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COMPASS expands across Gulf Coast with acquisition of New Orleans’ Latter & Blum

The strategic acquisition expands COMPASS’ Gulf reach from Texas to Florida and brings with it a brokerage that closed $3.6 billion in transactions last year. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A lakefront Austin property with a luxurious lap pool tops the most expensive new listings in Texas.

Wan Bridge opens single-family rental community in Lago Mar

Crystal View, a build-to-rent community of single-family homes in the Texas City master-planned community of Lago Mar, is now open to residents.

Meritage Homes and Trophy Signature Homes announce new development in Huffman

The project marks Trophy Signature Homes’ debut in the Houston new-home market.

Brightway Insurance opens The Cloud Agency in Houston

Brightway Insurance, a national provider of home, flood, condo and renters insurance, is expanding into Houston with a new branch named The Cloud Agency.

Johnson Development to host 10th annual ‘Best of the Burbs’ tour

Johnson Development will host its 10th annual “Best of the Burbs” tour in April, showcasing over 120 model homes and nearly 500 available homes throughout the greater Houston area.

Developers break ground on new Katy community

Located near Morton Road and FM 2855, Grange will be zoned to Katy Independent School District.

Johnson Development acquires land from The George Foundation for new Fort Bend community

The George Foundation, a charity that supports nonprofits in Fort Bend County, sold 1,500 acres of land in west Fort Bend to Johnson Development for a new-home community.

Douglas Elliman honors top-performing teams and agents at 2024 Ellie Awards

One of the top-producing Texas agents was Renay Cohen, who ranked as the No. 1 agent in the state by gross commission income (GCI) and sales transactions.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in February

Agents from Douglas Elliman Real Estate listed the two Houston-area properties that sold for the highest prices last month.

Texas REALTORS®: 2023 Year in Review

Texas home sales dipped in 2023, according to the 2023 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report from Texas REALTORS®.

GHBA breaks ground on new charity home

Built by Chesmar Homes, the project is located in Elyson by Newland, a Brookfield Properties master-planned community in Katy.

Hillwood Communities breaks ground on Legacy in League City

Initial deliveries are expected in the first quarter of 2025, with homes ranging from $300,000 to over $1 million.

Local artist to craft 13 sculptures in ARTAVIA

Texas artist Jeffie Brewer was commissioned to build 13 colorful sculptures in ARTAVIA, an art-centric master-planned community in the Conroe area.

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation honors top loan officers

TSAHC recognized three loan officers who helped families purchase the most homes last year: Dina Pierson, Josh Allyn and Jake West.

NAHB names Bridgeland its MPC of the Year for 2024

NAHB previously named Bridgeland a Master Planned Community of the Year in 2009.