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  • Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time in 3 years  – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Mortgage rates fell below 6% for the first time in three-and-a-half years, Freddie Mac said, citing its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. 

    The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 5.98%, passing an important psychological boundary just as the busy spring homebuying season approaches. The dip follows last week’s movement, when the average rate fell to 6.01%, its lowest level since September 2022. The rate was 6.76% a year ago. 

    “For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone,” Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater said. “This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, is meaningful and will drive more potential buyers into the market for spring homebuying season.” 

    At the same time, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that housing affordability declined in January, with the national median payment rising from $2,025 to $2,070, its first increase in seven months. Nevertheless, the MBA expects affordability to improve going forward. 

    “While the median purchase application amount rose from $320,000 to $332,000, mortgage rates declined over the month,” said Edward Seiler, MBA’s associate vice president of housing economics and executive director of the Research Institute for Housing America. “With mortgage rates mostly trending downward, and home-price growth flat or down in many markets, affordability conditions should improve in the months ahead as housing inventory increases.” 

    Mortgage applications increased during the week ended Feb. 20, the MBA said separately. The association’s Market Composite Index inched 0.4% higher week over week, driven in large part by refinances. The Refinance Index was up 4% week over week and 150% year over year. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down 5% week over week. 

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  • NAR launches Influencer Program – Houston Agent Magazine

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    The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a new Influencer Program to engage and amplify the voices of high-profile industry members. The Influencer Program replaces NAR’s former Surrogate Program.

    “Through member feedback, we heard a call for a program title that better reflects what our influencers do day in and day out,” Bennett Richardson, NAR’s chief marketing and communications officer, said in a press release. “The NAR Influencer Program more clearly describes the roles and responsibilities of being an influencer — being a trusted voice to elevate Realtors, share timely, consumer-friendly information and help shape conversations about real estate in communities nationwide.”

    Through the Influencer Program, NAR supports influencers with weekly newsletters, curated social media content, industry talking points and quarterly conference calls.

    “The name is new, but the mission is the same: make it easy for members to stay informed and engage with confidence,” Richardson added.

    Interested agents can apply at influencer.realtor.

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  • Rechat now integrated with Canva – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Rechat now provides listing data to Canva, providing users with access to high-resolution listing photos, agent information and property descriptions directly in Canva’s design platform.

    Additionally, Canva designs can now be added directly to Rechat with one click, Rechat said in a press release, further consolidating agent workflow.

    “Real estate professionals need to move at the speed of the market without sacrificing quality,” said Chris Hadges, head of Canva for Real Estate. “By integrating with Rechat, we are empowering agents to turn live property data into polished, on-brand marketing materials in minutes.”

    Canva users can integrate Rechat by adding the Rechat app to their account, logging in and allowing listing access.

    “This is about removing friction from the creative process and meeting agents where they want to work,” said Rechat Founder and CEO Shayan Hamidi. “By allowing our users to send Rechat’s listing data directly into Canva, we’re giving them the ability to create high quality marketing assets instantly.”

    Rechat, a unified operating system for real estate agents, has existing partnerships with tech companies including SkySlope and Follow Up Boss.

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  • Houston new-home sales recede at start of 2026 – Houston Agent Magazine

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    New-home sales declined 7% month over month in Houston in January, according to the latest report from HomesUSA.com.

    Homebuyers purchased 1,998 new homes during the month, down from 2,157 in December. Sales also decreased annually, with 2,046 homes sold in January 2025.

    Days on market increased to 98.55, up from 95.67 a month prior and 89.43 days a year prior.

    Pending sales declined from 1,532 in December to 1,463 in January. A year ago, 1,797 listings went under contract.

    “January new-home sales numbers reflect seasonality, and I believe the Houston market will soon strengthen,” said Ben Caballero, CEO of HomesUSA.com. “Spring is always the best time for home sales.

    Amid decreased sales, the average new-home price decreased 1% month over month from $400,111 to $396,723. In January 2025, the average new-home price was $395,515.

