Houston homebuilder unlocks new development with $200k starter homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/7 4:55A Steven Devadanam

Houston is officially in the midst of a "buying bonanza," as CultureMap has previously reported. Starter homes are especially flying off the market, making new builds for that demographic especially...

Versatile Houston Realtor brings a lifetime of experience to the job

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/5 7:45A CultureMap Create

There is no better way to intimately know a city than to grow up in it, and for Realtor Lynn Zarr, that native knowledge belongs in Houston. He has the added bonus of being a fourth-generation...

NextGen Real Estate nabs exclusive right to sell Aurora Custom Homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/4 7:30A CultureMap Create

When Justin Flores met Julia Wang over a working lunch with a wider group of industry professionals, he noticed something: she ordered only a water and a coffee. "I knew in that moment -- watching her...

Outdoor adventure awaits at this dreamy lakeside community in Cypress

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/29 7:30A CultureMap Create

Ready to dive into incredible lakeside living in Houston? Then come explore Towne Lake, where custom homes from the city's premier builders are set on the largest private recreational lake in Houston,...

Houston home sales rocket to record-breaking pace in 'buying bonanza'

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/27 4:45A Steven Devadanam

In news that comes as no shock to anyone watching local real estate, the Houston market is scorching, with a shortage of available homes priced at $250,000 and below and the area again seeing record...

Zillow reveals how fast home values are rising in Houston market

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/26 5:31A Arden Ward

The spring selling season is underway, and those looking to purchase a home in Houston should expect to pay a premium -- regardless of price point -- Zillow says. A new study from the real estate...

Former NFL player’s Houston mansion hits the market for $8.45 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/21 7:30A CultureMap Create

Mario Williams has a habit of making history. Honored by the Houston Texans as the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, he went on to record 53 sacks for the team -- a franchise record only surpassed...

Real estate firm moves into Texas with Million Dollar Listing stars

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/16 8:35A John Egan

Three reality TV stars are coming to Texas as part of Douglas Elliman Real Estate's expansion in the Lone Star State. Douglas Elliman Real Estate, which already handles deals for high-end homes and...

Former Houston Texans star lists Memorial mansion for $8.45 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/16 6:31A Steven Devadanam

In what seems eons ago, the Houston Texans were a competitive team and perennial playoff contender. In those bygone days, the only controversy surrounding the team was the drafting of defensive end...

$17.5M Hill Country estate from Frank Lloyd Wright protégé hits market

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/16 4:25A John Egan

A breathtaking 30-acre retreat in the Hill Country that was designed by an apprentice of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright just hit the market for $17.5 million. Adjacent to the Pedernales River, the...

Controversial Houston real estate firm has new owner after merger

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/15 8:25A Steven Devadanam

Houston's Weingarten Realty Investors, which has made headlines of late with the River Oaks Theatre saga, has a new owner. Kimco Realty Corp., one of the most prominent owners and operators of open-...

New boutique Bay Area development casts off with $250,000 homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/12 4:20A Steven Devadanam

With Houston real estate being snatched up by locals, Newstonians, and speculators, demand is surging for low-priced, entry-level homes -- especially for first-time buyers. To help comes developer...

Houston super couple's Piney Point home rockets onto market for $3M

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/9 8:11A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians who were around during the Houston Rockets championship run in 1994 and again 1995 will no doubt remember Mario Elie, the smooth, dripping-with-swagger guard/forward. Famous for his deadly...

New Heights high-rise elevates Houston's hottest 'hood with luxe life

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/7 8:15A Steven Devadanam

The dizzying pace of Heights development shows no signs of slowing. Now, a new boutique high-rise towers amidst the mix, offering luxe living in Houston's hottest neighborhood. Dubbed Ellison Heights,...

This Texas region explodes with sales amid pandemic land rush

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/6 5:47A John Egan

It's a sure sign that city dwellers are hunting for quieter, more isolated environments during the coronavirus pandemic: The region encompassing Austin, the Hill Country, and Waco represented 28...