News from the APG Blog

Check out the latest news and information from the APG blog, where we highlight information for sellers, buyers, investors, and more.

Home Loan Workout

Facing Foreclosure? Try a Home Loan Workout

Foreclosure costs lenders money too, which means a home loan workout is possible. Here is a step-by-step guide to working with your mortgage servicer to negotiate forbearance or modification.

The Selling Window

The Selling Window Hasn’t Closed Just Yet

Everyone assumes summer is too late to sell, but the selling window hasn't closed. See how Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, and Rosenberg data reveal a real second chance for sellers who missed the spring.

Valuation Tools

Why Instant Valuations Fall Short

That number on the screen feels official, but it isn't your home's price. Here's why instant valuations fall short, and why a real CMA and your local agent give you the number your home will sell for.

Your Ultimate Summer Fun Guide

Your Ultimate Summer Fun Guide for Katy & Fulshear

The ultimate summer fun guide for Katy and Fulshear is packed with local camps, splash pads, road trips, family restaurants, hidden gems, and day trip ideas families can use all summer long this year.

Home Improvement

Best Home Improvements to Increase Value

Thinking about selling? Learn the best home improvements to increase value, which upgrades buyers notice most, and where you get the strongest return before you spend a dollar.

Blue Dots

2025 Katy Fulshear Market in Review

Read our 2025 Market in Review to see how 2025 shaped home values, buyer demand, and sales trends across Katy and Fulshear, with a closer look at what it meant for Firethorne homeowners and buyers.

Housing Affordability

Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis

A clear, practical look at today’s most talked-about ideas for tackling the affordable housing crisis and how each one could impact local buyers and communities.

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

Unsure about short sale vs. foreclosure? Discover how each option affects your credit, future borrowing power, and peace of mind—and why acting early makes all the difference.