Announcing the 2024 Houston Agents’ Choice Awards winners

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 2:00A Houston Agent

In the annual Houston Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of Greater Houston real estate — according to our readers. With thousands of votes cast across 16 categories, we’re proud to...

Industry MVP: John Altic, JLA Realty

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:55A Houston Agent

John Altic is a seasoned figure in the Texas real estate scene, serving as the dynamic broker/owner of JLA Realty, a prominent independent brokerage. Over a decade ago, he spearheaded the establishment of the inaugural JLA Realty office with a...

Managing Broker of the Year: Andi St. Jean, Keller Williams

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:50A Houston Agent

When Andi St. Jean joined Keller Williams nearly 20 years ago, she immediately recognized that it was more than just a real estate firm — it was a community with a distinctive mission. At that time, Keller Williams was still growing, but St. Jean...

Best Team: The Ruchti Realty Group, Coldwell Banker

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:45A Houston Agent

The Ruchti Realty Group is a top producing, innovative team founded in 2010 by Amanda and Aaron Ruchti. The team operates out of the centrally located Coldwell Banker Heights office in Houston, where they have been selling real estate since 2008....

Lender of the Year: Cornerstone Capital Bank

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:35A Houston Agent

Cornerstone Capital Bank started as two separate companies — a local Texas bank and a national mortgage lender — that merged with Cornerstone Home Lending acquiring Roscoe Bank. “We first led the charge in making mortgages fast and digital, and...

Loan Officer of the Year: Ryan Rosplock, Guaranteed Rate Affinity

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:30A Houston Agent

Ryan Rosplock knows that everyone has different financial goals, so he takes the time to fully understand each client’s situation in order to recommend the most appropriate mortgage solutions. Guaranteed Rate Affinity offers a full range of loan...

Social Media Influencer of the Year: Christian Salazar, Alumbra Properties

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:25A Houston Agent

Christian Salazar has spent 10 years teaching and coaching high school, equipping him to be a true coach in the real estate world. Fluent in English and Spanish, Salazar guides his real estate clients through every step of the process. His motto...

Best Dressed: Ronnie Espling, Nan and Company Properties

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:20A Houston Agent

Ronnie Espling has been a dedicated professional in the real estate industry for seven years. With an inherent desire for a dynamic career that is both challenging and impactful, Espling found real estate to be the perfect match and swiftly...

Charitable Services Award: Carson Brown, Douglas Elliman

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:15A Houston Agent

Carson Brown is a fifth-generation Houstonian and luxury real estate agent with Douglas Elliman. With over six years in real estate and development, Brown offers her clients comprehensive market knowledge with a white glove service from beginning...

Rookie of the Year: Liska Sims, Keller Williams Southwest

Houston Agent Magazine 9/2 1:10A Houston Agent

Liska Sims is an accomplished real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Southwest. With a career spanning over two decades, Sims started in the mortgage industry and transitioned into the real estate sector. Her unique background allows her...

Houston existing-home sales, housing inventory rise

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New listings jump 25% in latest HAR weekly snapshot

Houston Agent Magazine 8/29 7:38A John Yellig

Courtesy of the Houston Association of REALTORS®. New listings in Houston jumped 24.9% year over year in the week ended Aug. 26, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association...

Announcing the 2024 Houston Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

Houston Agent Magazine 8/26 1:00A Houston Agent

The results are in! Based on thousands of votes, we’re so excited to announce this year’s finalists in the annual Houston Agents’ Choice Awards. Thank you to everyone who cast votes and sent in nominations. The winners will be revealed online...

New-home sales jump in July

Houston Agent Magazine 8/23 6:01A John Yellig

Sales of new single-family homes surged in July as a dip in mortgage rates benefited builders. Specifically, July s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000 represented a 10.6% jump from June s...

Charles El-Moussa’s confirmed as new MRED general counsel

Houston Agent Magazine 8/21 6:14A Emily Mack

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) has appointed Charles El-Moussa to the position of general counsel, effective immediately. In that role, he’ll provide legal guidance to MRED’s ongoing strategic discussions amid the changing real estate landscape....