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If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in North Houston — here are 5 things happening in the real estate market right now that are worth knowing.

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Willis just hit 132 days on market per Redfin’s Data Center for the week ending May 3rd — that is real buyer negotiating leverage if you are moving from a 3-bed into a 4 or 5-bed. Hidden Falls Ranch and Williamsburg Settlement are landing 4-bed-3-bath homes in the low $400Ks, and the future Highlands by Caldwell Companies is bringing a 17-acre amenity with a lazy river. Willis ISD’s Lake Creek football program keeps pulling families in too.

If schools top your list, The Woodlands stays the gold standard — Conroe ISD, 151 parks, 220 miles of trails, Market Street, plus ExxonMobil and Chevron campuses minutes away. Creekside Park and Alden Bridge are the sweet spots.

On rates: Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending April 30th puts the 30-year fixed at 6.3%, up 0.07 from last week. On a $450K loan that is roughly $2,700/month P&I.

Three rules before you write the offer: verify school zoning street by street, check yard-to-living-space ratio (not just square footage), and look for floor-plan flex like a game room over the garage.

Drop RATE in the comments — I will build you a personalized payment breakdown. Or call/text (936) 827-8642. Full breakdown link in comments.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All market data sourced from Redfin Data Center and Freddie Mac PMMS and is subject to change. Information provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or real estate advice. Past market performance does not guarantee future results. Tan Nguyen is a licensed Texas Real Estate Agent. BHGRE Gary Greene Lake Conroe South. Equal Housing Opportunity. For personalized advice call (936) 827-8642.

AI-assisted content. Market data sourced from Redfin Data Center and Freddie Mac PMMS.

Conroe just hit 126 days on market — and if you’re an empty-nester thinking about downsizing in North Houston, that single number reframes your whole spring. Here’s the read on The Woodlands, Tomball, and Spring this week.

If you bought in Conroe 5+ years ago, you’re likely sitting on $200K–$400K in paper equity — and this Spring 2026 window is closing in weeks. Here’s the move-up math, the rate reality, and the Lake Conroe trade-up options worth knowing.

Communities covered:
• Tomball
• Spring
• The Woodlands
(Plus Lake Conroe corridor: Bentwater, April Sound, Woodforest, Grand Central Park)

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Willis just hit 132 days on market — here's what that actually means for you as a buyer.

Today I stacked all 5 North Houston communities side by side so you can see where your money lands in the $300K–$700K band.

• The Woodlands — $635K median, 27 DOM, 3.2 months supply (Redfin Data Center, week ending 3/31). Conroe ISD, Lake Woodlands. Lifestyle, career, schools in one zip code.

• Tomball — $387,500 median, 80 DOM, 3.7 months supply. Tomball ISD with downtown live-music charm. Roughly $200K less than The Woodlands.

• Spring — $236K median, 77 DOM, 4.6 months supply. Klein ISD with the Gleannloch Farms equestrian center. Best value in North Houston.

• Conroe — Lake Conroe waterfront, new construction from the $240s, fastest growing city in Texas.

• Willis — 132 DOM, only 92 active listings. Willis ISD, 17-acre resort amenity with a lazy river. Long DOM = your negotiating leverage.

Freddie Mac's April PMMS has the 30-year fixed at 6.23% (week ending 4/23). Steady rates + 3+ months supply = balanced-leaning across the board.

Drop THE WOODLANDS in the comments — I'll send you a free buyer consultation. Zero obligation, just data. Or call/text (936) 827-8642. Full breakdown link in comments. 👇

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All market data sourced from Redfin Data Center and Freddie Mac PMMS and is subject to change. Information provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or real estate advice. Past market performance does not guarantee future results. Tan Nguyen is a licensed Texas Real Estate Agent. BHGRE Gary Greene Lake Conroe South. Equal Housing Opportunity. For personalized advice call (936) 827-8642.

AI-assisted content. Market data sourced from Redfin Data Center and Freddie Mac PMMS.

Willis just hit 132 days on market — and if you're a buyer on the Lake Conroe corridor, that's actually good news. Per Redfin's Data Center for the week ending March 31st, 2026, Willis sits at a $316,410 median sale price, 132 days on market, 92 active listings, and 3.2 months of supply. Conroe is similar — $310,000 median, 126 days, 691 active listings, 3.5 months of supply. Spring is moving faster but still balanced at $236,000 and 77 days on market.

Translation for our $300K–$700K band: sellers need sharp pricing on day one, and buyers finally have real room to negotiate. On the rate side, Freddie Mac's PMMS for the week ending April 23rd, 2026 puts the 30-year fixed at 6.23%. At that rate, a $400K loan runs roughly $2,450 a month in principal and interest; a $500K loan about $3,070. Add taxes and insurance and you can build a real budget — not a guess.

Tomorrow I'm zooming into one neighborhood spotlight, so keep an eye out. Drop RATE in the comments and I'll build you a personalized payment breakdown for any North Houston neighborhood. Or call me directly at (936) 827-8642. Website link in comments.

What does 6.23% actually cost you?

According to Freddie Mac's PMMS for the week ending April 23rd, 2026, the 30-year fixed is sitting at 6.23%. Here's what that translates to in real monthly money: a $400,000 loan runs roughly $2,450 a month in principal and interest. A $500,000 loan? About $3,070. Add taxes and insurance and you've got a real number to plan around — not a guess.

Now pair that rate with where Willis actually sits today. Redfin's Data Center for the week ending March 31st, 2026 shows Willis at 132 days on market with 3.2 months of supply. That's balanced-leaning territory — meaning buyers in the $300K–$700K band finally have real room to negotiate. Sellers, that also means sharp pricing on day one is non-negotiable.

If you've been waiting for a window, this is one of the better ones we've had on the Lake Conroe corridor in a while.

Drop RATE in the comments and I'll build you a personalized payment breakdown for any North Houston neighborhood — your price point, your district taxes, your real number. Or call me at (936) 827-8642. Website link in comments.

Spring vs Conroe vs Willis — which pace actually fits you?

Let's put them side by side. Per Redfin's Data Center for the week ending March 31st, 2026:

• Spring — $236,000 median, 77 days on market
• Conroe — $310,000 median, 126 days on market
• Willis — $316,410 median, 132 days on market

Three very different rhythms inside one drive radius. Spring is the faster turn — if you're a seller wanting momentum or a buyer who needs to move quickly, that's your lane. The Lake Conroe corridor (Conroe and Willis) is giving you breathing room, more inventory, and real negotiation leverage.

And with Freddie Mac's PMMS for the week ending April 23rd, 2026 putting the 30-year fixed at 6.23%, the payment math actually works at these price points. A $300K loan? Roughly $1,840/month P&I. A $400K loan? About $2,450.

The right market for you isn't about the lowest price — it's about the pace and leverage that match your timeline.

Drop RATE in the comments and I'll build you a personalized payment breakdown for any North Houston neighborhood. Or call (936) 827-8642. Website link in comments.