Many relocation clients, coming into our market for the first time, are amazed at how affordable our housing is compared to other states.  Texas, in general, has not experienced the bubble that many places did, guaranteeing a more difficult market later on. 

Our average home prices are around 150K today and if you are going over that price range you will have a wide range of choices that will be guaranteed to please you.  In the 250K and up you can choose patio homes, acreage homes, older & larger homes, newer and smaller homes with more amenities.  Some might include swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and beautiful spaces for entertaining.  I even found a house last week with a putting green in the back yard!

  Before you settle on your path try a few hats on for size.  It can really pay off.  Sometimes what a buyer initially wants is just the gingerbread version of what they think a home should be.  By showing options or at least mentioning them (along with positives and negatives for each option) as an agent we can find what will really fit your lifestyle.

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