Kemah Texas Homes

09/06/2026

If you sell real estate and you scrolled past the REAL and REMAX news, go back and read it again.

On paper it's an 880 million dollar deal. In reality it's a signal.

The biggest names in this business are consolidating, technology is eating the back office, and the middle is disappearing.

That is not a headline for someday.

That is the ground shifting under all of us right now.

Here's what the REAL and REMAX merger actually is.

REAL, the fastest-growing tech brokerage in North America, is combining with REMAX, one of the most recognized names in the world.

Together they become REAL//REMAX Group.

The REMAX brand stays.

The franchise model stays.

But the plumbing underneath gets a complete upgrade.

And that's the part most people are going to miss while they argue about the logo.

The agents and owners who win the next five years won't be the ones with the loudest opinion about the deal.

They'll be the ones who understood what it meant early and moved first.

I know which side of that I'm on.

09/06/2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

New homes may actually cost less than an existing home right now. And that’s opening up a window for you to get brand-new for less.

If you want a list of new home communities near you that are currently offering incentives or doing price cuts, let’s connect. That way you have someone in your corner helping you get the best deal possible.



For more market insights and home listings, check out our website at www.remax-coastal.com

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

09/05/2026

Transparency. Expertise. Results. The three pillars of every partnership with The RE/MAX Collection. Ready to make your next move? Let’s get to work.

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09/05/2026

Everyone's asking whether the REAL and REMAX merger is good or bad for broker-owners.

Wrong question.

The real question is who's positioned to use it.

Here's how an owner comes out ahead, plainly.

You keep what you built.

The brand, your office, your agents, your book of business.

This isn't an absorption.

The franchise model continues.

You're not losing your business, you're getting a bigger engine under it.

You get technology you could never build alone.

Every agent under the roof gains access to reZEN, REAL's transaction and back-office platform, plus AI tools and financial services.

Enterprise-grade tech without the enterprise price tag.

You inherit scale.

The combined group did roughly 1.8 million transaction sides last year.

That kind of volume changes what you can negotiate on everything from vendor costs to mortgage and title revenue.

New income lines you didn't have as an independent shop.

Your costs go down.

Management is projecting around 30 million dollars in annual savings from shared services by 2027.

Efficiency you feel in your P&L.

And recruiting gets easier.

Better tools plus a global brand is a stronger pitch to every agent you're trying to attract and keep.

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿.

A far better business behind it.

That's how you come out ahead.

09/05/2026

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

Of course, every market moves a little differently. But here's what doesn't change: Fall consistently buyers. More homes. Lower asking prices. Motivated sellers.

If you’ve been waiting for your search to feel a little more doable, this season may be worth another look.

Let’s have a quick conversation about what's happening in our market and see whether this fall gives you opportunities you may not have had a few months ago.



For more market insights and home listings, check out our website at www.remax-coastal.com

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

09/04/2026

REMAX just got paid 880 million dollars and walked away with the best tech in real estate.

Read that twice.

While half the industry was busy arguing about commission lawsuits, REMAX and REAL quietly combined into an 880 million dollar powerhouse.

The most recognized brand on the planet.

The fastest-growing tech platform in North America.

Same roof.

The disruptors were supposed to eat this brand's lunch. Instead, REMAX handed them the check and kept the tools.

Here's what that means for you, wherever your license hangs.

Every REMAX agent now gets reZEN, AI, and back-office firepower that used to belong to the "we're going to replace you" crowd.

So ask yourself one honest question.

What is your brokerage doing while this happens?

Share this. A lot of agents are about to wake up on the wrong side of it.

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

You probably think as a general rule of thumb, brand new homes costs more than existing homes. But right now, that's backwards. This shows just how much.

A newly built home costs about $40k less than an existing one right now. That's because builders are cutting prices and piling on incentives to keep their inventory moving.

And that opens up a window for you to get brand new everything for less than you may expect.

DM me if you want a list of nearby new home communities offering deals like this right now to see if a new build may be in your budget after all.



For more market insights and home listings, check out our website at www.remax-coastal.com

09/03/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.



For more market insights and home listings, check out our website at www.remax-coastal.com