Jonathan McNabb, Realtor

Jonathan McNabb, Realtor Jonathan McNabb is a full-time REALTOR® and Broker/Owner of Nest Ahead, serving Katy, Houston, Sugar Land, and surrounding West Houston communities.

I am a full-time REALTOR® and the Broker/Owner of Nest Ahead, serving buyers & sellers across Katy, Houston, and surrounding area

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TREC Consumer Protection Notice (https://bit.ly/3Ukamh4) With over 25 years of combined experience in real estate and the legal industry, Jonathan provides expert guidance, strong negotiation, and clea

r communication throughout every stage of the buying or selling process. He works with first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, sellers, and investors, helping clients navigate pricing, contracts, inspections, negotiations, and closing with confidence. As a lifelong Houstonian and longtime Katy resident, Jonathan offers trusted local insight and a practical, education-first approach to real estate. If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Katy, Houston, or Sugar Land, Jonathan is committed to helping you make informed decisions that align with your goals.

Thinking about buying a brand-new home in Katy, TX? Start with the map, not the model home. 🏠Katy Reserve is planned for...
08/26/2026

Thinking about buying a brand-new home in Katy, TX? Start with the map, not the model home. 🏠

Katy Reserve is planned for 548 homes. Construction continues within Sunterra. Katy Boardwalk Reserve is planned to bring 186 single-family homes near Katy Mills.

But those communities aren't interchangeable.

Before falling in love with a floor plan, investigate:

✓ Exact location
✓ Current school assignment
✓ Taxes and HOA
✓ Existing vs. planned amenities
✓ Surrounding undeveloped land
✓ Nearby development
✓ New construction vs. resale alternatives

A beautiful model home can get your attention.

The location is what you're actually going to live with.

Thinking about new construction in Katy, TX? Talk with me before your first builder visit.

Selling a home in Katy this fall? The disclosure paperwork changed.Texas updated the Seller's Disclosure Notice in 2026,...
08/23/2026

Selling a home in Katy this fall? The disclosure paperwork changed.

Texas updated the Seller's Disclosure Notice in 2026, and it now asks about several things it never used to:

- Insurance, including whether you have been unable to insure the home
- Private roads you would be responsible for maintaining
- Aboveground storage tanks
- Conservation easements

Plus a brand new groundwater and surface water rights disclosure that became mandatory July 1.

Here is the part that catches Katy sellers most often though, and it is not even on the form: the MUD notice. If your home is in a Municipal Utility District, and a lot of Katy homes are, that is a separate written notice with the district's current tax rate and debt information. If it does not get delivered, the buyer has a legal right to terminate and get their earnest money back.

My honest advice after watching a lot of these: fill out the disclosure BEFORE your home goes active, not the night an offer shows up. Pull your permits, invoices, insurance claims history, and elevation certificate, and answer from the records instead of from memory.

A complete, documented disclosure is not a liability. It is one of the most persuasive things in your file, because it takes "what are they not telling me" completely off the table.

Full walkthrough of every change on the blog. Questions about your specific situation, give me a call at (281) 503-7117.

Jonathan McNabb, REALTOR, Broker/Owner of Nest Ahead, serving Katy, TX

Katy sellers: the most common way to estimate your proceeds is also the most inaccurate.Sales price minus what you owe. ...
08/15/2026

Katy sellers: the most common way to estimate your proceeds is also the most inaccurate.

Sales price minus what you owe. That skips the biggest line on many Katy settlement statements.

Texas property taxes are paid in arrears, so when you close mid-year you settle your portion of the current year right there at the table. Add a MUD levy on top of county and school rates, which describes most Katy neighborhoods, and a fall closing can put a five-figure credit on the seller's side.

It is not an extra charge. It is your own tax bill, paid early. But it comes out of your check, and almost nobody plans for it.

Also worth knowing: HOA resale certificate and transfer fees are a real Katy line item, and one cost actually went down this year. Texas reduced title insurance basic premium rates 6.2% effective March 1, 2026, and because the state sets that rate, it is the same at every title company.

The full breakdown is on the blog, including an illustrative example on a mid-range Katy sale.

If you want a net proceeds estimate built from your actual parcel's tax rate and your association's fee schedule rather than a generic percentage, call or text 281.549.8099.

Commissions are negotiable and are not set by law.

https://www.nestahead.com/blog/cost-to-sell-home-katy-tx-net-proceeds

🏡 The buyer requested repairs after the inspection. Do you have to agree to everything?Not necessarily.One of the bigges...
07/31/2026

🏡 The buyer requested repairs after the inspection. Do you have to agree to everything?

Not necessarily.

One of the biggest misconceptions sellers have is that an inspection report automatically becomes their repair list.

