The Katy blog

Practical, sourced reads on living, buying and selling in Katy and the Greater Houston area, written by Carol Jukes, Broker/Owner of Realty Pros of Texas. Every local fact is verified; every market figure is dated and sourced; nothing here is invented. Newest first: selling a home in Katy, where to eat in Katy, relocating to Katy, new construction vs. established homes, Old Town history, Katy ISD zoning, the commute, community comparisons, market data and a first-home checklist.

Illustrative image of a well-kept suburban Texas home in a master-planned community with a For Sale sign in the front lawn at golden hour

October 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Selling a home in Katy, Texas: pricing, costs and the 2026 market

A balanced 2026 market, realistic pricing, seller closing costs, the TREC disclosure form, and the geography that makes every Katy sale different. Sourced and dated.

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Illustrative image of a modern open-air food hall plaza with warm evening lights

October 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Where to eat in Katy, Texas: a guide to the best local restaurants

Katy Asian Town and the H Mart food halls, Tex-Mex institutions, Central Texas barbecue, soul food and Old Town favorites, every spot verified with a link.

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Illustrative image of a Katy-area master-planned community street at golden hour

October 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Moving to Katy, Texas: what to know before you relocate

Where Katy actually is, why families move here, the 2026 cost of living, Katy ISD, the commute to Houston, and the geography newcomers get wrong.

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Illustrative image of a new master-planned community street in the Katy area at golden hour

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

New construction vs. established homes in Katy: how to choose

Where new builds are rising in the Katy area, what they cost once MUD taxes and upgrades are counted, and when an established home is the smarter buy.

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Illustrative image of historic small-town storefronts like those of Old Town Katy

September 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Old Town Katy: how a railroad crossing became Texas’ favorite small town

The MKT railroad named the town, and the restored blocks around Historic Town Square still carry the story. A walk through Katy’s origins.

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Illustrative image of a modern Texas public school campus

September 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Katy ISD and you: how school zoning really works for home buyers

No single school serves the whole area. How address-based zoning works across Katy ISD, Lamar CISD and Royal ISD, and how to verify any address.

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Illustrative image of a Texas interstate interchange at dusk

September 14, 2026 · 4 min read

The Katy commute decoded: I-10, Grand Parkway, Westpark and the Energy Corridor

The honest planning numbers: 13 miles to the Energy Corridor, 30 to downtown, both airports within reach, and the tolls residents budget for.

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Illustrative image of lakeside homes in a Katy-area master-planned community

September 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Cinco Ranch vs. Grand Lakes vs. Cross Creek Ranch: which community fits you

Three heavyweight master plans, honestly compared: size, lakes, amenity scale, schools and the geography that makes each one different.

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Illustrative aerial view of a Katy-area master-planned community

September 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Katy housing market update: the 2026 data, sourced and dated

Every figure with a source and a date: HAR, Zillow and Fort Bend County numbers, the 2022-to-2026 trend, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

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Illustrative image of a moving truck outside a suburban Texas home on moving day

September 14, 2026 · 4 min read

First home in Katy: a practical buyer’s checklist

Pre-approval, geography, school and flood checks, HOA and MUD math, inspections and closing: the six steps that keep first-time buying calm.

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