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Rosenberg, TX Real Estate News

By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Miller's Pond**Miller's Pond**, a **new development** spanning over **185 acres**, is now selling in **Rosenberg, Texas**! This community offers **new construction homes** thoughtfully designed with attention to detail. Conveniently located off the **Southwest Freeway** and just minutes from **US-90**, it provides an easy commute to both **Sugar Land** and **Houston**¹. Here are some key features of Miller's Pond:- **Location**: Situated near Sugar Land, this small town offers tranquility while still being close to all the attractions and entertainment you could desire. Whether you're interested in dining, shopping, parks, or entertainment, there's something for everyone nearby. Plus, it's just a short drive away from popular attractions like the **Fort Bend County Fairgrounds**, histor...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
In the real estate market, there are several key metrics that buyers and sellers should be aware of in order to make informed decisions. Let's take a closer look at the correlation between these metrics to understand the current state of the market.Firstly, let's focus on the "Months Supply of Inventory," which is currently at 2.52. This metric measures the number of months it would take to sell all the available homes on the market, assuming no new listings are added. A low number, such as 2.52, indicates a seller's market, where demand for housing exceeds supply. This means that buyers may face increased competition and potentially higher prices.Moving on to the "12-Month Change in Months of Inventory," which shows a positive change of 30.57%. This indicates an increase in the number ...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Boost Your Curb Appeal with the Power of Plants!When it comes to creating an inviting home, many of us focus on the interior design and neglect the exterior. But hey, let’s not forget about the first thing people notice when they visit your house – the curb appeal! One simple yet effective way to enhance your curb appeal is by harnessing the power of plants. Not only do they add color and beauty to your surroundings, but they also bring life and freshness to your home. So, let’s dive into the world of plants and discover how they can help transform your home’s exterior!1. Instant Pop of ColorNothing catches the eye quite like a splash of vibrant colors. By strategically placing potted plants or flower beds along your entryway or walkway, you can instantly create a warm and welcoming atm...
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By Rosie Crow, Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results
(Serving Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City)
StoneCreek Estates is a stunning 500-acre master-planned community in the Rosenberg and Richmond area. The neighborhood was developed in 2016 and the community is still growing. If you are looking for new construction homes zoned to excellent schools in the Lamar Consolidated School District, come check out StoneCreek.This newer community which is in the ETJ of Rosenberg offers easy access to U.S. 59 and the Grand Parkway and is within minutes from Brazos Town Center. StoneCreek residents are also minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment at Sugar Land Town Square, about a 10-minute drive away. Price Range:Homes prices range from $300,000 to $700,000+. On average, these homes offer 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a median living space of 3,100 square feet. Additionally, they incl...
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By Rosie Crow, Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results
(Serving Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City)
When buying a new home, two words come to mind: energy efficiency.One of the best ways to learn about energy-efficient homes is to explore the builder's model homes. These impressive examples of innovative construction techniques and green technologies provide a valuable crash course in energy efficiency. There you can find visual displays (like this one) in their model homes. Each visit to a model home is a chance to stay updated on the latest trends in new home construction.Recently, I visited several model homes in the community of Stonecreek Estates in Rosenberg. (BTW, the neighborhood has three builders offering a wide array of floor plans and upgrade options to choose from!)When I was there, the sales representative asked me, "When you compare these two displays, what stands out t...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Owning a Home Helps Protect Against InflationYou're probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you're a renter, you're likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still makes sense to buy a home today. The short answer is it does. Here's why. Homeownership actually shields you from the rising costs inflation brings.Freddie Mac explains how:  Not only will buying today help you begin to build equity, a fixed-rate mortgage can stabilize your monthly housing costs for the long-term even while other life expenses continue to rise as has been the case the past few years. Unlike rents, which tend to ris...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes it clear more people are out looking at homes than there were prior to the pandemic (see graph below):And though theres less traffic than the buyer frenzy of the past couple of years, were not far off that pace. There are a lot of interested buyers checking out available homes right now.But why are buyers so active at a time when mortgage rates are higher than they were just last year?The Job Market Is Growing at...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren't Selling If you're thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. Thats because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the pandemic hit and stalled the housing market (shown in red in the graph below). In more typical years, roughly 500,000 sellers add their homes to the market in April. This year, we saw fewer than 400,000 sellers entering the market in April (see graph below):While there are a number of factors contributing to this trend, one thing keeping inventory low right now is that some homeowners are reluctant to move ...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today Theres been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they're creating affordability challenges for todays homebuyers. Its true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates its determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full picture of home affordability today. Here's the latest.1. Mortgage RatesWhile mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago, they've hovered primarily between 6% and 7% for nearly eight months now (see graph below):As the graph shows, mortgage rates have experienced some volatility during that time. And even a...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
A Key Opportunity for HomebuyersThere's no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point.As you may have already heard, the number of homes for sale has increased this year, and even more so this spring. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, explains:New listings a measure of sellers putting homes up for sale were up 6% above one year ago. Home sellers in many markets across the country continue to benefit from rising home prices and fast-selling homes. Thats prompted a growing number of homeowners to sell homes ...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. Its also an investment in your future. Thats because its typically a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. If you're ready to buy a home and invest in your future, lets connect.    
