Tawnya Marney, Realtor

Tawnya Marney, Realtor Licensed REALTOR®
Certified Strategic Marketing Specialist
Accredited Social Media Pro
REDM - Certified Real Estate Digital Marketer She is very knowledgeable.

Real estate is my passion and helping my clients find their dream homes while providing them with 5 Star service is always my goal. Here are what a few of my previous clients had to say :

Brooks W . said "Tawnya did a great job and we highly recommend her!"

Sonya M. said "Tawnya was a fantastic agent to work with. Previous experience with agents always made me feel uncomfortable due to their "pu

shy" nature, but Tawnya made me feel at ease and walked me through the process, had all the answers to questions, and made me feel very secure in my decision. She treated me with respect, like a friend. I definitely recommend Tawnya to everyone and will call on her in the future!"

Daphne L. said "Tawnya was very helpful and always there when I needed to ask a question. "

Tammara J. said "I worked with Tawnya for several years to find the right home for my family. She was patient, took the time to make suggestions and provided information along the way that was invaluable. In the end we found exactly what I was looking for and the whole family is thrilled! I highly recommend her and will definitely be working with her again in the future." Neena H. said "Tawnya was absolutely wonderful. We moved long distance so we were rather difficult clients. We were not going to be able to see the place before we got it and Tawnya was super helpful in every aspect. She was very knowledgeable about the area and extremely responsive to our needs." Kyndall W. said "Tawnya was so sweet throughout the entire process. She gave us lots of tips and advice and went above and beyond to get us the perfect house. I would highly recommend Tawnya.”

Cristine C. said "I was a first time home buyer and Tawnya was there to answer and explain any questions I had. We had to overcome some obstacles until closing day, and she was there to explain every step of the way." Tanya C. said “Very helpful, Patient, informative, and most importantly professional. Tawnya is the type of realtor any first time home buyer should seek out. She won't push you or rush you to buy; she loves what she does and care about all the details you look for in a house. I will be contacting her again in the near future for my parents home.”

Just closed this one in 55 days. The area average for condos is currently 84, so this sold well ahead of pace.1 bed, 1 b...
08/19/2026

Just closed this one in 55 days. The area average for condos is currently 84, so this sold well ahead of pace.

1 bed, 1 bath, 698 square feet at 1500 Bay Area Blvd. Sold at 96.7% of list price against an area average of 93.9% (HAR, as of August 2026). It was an all-cash sale, which helped move things along faster than a typical financed deal.

Numbers like this come from pricing off real comps and marketing it right from day one, not from luck.

If you own in this area and are curious what your unit could do, I'm happy to run the numbers with you.

Tawnya Marney, REALTOR® | R.E.D. Real Estate Driven

The June numbers came out and the headline for our ZIP says the average home sold for $834,422.I want to talk about that...
07/16/2026

The June numbers came out and the headline for our ZIP says the average home sold for $834,422.

I want to talk about that number, because if you own a house in Oak Forest it probably doesn't describe you.

I pulled the MLS data myself. Every single-family closing in 77018 for June 2026, then June 2025, then I stripped out new construction and ran it again, then I split it by price. Six different cuts of the same month.

Here's what came back. The average sale price in 77018 rose 9% over last June. The median fell 4.6%. Those two numbers went opposite directions in the same neighborhood in the same month.
Both are accurate. They're measuring different things, and only one of them is measuring your house.

When I split June by price, it got clear. Above $700,000, half of everything sold in five days at full asking price. Below $700,000, which is most of Oak Forest, the 1960s houses on the tree-lined blocks, the typical sale took 38 days and gave up about a point and a half off list. The longest listing in that lower band sat for 559 days.

Oak Forest and Garden Oaks is one geographic market that has become two distinct housing markets.

If you're in that under-$700K band and your house has been out three weeks while your neighbor's went in a weekend, nothing is wrong with your house. 38 days is normal. But 559 days is what happens when the price ignores the condition, and that's a much more expensive mistake than most sellers realize going in.

Full breakdown is on the blog with all six data tables, plus what June looked like for condos and what new construction buyers should know about builder incentives right now. Link in comments.
I run these numbers for Oak Forest and Garden Oaks every month.

If you want to know what they mean for your specific house rather than your ZIP code, that conversation is free and takes about twenty minutes.

Source: HAR MLS single-family closed sales, 77018, pulled July 15 2026. HAR June 2026 Housing Market Update. Market statistics as of June 30 2026. Small sample: 49 resale sales.

Powerfully Guided. Beautifully Sold.

Your backyard doesn't need acreage to sell your house. It needs a plan.If you're in Oak Forest, Garden Oaks, the Heights...
07/08/2026

Your backyard doesn't need acreage to sell your house. It needs a plan.

If you're in Oak Forest, Garden Oaks, the Heights, or Montrose, chances are your outdoor space is small. That's not a weakness, it's just Houston living close in. Buyers already know that when they choose the Inner Loop.

