Rocket to acquire Redfin

Houston Agent Magazine 3/10 5:50A Patrick Regan

Rocket is buying Redfin in a $1.75 billion deal, the companies announced Monday. Rocket is the parent company of Rocket Mortgage and other real estate-related businesses. Its acquisition of Redfin was described as an all stock transaction. Rocket...

Nan and Company Properties named exclusive Texas sales and marketing partner for Grand Cayman...

Houston Agent Magazine 3/7 5:00A Emily Marek

Nan and Company Properties is collaborating with Skylla Group to serve as the Texas marketing and sales team for Mandarin Oriental Residences, Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. The project, developed by Melkonian Capital Management in partnership...

JD Adamson

Houston Agent Magazine 3/7 3:09A Houston Agent

What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? Circa 1999, I’m 15, working at Six Flags at the carnival games. I dealt with ridiculous personalities, caught the attention of a stalker and learned that theme parks are not as...

Houston’s Weekly Activity Snapshot: Listings outdo last year’s numbers while closings drag

Houston Agent Magazine 3/6 7:12A Elizabeth Kanzeg

As spring approaches, the number of new property listings continues to surpass those of 2024, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR). Agents added 3,983 properties to the MLS during the week...

New and active listings see double-digit increases in latest FRESH Report

Houston Agent Magazine 3/6 7:06A Emily Marek

Both new and active listings increased annually in February, according to the First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) Report from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . Realtors added 13,366 properties to the MLS during the month, a 10.4%...

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible

Houston Agent Magazine 3/6 3:53A John Yellig

Courtesy of CoreLogic. U.S. home prices rose annually in January, and they are expected to continue to climb on a national basis this year and reach a new high in March . Ho wever , some regions are lagging others, CoreLogic said in its monthly...

Shant Banosian named president of Rate Mortgage

Houston Agent Magazine 3/5 1:00A Patrick Regan

Shant Banosian has been selected to lead Rate Mortgage as its new president, the company announced Wednesday. Rate Mortgage is one of 15 organizations that make up Rate Companies, led by CEO and President Victor Ciardelli. Banosian is one of 15...

The tariffs took effect. Now what?

Houston Agent Magazine 3/4 7:34A Emily Mack

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Now, after a month-long delay, they’ve gone into effect. Most goods coming in from both countries now carry a 25% tariff. Additionally on...

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Houston Agent Magazine 3/4 6:56A Emily Marek

Forty percent of homeowners wouldn’t go through with a home sale if they didn’t like the buyer — and nearly one-third would rather take a loss on their home sale than sell to their ex. Furthermore, 13% of homeowners said they’d take their home...

Keller Williams names Christopher Czarnecki as president and CEO, announces investment partnership

Houston Agent Magazine 3/3 9:36A Emily Marek

Christopher Czarnecki joined Keller Williams as president and CEO, replacing past president and CEO Mark Willis, who stepped down in January . Czarnecki is the former CEO of real estate investment trust Broadstone Net Lease. “I am thrilled to...

Owais Development and Alumbra International Properties celebrate the grand opening of Commonwealth...

Houston Agent Magazine 3/3 8:22A Houston Agent

Owais Development and Alumbra International Properties celebrated the grand opening of Commonwealth Park in Montrose , introducing 30 luxury residences and a new vision for urban living. With more developments ahead, both companies are redefining...

NAMB: Fighting for brokers, consumers and the future of mortgage lending

Houston Agent Magazine 3/2 11:50P Valerie Saunders

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has been the only national voice for mortgage professionals since 1973. For over 50 years, NAMB has advocated for fair lending practices, pushing back against harmful policies and ensuring that...

6 ways to curate experiences to better connect with clients

Houston Agent Magazine 3/2 11:45P Jana Bruce

In the competitive and ever-evolving world of real estate, success is built on more than just transactions; it’s rooted in meaningful relationships. In luxury real estate, the true value of service is defined not by price, but by the experience...

Houston Housing Scorecard: Local market steady despite national concerns

Houston Agent Magazine 2/28 10:00A Houston Agent

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Big barrels in Big Sur

Houston Agent Magazine 2/28 7:46A Emily Marek

This listing, nestled in the hills above Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, is constructed from two giant redwood wine barrels. Designed by local architect Mickey Meunnig, the home features two...