Cesar Espinoza Realtor/ Equity Houston

11/03/2026

Behind the scenes at the studio… it took me THREE takes to say “properly listed sale.” 😂

I film all my probate and inherited property videos in a real studio, and sometimes the tongue just doesn’t cooperate! I wanted to share the fun side, because behind every polished video is a real person who cares about getting it right for you.

After 24+ years helping Houston families through probate sales, I can promise I’m better at selling homes than at tongue twisters. 😄

If you or someone you know has inherited a property in Harris, Fort Bend or Montgomery County, I’m happy to help, whenever you’re ready.
📞 (832) 877-6527
🌐 houstonprobateservice.com

👇 Tell me which take made you laugh the most!

11/02/2026

Hey Facebook family! 👋 I'm on YouTube sharing Houston market updates, home buying & selling tips, and guidance on inherited and probate homes. 🏡

¡Hola familia! 👋 También comparto videos en YouTube sobre el mercado de Houston, consejos para comprar y vender, y propiedades heredadas. ¡Hablamos español!

🔔 Subscribe / Suscríbete 👇
https://www.youtube.com/

11/02/2026

Do you need probate to sell an inherited house in Texas? Not always.

Many Houston families assume every inherited home has to go through full probate. Texas law actually offers 4 ways to transfer a home after someone passes:

1. Muniment of Title: If there is a will and no debts except the mortgage, the will can be proved in court and used to transfer the property. No executor is appointed, so it is often faster and less expensive.

2. Independent Administration: If there is a will and debts or other assets to manage, this is standard Texas probate. The court appoints an executor who has authority to sell the home.

3. Small Estate Affidavit: If there is no will and the estate is worth $75,000 or less, not counting the homestead, heirs may be able to use an affidavit approved by the judge instead of a full probate case.

4. Affidavit of Heirship: If there is no will and the heirs agree on who inherits, this sworn statement is recorded with the county. Some title companies require more before they will insure a sale.

The right path depends on your family's situation. Choosing correctly early can save months of time and thousands of dollars.

I'm Cesar Espinoza, a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) helping executors and heirs in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties sell inherited homes for over 24 years. Hablo español.

Questions about an inherited property? Call or text (832) 877-6527 or visit houstonprobateservice.com

This post is general information, not legal advice. Please speak with a Texas probate attorney about your specific situation.

10/29/2026

🏡 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗔! 🏡

📍 𝟵𝟮𝟯𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗘, 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗧𝗫 𝟳𝟳𝟯𝟱𝟰

✨ 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 & 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴! Welcome home to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home with peaceful lake views and thoughtful updates throughout.

🔑 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳
• Beautiful lake views
• Spacious single-story floor plan
• Gracious arched doorways & soaring ceilings
• Expansive kitchen open to the family room
• Cozy gas fireplace
• Split-bedroom layout for added privacy
• Primary suite with garden tub & separate glass-enclosed shower
• Walls of windows bringing in abundant natural light
• Peaceful views from throughout the home

📍 Enjoy highly rated schools and an unbeatable location just minutes from The Woodlands, SH 249, and Grand Parkway.

💰 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗢𝗔 + 𝗡𝗢 𝗠𝗨𝗗 𝗧𝗮𝘅!
This is a home that combines comfort, style, location, and value in one great package.

📲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

10/28/2026

✨ 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚! ✨

🏡 𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟰 𝗦𝗮𝘅𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗧𝗫 𝟳𝟳𝟰𝟬𝟭 is officially under contract!

Another Bellaire property is pending! 🎉

I'm especially grateful to be representing a past client who has once again placed their trust in me to sell their property.

One of the most rewarding parts of real estate is building lasting relationships with clients who continue to trust me with their real estate needs. From strategic pricing and marketing to negotiations, my goal is always to deliver exceptional service and results.

Thank you to my seller for your continued confidence and loyalty. We're one step closer to another successful closing! 🏡🔑

💼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿
📲 𝗖𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘇𝗮
📞 (832) 877-6527
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Equity Real Estate

10/27/2026

✨ 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚! ✨

🏡 𝟮𝟯𝟰𝟭𝟰 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗫 𝟳𝟳𝟯𝟳𝟯 is officially under contract!

