Houston to receive appraisal diversity grant from Wells Fargo

Houston Agent Magazine 12/6 10:33A Emily Marek

Wells Fargo has partnered with the National Urban League to train diverse home appraisers in Houston. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 97% of home appraisers are white. The goal of Wells Fargo’s Diverse Appraiser Initiative...

Redfin report shows record-high new construction inventory

Houston Agent Magazine 12/6 9:27A Emily Marek

A report from Redfin shows that 29% of single-family homes for sale in the U.S. were new constructions in the third quarter of 2022. This increased inventory of new constructions for sale represents the highest percentage of third quarter listings...

HAR honors rising stars in Houston real estate

Houston Agent Magazine 12/5 5:21A Emily Marek

The Houston Association of REALTORS® honored the winners of the 12th annual 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards last month, recognizing young professionals in the Houston real estate industry based on sales, leadership and community...

Houston real estate experts offer their predictions for 2023

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 11:00P Timothy Inklebarger

In a market like we’ve seen over the last year, who would dare predict what lies ahead in 2023? While most of us ride the economic wave with all of its twists and turns, it’s the industry...

Real estate market predictions for 2023

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:59P Timothy Inklebarger

Featuring the perspectives of: Art Aguilar , Branch Production Manager, Revolution Mortgage Paige Bowman , Team Leader, The Mortgage Collective Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Jeremy Collett , Executive Director of Capital Markets,...

Mortgage lending predictions for 2023

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:58P Timothy Inklebarger

Featuring the perspectives of: Art Aguilar , Branch Production Manager, Revolution Mortgage Dave Barnhart , Division President Homebuilding Division, First American Homes Paige Bowman , Team Leader, The Mortgage Collective Fairway Independent...

Real estate development predictions for 2023

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:57P Timothy Inklebarger

Featuring the perspectives of: Dave Barnhart , Division President Homebuilding Division, First American Homes Brad Chelton , President Texas, Brookfield Residential Jeff Dewese and Mike Miller , Senior Vice Presidents – Land Division, Signorelli...

How a coach can help you gain the skills to succeed in a changing real estate market

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:50P Buffini Company

As the real estate market continues to shift, it is only natural that buyers and sellers are feeling anxious. Buyers are concerned about rising mortgage rates and how that will impact their ability to purchase a home. Sellers are concerned that...

Two tools to build your online presence to get your testimonials noticed

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:40P Anne Ewasko

The real estate market is fiercely competitive, and one of the best ways to differentiate yourself is to have a cache of stellar reviews in multiple places so consumers can find you. Success requires a solid reputation, and getting positive...

Houston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts and inventory up from last year

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:30P Jason Porterfield

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Texas home prices steady as mortgage rates temper demand

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:30P Russell Berry

The unprecedented housing market activity recorded in Texas during the first half of 2022 was followed by calmer activity that reflects pre-pandemic levels and a 7% decline year to date as of October. While sales are expected to slow through the...

2023 Real Estate Predictions Survey results

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:20P Houston Agent

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Welcome to Jurassic Park

Houston Agent Magazine 12/4 10:00P Emily Mack

Life finds a way at this adventurous getaway in Washougal, Washington. The Jurassic Retreat is a private, two-acre estate full of life-size, animatronic dinosaurs. The giant reptiles are and hidden amongst the natural wooded areas. Also included:...

HAR’s FRESH Report shows an increase in active listings

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 8:44A Emily Marek

The Houston Association of REALTORS® First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston shows that while new listings are down year over year, active listings have increased by nearly 70%. Per HAR’s report, new listings are down 4.7% year-over-year. However,...

Declining mortgage rates boost homebuyer demand

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 6:45A Liz Hughes

Homebuyer demand is rising as mortgage rates continue to decline, according to a new Redfin report . On Dec. 1, daily rates fell to 6.29% according to the report, a full percentage point lower than the 7.29% peak last month. With that drop,...