Sugar Land Real Estate Market

The Sugar Land real estate market is doing much better than the rest of the country. While the number of homes sold has dropped this year--not as many homes are being bought and sold as last year--the average price on homes has increased from $223,600 in 2009 to $230,800 in 2010. In fact, the average home price in our area has increased every year since 1993.

So, while it may take a little longer than it used to when selling real estate in Sugar Land Texas, your home price should be at least maintaining its value...if not slightly increasing each year. Of course this depends on many factors and cannot be guaranteed. But generally speaking, Fort Bend County (and the Houston metro area in general) does not have the huge real estate "bubbles" therefore, it does not go through huge real estate "busts."

Source: http://www.recenter.tamu.edu/data/hs/hs230.asp

Keep in mind that the Sugar Land real estate market is constantly changing. The way we determine the type of real estate market we're in (Buyer's market vs. Seller's market) is based on the amount of inventory (homes available for sale) currently available. Six months of inventory is consider "equilibrium"--neither a Seller's or Buyer's market. A Buyer's market is consider to be 7 months or more of inventory. This is where the demand for homes is somewhat less than the supply of homes...and where Buyers may have more "say" over house prices than Sellers. A Seller's market is consider to be 5 months or less of inventory.  This is where the demand for homes is somewhat greater than the supply of homes...and where Sellers may have more "say" over house prices than Buyers.

Fort Bend County typically remains in a Seller's market as shown below.

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You can view the latest MLS real estate activity data for:

• Sugar Land (part of Fort Bend county) at http://www.recenter.tamu.edu/data/hs/hs230.asp
  (scroll to the bottom for the current data).
• Houston at http://www.recenter.tamu.edu/data/hs/hs280.asp (scroll to the bottom).

You can also get even more real estate market statistics on my Housing Trends newsletter at http://sheilacox.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/.

Sugar Land Realtor: Sheila Cox

Buying or selling one of your most valuable assets should not be left to an amateur! Sheila Cox is a full-time Sugar Land Realtor who has lived in the Sugar Land area (Fort Bend County) for close to 10 years. She is the professional, enthusiastic, service-oriented, caring Realtor that you have always wanted...serving you before, during, and after the sale.

She is the Sugar Land real estate agent who will fight to get you the best deal possible and to make sure your goals are achieved; effective negotiation is what she's known for. Not only that, she provides extensive information to you so that you can make the best decisions. If you've been disappointed by a real estate agent in the past, give Sheila a try. Whether it's buying your dream home in Sugar Land or selling your home as fast as possible, Sheila is dedicated to providing you with 5-star customer service...just read some of her clients' testimonials.

Summary of Sheila's qualifications:

• Full-time REALTOR in Fort Bend County—not just a real estate agent.
• Sugar Land relocation expert.
• Graduate of the award-winning Champions School of Real Estate.
• Winner of the Five Star Real Estate Agent award (based on client satisfaction) as shown in Texas Monthly, June 2011.
• Business Degree (B.B.A.) with Major in Marketing from Texas A&M.
• Fifteen years experience buying and selling for self. Real Estate license in 2009.
• Member of:

• National Association of REALTORS

• Texas Association of REALTORS

• Houston Association of REALTORS

• Multiple Listing Service

Read More:

• About Sheila (biography) or View Insights Interview
• Tips for Home Buyers
• Tips for Home Sellers
• Information About Brokerage Services in Texas (Important!)
• Information About Real Estate Sales Commissions
• The Difference Between a Client and a Customer (according to TREC)
• How to get your house listing in front of 18 Million potential Buyers on the Internet
• Where to find out what your home is worth—online, no hassle
• How to find out why your house didn't sell...and how it can
• Learn about Energy Efficient homes and how to make yours more efficient
• How to beat other Buyers to new listings
• Where to get a complete, customized "Buyer Readiness" report
• Find out what the house down the street sold for
• Set up a Free "Going Green" 45-min seminar for your group or association

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