Another exciting milestone for a valued repeat client! 🎉

I've had the privilege of helping this client buy and sell multiple properties over the years, and I'm grateful to once again be part of their real estate journey.

There's nothing more rewarding than earning a client's trust and having them return time and time again for their real estate needs. Long-term relationships like these are what make my work so meaningful!

Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty. Now we're one step closer to another successful closing! 🏡🔑

💼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿
📲 𝗖𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘇𝗮
📞 (832) 877-6527
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Equity Real Estate

10/27/2026

Houston Home Prices Held Steady in September 2026 🏡 Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know.

Even with higher mortgage rates, home values across Greater Houston aren’t dropping. Here are the latest numbers:

📈 Active listings up 6% to about 40,000 homes
🏠 Single-family sales down 6%
⏳ Average days on market: 58, up from 56
📦 Inventory up to 5.5 months, from 5.1
💰 Average home price: about $420,000
🏢 Townhome and condo sales down 21%, with only 323 sold

Buyers: you have more choices and more room to negotiate, especially on townhomes and condos.
Sellers: prices are holding, but homes take a bit longer to sell, so pricing right from day one is key.

Curious what your home is worth in today’s Houston market? Message me or call (832) 877-6527 for a FREE home valuation. Se habla español.

Cesar Espinoza | Equity Real Estate
Serving Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and all of Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery County.

10/26/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌟

Thank you, Anjelina, for your incredible review and for trusting me with the sale of such a challenging probate property! It was truly an honor to help you navigate the process. From addressing the challenges of a fire-damaged home that had been vacant for nearly three years to coordinating property maintenance, resolving unexpected issues, and securing a buyer, our goal was to take the burden off your shoulders and make the transaction as smooth as possible. Your trust and recognition mean so much to me, and I'm grateful we were able to bring this complicated sale to a successful closing. 🏡🙏

As a 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭, I help families, heirs, and estate representatives sell inherited properties throughout 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐂𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲, and surrounding communities. Whether the property is vacant, distressed, fire-damaged, or needs extensive repairs, my team can help coordinate cleanouts, maintenance, repairs, marketing, negotiations, and closing. We understand that selling an inherited home can be overwhelming, especially when unexpected complications arise.

🎯 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧? Not sure whether to repair it or sell it as-is? Message me **"PROBATE"** for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Let's explore your options and develop a strategy that works for your situation.

📞 Cesar Espinoza | Broker/Realtor
📱 (832) 877-6527
🌐 houstonprobateservice.com

10/22/2026

Thinking about selling an inherited house in Houston yourself to save on commission? Watch this first. 👇

A seller came to us after trying to sell their inherited home FSBO (for sale by owner). Offers kept coming in around $230,000.

The problem wasn’t the house. It was who was seeing it. FSBO probate listings mostly attract investors, and investors make offers based on their profit margin, not on what the market will actually pay.

So we:
✅ Priced it from real comparable sales
✅ Listed it on the MLS
✅ Added professional photography
✅ Marketed it to every type of buyer

🏡 It sold for $330,000.

Even after paying full commission, the seller walked away with about $80,000 more than the best FSBO offer.

If you’re an executor or heir selling an inherited property in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, or Montgomery County, this 5-minute video explains the real difference between FSBO and listing with a Realtor.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZdesOp9HG-c?si=1FUcmiARmVSLoCui

📩 Want an honest comparison for your property? Message us for a free market analysis. Se habla español.

Thinking about selling an inherited or probate property yourself to...

10/20/2026

How do you get your house ready to sell in Houston? Start with the things Houston buyers and inspectors check first: the A/C, the foundation, and the roof.

Here are 7 steps I recommend to every seller before listing:

1. Service the A/C and keep the receipt
2. Have the foundation evaluated (Houston clay soil shifts)
3. Inspect the roof and gutters for storm damage
4. Boost curb appeal with fresh mulch and a painted front door
5. Paint in soft neutral colors
6. Declutter and depersonalize
7. Brighten every room

Not every repair is worth your money. Some fixes pay off, and some don’t. I’m Cesar Espinoza, Broker Associate with Equity Real Estate, helping homeowners sell across Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, and The Woodlands for 24+ years.

DM me “READY” for a free pre-listing walkthrough, or request a free home value report at equityhouston.com.