Buying a 1031 Replacement Property in Houston Texas: A Practical Review Guide

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. By Michael Gee, Real Broker LLC Choosing the next property is the central real estate decision in a 1031 exchange. Before you make an offer, you need a clear view of what you are buying, what it will […]
How Houston Buyers Should Analyze a Rental Property Before Making an Offer

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Buying a rental property in Houston Texas is not just a search for a house with a good monthly rent. It is a financial decision that depends on location, tenant demand, taxes, insurance, flood risk, financing, and the […]
What is the best strategy to win a housing bidding war in Houston?

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Houston homebuyers know the moment well. You find a home you love in Katy, the Heights, or Pearland. It checks every box. Then your agent calls to tell you that multiple offers are already on the table. Bidding […]
Houston Duplex and Fourplex Investing: Your Complete Guide to Building Wealth in the Houston Housing Market

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Intro If you want to build real estate wealth in Houston Texas, few strategies are as powerful as buying a duplex or fourplex and letting your tenants help pay your mortgage. Houston is a renter rich city, and […]
Houston Housing Inventory Explained: What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Need to Understand Right Now

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Houston Housing Inventory Explained: What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Need to Understand Right Now The Houston housing market has fundamentally changed since the competitive frenzy of recent years. Inventory is up, days on market are climbing, and buyers […]
What Closing Costs Really Look Like in Harris County: A Complete Guide for Houston Homebuyers, Sellers, and Veterans

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. What Closing Costs Really Look Like in Harris County: A Complete Guide for Houston Homebuyers, Sellers, and Veterans Closing costs are one of the least understood parts of buying or selling a home in Houston, Texas. Most buyers […]
Memorial vs River Oaks: What Houston Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Memorial vs River Oaks: What Houston Buyers Need to Know in 2026 Houston Texas is home to neighborhoods that feel like entirely different cities. Two of the most talked about in the upscale Houston housing market are Memorial […]
Is Airbnb Still Profitable in Houston? A 2026 Investor and Homeowner Guide

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Is Airbnb Still Profitable in Houston? A 2026 Investor and Homeowner Guide Houston is a city that rewards investors who do their homework. The short-term rental market here has changed significantly over the past two years, and the […]
How BRRRR Works in Houston: A Step-by-Step Guide for Real Estate Investors

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. How BRRRR Works in Houston Texas: A Complete Investor Guide Houston is one of the best cities in America to build long-term wealth through real estate. The combination of no state income tax, consistent population growth, a powerhouse […]
Houston Homes Sitting the Longest Right Now: What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Need to Know

Originally published on HAR by Michael Gee with updated Houston insights. Read the full HAR version here. Houston Homes Sitting the Longest Right Now: What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Need to Know If you have been watching the Houston housing market, you have probably noticed something. More homes are sitting. Days on market are climbing. […]