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever BeforeAmericans opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. Thats according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before.The graph below shows the results of the survey since Gallup began asking the question in 2011. As the trend lines indicate, real estate has been gaining ground as the clear favorite for almost a decade now:If you're thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even when inflation is high like today, Americans recognize owning a home is a powerful financial decision.How an Investment in Real Estate Can Benefit You During High Inflation Because inf...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Home Price Deceleration Doesn't Mean Home Price DepreciationExperts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here's a look at a few terms you may hear: Appreciation is when home prices increase. Depreciation is when home prices decrease. Deceleration is when home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower pace. Where Home Prices Have Been in Recent YearsFor starters, you've probably heard home prices have skyrocketed over the past two years, but homes were actually appreciating long before that. You might be surprised to learn that home prices have climbed fo...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This!If you're thinking of selling your house, it may be because you've heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer both of those questions, lets turn to the data.Today, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Here are the maps of the latest buyer and seller traffic from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to help paint the picture of what this looks like:Notice how much darker the blues are on the left. This shows buyer traffic is strong today. In contrast, the much lighter blues on the right indicate weak or very wea...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Conquering Cottage Kitchen ClutterCottage-style kitchens are an increasingly popular option when it comes to creating an attractive yet functional kitchen layout. These cottage kitchens usually rely on an open layout so that everything is easily accessible regardless of what you need. In lieu of bulky cabinets and endless drawers, these kitchens make heavy use of open shelving and pegboards to hold everything. It can be a very attractive look for your kitchen and a pretty functional layout as well, but if you’re not careful, it’s also an invitation for chaos.The ugly truth is that cabinets and drawers became popular because they keep all of the clutter and disarray hidden safely away and add a bit of built-in organization to the pandemonium of kitchen layouts. Do away with most of the c...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
The Many Benefits of HomeownershipThe past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But homeownership has so much more to offer. Here's a look at a few of the non-financial and financial benefits of owning a home. If you're looking to buy a home today, think about all the ways homeownership can impact your life.Homeownership Has Impactful Personal and Emotional BenefitsOwning your home gives you a significant sense of pride because its a space that is truly yours. And as a homeowner, you can customize your home to your hearts desire. Having a space you've put your stamp on enhances the pride and sense of ownership you may feel.And that sense of ownership can extend beyond your shelter to help cre...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Some Highlights With inflation driving up the cost of everyday items, seeking out an energy-efficient home can be a great way to decrease the expenses you can control. Energy efficiency can help lower your utility bills and possibly even save you money on your taxes. Options to look for include efficient appliances, windows, and solar panels. If you're planning to buy a home this year, consider energy efficiency in your search. Lets connect so you can better understand features that can save you money for years to come.  
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers Some Highlights If you're thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you'll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show its cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of things you'll want to tackle for your home, you need the opinion of a trusted expert. Lets connect to help make sure your house shows well this season.   
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a RowIn an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And its not the first time its topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below):If you're thinking about purchasing a home this year, this poll should reassure you. Even when inflation is rising like it is today, Americans agree an investment like real estate truly shines.Why Is Real Estate a Great Investment During Times of High Inflation?With inflation reaching its highest level in 40 years, its more important than ever to understand the financial benefits of homeownership. Rising inflation means prices are increasing a...
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By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership? Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but its also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because its a space that's truly yours.Over the past two years, we've learned to love our homes even more as we've stayed home more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, the personal and emotional benefits our homes provide have become even more important to us.As the most recent State of the American Homeowner from Unison puts it:Despite the upheaval and uncertainty of the past year, one thing has stayed t...
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