If you are thinking about selling your home this spring, you'll want to talk to a top local, experienced real estate agent.  Hi.  I'm Diane McNelis.  Southeast Texas, Realtor/Broker Associate, with over fifteen years of experience selling homes in Southeast Texas.  You found my blog.   When it comes to selling a home, you want to find the right agent.  Choose an agent that can best represent you in the sale of your property.  The right agent will have the most effective marketing plan to help you achieve your goals.  If you are ready to sell your h ..read more

Sneak peak!  On the market today.  Take a look.  This is a wonderful inviting home in the desirable neighborhood of Grand Oak Estates in Fannett.  So many recent updates.  Share with your friends who need a new home in a top school district.  It went in the MLS today.  Find it on Realtor or Zillow.  Contact me for more information.   Sincerely, Diane ..read more

Spring is around the corner.  In Southeast Texas, spring and summer are the busiest months for home sales.  If you are thinking about selling a home this year, now is the time to start getting ready.  Step one, contact a local, professional Realtor.  Don't call an agent that doesn't live and work in Southeast Texas.  Find an agent with a proven track record and years of selling experience.   Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through ..read more

In Southeast Texas, the busiest months for home sales are March - July.  Spring and early summer have the highest number of home sales year after year.  If a move is in your future this spring or summer, now is the time to start getting your home ready.   It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing February 19, 2024 For Sellers If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines brig ..read more

To List or Wait.  That is the Question.  Selling a home is a big decision.  Timing is part of it.  Is a move in your future?  In Southeast Texas, the residential real estate market tends to get a burst of buying activity at the end of the year.  Why does it happen?  Well, the big companies in our area like ExxonMobil, Motiva and others tend to move employees in to new jobs before the first quarter of the new year.  That means there are buyers looking to buy a home in Beaumont, Lumberton, Hardin, Sour Lake and many other Southeast Texas areas.  Each ..read more

As a listing specialist, with over 15 years of experience selling homes in Southeast Texas areas including Beaumont, Lumberton, Vidor, Orange and Fannett, I've seen the market go through a lot of cycles.  The local housing market has just come out of a strong sellers cycle.  The factors that affect the Southeast Texas housing market are now slowing the overall number of homes that are selling.  Continuing with yesterday's article, "What to do when your house doesn't sell" take a look at this article.   Mortgage Rates at 23-Year High September 29, 2023 Financing & ..read more

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Housing markets are affected by many factors, some our in our control and others are out of our control.  Higher interest rates and lower overall buyer demand are two factors affecting the Southeast Texas real estate market in the Fall of 2023.   Why Your House Didn’t Sell September 28, 2023 For Sellers  Selling Myths  If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you're also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Li ..read more

$10,000 Bonus!!  Amazing property in Hillbrook Estates, Orange, Texas.  Here's your chance to purchase below market value.  Orange County Appraisal District values this property at over $500,000.  Seller wants it sold and has dramatically reduced price to Just $429,900.  Now he's offering a $10,000 Bonus to be paid with a Full Price Offer that closes on or before August 30, 2023.  Bonus can be paid to buyers agent or applied to closing cost assistance for the buyer.  Your choice.   Easy to see.  Easy to show.  Call Diane for more details ..read more

Basement Refinish is definitely not on the list of hot home design trends this summer in Southeast Texas.  Why?  Because we don't have basements in Southeast Texas!!   When I look at the list of the 9 hot home design trends this summer, the one that I see happening most here in Southeast Texas is enhancing outdoor style.   What is your favorite from the list?  Let me know if you have painted your ceiling and if you like how it turned out.   9 Hot Home Design Trends This Summer June 28, 2023 Design & Architecture, Design Trends By: Melissa ..read more