The Jill Smith Team

09/25/2026

Get Your House Buyer-Ready for Fall

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.

09/24/2026

OPEN HOUSE | 20606 Hannington Ln, Katy
SUN | SEP 27 | 2 - 4

Classic character meets spacious living in this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath two-story home with a 2-car detached garage and circular driveway. The family room features wood paneling, custom built-ins, a wet bar and brick-surround fireplace. A well-appointed kitchen, formal dining room and private office add flexibility. The primary suite offers dual sinks and two walk-in closets, while a secondary suite includes a private bath. Enjoy ample storage, a large backyard and extended patio. Zoned to Katy ISD and close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Schedule your showing today!

Hosted by:
Angie Nitsch
Angie Nitsch, REALTOR
(281) 748-8693 | [email protected]

Listing Agent:
Jill Smith
REALTOR, Broker Associate, & Team Lead
(281) 704-3749 | [email protected]

🔗 https://www.jillsmithteam.com/property-search/detail/70/39627405/20606-hannington-lane-katy-tx-77450/

09/24/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/23/2026

✨JUST LISTED! 🏡
25102 Dovetail Cove Ct, Tomball
4 beds | 3 full baths & 1 half bath | 3553 sqft

Sophisticated 1.5-story home on a desirable corner lot featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with all bedrooms downstairs. The island kitchen offers granite counters, stainless appliances, a gas cooktop and breakfast bar. The spacious primary suite includes patio access and a spa-like bath with dual vanities and oversized dual-head shower. Upstairs features a large game room and half bath. Enjoy the private backyard with covered patio, remote shades and whole-home generator. Oversized garage. Conveniently located near dining, shopping and entertainment and zoned to Tomball ISD.

Contact Nikki Villarreal, REALTOR, to schedule your showing!
(713) 203-4234 | [email protected]

🔗 https://www.jillsmithteam.com/property-search/detail/70/19579324/25102-dovetail-cove-court-tomball-tx-77375/

09/23/2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!
7803 Grand Pass Ln, Katy

Luxury meets versatility in this stunning 5/6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home. Highlights include a grand staircase, LVP flooring, a two-sided fireplace, formal dining, and a flexible bonus room. The gourmet island kitchen features granite countertops, 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, and wine fridge. The spacious primary suite offers a sitting area with a fireplace. Upstairs includes four bedrooms, three baths, a game room, and media room. Enjoy the expansive backyard with a pool, spa, large patio, and storage shed, plus two attached garages. Located in the master-planned Grand Lakes community with resort-style amenities and zoned to Katy ISD.

Contact Jill Smith, REALTOR, Broker Associate, & Team Lead, to schedule your showing!
(281) 704-3749 | [email protected]

🔗 https://www.jillsmithteam.com/property-search/detail/70/53731225/7803-grand-pass-lane-katy-tx-77494/?src=2

09/23/2026

✨ Thank you for taking the time to post this review. Customer service is our top priority, so we always love to hear from our clients.

Angie Nitsch, Realtor®
(281) 748-8693 | [email protected]

09/23/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.

09/22/2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!
18302 S Austin Shore Dr, Cypress

Beautifully situated on a corner lot in Bridgeland, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers elegant living with a formal dining room, private office, and spacious family room with a striking stone fireplace. The island kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas cooktop. The primary suite includes a spa-like bath and custom walk-in closet. Upstairs you'll find a game room, media room, three bedrooms, and two full baths. Enjoy the resort-style backyard with a covered patio, pool, and spa.

Contact Jill Smith, REALTOR, Broker Associate, & Team Lead, to schedule your showing!
(281) 704-3749 | [email protected]

🔗 https://www.jillsmithteam.com/property-search/detail/70/72666648/18302-s-austin-shore-drive-cypress-tx-77433/

09/22/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.

09/21/2026

✨JUST LISTED! 🏡
20606 Hannington Ln, Katy
4 beds | 3 full baths & 1 half bath | 1846 sqft

Classic character and spacious living define this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath two-story home with a 2-car detached garage and circular driveway. The family room features rich wood paneling, custom built-ins, a wet bar and brick-surround fireplace. The kitchen offers black appliances and a breakfast bar, while a formal dining room and private office add flexibility. The primary suite includes dual sinks, two walk-in closets and a tub/shower combo, with a secondary suite offering a private bath. Enjoy abundant storage, a large backyard and extended patio. Zoned to Katy ISD and conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment. Schedule your showing today!

Contact Jill Smith, REALTOR, Broker Associate, & Team Lead, to schedule your showing!
(281) 704-3749 | [email protected]

🔗 https://www.jillsmithteam.com/property-search/detail/70/39627405/20606-hannington-lane-katy-tx-77450/