Insights & Guides
Market notes from the
ground in Texas.
Sharcom Realty Group serves Houston, Katy, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These guides translate the numbers behind the markets into practical decisions for buyers and sellers.
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: March 2027
Rates ease to 7.18 percent, Houston holds near-record supply with a flat median, and DFW pending sales hit their 2026 low. March 2027, dated and sourced.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: February 2027
Rates ease to 7.24 percent, Houston's median holds at $325,000 with near-record supply, and DFW's median dips about 1 percent. February 2027, dated and sourced.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: January 2027
Rates ease to 7.32 percent, Houston holds record supply with a steady $325,000 median, and DFW's median slips to $385,000 on NTREIS data. The January 2027 update for both Texas markets, dated and sourced.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: December 2026
Rates holding at 7.40 percent, Houston supply near record levels with a steady $325,000 median, and a firm DFW median around $390,000. The December 2026 numbers for both Texas markets, dated and sourced.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: November 2026
Rates tick up to 7.40 percent, Houston supply holds near record levels, and DFW's median stays firm around $389,000. The November 2026 numbers for both Texas markets, dated and sourced.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: October 2026
Rates back above 7 percent, Houston holding steady with record supply, and DFW prices firm while homes sit longer. The October 2026 numbers for both Texas markets, dated and sourced.
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Downsizing With a Plan: A Houston-Area Senior Move
An illustrative case study about selling a longtime home and choosing what comes next.
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Selling One Home and Buying a $5 Million Home in Houston: A Coordinated Move
An illustrative case study on coordinating the sale of a current home with the purchase of a $5 million Houston-area property as one plan with a workable transition.
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Moving to Katy, TX: Finding Four Bedrooms, a Pool and Room for the Dogs
How the Garcias found a four-bedroom Katy home with a pool and a yard for the dogs, and why they looked beyond the listing labels to how the home would actually live.
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Downsizing in the Houston Area: An Empty Nester Case Study
A closer look at how one empty-nester couple approached downsizing in the Houston area with a clear plan and a realistic timeline, and found a home that fit the life they live now.
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A $2 Million Houston-Area Home Search With a Two-Month Deadline
An illustrative case study about finding the right home when the wish list is substantial and the timeline is short.
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Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Market Update: September 2026
Record inventory in Houston, a widening buyer's edge in DFW, and 30-year rates back above 7 percent. The September 2026 numbers for both Texas markets, dated and sourced.
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How to Sell a Home in Houston: A Step-by-Step Guide
From pricing and prep to offers and closing, here is exactly how selling a home in Houston works, and how a Sharcom broker keeps the process simple.
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Buying a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth: What Buyers Need to Know
From getting pre-approved to making a competitive offer, here is what buyers should know about buying a home across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Moving to Texas: What Newcomers Should Know About Houston and DFW
New to Texas? Here is what newcomers to Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth should know about neighborhoods, taxes, and the home-buying process before they land.
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Houston Housing Market Trends: What to Watch
Houston's market is big, diverse, and full of neighborhoods that move on their own timetables. Here is what buyers and sellers should be watching.
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Downsizing in Texas: A Warm Guide for Seniors and Their Families
Downsizing can feel like a mountain, but it is a move many Texas seniors make gracefully with the right help. Here is how to approach it with calm and clarity.
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What Makes Homes in Dallas Increase in Value Over Time
Jobs, transit, and tight neighborhood supply keep Dallas values moving. Here is what is actually driving appreciation in the city, with the 2026 numbers.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Market Trends: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch
DFW keeps growing, and its market keeps changing. Here is what buyers and sellers across North Texas should watch in the months ahead.
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Texas Real Estate: Pros and Cons for Today's Professionals
No state income tax, but property taxes that run above the national average. Here is the real trade-off professionals should weigh before the move to Texas.
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Cost to Sell a Home in Plano: Fees and Net Proceeds
Commission, title, prorated taxes, and what actually lands in your pocket: a plain-English walk through the cost of selling a Plano home, with 2026 figures.
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North Richland Hills Real Estate Market Update: What Sellers Need to Know
North Richland Hills is still a competitive seller's market in 2026. Here is what the latest public numbers say about prices, pace, and strategy.
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Why Home Values Keep Rising in Dallas-Fort Worth
Population growth, corporate relocations, and top-ranked school districts keep fueling demand across North Texas. Here is what buyers and sellers should know.
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A Texas Seller's Guide for Houston and Katy in 2026
Houston prices steadied and Katy homes are still selling fast. Here is what a smart seller should expect when marketing a home in these markets in 2026.
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Move First, Sell Later: How a Guaranteed Cash Offer Works
A guaranteed cash offer lets you buy your next home before you sell the one you are in. Here is how the Trade-In process works and who it is for.
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Greater Houston Buyers Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to buying a home in the greater Houston area: budgeting, financing, touring, making an offer, and closing with confidence.
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Houston Exit Sellers Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to selling a Houston-area home: pricing, preparation, marketing, offers, and closing day, written for homeowners by Sharon Yeary.
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Houston Luxury Sellers Guide
A guide for selling a luxury Houston-area home: positioning, presentation, and pricing strategy for the premium market, written for homeowners by Sharon Yeary.
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Houston 55+ Downsizing Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to downsizing for the 55+ community in the greater Houston area: right-sizing the home, sorting through belongings, and planning a smooth transition to the next chapter.
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