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.
October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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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October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
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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October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
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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October 2, 2026 · 6 min read
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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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Three heavyweight master plans, honestly compared: size, lakes, amenity scale, schools and the geography that makes each one different.
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September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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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September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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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