    “With this year’s tax cuts, consumers will have more money, then the spring selling season will kick in soon, followed by a new Fed chairman focused on lowering interest rates,” Caballero added. “I will be surprised if Houston-area housing doesn’t have a very good year.”

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  • REMAX: Houston home sales slip year over year in January  – Houston Agent Magazine

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    The pace of Houston home sales fell 4.3% year over year in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

    Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month. 

    The number of homes for sale in January rose 10.9% year over year and dipped 0.1% month over month, marking the 25th consecutive month of annual gains. Months’ supply of inventory was 3.1 months, up from 2.8 months in January 2025 and down from 3.5 months in December. Miami continued to lead the nation in months’ supply, with seven months following a 2.3% annual increase from 7.2 months. 

    The national median sales price rose 1% year over year to $425,000. Month over month, it was down 2%. The average close-to-list-price ratio was 98%, the same as in January 2025 and December 2025. 

    “In a month that is traditionally slow, inventory was higher than it was a year ago, and new listings came to market, giving buyers more options,” REMAX CEO Erik Carlson said. “Even as sales adjusted seasonally, the fundamentals point to a market that continues moving toward balance.” 

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  • Sellers hesitate in Houston while pending-home sales slip – Houston Agent Magazine

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    New listings declined 1% year over year in Houston during the week ending Feb. 16, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

    Realtors helped sellers add 3,344 listings to the market, down from 3,378 new listings during the same week in 2025.

    Amid that annual drop in seller activity, buyers sat tight as well, with pending and closed home sales decreasing 8.6% and 0.5%, respectively.

    However, consumer interest in the market remained stronger than year-ago levels: Property showings increased 6.4% year over year, with over 41,000 showings during the week, while open houses increased 8% year over year, with 8,967 in-person and virtual events held.

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  • Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases  – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Courtesy of Redfin.

    After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

    The amount Americans needed to earn declined 4% year over year in December, from $115,870 to $111,252, marking the second month in a row of declines after rising in nearly every month for five years in a row. Income needed to buy a home peaked at $122,000 in June. 

    Redfin attributed the improvement to lower mortgage rates and slowing home-price growth. The median home sale price in December was $426,747, up slightly from December 2024, but mortgage rates have fallen from 7% last year to about 6.1% now. Those factors brought the median monthly mortgage payment down from $2,800 to $2,675. 

    “The housing affordability crisis is showing signs of easing as costs come down slightly but meaningfully, opening the door for more Americans to make the jump to homeownership,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research. “While housing remains historically expensive, the trajectory is finally starting to reverse, with the door to buying a home opening a bit wider rather than closing tighter. But while affordability is improving, Americans are contending with other obstacles on the road to buying a home, like nerves about layoffs and economic uncertainty.” 

    Redfin considers a home affordable if a buyer taking out a mortgage spends no more than 30% of their income on monthly housing payments. Redfin based its analysis on median home sale prices, prevailing mortgage rates and property tax payments. 

    Courtesy of Redfin.

    While affordability is improving, the typical U.S. household does not earn enough to afford the median-priced home. The typical American household earns just $86,185, about $25,000 less than needed, according to the report. 

    On a local level, affordability is improving in 37 of the 50 largest U.S. cities, led by Dallas, where required earnings fell 7.4%, and followed by Sacramento, California, and Jacksonville, Florida, where the amount needed was down 6.8% and 5.9%, respectively. 

    On the flip side, the amount homebuyers needed to earn actually increased in some cities, led by Detroit (up 3.6%) and followed by Chicago (3.5%) and St. Louis (3%) 

    The typical household could actually afford to buy a median-priced home in only 12 metros, led by Pittsburgh, where buyers needed to earn $66,168, and the typical household earned $82,188, followed by St. Louis, where $73,984 is needed, and the typical household earned $87,471, and Cleveland, where $66,725 was needed, and the typical income was $76,912. 

