Houston homebuyers enjoy one of the least-competitive real estate markets

Houston Agent Magazine 6/4 7:29A Emily Marek

Housing markets in the Sun Belt — including Houston — are the least-competitive for U.S. homebuyers this spring, according to a new Zillow report . That’s good news for buyers, who have considerably more options than their counterparts in tighter...

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

Houston Agent Magazine 6/4 5:18A Jacqui Mueller

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its smooth online mortgage experience, including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. Fortune positions Rate as a strong choice for borrowers seeking an...

Survey Results: Are agents satisfied with their real estate tech?

Houston Agent Magazine 6/4 3:59A Houston Agent

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Housing inventory rises in Houston as home sales slow

Houston Agent Magazine 6/3 3:01A Houston Agent

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The Impact of REACH and Second Century Ventures on Real Estate Technology

Houston Agent Magazine 6/2 12:00A Jason Porterfield

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, the integration of technology has become a pivotal force reshaping how professionals operate and engage with clients. Central to this transformation are two...

Tech that works for agents: 4 REACH startups changing the game

Houston Agent Magazine 6/1 11:55P Jacqui Mueller

Final Offer Final Offer aims at enhancing transparency and efficiency in real estate transactions, changing the way the negotiation process was once traditionally handled. The company is said to...

Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?

Houston Agent Magazine 6/1 11:50P Tommy Choi

Technology is transforming every corner of our industry — from how we market properties and qualify buyers to how we generate leads and close deals. Artificial intelligence in particular is being hailed as a game changer, and in many ways, it is....

There is no such thing as a lead ghosting you!

Houston Agent Magazine 6/1 11:30P Jason Posnick

In real estate, one of the most common phrases I hear from agents is, “My client ghosted me.” It’s a convenient way to explain why a lead went cold or stopped responding. But here’s the truth: No one is ghosting you. They either don’t remember...

NAR beefs up communications department with two major hires

Houston Agent Magazine 5/29 7:52A John Yellig

The National Association of REALTORS® is bringing on two communications professionals with messaging experience in the nation s capital. Bennett Richardson, the former general manager and global head of public affairs at Semafor, was named senior...

Pending home sales plunge in April on high mortgage rates

Houston Agent Magazine 5/29 7:32A John Yellig

Pending home sales plunged 6.3% in April, well below the 0.4% decline economists were expecting, as high mortgage rates blunted any boost that higher inventory could have deliver ed . All four regions experienced month-over-month declines, led by...

Report: Douglas Elliman gets takeover offer from Anywhere Real Estate

Houston Agent Magazine 5/27 7:46A John Yellig

Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman could find itself with a new owner following a takeover offer from a competitor, Bloomberg reported , citing people familiar with the matter. Anywhere Real Estate , formerly known as Realogy , made a...

Guaranteed Rate Affinity appoints Guadagnino and Dilday to leadership roles

Houston Agent Magazine 5/27 6:37A Jacqui Mueller

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Guadagnino has specialized in reverse mortgages since 2003. In his new role,...

Sales underway at Briarley in Montgomery

Houston Agent Magazine 5/27 5:26A Emily Marek

Perry Homes, Highland Homes and J. Patrick Homes have begun presales at Briarley , Johnson Land Ventures’ latest master-planned community in Montgomery. Perry Homes is building on 60- and 70-foot lots and is offering 52 floor plans, ranging from...

Wendy Bernstein joins Compass

Houston Agent Magazine 5/22 3:55A Emily Marek

Wendy Bernstein is now affiliated with Compass in Houston. She was previously an agent with Bernstein Realty . A longtime industry veteran, Bernstein has lived in Houston for over 50 years and first obtained her real estate license in the 1980s....

Toll Brothers to build at Wildtree in Magnolia

Houston Agent Magazine 5/21 10:43A Emily Marek

Toll Brothers is building a new-home community later this year at Wildtree, a Magnolia master-planned community. Toll Brothers at Wildtree will feature one- and two-story homes on 60-foot lots. Pricing is expected to start in the mid-$500,000s....