Real Estate Guidence Backed By 25 Years.
I am Jonathan McNabb, a REALTOR® with Nest Ahead serving Katy, Texas and the greater Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller County markets. Over twenty five years across the real estate and legal industries have given me a keen eye for the contracts and disclosures that shape every deal, so I can guide buyers, sellers, and investors through each step with clarity.
My approach combines advanced education, an MIB from Houston Christian University and membership in the Kappa Tau Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, with deep local market knowledge so clients can make informed decisions, not just emotional ones.
Buying or selling a home is one of the largest emotional and financial decisions you will make. From the moment you place your trust in me, I commit to negotiating on your behalf, explaining every clause, and keeping the transaction as smooth as possible from contract to close.
Credentials & Recognition
Last updated: May 2026
Katy's 2026 market tells a two-sided story. The median sale price has actually risen to about $363,056, up 6.6% year over year, even as the pace of sales has cooled. Homes are taking around 28 days to sell, up from roughly 24 a year ago. Active inventory has climbed about 6% to near 2,762 listings, while closed sales over the trailing 30 days are down sharply from a year ago. More than a third of active listings (about 36%) have taken at least one price reduction, and the share of homes selling above list has fallen to 6.3% from 9.5%. Prices are holding firm, but buyers have more selection and more negotiating room than they have felt in years. Sellers have to price like they mean it.
Katy buyers have the upper hand. Use it.
You have leverage you did not have eighteen months ago. Sellers are entertaining concessions, repair credits, and rate buydowns more often, especially on homes that sit past day thirty. Move with a clear pre approval and a target list of three to five neighborhoods.
Katy sellers who price right are still closing strong.
Price to the last 30 days of comps, not last spring's. Invest in professional photography and a real launch plan that builds showing momentum in the first seven days. The homes that close clean in this market are priced right from day one, not chasing the market down with repeated reductions.
2025 vs 2026 Market Snapshot
Katy is rebalancing, and the data tells a clear story. The median sale price is up 6.6% year over year, yet active inventory has grown and the number of homes selling above asking has dropped. More than a third of active listings have already taken at least one price cut. For buyers, this is the most selection and negotiating room they've had in years. More homes to choose from, more time to evaluate, and real room to negotiate on repairs and concessions, even as prices hold firm. The pressure of constant bidding wars and waived inspections has eased. For sellers, the rules have changed. The buyers who are out there are educated, patient, and comparing every option on the market. Prices are still climbing for well-prepared homes, but pricing off optimism instead of the last 30 days of comps is the fastest way to sit. Sellers who prepare their home properly and price to today's market are still closing strong, often on the first wave of showings.