Alex Ryan named development manager for Windy Hill

Houston Agent Magazine 4/8 2:57A Emily Marek

Windy Hill Development appointed Alex Ryan its new development manager. In the role, he’ll oversee nine active developments and recommend land for future projects. “At Windy Hill Development, we remain dedicated to meeting Houston’s housing needs...

Texas REALTORS®: A century of advocacy in a divisive world

Houston Agent Magazine 4/7 3:30A Christy Gessler

In an era defined by division, political tribalism and growing distrust, Texas REALTORS® stands out as a steadfast advocate for its members, the real estate profession and Texas consumers. For over a century, this association has remained focused...

Communicating clearly for business success

Houston Agent Magazine 4/6 11:30P Amy Corr

My dad had a long career in the San Francisco Fire Department, and as he made his way up the ranks, he had to become comfortable talking to various members of the community and the media. Speaking in front of a large group did not come naturally...

How do you define luxury real estate?

Houston Agent Magazine 4/3 11:54A Houston Agent

What are luxury buyers looking for? How do you define a luxury listing? Take a few minutes to be a part of our next issue! The post How do you define luxury real estate? appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

Cross Creek Ranch nears close out

Houston Agent Magazine 4/3 11:36A Emily Marek

Less than 100 new-homes remain at Cross Creek Ranch, a master-planned community (MPC) in Fulshear . Approximately 20,000 people live in the community across almost 6,100 homes built by Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Taylor Morrison and Tri Pointe...

Housing inventory grows in Houston as existing-home sales dip

Houston Agent Magazine 4/3 4:17A Houston Agent

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Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

Houston Agent Magazine 4/2 4:29A Emily Marek

Baby boomers reclaimed the top spot as the generation buying the most homes, according to the latest edition of the Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The report, based on surveys...

BHGRE Gary Greene named No. 1 marketing department in franchise

Houston Agent Magazine 4/1 4:20A Emily Marek

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Gary Greene ’s marketing department was named the No. 1 marketing team in the entire BHGRE network. The team is led by Marketing Director Elizabeth Heckeroth and includes Creative Manager Alondra...

Rocket to acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion

Houston Agent Magazine 3/31 10:04A John Yellig

Rocket Companies has reached an agreement to acquire mortgage-servicing giant Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4 billion in stock. The deal comes less than a month after Rocket, the parent of Rocket Mortgage and other residential real estate...

Bona fide modern art by the beach

Houston Agent Magazine 3/28 7:50A Emily Marek

The original designs for this triplex are featured in the Museum of Modern Art . Designed by architect Eric Owen Moss in 1977, the multifamily home is located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in Playa Del Rey, California. It contains two...

New, pending and closed listings all rise in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 3/28 6:37A Emily Marek

Home sales and inventory increased in Houston during the week ended March 24, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. New listings saw the largest annual jump, with 4,117 properties added to the MLS....

NAR announces 61 job cuts, additions to senior leadership team

Houston Agent Magazine 3/28 6:34A Emily Mack

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently announced major staffing changes. These include the elimination of 41 current positions and 20 open roles as well as multiple additions to the senior leadership team. Impacted departments...

Toll Brothers to build at Elyson in Katy

Houston Agent Magazine 3/27 5:56A Emily Marek

Toll Brothers will add a new section of homes at Elyson , a master-planned community in Katy. Model home construction will begin this summer, with sales slated to start this fall. The section, called Toll Brothers at Elyson, will include 340 homes...

Interest rates put ‘downward pressure’ on Texas new-home sales last month

Houston Agent Magazine 3/26 3:32A Emily Marek

New-home sales fell in Texas as interest rates sidelined buyers in February, according to the Texas New Home Sales Report from HomesUSA . Across Texas’ four largest cities, new-home sales increased year over year, but decreased month over month....

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option

Houston Agent Magazine 3/25 7:41A John Yellig

After months of internal debate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) opted to retain its Clear Cooperation Policy , which requires homes to be listed on an MLS within a day of being put on the market, but added a new listing option that...