Katy Homes

On most Katy, TX new builds, the builder pays your agent under its broker cooperation policy, but only if your agent registers you at the first visit. Here's what Texas now requires in writing before any showing.

Katy builders often offer a rate buydown instead of a price cut. Here's the payment and loan-balance math on a $400,000 new build at 7.00%, and the six-year break-even that decides which saves you more.

Most Katy home sellers owe nothing. Here's how the Section 121 exclusion works — and the situations where a Katy seller actually does owe capital gains tax.

In Katy, TX's balanced 2026 market, targeted updates recover more of their cost than full remodels. Here's what pays off before you sell — and what to skip.

Selling a house in Katy, TX in 2026 typically costs 6%–9% of the sale price. Here's a net-proceeds breakdown of commission, title, and closing costs — with two worked examples.

Selling a rental property in Katy, TX triggers federal capital gains and depreciation recapture — but Texas charges no state capital gains tax. Here's how landlords structure a 2026 sale to protect their net proceeds.

Katy, TX was once the "Rice Capital of the World." The free Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum in downtown Katy tells that story — from the 1901 arrival of rice to a peak near 60,000 acres. Here's what to see and why it matters.

Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes are two of Katy's established master-planned communities — but what do homes really sell for? Here's the current sold-price data and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes are two established master-planned communities in Katy, TX. They price similarly, so the real decision is lifestyle: golf-course living or a lake-and-trail community. Here's how they compare for buyers.

Cinco Ranch is one of Katy's most established master-planned communities, spanning roughly 8,000 acres across Fort Bend and Harris counties. Here's what living there is like in 2026 — homes, amenities, market, and how it compares to Firethorne and Tamarron.

Selling a house in Katy, TX in 2026 takes strategy. This guide covers how to price to current comparable sales, prepare your home before listing, and plan for the costs and concessions that shape your net proceeds.

Thinking about living in Katy, TX? Here's what buyers should know in 2026 from home prices and master-planned communities to commutes and how Katy compares to Richmond and Cypress.

Home buyers in Katy, TX typically pay 2% to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs — roughly $7,300 to $18,000 on a median-priced home. Texas custom shifts several large costs to the seller, but Katy's MUD districts push prepaid tax escrow higher than buyers expect. Here's the full breakdown.

Mortgage pre-approval is a lender's written, verified commitment based on your income, assets, credit, and debt. In Katy, TX, most letters are issued in 1 to 3 business days. Here is exactly what you need and why it matters before you tour a single home.

New construction or resale in Katy, TX? The right choice depends on your timeline, budget, and priorities. Here's how buyers weigh both in the 2026 market.

Wondering how much income you need to buy a house in Katy, TX in 2026? Here's the real math on a median-priced home — including the property taxes that drive the number.

Katy and Cypress are two of Greater Houston's most competitive suburbs in 2025. This guide compares home prices, commute routes, lifestyle, and long-term investment potential to help you decide which market is the right fit for you.

Snappy's Cafe & Grill has been a fixture in Old Town Katy, TX since 2002. From the Greek-American breakfast menu to the community story behind the Hurricane Harvey rebuild, here's what makes it worth knowing.

Firethorne in Katy, TX is a 1,400-acre master-planned community in Fort Bend County with homes from $320K to over $1M, resort amenities, and access to major Houston-area highways. Here's what to know before you move.

Falcon Landing is a gated, established master-planned community in Katy, TX with over 600 single-family homes, a community recreation complex, and easy access to parks, dining, and retail along the Grand Parkway corridor. Here's what you need to know before you move.