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  • Sterling Brogan – Houston Agent Magazine

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    What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
    When I was 20 years old I started my organization company, then we grew to remodeling inside homes which then lead me to real estate.

    Where did you grow up?
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Growing up, what did you want to be?
    Fashion designer

    What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
    Tons of doggy love or heading to Galveston, where I do a lot of investing with Airbnb.

    If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
    Kris Jenner, a genius in brand marketing and business savvy.

    What is Houston’s best kept secret?
    Our food choices are absolutely amazing. I love that if I want any type of cuisine, I can find it in Houston.

    What do you love most about the industry?
    Most people’s biggest dream is to become a homeowner. People work so hard to achieve this and to be apart of it at closings gives me so much excitement for their new chapters.

    What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
    Carrying the weight of my clients’ biggest financial decisions while making it look effortless. Behind every smooth closing is strategy, negotiation, risk analysis and relentless follow-through.

    What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
    Working your sphere and social medias. Open houses play a big part too.

    What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to?
    Bravo anything! I love reading self knowledge books and I’m obsessed with podcasts.

    What’s your favorite meal in Houston?
    The minestrone soup with the eggplant parmesan from the original Carrabba’s.

    Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Houston?
    The Rice Hotel building downtown. I’ve always appreciated architecture that feels built to last.

    What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
    I’ve had a deal renegotiated from the backseat of an Uber on the way to the airport. Real estate doesn’t wait and neither do I.

    What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
    I have five dogs! Four chihuahuas and one German shepherd.

    What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
    Kas Turkey. Something is super magical there with the sea, the food and the culture.

    In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
    This is a FULL-time JOB!

    Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
    I love following any architectural digest.

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  • A $1.2M Chicagoland castle – Houston Agent Magazine

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    They say a man’s home is his castle. But is his castle his home?

    Complete with towers, turrets and Corinthian columns, the sellers built this Spring Grove, Illinois, property in 2012 and nicknamed it the “castle of love.”

    The property is listed by Sue Miller of Dream Real Estate for $1.2 million (royal crowns not included).

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  • Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability  – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Despite a 5.5 million increase in the number of potential buyers who would qualify for a mortgage compared to a year ago, pending home sales in January were roughly flat month over month and year over year, the National Association of REALTORS® said, citing its Pending Home Sales Report.   

    Sales were down 0.8% month over month and 0.4% year over year. The increase in newly qualifying borrowers comes from the slow but steady decrease in mortgage rates over the last year, which are approaching 6%, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

    “Most newly qualifying households do not act immediately, but based on past experience, about 10% could enter the market — potentially adding roughly 550,000 new homebuyers this year compared with last year,” Yun said. “Unless housing supply increases, these additional potential buyers becoming active in the market could simply push up home prices. This will put increasing pressure on affordability, which is why it is critical to increase supply by building more homes.” 

    By region, month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West and declined in the Northeast and South. Year-over-year pending home sales rose in the South and West and declined in the Northeast and Midwest. 

    While the topline national numbers were down slightly, several metro areas saw healthy annual gains, including Phoenix (up 11.8%), Boston (10.7%) and Miami (6.8%). 

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  • HAR starts key-share agreement with Beaumont Board of REALTORS® – Houston Agent Magazine

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    The Houston Association of REALTORS® entered into a key-share agreement with the Beaumont Board of REALTORS®.

    The reciprocity accord means expanded property access for real estate agents in southeast Texas, HAR said, as HAR MLS subscribers with Supra eKEYs will now be able to open Supra lockboxes in the Beaumont area.

    “This agreement is part of HAR’s ongoing commitment to enhancing our MLS subscribers’ ability to serve their clients efficiently while expanding their reach into neighboring markets,” Mario Arriaga, chairman of HAR.com (the home of HAR’s MLS), said in a press release.

    HAR maintains similar agreements with MLSs in Austin, North Texas and San Antonio.

