Roam this monolithic dome home
Houston Agent Magazine
by Emily Mack
4h ago
Advertised as a monolithic dome home, this rounded dwelling in Central Florida offers energy efficiency and weather resiliency. Developed on 1.6 acres of Ocala land, the structure includes two attached domes. Within them, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached, two-car garage await — although the garage could become additional bedrooms for 3,000 square feet of living space. The dome home is listed for $449,000 on Special Finds. The post Roam this monolithic dome home appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine ..read more
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Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020
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by Emily Marek
4h ago
Renovation spending has surged since the onset of the pandemic, according to the 2024 Houzz & Home Study from home renovation and design company Houzz. In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023. Furthermore, 51% of renovators spent $25,000 or more last year, up from 37% in 2020. “Despite prevailing economic headwinds, such as high interest rates and persistent inflation, investment in home renovations continued in 2023,” Marine Sargsyan, Houzz staff economist, said in a press release ..read more
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Land preparation underway in Austin Point
Houston Agent Magazine
by Emily Marek
4h ago
Excavation and fill placement are underway for the first phase of development in Austin Point, a Fort Bend County master-planned community from The Signorelli Company. Plans for the community include over 14,000 residences and 17 million square feet of commercial space. Planned extensions to the Fort Bend Parkway and Grand Parkway will connect Austin Point to Texas Medical Center, The Galleria and downtown Houston. The first homesites are scheduled to be available in spring 2025. Builders include Ashton Woods Homes, Beazer Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Castlerock Communities, David Weekley Homes ..read more
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Meritage Homes and Trophy Signature Homes announce new development in Huffman
Houston Agent Magazine
by Emily Marek
11h ago
Meritage Homes and Trophy Signature Homes unveiled plans for a new residential housing development in Huffman. The project marks Trophy Signature Homes’ debut in the Houston new-home market. via Green Brick Partners Located just south of the Grand Parkway and zoned to Huffman Independent School District, Riviera Pines will consist of 920 homesites. The builders will offer one- and two-story homes on 40-, 45- and 50-foot lots. The community will also feature an on-site amenity center. “We are thrilled to introduce Trophy Signature Homes to the Houston market,” Bobby Samuel, the builder’s nati ..read more
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Agent Publishing exclusive: NAR chief legal officer discusses legal settlement and what’s next for Realtors
Houston Agent Magazine
by Agent Publishing
1d ago
The $418 million litigation settlement by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) removes commissions from the MLS and mandates agent agreements with buyers. It also continues to generate questions and discussion across the real estate industry. NAR’s Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer Katie Johnson addressed some of those questions in an exclusive exchange with Agent Publishing. She delves deeper into what is and is not allowed under the settlement agreement and what exactly is going to change for Realtors going forward. Will individual brokers be able to post their c ..read more
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This is the ‘dream living room’ — to Texans
Houston Agent Magazine
by Emily Marek
1d ago
Living rooms often serve as a home’s focal point, providing a versatile space where you can both curl up on the couch and entertain houseguests. But what details make up the ideal American living room, and how do those details differ from the dream living room in Texas? Furniture retailer Joybird surveyed over 2,500 Americans and asked them to describe their dream living room. Nationwide, the “country house” design style was the most popular for the living room — think modern farmhouse, but with a European twist. The style features exposed wooden beams, floral patterns and curated/one-of-a-kin ..read more
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Rent prices are cooling off in Houston
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by Sponsored Content
2d ago
Finding a place to live in a major urban area can often be challenging, especially if you’re looking to live in a popular place. Real estate prices, both for owners and renters, are legendarily high in places like New York and Los Angeles, and you might think the same goes for the city of Houston — but that’s actually not the case. As it turns out, the average rent in Houston is $1,152 per month, a surprising 23% lower than the national average. A three-bedroom apartment or home in Houston can be rented for $1,793 per month. Compare that to someplace like New York City, where the same apartmen ..read more
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Johnson Development to host 10th annual ‘Best of the Burbs’ tour
Houston Agent Magazine
by Emily Marek
2d ago
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. Starting April 1, model homes in 11 Johnson Development communities will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free. “Throughout the years, we’ve easily opened the doors to more than 1,000 model homes and thousands of available homes in a variety of architectural styles, showcasing the fantastic variety of homes you can find in a Johnson community ..read more
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Developers break ground on new Katy community
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by Emily Marek
3d ago
Johnson Development broke ground on Grange, a new 1,130-acre master-planned community in Katy. Located near Morton Road and FM 2855, Grange will be zoned to Katy Independent School District. The community is expected to include about 2,400 homes upon completion, with home sales projected to begin in early 2025. “Lakes and green space will be featured prominently in our master plan,” Jacob Rice, vice president and general manager of Grange, said in a press release. “Our vision is to celebrate these natural areas while creating a place that cultivates connections with nature and each other.” The ..read more
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COMPASS Houston names new sales managers
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by Emily Marek
3d ago
COMPASS Houston announced that several veteran sales managers have been promoted, along with one new sales manager. Brian Schwartz will now serve as sales manager for COMPASS’s Katy office. Schwartz was previously the manager of Coldwell Banker’s office in The Heights and served as chairman and co-chair of the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) Northwest Board and Young Professionals Advisory Board. Additionally, three existing COMPASS agents were promoted to elevated roles within the company. Bethany McDaniel will now serve as sales manager for The Woodlands office, following her time as ..read more
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