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Throughout each month of the year, 2024 HAR Chair Thomas Mouton writes columns that are published in the Sunday Houston Chronicle Real Estate section. These columns cover a wide range of consumer-focused topics ranging from the value of working with a Realtor and how to boost curb appeal when selling a home to the benefits of a homeowners association and what a home inspection entails.

Mortgage pre-approval gives would-be homebuyers critical leverage
May 19, 2024

Realtors’ knowledge can help prevent negotiating mistakes
May 12, 2024

Finding your dream home
May 5, 2024

What stays and what goes when a home sells?
April 28, 2024

Leave real estate math to the pros
April 21, 2024

Prospective Buyers and Renters: Are You Being Treated Fairly?
April 14, 2024

Selling a home with pets requires special attention
April 7, 2024

Ensure that your next move goes smoothly
March 31, 2024

What options do you have during a home search?
March 24, 2024

Inspection is a critical part of buying a home 
March 17, 2024

Sorting fact from fiction when it comes to home selling
March 10, 2024

An open house can provide a helpful marketing edge
March 3, 2024

Home not selling? Here is a checklist to help determine why
February 25, 2024

How do homeowners associations (HOAs) work anyway?
February 18, 2024

Take a walk before closing
February 11, 2024

Setting the stage for a successful sale
February 4, 2024

Mortgage pre-approval gives would-be homebuyers critical leverage
January 28, 2024

What type of person is shopping for your home?
January 21, 2024

Warm up to the fireplace concept
January 14, 2024

Consider helping your community by volunteering
January 7, 2024