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  • HAR: Choices increase for Houston homebuyers as sellers adjust to balancing market – Houston Agent Magazine

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    The Houston housing market showed encouraging signs of balance in January including expanded inventory and steady buyer demand, according to the latest monthly Housing Report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

    Active listings increased 15.7% year over year, with 54,589 properties on the market during the month. Closings fell 1% year over year, with 4,999 homes sold — the fewest transactions since January 2023.

    However, pending sales increased 8.5%, with 6,813 listings going under contract, indicating strong sales in the coming weeks.

    Days on market increased to 66, up five days from a year prior. That was the highest average since February 2020, when homes spent an average of 68 days on the market.

    Prices fluctuated, with the median decreasing 0.9% to $233,045 and the average increasing 2.8% to $416,722. Luxury home sales — those with a price tag of $1 million or more — increased 15.5% year over year.

    “Right now, buyers have more choices and a bit more time to make decisions, while sellers are adjusting to a market that’s becoming balanced,” said HAR Chair Theresa Hill. “With rates expected to ease a little this year, buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines may start to feel more confident and enter the market. That should help maintain demand and create additional opportunities for sellers throughout the year.”

    Given the rate of sales, Houston had a 4.7-month inventory, up from 4.2 months a year prior.

    Decreased mortgage rates and median prices meant improved affordability for homebuyers last month. Assuming a 20% down payment, the typical Houston homebuyer in January needed to spend $1,561.26 per month, down from $1,722.81 in January 2025. That amounts to about $2,000 less annually.

    January was the 15th of the last 18 months with improved housing affordability.

    Looking only at existing-home sales, closings decreased by just 10 sales annually, with 3,422 homes sold in January. The average sales price increased 3.8% to $428,152, while the median was steady at $320,000.

    Among for-sale townhomes and condominiums, sales dropped 25.9% last month, with 269 units sold. The average price decreased 8.6% to $226,343, while the median fell 11.9% to $185,000. That was the lowest level since February 2021.

    Townhome and condo inventory hit a 7.6-month supply, up from 5.5 months in January 2025.

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  • The most-loved communities in greater Houston – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Greater Houston homebuyers are falling in love with communities that offer pockets of affordability, according to a ranking from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

    The association ranked the Houston-area neighborhoods with the greatest annual increase in transactions to determine which neighborhoods grew most in popularity among homebuyers in 2025 and found that seven of the top 10 had average home prices below the area median average of $416,722.

    Transactions increased most in Brookshire, where sales were up 124.6% year over year and had an average sales price of $311,463; followed by Waller, up 113.5% year over year with an average of $317,113; and the Crosby area, up 68.8% year over year with an average of $273,880.

    One outlier on HAR’s list was the New Waverly area, where transactions increased 43.3% year over year. The community had an average sales price of $479,768, making it about $60,000 more expensive than the Houston average.

    The two other communities on the list with above-average prices were Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks, where sales rose 40% year over year with an average sales price of over $1.6 million, and Rosharon, where sales rose 32.4% with an average sales price of $440,435.

    Chart courtesy of HAR.

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  • Texas is one of the best states for singles – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Texas is the No. 3 state in the country for living, working and dating as a single person, according to a new study from WalletHub.

    Singles can find numerous dating opportunities in the Lone Star State. From the most restaurants per capita (tied with California, New York and Florida) and the most movie theaters per capita (also tied with California), the state ranked fourth for romance and fun.

    Furthermore, singles in Texas are looking to date: Texans are particularly open to relationships, with people in the state searching dating-related terms at higher rates than singles in other states. Texans are also less likely to have intimacy issues or an avoidant attachment style, WalletHub said.

    Plus, thanks to Texas’ high employment rate, healthy job market and relatively low cost of living, singles can actually afford to go on dates.

    “Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining out has skyrocketed in recent years,” said WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo. “The best states for singles are those that have strong economies while also providing a wide range of places to host dates.”

