Emily Marek

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Editor at South Florida Agent Magazine

Editor at Phoenix Agent Magazine

Editor at Dallas Agent Magazine

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Toll Brothers opens luxury community in Hurst

1 week ago | dfwagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Toll Brothers opens luxury community in Hurst May 09, 2025 Toll Brothers opened a community at Adkins Park, a new-home community in Hurst. The project, called Toll Brothers at Adkins Park, includes one- and two-story homes on 70-foot homesites. Floor plans range from 3,089 square feet to over 4,940 square feet with four to six bedrooms. Prices start at $1.08 million.
Bernstein Realty celebrates 40 years in Houston

1 week ago | houstonagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Bernstein Realty celebrated its 40th anniversary of real estate operations in Houston. Founded in 1985, the brokerage began as a small office at Bunker Hill. Today, the company is still led by Founder, President and Broker Amy Bernstein and offers relocation and property-management services in addition to assisting buyers and sellers across the Houston area.
Pending and closed listings inch up in Houston

1 week ago | houstonagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Pending and closed listings inch up in Houston May 09, 2025 Both pending and closed listings increased year over year in Houston during the week ended May 5, the Houston Association of REALTORS® said in its Weekly Activity Snapshot. Closed home sales increased 1.7% year over year, with 2,363 homes sold during the week. Pending sales, meanwhile, increased by 1.2% as 2,535 listings went under contract. New listings skyrocketed, with 4,753 homes added to the market.
Closings rise in Maricopa County as market approaches balanced status

1 week ago | phoenixagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Closed home sales rose 4.2% year over year in Maricopa County last month, according to data from Phoenix REALTORS’® latest Local Market Update. “With all the questions about the economy, it’s reassuring to see closings rise again,” Phoenix REALTORS® President Christy Walker said in a press release. “New listings are also up again, which gives us a diverse range of prices for homebuyers.”Realtors added 6,514 new listings to the MLS during the month, an 8.3% year-over-year increase.
Condo and new-development specialist Nicole Calderon joins Compass

1 week ago | houstonagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Nicole Calderon is now affiliated with Compass in Houston. The luxury condo and new-development specialist was previously an agent with Douglas Elliman and had a sales volume over $72 million in 2024. A veteran agent of 22 years, Calderon frequently collaborates with developers to launch sales. Notable developments in her portfolio include The Hawthorne and The Revere, both of which fully sold out under her management.
Builders open models at Grange

1 week ago | houstonagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Model homes are now open for viewing at Grange, a Katy master-planned community from Johnson Development. Seven builders are showcasing new-home options in Grange’s model home park, located at 405 Dove Meadow Lane. David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes and Westin Homes all have one model open; Perry Homes has two. Chesmar Homes will also open a model at the end of May.
Price gains slow in NWMLS region as sellers outnumber buyers

1 week ago | seattleagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

The median sales price in northwest Washington rose only $1,000 from March to April, according to the latest report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The median home sold for $650,000 last month. That’s a negligible increase month over month and a 0.2% decrease year over year. Meanwhile, active listings jumped 47.4% annually — and 24.2% month over month — as sellers continue to outnumber buyers.
Camelot Homes hosting Meet the Builder event at The Edge at Joy Ranch

1 week ago | phoenixagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

Camelot Homes hosting Meet the Builder event at The Edge at Joy Ranch May 06, 2025 Camelot Homes will host a Meet the Builder event at its new North Scottsdale community, The Edge at Joy Ranch, on May 17. Guests will be able to view the model homes currently under construction and discuss the design and homebuilding process with Camelot team members. Refreshments will be served.
FRESH: For-sale and rental listings rise in Houston

1 week ago | houstonagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

FRESH: For-sale and rental listings rise in Houston May 06, 2025 Both new and active listings increased on an annual basis in Houston last month, according to the First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) Report from the Houston Association of REALTORS®. Realtors added 12,907 properties to the MLS, a 21.1% increase year over year, while active listings jumped 35% to over 35,000. Meanwhile, the average listing price stayed relatively stagnant at $448,919, up just 0.1% year over year.
Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

1 week ago | chicagoagentmagazine.com | Emily Marek

by Emily MarekLuxury isn't a price point - it's a way of life. At least that's how Malte Kramer, CEO and founder of Luxury Presence, sees it. "[It's] about giving people more than they expect," Kramer told Agent Publishing. "For a lot of people, it's about time and freedom and the ability to live their life on their terms. So, when I think about luxury real estate, it's about enabling clients or individuals to feel that way."And building a luxury brand starts with a luxurious website.