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HAR: Affordability gains in Houston as 42% of households can swing homeownership

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:06:01 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Housing affordability improved across the greater Houston area during the first quarter as 42% of households could afford a median-priced home, according to a report from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . That proportion was up from 37% during...

Home sales rise 5% in Houston

Fri, 08 May 2026 03:21:35 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Following a week of increased consumer interest, closed home sales rose 5.2% in Houston, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . Homebuyers purchased 2,553 properties during the week ended May 4, up from...

Spanish-language mortgage lender Americasa opens Houston office

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:24:38 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Americasa s new location at 11999 Katy Freeway in Houston Americasa , a mortgage lender under Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, expanded into Houston with its newest branch location at 11999 Katy Freeway off Interstate 10. The Spanish-language lender...

Castle Hill Partners starts second phase of development at The Trails MPC

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:03:47 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The second phase of development is underway at The Trails , Castle Hill Partners ’ New Caney master-planned community. This second phase includes 344 lots ranging from 40 to 60 feet wide. Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes, Westin Homes and Lennar will...

Zillow, Realtor.com join forces for Preview listing data share

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:32:38 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Zillow Preview listings will be available on Realtor.com as early as this summer, the two companies announced. Realtor.com, notably, is the listing platform of the National Association of REALTORS®. “The real estate market works best when every buyer...

Man Charged After Telling Deputies He Shot Wife in East Harris County

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:58:50 Z

(Texas Herald News) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man has been charged with murder after allegedly calling 911 and reporting he had shot his wife, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office. Deputies with District 3 responded on Saturday, May 2nd, to the 14200 block of...

Four Found Dead Including Children in Apparent Murder-Suicide at River Oaks Home

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:46:21 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON — Four people, including two children, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in the River Oaks area, according to the Houston Police Department. Officers responded to a welfare check around 5:25 p.m. on May 4 at a residence...

HPD Releases Images of Suspects Wanted in Deadly West Houston Shooting

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:36:38 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON — Investigators are searching for two suspects in connection with a deadly shooting at a west Houston apartment complex, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting occurred around 5:40 p.m. on May 2 at the Sedona Square...

6 design trends defining luxury homes in 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:30:26 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Luxury home design in 2026 is no longer driven solely by aesthetics. Spaces that focus on well-being, comfort and personal meaning are shaping everything in the home, from material selection and layout to color, light and more. According to the Engel...

How Women’s Council of REALTORS® elevates your real estate business

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:29 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, success requires more than just closing transactions. It demands adaptability, leadership, strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous growth. As the 2026 president of the Women’s Council of...

Women leaders are shaping AI strategy, with 80% playing a key role

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:30:55 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The agents who will win next year are not the ones grinding harder. They are the ones who drew a line between what their brain handles and what AI handles. A study by Chief and The Harris Poll released in April surveyed 1,768 leaders and found that...

Survey Results: Luxury real estate in 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:19:06 Z

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Who does AI recommend when a luxury seller asks for an agent?

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:40 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) If you’re a top listing agent in a luxury market, you’re going to get your share of business. Your brand, your relationships and your track record will continue to generate opportunities the way they always have. But here’s a question almost no one...

OSHA investigating deadly tar spill at South Houston asphalt facility

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:53:48 Z

(abc13.com (News)) As crews wait for a crane to move heavy machinery to continue the investigation, ABC13 spoke with a woman who lives nearby and described what she saw right outside her window.

SkyEye13 overhead after HCFMO reports hazmat incident at South Houston industrial facility

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:51:11 Z

(abc13.com (News)) SkyEye13 images showed a large amount of liquid asphalt spilled on the ground around a large tank at an industrial facility in South Houston. Officials did not immediately say if anyone was injured.

Two Houston Men Arrested After Attempted Construction Site Theft in Mont Belvieu

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:20:36 Z

(Texas Herald News) MONT BELVIEU, Texas — Two men were arrested early Friday after an alert citizen reported suspicious activity at a commercial construction site, leading to the recovery of stolen equipment and a trailer. According to the Mont Belvieu Police...

Houston Man Arrested in Golf Course Burglary, $34K in Equipment Recovered

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:18:34 Z

(Texas Herald News) MONT BELVIEU, Texas — A Houston man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local golf course, where tens of thousands of dollars in equipment were stolen, according to the Mont Belvieu Police Department. Robert Guillen Jr. Officers...