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  • J. Patrick Homes building on small lots at Grange – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Pre-sales are underway for J. Patrick Homes’ 40-foot lot offerings at Grange, Johnson Development’s master-planned community in Katy.

    The builder is selling 11 one- and two-story designs, with floor plans ranging from 1,300 to 2,500 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and two-car garages. Customization options are available.

    “We’re excited about this new addition to our builder lineup and the opportunities it offers for those looking for a home priced below $400,000,” Jacob Rice, vice president and general manager of Grange, said in a press release. “We’re filling an important niche.”

    Pricing for J. Patrick Homes’ offerings at Grange begin at $370,000. The builder is also offering buyers two complimentary visits to its design center.

    “At J. Patrick Homes, we want to deliver a luxury, semi-custom experience to all of our buyers, no matter what size home they select,” said President Tim Drone. “These new floor plans are more approachable for people buying their first home or who would prefer a smaller home.”

    Highland Homes is also building on 40-foot lots at Grange. Elsewhere in the community, builders include David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes and Westin Homes.

    Grange is zoned to Katy Independent School District.

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  • Neda Navab named president of Compass – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Neda Navab is now president of Compass Real Estate, Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin announced in a Feb. 9 LinkedIn post.

    “In this role, Neda will focus exclusively on leading and supporting our Compass real estate professionals nationwide, and helping them achieve their full entrepreneurial potential,” Reffkin wrote. “Please join me in congratulating Neda as she leads Compass into this next chapter.”

    Previously, Navab and Rory Golod were presidents of brokerage operations for the company’s east and west regions, respectively. The change comes as Reffkin takes the role of chairman and CEO of the newly formed Compass International Holdings, created with the finalization of the Anywhere merger. That leaves Navab at the helm of the company’s nationwide residential brokerage.

    Reffkin noted in a press release that he and Navab will continue to work together closely, with her presidency focused on “helping Compass agents thrive.”

    A graduate of Harvard Business School and former Google staff member, Navab has been with Compass since 2018 when she was hired as Reffkin’s chief of staff.

    “Compass real estate professionals are among the most talented and dedicated agents in the industry, and it has been the privilege of my career to build alongside them,” Navab said in a press release. “I have spent years listening to what they want and need from their brokerage, and my commitment to delivering on that has never been stronger.”

    Navab recently ranked No. 60 on the Swanepoel Power 200 and was named to HousingWire’s Women of Influence list for 2025.

    “As president, I will work tirelessly to protect what makes Compass special while continuing to elevate the experience for our real estate professionals and their clients,” Navab added.

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  • Home sales are heating up in these greater Houston ZIP codes – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Nearly all of the top ZIP Codes for greater Houston home sales are in the suburbs and beyond, according to the Q4 2025 ZIP Watch from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

    The association tracked the top 10 ZIP codes with the greatest year-over-year increases in home sales and found that 77484 — Waller — was the hottest in the entire Houston metro area, with home sales increasing 102.2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The typical home there had an average sales price of $310,165 and spent 55 days on the market.

    That ZIP was followed by 77532 (Crosby), where sales increased 79.1% year over year with an average sales price of $260,629; 77521 (Baytown), where sales increased 77.5% with an average sales price of $266,675; and 77554 (the west end of Galveston Island), where sales increased 52% with an average sales price of $784,120. That ZIP was one of only three on HAR’s list with an average sales price greater than the Houston metro average, reported by the association as $425,535 for the fourth quarter.

    Also on HAR’s list were 77551 (Galveston), 77065 (northwest Houston/Jersey Village), 77578 (Manvel), 77510 (Santa Fe), 77336 (Huffman) and 77316 (Montgomery).

    The top 10 hottest ZIP codes in greater Houston (Chart courtesy of HAR).

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  • Hillwood, David Weekley to gift mortgage-free home to US Navy veteran at Pomona in Manvel – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Hillwood Communities and David Weekley Homes are partnering with Building Homes for Heroes to provide a new mortgage-free home for United States Navy veteran Hospital Corpsman Gabriel George. The home is located within Pomona, Hillwood’s master-planned community in Manvel.