What actually moves buyers is a yard that looks used and thought through. A bistro table on a gravel pad. String lights for evening ambiance. Clean edges instead of overgrown grass. None of it requires a landscaping budget, just intention.

And the data backs it up. Basic lawn care alone carries an estimated 217% ROI at resale, the highest return of any outdoor project you can do.

Thinking about listing this year? Let's walk your space together and figure out what it actually needs. Sometimes it's a weekend project. Sometimes it's just moving three things around.

Read the full breakdown on the blog. [https://www.har.com/s/H6pUF57dBYV ]

Happy 4th of July, Houston! Whether you're on the porch, at the park, or catching fireworks from the backyard, hope toni...
07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July, Houston! Whether you're on the porch, at the park, or catching fireworks from the backyard, hope tonight is an easy one. Grateful for this city and the neighborhoods that make it feel like home.

Priced at $79,990, this second floor 1 bed 1 bath at 1500 Bay Area Blvd is the most updated unit I have listed in this c...
07/02/2026

Priced at $79,990, this second floor 1 bed 1 bath at 1500 Bay Area Blvd is the most updated unit I have listed in this community right now.

Tile runs through the main living areas, there is a fireplace in the living room, and the bathroom has been updated with granite counters and new cabinets. New cabinets in the kitchen as well. In unit laundry - washer and dryer *included* plus the refrigerator! 698 square feet, second floor unit.

If homeownership has felt out of reach with where prices and rates have been, this is a real entry point with no deferred maintenance to worry about.

Comment or send me a message if you would like to see it, or call me directly at (281) 687-7486

1500 Bay Area Blvd , Houston TX 77058

Powerfully Guided. Beautifully Sold.

Here's your sign.1500 Bay Area Blvd just had a price adjustment down to $79,990 - and the response has been immediate....
06/26/2026

Here's your sign.

1500 Bay Area Blvd just had a price adjustment down to $79,990 - and the response has been immediate. Showings are up significantly since yesterday, and I'm getting calls and questions all day.

This is a 1 bed / 1 bath second-floor unit at 698 sqft in the 77058 zip code. At this price, it's one of the most affordable owner-occupied options in the area right now.

If you or someone you know has been on the fence, this is the moment to move off it. Call or text to schedule a showing: (281) 687-7486

#77058

Ever wonder what's actually happening with your listing after it goes live? Here's a peek behind the curtain.Every week ...
06/15/2026

Ever wonder what's actually happening with your listing after it goes live? Here's a peek behind the curtain.

Every week I'm pulling activity reports showing exactly how many people are viewing and saving your home across HAR, Zillow, and Realtor.com. Combine that with showing feedback, and we've got real data telling us if pricing or staging needs a tweak, not just a guessing game.

Speaking of staging, virtual staging helps buyers picture the potential in photos, but pairing it with some physical staging for actual showings keeps everything consistent once they walk through the door.

Here's something else worth knowing: AI search tools like Google's AI Overviews and ChatGPT are now summarizing real estate info before buyers even click a link, which means keeping your home's details accurate and consistent online matters more than ever.

Curious how your home's online activity stacks up, or have questions about your own listing? Drop a comment or send me a message, happy to chat.

Full post on my HAR profile, link in comments.

Houston is officially one of the strongest buyers' markets in the country right now, and the data backs it up.A new Redf...
06/14/2026

Houston is officially one of the strongest buyers' markets in the country right now, and the data backs it up.

A new Redfin report shows there were 46.9% more sellers than buyers nationally in May, the widest gap since 2020. Houston ranked among the top 5 buyers' markets in the US, with 111% more sellers than buyers.

What that means here at home: more inventory, more negotiating room, and improved affordability. In fact, the share of Houston households who can afford a median-priced home jumped from 37% to 42% over the past year.

Meanwhile nationally, home sales are picking up and prices keep climbing, so Houston's shift toward buyers isn't a sign of a slowdown. It's a sign of a market finding balance.

Whether you're buying or selling, understanding where things actually stand (not just the headlines) makes all the difference. Happy to walk through what this means for you.

If you own a home in Oak Forest or Garden Oaks, the summer 2026 market data is worth a look -- especially if you have be...
06/12/2026

If you own a home in Oak Forest or Garden Oaks, the summer 2026 market data is worth a look -- especially if you have been thinking about what your home is worth right now.

The Houston metro has shifted toward more inventory and longer days on market. The GOOF area is a different story. Median prices are holding in the $700,000s to mid-$800,000s range. Homes near Oak Forest Elementary are still moving fast. And the buyers who want this neighborhood are not cross-shopping Katy.

I put together a full breakdown -- what the numbers show, what they mean for sellers, and why the median is a more useful figure than the average most people see.

Link in the comments. If you are curious what your specific home could sell for right now, reach out directly.

https://www.har.com/s/m5aeDVvz4gN6

If you wanted know a lil bit about me... here you go 😁
05/24/2026

If you wanted know a lil bit about me... here you go 😁

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