailed Avalon at Seven Meadows description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   05/29/2018

The average price in Cardiff Ranch (Katy TX) has remained relatively steady since 2015...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Cardiff  Ranch, as of April 2018, is now $392,180 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Cardiff Ranch homes for sale, then go to my detailed Cardiff Ranch description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   05/29/2018

The average price in Churchill Farms (Katy TX) has fluctuated since 2012...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Churchill Farms, as of April 2018, is now $317,282 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.   If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Churchill Farms homes for sale, then go to my detailed Churchill Farms description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Cinco Ranch (Katy TX) has decreased since 2015...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Cinco Ranch, as of April 2018, is now $311,831 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data. This data is for Cinco Ranch only...not Cinco Ranch Southwest or Cinco Ranch Northwest.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Cinco Ranch homes for sale, then go to my detailed Cinco Ranch description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Falcon Landing (Katy TX) has remained relatively stable since 2014...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Falcon Landing, as of April 2018, is now $256,875 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data. If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Falcon Landing homes for sale, then go to my detailed Falcon Landing description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Firethorne (Katy TX) has decreased since its high point in 2015..see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Firethorne, as of April 2018, is now $356,582 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Firethorne homes for sale, then go to my detailed Firethorne description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods      05/29/2018

The average price in Grand Lakes (Katy TX) has gone down since 2014...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Grand Lakes , as of April 2018, is now $330,618 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Grand Lakes homes for sale, then go to my detailed Grand Lakes description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   05/29/2018

The average price in Grayson Lakes (Katy TX) fluctuated from 2008-2017, but has jumped significantly (so far) in 2018...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Grayson Lakes, as of April 2018, is now $532,971 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Grayson Lakes homes for sale, then go to my detailed Grayson Lakes description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Pine Mill Ranch (Katy TX) has gone down steadily since 2014...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Pine Mill Ranch, as of April 2018, is now $340,711 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Pine Mill Ranch homes for sale, then go to my detailed Pine Mill Ranch description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   05/29/2018

The average price in Silver Ranch (Katy TX) rose steadily from 2011-2017, but has dropped, so far, in 2018...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Silver Ranch, as of April 2018, is now $292,735 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Silver Ranch homes for sale, then go to my detailed Silver Ranch description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Tamarron (Fulshear TX) has fallen steadily since 2015...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Tamarron, as of April 2018, is now $256,785(according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Tamarron homes for sale, then go to my detailed Tamarron description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods    05/29/2018

The average price in Seven Meadows (Katy TX) has risen since 2012...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Seven Meadows, as of April 2018, is now $504,513 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.   If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, photos of amenities, HOA fees, school ratings, property taxes, and a current list of Seven Meadows homes for sale, the go to my detailed Seven Meadows description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   05/29/2018

The average price in Woodcreek Reserve (Katy TX) went down from 2013 to 2017, but seems to be rebounding in 2018...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Woodcreek Reserve, as of April 2018, is now $514,625 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, photos of amenities, HOA fees, school ratings, property taxes, and a current list of Woodcreek Reserve homes for sale, the go to my detailed Woodcreek Reserve neighborhood description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods 05/29/2018

>> Updated May 2018This free 200+ page Katy Neighborhoods Guide contains the information you need about the city of Katy, TX and it’s best neighborhoods and schools. A lot of this information is not located on this website or anywhere else! Comparison chart on best neighborhoods includes average price, HOA fees, tax rates, school ratings, amenities…all on one page. Helpful chart for finding the specific Katy neighborhoods that meet your price and lifestyle criteria. List of the best Katy neighborhoods and details on all of them. Lists of Katy schools and ratings organized alphabetically and by type and rating. Helpful phones numbers and info on utilities for each neighborhood. Plus bonus material!     > Go to Katy TX Video Tour  WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU   Candid Advice—I promise to give yo... 05/29/2018

I receive many questions about real estate every month, and I’m always happy to answer them. Sometimes, I’ll get a question that's relevant to a large group of people, and in those cases I like to share the answer with all of my readers. Feel free to send your own questions! If I publish yours, you’ll receive a gift card for Fleming’s Streak House as my way of saying thanks!Asking a question is easy! Just visit DaleRoss.com and click on “Contact Me” or call 281-599-6575.This month’s question was sent in by Rachel. Thank you Rachel! Enjoy your steak!Question:I was recently divorced and my husband gave me a Quitclaim Deed. I have never heard of this type if deed. Is it a good deed?Answer:  Hi Rachel,There are three types of deeds in Texas; General Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, and... 05/21/2018