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FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston Brings Fans Face-to-Face with U.S. Soccer Legends

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee is giving fans an opportunity to connect with some of the most recognizable figures in U.S. Soccer history through a series of exclusive meet-and-greet appearances at FIFA Fan Festival Houston....

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:21:00 Z

(Houston Style Magazine (Fashion)) Before heading to Yale University, Philadelphia senior Sobrielle Casimir is leaving a lasting impact by creating a student-run thrift store that promotes sustainable fashion and helps classmates access free clothing.

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:38:00 Z

(Houston Style Magazine (Health)) Protests in Kenya and rising pushback across Africa highlight growing tensions over U.S.-backed health and development deals, as countries question whether initiatives tied to aid from the United States serve local needs or American strategic...

Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting During Stolen Vehicle Confrontation in Houston

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Texas Herald News) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Houston-area man has been charged with murder after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle left one man dead and another injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 2 p.m....

Housing market activity dampens in Houston

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:32:38 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) New, pending and closed listings all declined in Houston during the week ending June 1, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . Realtors helped new sellers add 4,036 properties to the MLS, a 2.1%...

It takes 6.3 years to break even on homeownership in Houston

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:23:41 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Nationwide, it takes six years to break even on homeownership, down from an all-time high of 8.4 years in 2023. However, that timeline is slightly longer in Houston at 6.3 years, according to new data from Zillow . In its new Rent vs. Buy analysis,...

First America Homes expands into DFW market

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:35:02 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Houston-based First America Homes , the homebuilding arm of The Signorelli Company, expanded into the Dallas-Fort Worth market with the acquisition of 81 homesites at the Leonard Trails community in Anna . “Our expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth...

Wanted Felon Arrested After Freeport Fire Response Turns Violent, Four Officers Injured

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:14:56 Z

(Texas Herald News) FREEPORT, Texas A suspect wanted on multiple felony warrants was arrested Thursday morning after fleeing from officers and fighting with law enforcement during an incident that also left four officers injured, according to the Freeport Police...

Realtor.com: Buyers ‘rewarding’ sellers for adjusted listing price expectations

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:27:33 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Median list prices declined 2.4% nationwide to $429,500 in May, representing the seventh-straight month of year-over-year decreases and the largest annual drop since 2017, according to the latest Monthly Housing Trends Report from Realtor.com . The...

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for $8.5B

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:37:44 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Berkshire Hathaway is acquiring Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for approximately $8.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Taylor Morrison is a national community developer and homebuilder with over 350 communities...

Alert Residents Help Police Identify Suspects in Friendswood Break-In

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:17:47 Z

(Texas Herald News) FRIENDSWOOD, Texas Two people have been arrested after alert neighbors and family members reported suspicious activity at a Friendswood residence, leading investigators to uncover an apparent burglary. According to the Friendswood Police Department,...

Who’s Who in Houston Residential Real Estate 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:55 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Welcome to the 13th annual Who’s Who in Houston Residential Real Estate. This special edition showcases the top professionals in the residential real estate market — the agents and loan officers who elevate each transaction so every client can relax....

Why authenticity is the currency of the future

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:30:51 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Technology is the assistant. Authenticity is the advantage. In today’s market, it is very easy to get caught up in automation. AI is everywhere. CRMs are smarter. Bots can write emails, create captions, draft scripts, build workflows and respond to...

Your voice is four times faster than your fingers. Are you using it?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:39 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) You are leaving time on the table every single day. Not because you are not working hard enough. Because you are typing when you could be talking. The average person speaks at 150 words per minute (National Center for Voice and Speech). Keyboard...

Market for new homes outperforms that of existing ones in April

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:41:59 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The market for new homes outperformed the one for existing homes in April despite a slowdown in the pace of sales. New homes sold at a seasonally adjusted an nual rate of 622,000, which represents a 6.2% decline from the upwardly revised pace of...

17-Year-Old Charged with Assaulting Deputy During Harris County Teen Takeover Investigation

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:34:16 Z

(Texas Herald News) SPRING, Texas A 17-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant following an investigation into a Teen Takeover incident in Harris County. According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies...

How real estate agents can help clients finance Airbnb properties

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:56 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Short-term rental investing has become one of the most active segments of the Houston-area investment market, and many real estate agents are working with buyers who need clear guidance on how Airbnb financing actually works. Most investors already...