Stephanie Schraeder - Realtor, TexasLife Realty

03/11/2026

📊 February Housing Market Snapshot

Magnolia:
Fewer new listings and homes are selling faster, but prices eased slightly. Buyers are active, but they’re paying close attention to value.

Montgomery:
Inventory jumped and prices climbed, with more higher-end homes hitting the market. Buyers have more choices, but well-priced homes are still moving.

Spring outlook:
Mortgage rates have settled around the 6% range, which is noticeably better than the 7%+ we saw not long ago. If rates stay near this level heading into the March–May spring buying season, we could see more buyers jump back into the market.

🏡 Question for local homeowners:
Do you think prices in Magnolia and Montgomery will rise, level out, or drop this year?

If you’re curious what your home might sell for in today’s market, I’m happy to run the numbers.

02/27/2026

🔑 Rates dipped under 6% — spring buying just got a little sweeter.

📱 Thinking of buying?? Reach out today!

https://rltor.cm/tmUarQ

02/26/2026

🌷 Spring cleaning season is almost here —
🌸 Thinking About Selling? Do These 3 Things Now:

1. Declutter
You were going to spring clean anyway… so do it with purpose.

Pack up:
• Half your closet
• Personal photos
• Extra furniture
• Countertop clutter

Buyers fall in love with space. Not stuff.

2. Fix the little stuff
That squeaky door?
The chipped paint?
The outdated light fixture from 2007?

Handle it now. Small fixes = big confidence for buyers.

3. Get a real value opinion...from ME...before the market gets crowded
💪Preparation now = 💲 leverage later.

02/17/2026

What’s on the Ballot?

📢 Magnolia ISD voters will see a revised single-proposition bond on the May 2, 2026 ballot.

Total proposal: $465.6 million

Focus:
✔️ Growth
✔️ Classroom space
✔️ Immediate needs (0–2 years)

This plan was revised after community feedback and listening tours.

02/06/2026

January Market Snapshot 📊 | Magnolia & Montgomery, TX

The new year🎇 kicked off with more listings and more activity across both markets.
✅Magnolia saw shorter days on market and steady sales, while ✅Montgomery experienced a big jump in listings and homes sold, with prices holding strong.

Translation❓ Buyers and sellers are both showing up—but strategy matters more than ever.
If you’re thinking 🤔 about making a move this year, let’s talk timing, pricing, and what these numbers mean for you. 📲

01/24/2026

No school Monday. Stay home. Stay warm.

Weather Update - 1.23.26 - 3 PM

❄️ Due to the winter storm and predicted weather events forecasted for Sunday into Monday, Magnolia ISD will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The safety of our staff, students, and families remains our top priority. District leaders, in coordination with local agencies, will continue to monitor the forecast and weather developments throughout the weekend.

Announcements about further weather-related cancellations or updates will be shared via email, text message, phone call, the district website, and our page.

Please stay safe and warm.

01/19/2026

Are you Team Real Fire 🔥
or Team Furnace, Do Your Thing ♨️?

Either way… if your house isn’t cozy tonight, it might be time for a different setup.

DM me if your idea of warm and inviting needs an upgrade 😉

01/17/2026

Great opportunities ahead for Magnolia ISD students! 🏫

Campus mascots from Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School teamed up with Trevor the Timberwolf, the mascot from Lone Star College, to celebrate at their recent ribbon-cutting.

🐶 Peyton "PK" Saucedo
🐴 Emma Nelson

What a great representation of our schools within the community! 🎉

01/16/2026

Then & Now — What’s Really Changed? 🏡

One thing jumped out at me immediately.

📆 Days on Market:
2016 → 56 days
2025 → 56 days

Same pace.

What has changed?

📈 More homes sold
💰 Higher average & median prices
📊 More long-term equity for homeowners

Were mortgage rates were lower in 2016? YES
But despite economic cycles, rate shifts, and short-term dips (including what we saw after the post-pandemic buying frenzy), one thing has remained consistent:

Real estate appreciates over time.

Buying a home has never been about chasing the “perfect” moment — it’s about buying when it aligns with your goals, your timeline, and your long-term plans. A home should add stability and enjoyment to your life, not financial strain.

Markets move. Life moves.
Thoughtful, well-timed decisions have always paid off over the long run.

📩 If you want data, context, or help thinking through what makes sense for you, message me.