Stephanie Schraeder - Realtor, TexasLife Realty

📊 June Market Update | Magnolia & Montgomery

The June numbers suggest both Magnolia and Montgomery are continuing to move toward a more balanced housing market, but each community is at a slightly different stage.

In Magnolia, new listings were essentially unchanged from last June, while closed sales increased 5.4% and the average time on market fell by more than 10%. Those numbers suggest buyer demand is keeping pace with available inventory, creating a healthier balance than we've seen over the past few years.

Montgomery tells a slightly different story. New listings jumped more than 32% year over year, while sales also increased an impressive 64%. Even with strong buyer activity, homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market works to absorb a rapidly growing supply of homes. Average sale prices have remained remarkably stable despite the increase in inventory.

This mirrors a trend we've watched develop in Magnolia over the past couple of years as large new construction communities added inventory to the market. Magnolia now appears to be finding its footing, while Montgomery is beginning to experience a similar adjustment.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, understanding the story behind the numbers is just as important as the numbers themselves.

If you're curious what these trends mean for your neighborhood or your home's value, I'd be happy to help.

📞 Stephanie Schraeder
Texas Life Realty
(713) 824-3946

Looking for something fun to do this Fourth of July weekend? 🎆

I rounded up a few local Fourth of July weekend picks near Magnolia — fireworks, live music, family fun, and one little day-trip option if you’re feeling adventurous.

It’s going to be hot with a chance of pop-up storms, so plan the outdoor fun early and keep an eye on the radar.

Which one are you checking out?

If you're going to buy a house, you should absolutely love it! 🏡❤️

But don't stop there...

Take a step back and think about everything outside the house and the yard that will shape your daily life.

🤔 What kind of life do you actually want?

You can always update:
🎨 Paint colors
🍳 Countertops
🪵 Flooring
🌿 Landscaping
🏊 A backyard

But you can't renovate:
🚦 Traffic
🏫 School district
💰 Property taxes
🌳 The neighborhood
🛍️ Nearby shopping and restaurants
🚗 Your daily commute

You probably already know how many bedrooms you need... but have you thought about how you'll feel making a 30-minute drive every time you need groceries? 🛒

Would you rather walk to your favorite coffee shop or neighborhood restaurant? ☕🍽️

Or does your perfect evening look more like sitting on a quiet back porch with nothing but birds chirping? 🌅

Maybe a short commute is non-negotiable. Or maybe you're willing to drive a little farther to have more land, more privacy, and a slower pace of life.

There isn't a right or wrong answer—just the lifestyle that's right for you.

Before you fall in love with a house, make sure you're falling in love with the life that comes with it. ❤️

👇 What's one thing about a location that you refuse to compromise on?