From the journal
Buy, sell, and move without losing your mind or your school year. Houston’s guide to timing your home transition right.
The decision isn’t just about what you can afford. It’s about how much you know about the place you’re about to call home. You’ve accepted the job offer. You’re moving to Greater Houston. And now you’re sitting at your kitchen table, hundreds of miles away, trying to decide whether to rent a house or buy…
By Crystal Plummer Spruill | The Houston Relo GuideUpdated September 2026 If you’re thinking about moving to Houston, there’s a good chance you’ve already started looking at houses. Maybe you’ve searched Katy. Maybe someone told you to look at The Woodlands. Maybe you’ve opened Zillow, found a house that would cost considerably more where you…
You don’t need to know where to start. That’s kind of the point. Maybe you’ve accepted a job in Houston. Maybe you’re still considering the offer. Maybe the HR rep told you, “A lot of our employees live in Katy.” A future coworker suggested The Woodlands. Someone else insists you need to look at Sugar…
Houston Homes For Sale Just Hit a Record High — Here’s What To Do With That By Crystal Plummer Spruill | TheHoustonReloGuide.com Last Updated: August 2026 Houston had 40,750 single-family homes on the market in July 2026 — the highest number ever recorded by the Houston Association of Realtors. Redfin estimates sellers now outnumber buyers…
By Crystal Plummer Spruill | TheHoustonReloGuide.com Last Updated: August 2026 The Quick Version Most Houston families think buying and selling at the same time is a logistical nightmare best avoided. So they make one of two mistakes — they sell first and then panic because they have nowhere to go, or they wait too long…