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Notes on the local market

Looking for the monthly feature on what is changing in Lubbock? See Lubbock: Beyond the Headlines.

2026-10-22 · 4 min read

Lubbock Is Growing. But What Does That Really Mean for Homeowners?

Lubbock is growing, and there is plenty of excitement about it. Here is what the numbers show, what is happening on Broadway, and what it means for the home you own or want to buy.

AI-generated illustration: a longtime homeowner and a real estate agent talk through spending options in an older home

2026-10-01 · 8 min read

Thinking About Selling an Older Home? Start Here Before You Start Spending.

If you have lived in your home for 20, 30 or 40 years, the list of things to fix before selling gets long fast. Usually you do not have to fix all of it. Here is where your money actually makes a difference.

2026-09-29 · 5 min read

How pricing really works in Lubbock

Pricing a home in Lubbock is less about a formula and more about the homes a buyer will compare yours to. Here is how I sort the evidence and set a strategy.