It doesn’t.

The buyer decides what, if anything, they want to request after reviewing the inspection and completing their due diligence.

Once a request arrives, sellers should look at the entire transaction before responding:

✔ What is being requested?
✔ How significant is the issue?
✔ What does the contract already require?
✔ What concessions were already negotiated?
✔ What are current market conditions?
✔ What outcome makes the most sense for the seller?

If repairs are agreed to, the Texas contract also contains specific requirements involving completion and documentation of that work.

I broke down what Katy, TX sellers should know in today’s guide.

👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/buyer-requested-repairs-after-home-inspection-katy-tx

Jonathan McNabb, REALTOR®
Broker/Owner | Nest Ahead
281.549.8099

🏡 What Is the Texas Option Period?If you're selling your home, you've probably heard the term "option period."This is th...
07/29/2026

🏡 What Is the Texas Option Period?

If you're selling your home, you've probably heard the term "option period."

This is the stage where buyers often schedule inspections and complete their due diligence before moving forward with the purchase under the terms of the contract.

Many sellers worry about this part of the process, but understanding what typically happens can make it much less stressful.

I just published a guide explaining what home sellers in Katy, TX should know about the Texas option period.

📖 Read the full article here:

👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/texas-option-period-katy-tx-home-seller-guide

Questions about selling your home?

📞 281.549.8099

🏡 Accepted an offer on your home? Congratulations!Now comes the part many sellers don't expect.Between accepting an offe...
07/27/2026

🏡 Accepted an offer on your home? Congratulations!

Now comes the part many sellers don't expect.

Between accepting an offer and closing day, there are inspections, an appraisal, financing, title work, and several important deadlines.

Knowing what happens next can help you feel more prepared and reduce unnecessary stress.

I recently published a step-by-step guide explaining what sellers can generally expect after accepting an offer.

📖 Read the full guide here:

👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/what-happens-after-you-accept-an-offer-katy-tx

Questions about selling your home?

📞 Call or text me at 281.549.8099.

The First Showing Often Happens OnlineProfessional photography is one of the most important marketing investments when s...
07/24/2026

The First Showing Often Happens Online

Professional photography is one of the most important marketing investments when selling a home.

Before the photographer arrives, there are several simple things homeowners can do to help their home look its best.

✔ Declutter

✔ Deep clean

✔ Improve curb appeal

✔ Maximize natural light

✔ Remove personal items

✔ Organize living spaces

I just published a guide outlining 15 practical tips to help your home make a strong first impression before it hits the market.

📖 Read it here:

👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/prepare-your-katy-tx-home-for-professional-photography

What's the Biggest Mistake Sellers Make When Pricing Their Home?Many homeowners believe the goal is to list their home a...
07/22/2026

What's the Biggest Mistake Sellers Make When Pricing Their Home?

Many homeowners believe the goal is to list their home at the highest price possible.

In reality, the asking price is part of your overall marketing strategy.

A thoughtful pricing strategy considers comparable sales, current competition, buyer demand, property condition, and market trends.

While REALTORS® help sellers develop a recommended list price, the market ultimately determines what buyers are willing to pay.

I just published a new guide explaining how pricing strategies work and what every homeowner should know before putting their home on the market.

📖 Read it here:
👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/how-to-price-your-home-correctly-katy-tx

Hiring the right REALTOR® starts with asking the right questions.If you're planning to sell your home, don't choose an a...
07/21/2026

Hiring the right REALTOR® starts with asking the right questions.

If you're planning to sell your home, don't choose an agent based solely on a recommendation or an online ad.

Interview a few REALTORS® and ask about:

🏡 Pricing strategy

📷 Marketing

📞 Communication

🤝 Negotiation

📊 Local market knowledge

I recently published a guide covering 15 questions every home seller should ask before hiring a REALTOR®.

📖 Read it here:

👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-realtor-katy-tx

🏡 How do you decide which Katy neighborhood is right for you?It's easy to fall in love with a house.But you're also choo...
07/15/2026

🏡 How do you decide which Katy neighborhood is right for you?

It's easy to fall in love with a house.

But you're also choosing a neighborhood where you'll spend your daily life.

When comparing communities, I encourage buyers to look beyond the home itself and consider factors like:

• Commute times
• Property taxes
• HOA dues
• Nearby shopping
• Parks and trails
• Medical facilities
• Flood information
• Future development

There isn't a single "best" neighborhood in Katy. The right one is the community that best fits your priorities and lifestyle.

I've put together a guide to help buyers compare neighborhoods using objective information before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

📖 Read the full guide:
👉 https://www.nestahead.com/blog/how-to-compare-katy-neighborhoods

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