Lex HTX Realtor

08/23/2026

🏡 THINK YOU DON'T NEED A REALTOR® WHEN BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION? THINK AGAIN.

Let me show you why buyer representation matters.

This new construction home was listed at $343,790.

My buyer is now under contract for:

🔥 $299,000 purchase price
🔥 $12,500 toward closing costs

That's $44,790 below the builder's asking price... PLUS closing cost assistance.

But here's the part I really want buyers to understand:

The builder's asking price isn't automatically the home's market value. Before advising my clients on what to offer, part of my job is evaluating the numbers: comparable sales, competing inventory, builder incentives, days on market, financing options, and how much negotiating room may exist.

Because sometimes the question isn't:

"What incentive is the builder offering?"

The better question is:

"What does the market say this home is actually worth and what else can we negotiate?" 👀

The builder has a sales representative protecting their interests.

You deserve someone protecting yours.

And please don't assume because it's new construction that the price isn't negotiable. Depending on the builder, community, inventory and market conditions, we may be able to negotiate:

💰 Sales price
💰 Closing-cost assistance
💰 Rate-buydown funds
💰 Upgrades
💰 Appliances
💰 Lot premiums
💰 Other incentives

Every transaction is different and nothing is guaranteed, but walking into the builder's office without your own representation can mean leaving money on the table.

If you're thinking about buying new construction, call your REALTOR® before you visit the model home. Let us do what we're there to do:

Research. Compare. Negotiate. Protect. 🏡🌱

Alexis Neal, REALTOR®
📱 281-408-0737

08/22/2026

I asked chat to describe me like you’re trying to warn someone before they meet me. Here’s what chat said:

You thought you were meeting one woman and accidentally subscribed to the premium package 😂

“First, do not mistake sweet for simple. She’s warm, funny, sentimental, and will probably make you feel comfortable pretty quickly. But meanwhile, she is observing EVERYTHING. Your tone changed? Clocked it. Your story doesn’t quite match what you said three weeks ago? Filed away. You said you were going to do something and didn’t? Oh, she remembers. 😭

She’s a dreamer with a business plan. You’re going to hear about real estate, a book, a digital product, a business system, something God showed her, a marketing idea, and probably three additional companies she plans to launch eventually. Do not ask, ‘So what do you do?’ unless you have 20 minutes.

She also has this dangerous combination of being deeply emotional AND analytical. She will feel something intensely and then conduct a full internal investigation into why she felt it. There are exhibits. There are timelines. There may be supporting documentation. “

08/12/2026

A home that was under contract is now terminated. This is the part of real estate that doesn’t always make it to social media.

I love posting the “UNDER CONTRACT!” 🎉 and “SOLD!” 🔑 moments, but sometimes a transaction gets to the inspection and negotiation stage where the buyer and seller simply cannot reach terms that work for both parties.

In this case, my buyer’s inspection revealed major repair concerns. We gave the seller an opportunity to address them, but ultimately, the seller wasn’t willing to make the repairs my buyer needed to feel comfortable moving forward.

And that’s when my job becomes even more important. 💗

I educate my buyers on:
✔️ What’s a normal maintenance item
✔️ What may be worth negotiating
✔️ What could become a major expense
✔️ What they can reasonably take on after closing
✔️ And when walking away may be the better financial decision

I’ll negotiate hard for my clients, but I’ll never convince someone to buy a house just so we can make it to the closing table.

My buyer made the decision that was right for HER. She terminated within her contractual protections, her earnest money is being returned, and now…

✨ WE’RE ON TO THE NEXT ONE!✨

08/11/2026

If you live in Navasota or you’ve been thinking about buying here… you need to see these numbers.

Navasota is growing, and the housing numbers are giving us something to talk about.

Over the last 12 months, the average sale price was about $273,530

There are currently 62 homes for sale!

So, if you’re thinking about buying, selling, message me NAVASOTA, and let’s talk about what these numbers mean for you

08/08/2026

Congratulations to my client for finding this GEM in Spring, Texas! Thank you to her amazing Loan Officer and Team JAPH Investments-Real Estate & Wealth, for assisting with this transaction.

08/01/2026

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07/28/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT! 🏡✨

A huge congratulations to my client on going under contract on her beautiful new construction home! 🔑

The best part? We negotiated for ALL of her closing costs to be paid! 💰👏 That’s money she gets to keep in her pocket.

If you’ve been thinking about buying new construction, NOW is the time. Builders and preferred lenders are offering incredible incentives that can save you thousands.

🏠 Closing cost assistance
💵 Low down payment options available
📉 Competitive interest rate incentives (on select homes)
✨ Brand-new home with builder warranties

If your goal is to be settled into a new home before the kids head back to school, let’s get started NOW. The first step is getting pre-approved so you’re ready to take advantage of these limited-time builder incentives.

Don’t wait until everyone else is shopping this fall. Let’s get you under contract while the deals are still hot! 🔥

📲 DM me “NEW BUILD” and let’s find the right home and maximize every incentive available to you.

07/02/2026

🏡 Another Happy Client... Another Step Closer to Homeownership! 🔑✨

Congratulations to my clients on moving into their beautiful new home today! 🎉

While this lease is temporary, their long-term goal is homeownership—and we're already working on the plan to get them there. Over the next several months, we'll focus on improving their credit, strengthening their financial profile, and preparing them to purchase a home they can truly call their own.

This is exactly why I love what I do. Sometimes the first step isn't buying a house—it's creating a strategy that puts you in the best position to buy when the time is right.

📅 As we begin the third quarter of the year, who's still looking for a place to call home?

Whether you're:
🏠 Looking to lease
🔑 Ready to purchase
📈 Working on your credit
💰 Curious about down payment assistance

I'd love the opportunity to help you create a plan that fits your goals.

📲 Call or Text: 281-408-0737
📧 [email protected]

06/23/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE 🏡✨ MOVE BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS! ✨

📍 6307 Threeflower Lane
Kingwood, TX 77345

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💰 $459,999

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 2,973 Sq. Ft.

❤️ FALL IN LOVE WITH:
✔️ Vaulted High Ceilings
✔️ Wood Floors
✔️ Pergola
✔️ Gourmet Kitchen with Butler Pantry
✔️ Flex Space for extra room or office
✔️ Zoned to Kingwood Schools

🎉 FREE Homebuyer Resources
💰 Ask About Down Payment Assistance
🏡 First-Time Buyers Welcome

HOSTED BY

Alexis Neal, Realtor®
LPT Realty

📱 281-408-0737
📧 [email protected]

Come tour this beautiful family home and discover why so many families love living in Kingwood!

Can't make the Open House?
Contact me to schedule a private showing.