Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Sugar Land, Missouri City and Sienna...
Nestled in the vibrant suburbs of Houston, the Sugar Land, Missouri City and Sienna area offers an unparalleled blend of serene suburban living and the convenience of city life.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your living situation, our tailored market updates, captivating community videos, and comprehensive real estate insights make your home-buying journey seamless and enjoyable.
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Buyer Course Intro
Module 1: You Need An Expert
Module 2: Buyer's Compensation
Module 3: Choosing the Right Lender
Module 4: Making an Offer and Negotiations
Module 5: Your Offer Is Accepted
Module 6: Inspections Are Complete
Module 7: The Final Steps
Module 8: Agents Compensation
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What Makes Us Different...
Shelley Stone | Realtor
WELCOME TO SIENNA, MISSOURI CITY AND SUGAR LAND HOMEBUYER'S COURSE
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We know that buying a house is a big step. You might feel overwhelmed or burdened by everything involved in the home-buying process.
You might be wondering what is the first step. Can I qualify for a home loan? How long will the process take?
This is where we can help.
Now we're sharing exactly how so you can purchase your new home too. Inside of the home buyer seminar, you'll get step-by-step videos breaking down everything you need to know BEFORE purchasing your new home.
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Thinking About Buying?
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What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicle
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Buy or Beware
The real estate market is evolving with new rules changing how transactions work.
Work with a knowledgeable agent to protect your interests and achieve the best results.
At The Shelley Stone Group, we know that selling your house is a big step. You might feel overwhelmed or burdened by everything involved in selling your house.
You might be wondering what your house is worth or if it’s really the right time to sell. This is where we can help.
Now we're sharing exactly how so you can sell your home too. Inside of the seller seminar you'll get step-by-step videos breaking down everything you need to know BEFORE selling your home - to get the highest price possible, in the quickest time possible.
Community Videos
Fall Events in Sugar Land, Sienna, and Missouri CityNew Blog Post
There is so much to love in Sugar Land, Sienna, and Missouri City, Texas, during October. Explore some of our favorite local events below
Sugar Land
Sugar Land Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 4, 2025, 5–9 PM at Sugar Land Town Square (15958 City Walk, Sugar Land). This is the 4th annual Oktoberfest celebration, transforming Town Square into a Bavarian beer festival. Enjoy 50+ beers at the Flying Saucer Biergarten, live polka music and dancing, German food, an artisan market, and classic Oktoberfest contests/games (like stein holding and costume contests)
Fall-O-Ween Festival – Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12 PM – 4 PM at the First Colony Mall Lawn (16535 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land). Billed as Sugar Land’s “biggest fall festival,” this daytime family-friendly event features live music, festive food, and lots of fall activities on the mall’s outdoor lawn. Kids can enjoy games and trick-or-treating in a safe environment.
Halloween Town at Constellation Field – Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5 PM – 9 PM at Constellation Field (1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land). Constellation Field will be transformed into “Halloween Town,” a huge evening festival for all ages. There will be candy for all kids, costume contests for children, adults and pets, a movie screening on the big screen (“Scooby Doo” 2002), character appearances, inflatables, oversized games, family activities, and more.
Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch – Weekends, October 14–29, 2025 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church (5653 W. Riverpark Dr, Sugar Land). A traditional church pumpkin patch open to the community on the last three Saturdays & Sundays in October (10 AM – 6 PM each day). There is no fee to enter; families can browse for pumpkins and take photos in a fun fall setting.
Christ Church Pumpkin Patch – Daily, October 6 – 31, 2025 (10 AM – 7 PM) at Christ Church Sugar Land (3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land). A large community pumpkin patch open seven days a week throughout October. The patch offers a variety of pumpkins and gourds for sale, photo ops, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
“BOO!seum” at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – Ongoing, October 11–31, 2025 at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (198 Kempner St, Sugar Land). The children’s museum becomes the “BOO-scovery” Center for the latter half of October, decked out in spooky fun décor. There are special themed activities and events each week: a Halloween Kick-Off on October 11, Monster Mayhemscience day on October 18, Mad Science shows on October 25, and a Happy Halloweenbash on October 31.
20th Annual Gingerbread Market – Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM at Sawmill Lake Club & Pavilion (10323 Mount Logan, Sienna – Missouri City). This long-running holiday craft market kicks off the season in Sienna. Over 60 artisan vendors and local crafters will be selling boutique items, holiday décor, gifts, and more. Food trucks will be on site for refreshments.
Sienna’s Trick or Treat Market – Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 AM – 2 PM at 9050 Hwy 6 #100, Missouri City (in Sienna). New for 2025, this “Sweet & Spooky” outdoor market invites families to shop local vendors while kids trick-or-treat from booth to booth. Expect a variety of sweets, treats, and fun activities in a safe community environment.
Missouri City
Tricks & Treats in the Park – Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Buffalo Run Park (1122 Buffalo Run, Missouri City). The City of Missouri City’s annual Halloween festival invites ghosts and goblins of all ages to come in costume for an evening of fun in the park.
Horizon Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch – September 28 – October 31, 2025 at Horizon Baptist Church (2223 FM 1092, Missouri City). A community pumpkin patch running all month long: open Wednesdays–Fridays 3 PM to dusk, Saturdays 10 AM to dusk, and Sundays noon to dusk throughout October.
Real Buyers. Real Results.
"We thoroughly enjoyed working with Shelley and she made the selling process as easy as it could be."
"She was always available for us and usually a few steps ahead with following-up with potential clients and proactively communicating with us. We would highly recommend Shelley to anyone looking for a high-qualified and professional realtor."
- Jose B.
"Shelley was a second to none realtor and a great person to work with."
"Our sale was a difficult situation for a number of factors and Shelley made the process as painless as possible. After a number of more difficult realtor situations, we finally found the right fit and are very satisfied with our experience."
- Chris G.
"This group was outstanding."
"The entire process went very smoothly. We worked directly with Shelley Stone who is just excellent – a great listener, smart, does her homework, is creative, very good communicator and timely in her contacts with us every step of the way. She was so enjoyable to work with. In summary we would recommend the group and Shelley to anyone selling their home. Within 72 hours of the listing, we had 3 offers on our home."
- George C.
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