Strategic Real Estate Advisor
Calm Guidance to the Right Move
Structured process, clear communication, and honest counsel for buyers and sellers across the Lake Houston area and greater Houston metro.
Helping Kingwood, Humble, and Lake Houston area buyers and sellers make confident decisions.
Welcome
Everything you need to make a confident move
Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, or exploring whether a move makes sense right now, you're in the right place. This site is built to give you the tools, data, and neighborhood insight to think clearly, without pressure.
Run your numbers with Texas-specific calculators, compare neighborhoods side by side, read market updates, or schedule a quick chat when you're ready. Everything here is designed to help you decide with confidence.
Explore Our Tools
Calculate, compare, and plan before you decide.
Payment Calculator
Estimate your monthly payment with Texas taxes and insurance factored in.
Cash to Close
See exactly what you'll need at the closing table, down payment to prepaids.
Buy Now or Wait
Compare the real cost of buying today vs. waiting for prices to change.
Rent to Buy Planner
Map out the timeline and savings plan from renting to owning your first home.
Comfort Range Finder
Back-calculate the right home price from your ideal monthly budget.
Home Value Estimator
Get a data-driven estimate of what your home is worth in today's market.
Net Proceeds Estimator
See what you'll actually walk away with after selling your home.
Move Timeline Planner
Build a step-by-step timeline for selling and buying without the stress.
What's Your Next Move?
A guided tool to clarify whether buying, selling, or waiting is right for you.
Wealth Calculator
Project your equity growth over time and compare holding vs. buying.
Investment Property Calculator
Run the numbers on rental income, cash flow, and return for investment properties.
Sell, Pay Off, Reset
Model what selling could look like if you want to reset your finances and start fresh.
Market Snapshot
Lake Houston Area — June 2026
A closer look at what's happening in the neighborhoods I serve most. Each area tells a different story, and these numbers help bring the picture into focus.
June 2026 Houston market update: Kingwood inventory sits at 4.2 months, Atascocita at 4.3 months, Humble at 5.6 months, and Porter/New Caney at 5.2 months. Median prices range from $251,000 in Humble to $494,000 in Fall Creek. Average days on market across the Lake Houston area range from 40 to 58 days.
Kingwood: 4.2 months inventory (down across all subareas), average 48 days on market, median price range $344,000 to $478,704.
Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) — June 2026. Market conditions change quickly. Contact me for the most current analysis for your specific neighborhood.
How I Help
Guidance for every stage of the journey.
Buying a Home
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, structured guidance to find the right home at the right price.
Selling Your Home
Data-driven pricing, strategic preparation, and calm execution to maximize your sale price.
Wealth Calculator
Project your equity growth over time and compare holding vs redirecting into a home that fits your next chapter.
Relocation
Moving to Houston from out of state? Neighborhood matching, school research, and full support.
Life Transitions
Divorce, downsizing, empty nest, widowhood: sensitive, structured guidance through change.
Calculators & Tools
Texas-specific payment calculator, Comfort Range Finder, net proceeds estimator, and more.
What My Clients Say
Trusted by clients who value clarity.
"I have been dealing in real estate since the late 1960s. In all of my dealings, Diane Hibbs is the best realtor I have ever worked with. She put in a lot of effort and energy in the sale of my property. She really knows the real estate business. She is very friendly and very easy to work with."
Roger
Questions & Answers
Common questions from clients like you.
Thinking about a move, or not sure if you should? Here are honest answers to the questions I hear most.
How do I know if I'm really ready to move?
You don't need to have it all figured out. Many of my clients start with a conversation, not a commitment. We'll look at your timeline, your finances, and what matters most to you before deciding if moving even makes sense right now.
Should I sell my current home before buying a new one?
It depends on your financial situation and comfort level. I'll walk you through the options: selling first, buying first, or doing both, so you can choose the path that keeps you in control.
What's the market like in Kingwood and Humble right now?
The Northeast Houston market moves differently than Inner Loop or Katy. I track the Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, and Porter markets closely and can give you a clear picture of what your home is worth and what to expect in your search. Homeowners in the Houston metro build equity fast, the area has seen consistent appreciation over the past decade.
How long does the whole process take, start to finish?
Every situation is different, but I'll give you a realistic timeline from day one. Whether you're three months out or twelve, we build a plan that works on your schedule, not mine.
I'm overwhelmed by the idea of downsizing. Where do I even start?
That's exactly where I come in. I help you break it into manageable steps: from deciding what to keep, to finding the right home, to getting through closing with your sanity intact.
What makes you different from other agents?
I'm a retired physician turned real estate advisor. I bring the same structured, no-nonsense approach to housing decisions that I used in medicine, with careful evaluation, clear communication, and a focus on getting the decision right, not just getting to closing.
Do you only work in Kingwood?
My focus is the Lake Houston area: Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Porter, New Caney, Dayton, Crosby, and Huffman. For clients with needs outside this area, I connect you with a trusted referral partner who will give you the same level of care.
What does it cost to work with you?
For buyers, commission is typically structured so the seller covers it as part of the transaction, but that's not always the case, and there are ways to negotiate how commissions are handled depending on the deal. For sellers, we'll discuss commission upfront so there are no surprises. My goal is for you to understand exactly what to expect before we move forward.
Have a question I didn't cover? Reach out, and I'm happy to talk through your situation with no pressure.
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