The Texas Option Period: What, Why, and How Long
In Texas, buyers get an unmatched safety net: the Option Period. I break down what it is, what happens during it, and whether today's standard length is really enough.

In Texas, buyers get an unmatched safety net: the Option Period. I break down what it is, what happens during it, and whether today's standard length is really enough.

Kathy Sokolic breaks down Mueller's July 2026 market: row home sales triple YoY with faster closings, while single-family homes hold a $1.1M median and sell over asking.

New Mueller listing at 3401 Zach Scott St: a 3BR/2.5BA townhome facing a neighborhood park, with a private side yard, upstairs balcony, and quartz kitchen

Kathy Sokolic breaks down the June 2026 Mueller market: single-family sales double YoY, inventory tightens to 1.8 months, and rates test buyers.

Kathy Sokolic breaks down May 2026 Mueller data: single-family prices jump 21% to $975K while townhomes hold near $845K with faster sales.

April 2026 Mueller market update: single-family median $914K, up 7.3% YOY. Townhome sales up 16%. Kathy Sokolic breaks down what buyers and sellers need to know.