Hi Allysha, if you're still interested in 5550 N Braeswood #12, I'd be glad to help you see it. With a condo in that area, it's worth asking for the HOA's budget, reserve study and what the monthly dues cover before you get too far, and checking the building's flood history. If it's already gone, I can send you similar options nearby. Are you still looking in the Meyerland and Braeswood area?Happy to answer questions anytime. David Smith, your local agent advisor with Compass, (346) 569-2583.

The one I'd pass along in Houston is to plan for your escrow to change after the first year. Your first payment is often based on the seller's old taxes and exemptions, and once the county catches up to your purchase price and your own homestead exemption, the payment can move. Look at the flood history of the house, not just the flood zone, and read the seller's disclosure closely. Ask how old the roof and the AC are, since those are the big-ticket items here. And drive the street at rush hour and on a Friday night before you commit. What surprised you most after you moved into your first place?Happy to answer questions anytime. David Smith, your local agent advisor with Compass, (346) 569-2583.

Jordan Ranch has several builders plus resales, so the fastest way to see everything is a HAR search for Jordan Ranch set to about 3,800 to 4,200 square feet, with keywords like "next gen," "second primary," "casita" or "guest suite down." A true next-gen plan with its own entrance and kitchenette is a lot less common than a plan with a full bedroom suite downstairs, so it helps to know which one you really need before you start touring. Look at resales alongside new construction too, since a resale in that size range often already has the yard, blinds and extras done. And compare the total tax rate, including the MUD, on every home you like, because it moves the monthly payment more than most people expect. Does your family need a fully separate living space, or would a suite downstairs do the job?Happy to answer questions anytime. David Smith, your local agent advisor with Compass, (346) 569-2583.h