China’s presence in the U.S. residential real estate market is growing rapidly, and it’s creating opportunities for agents proactive enough to seize it, one expert says. Between 2010 and 2015, Chinese real estate buyers spent $93 billion in the

Located about 30 miles north of Houston along I-45, The Woodlands, a master-planned community built in 1974, is one of state’s most favored cities. Houstonia magazine once called it one of Greater Houston’s hottest neighborhoods. In 2014, NerdWallet named

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month issued its new Small Entity Compliance Guide, which includes updated information for how to better comply with TRID. We’ve combed through the report, compared it to CFPB’s previous Small Entity Compliance Guide,

America’s demographics are transforming, and it will have huge implications on future real estate markets, said a new joint report from the Urban Land Institute and Terwilliger Center for Housing. The four biggest changes, analysts agreed, will take place

The real estate market is subject to change, and over the next 10 years, it’s going to do just that – or at least that’s the conclusion of a joint report from the Urban Land Institute and Terwilliger Center for

David Wieland is the founder and CEO of Realized, an online crowdfunding platform that simplifies the 1031 exchange process; a process he discussed with us in regards to how it affects real estate agents.  Chicago Agent (CA): First and

Houston’s Rice Village neighborhood – “The Village,” as locals call it – is a mecca for shoppers, walkers and foodies alike. It’s defined by its strip of stores and its proximity to Rice University, which is Houston’s best institution of higher learning.

This week, I took the opportunity to finish my business plan for 2017, and I now have my entire year mapped out. Here are the reasons why: 1. Some might ask, a business plan in October? Yes, you read that

The home price premium in Spring Branch ISD is 223 percent, making it Harris County’s most valuable (or expensive) school district, according to an analysis by realtor.com. Homes in the Spring Branch ISD have a median list price of

Ninety-eight percent of Realtors believe buyers respond to curb appeal, a National Association of Realtors report found. Improving a home’s curb appeal is a quick and relatively inexpensive way (as far as home-improvement projects go) to boost a home’s

Most adults in Houston have a smartphone. And now, thanks to Reliant, many don’t have to worry about them dying while they’re out and about. Or as a real estate professional might put it, Reliant has given agents another

Tom Rhodes is the chief executive of Austin-based Sente Mortgage, and he took time this week to talk lending, including what agents need to know about best helping their clients.  Houston Agent (HA): Average prices in Houston are relatively affordable,

For most buyers and sellers, contacting a real estate agent isn’t their first step. Their first move is to go online. Sixty-six percent of Realtors and 70 percent of brokers have a website, the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 Member

Houston’s Greater Third Ward is a neighborhood that’s gained considerable attention over the past several years, as demand for the near-Downtown neighborhood has helped boost local homeowner equity and encourage new development. Senior friendly – As people age, what they

In the fifth part of our “Greater Houston by Graduation Rates” series, we looked at the top high schools in Brazoria County. For our sixth entry, we give you Liberty County’s best high schools by graduation rates, starting with Hull-Daisetta High School. See the rest

September is Realtor safety month – an important month for real estate. As a real estate agent, you are vulnerable to harassment, being robbed at gunpoint, kidnapping and even murder. Your job can be risky – in fact, nearly 40 percent