    George, who joined the Navy in 2004, was severely injured in a vehicle accident during training for deployment in 2008. After sustaining numerous injuries including to his spinal cord, George spent weeks on a ventilator in an induced coma. His right arm was later amputated because of nerve damage.

    George was honorably and medically discharged from the military in 2009. Today, he’s director of pickleball at Military Adaptive Court Sports and is active in para-archery, even competing on Team U.S. in the 2020 Invictus Games.

    Since its founding in 2006, Building Homes for Heroes has delivered almost 500 mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans. The nonprofit is projected to complete construction on 30 new homes this year alone.

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  • Judge denies Compass request for ‘Zillow ban’ injunction – Houston Agent Magazine

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    United States District Judge Jeannette Vargas denied Compass’ motion for a preliminary injunction in its federal antitrust lawsuit against Zillow on Feb. 6.

    “Given that consumers use multiple online home search platforms simultaneously at little or no cost, Zillow’s brand recognition and related network effect do not appear to have deterred prospective home buyers from cross-shopping amongst competitors or new entrants,” Vargas wrote in her opinion.

    She elaborated that even if Zillow possessed a 50% share or more of the market, Compass had not provided enough evidence of a monopoly to warrant a preliminary injunction. Such a court order would have prevented Zillow from enforcing its private-listing ban, which was introduced last May.

    A spokesperson from Zillow provided this statement:

    Today’s ruling is a clear victory not just for Zillow, but for consumers, agents, brokerages and the real estate industry at large. Zillow believes everyone deserves equal access to the same real estate information at the same time. Compass does the opposite — hiding listings away in its private vault, harming consumers and small businesses to benefit itself.

    Compass filed this baseless lawsuit in an attempt to force Zillow to participate in that exclusionary scheme — but today, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected their effort to reduce transparency for consumers, ruling that Compass failed to show a likelihood of success on the merits. At a time when Americans are struggling to afford a home amid a major housing shortage, hiding listings in private networks only deepens the crisis. While Compass keeps consumers in the dark, Zillow turns on the lights to help people get home.

    Compass filed its initial suit against Zillow in June, alleging the listing giant’s policies violate antitrust laws. An upcoming trial will decide the merit of Compass’ claim.

    Robert Reffkin, chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, maintained that Vargas’ ruling is not a loss for the behemoth brokerage, which recently finalized its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. in January.

    “Our lawsuit continues forward,” Reffkin told Agent Publishing. “With agents being our clients, we have an obligation to protect our agents from Zillow, which explicitly stated they are trying to ‘punish the agent.’”

    Reffkin’s allegation refers to an internal Zillow strategy document that referenced a “punishment list” of agents who don’t comply with Zillow’s listing policies.

    That list would presumably be full of Compass agents, seeing as the brokerage’s “private exclusive” listing model delays listing on the broader MLS in favor of its own off-market listing network.

    Zillow did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the assertion that it will take any retribution against noncompliant agents.

    However, Compass reiterated in a statement that the lawsuit “has nothing to do with private exclusives” but with Zillow’s insistence that publicly marketing listings must be publicly available on all listing services — including, of course, Zillow.

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  • New listings, property showings rise in Houston while home sales dip – Houston Agent Magazine

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    Houston-area Realtors added 3,436 properties to the MLS during the week ending Feb. 2, a 4.3% year-over-year increase, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

    At the same time, closed and pending home sales declined annually. Pending sales decreased 16.1% year over year, with 1,732 listings going under contract; closings fell 3.4%, with 1,537 home sales.

    Property showings and open houses increased, however. Realtors assisted clients with 43,206 showings, up from 37,205 during the same week in 2025. Open houses, meanwhile, increased 12% year over year to 9,395, up from 8,407 a year prior.

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