Rob the Texas Realtor

09/29/2026

We’re proud to share that Surge Realty has been recognized as the largest real estate agency in Downtown Houston () and EaDo based on the 2026 Houston Business Journal () employee rankings! ⚡️🏙️

This recognition belongs to every agent and team member who continues to believe in the vision, serve our clients, support one another, and represent Surge Realty with pride.

What started as a vision in 2021 has grown into something truly special. We’re grateful for how far we’ve come, but we’re even more excited about where we’re going.

The Surge is real. ⚡️

09/26/2026

Close to a million sales price and over 5,000 sqft 🔥🏡

I’ve toured countless model homes across Texas, but the Rialto by Fedrick Harris, the luxury division of Newmark Homes (), has officially raised the bar for me!

We’re talking approximately 5,296 SQFT, with a starting price just over $1 million in select communities.

Here’s what makes this floor plan special:

🏡 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms
🔥 A dramatic two story entry and living area
👑 An incredible TWO STORY primary closet option
😍 TWO staircases, one toward the front and another toward the back 🍽️ An expansive kitchen designed for entertaining 🎬 A spacious game room and dedicated media room
🌳 Outdoor living space and a covered balcony

For me, it’s the combination of architectural details, space and functionality. You get that custom luxury feeling without necessarily starting from scratch.

NOW I NEED YOUR OPINION!

Is a TWO STORY CLOSET a dream feature or completely unnecessary? 😂

If you’re considering building or buying a luxury home in the Houston area, message me RIALTO. I’d love to show you this floor plan and explore what builders are offering.

And Fedrick Harris, you might have just created my favorite floor plan in this price category! 🙌🏽

09/20/2026

Having kids later in life makes you look at time a little differently.

When I’m running around with my boys, I think about how much life I still want to experience with them. Watching them grow up. Being there for the big moments and the small ones. Hopefully one day watching them become fathers themselves.

They’re a big reminder that I need to do what I can to take care of myself and stay around as long as possible.

Because these two are growing up fast, and I don’t want to miss any of it.

Any other parents who started having kids later in life find themselves thinking about this too?

09/19/2026

WAIT… WHERE’S THE SECOND FRIDGE?! 👀🏡

Touring the Westin Homes () model in Audubon () and the first floor of this home is STUNNING.

This is the Gray III, offering approximately 4,500 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a 3 car garage.

But the kitchen definitely caught my attention.

There are TWO refrigerators, but one is completely hidden behind the cabinetry. You could easily walk right past it and never know it was there. 😂

The first floor continues with a dramatic 2 story entry, grand staircase, 2 story family room, oversized island kitchen, separate prep kitchen, formal dining room, private study, downstairs media room and two bedrooms downstairs.

And then there’s Audubon itself.

Located in Magnolia, Audubon is a master planned community with trails, parks, water features, Club Audubon, community amenities and Audubon Elementary located right within the community. (Great school)

Westin Homes is building on 70 foot homesites here, with floor plans ranging from approximately 3,345 to 4,500 sq. ft.

The design and details throughout this first floor got my attention, but I want to know what you think…

Would you want your refrigerator hidden behind the cabinetry like this? 👀

09/17/2026

You can tell people about your culture all day.

I’d rather let you meet the people who created it.

These are the faces behind Surge Realty.

Different personalities. Different backgrounds. Different goals. Different reasons for getting into real estate.

And that’s exactly how I want it.

I never wanted to build a brokerage where everyone looked the same, talked the same or built their business the same way. I wanted to create a place where good people could bring their own personality to the table, learn from each other and still feel like they belonged to something bigger.

While filming our upcoming Surge promo, we sat some of our agents down for interviews.

No scripts telling them what to say.

Just real conversations about their experiences, our culture and what Surge means to them.

As the broker and owner, hearing some of their answers hit differently.

Because you spend so much time building that sometimes you don’t get to stop and see what it has become through someone else’s eyes.

This is only behind the scenes.

Soon, you’ll hear directly from them.

If you’ve ever wondered what Surge is really about, don’t just take my word for it.

Listen to the people who live it.

And if what you see feels familiar, maybe there’s a reason.

Come around us. Meet the people. Experience it for yourself.

The door is open. ⚡️

Invest. Grow. Win.

09/12/2026

🏡 HOMEBUYERS, WATCH THIS FOR 2027.

The conforming loan limit is expected to change again, and if you’re planning to buy a home next year, this number matters more than you might think.

For 2026, the baseline conforming loan limit is $832,750. The official 2027 limit has NOT been announced yet.

Why does it matter?

If the limit increases, buyers at higher price points may be able to borrow more with conventional conforming financing before entering jumbo loan territory.

That could impact your financing options, qualification requirements and how much cash you may need.

One important detail: The loan limit is NOT the same as the purchase price. It applies to the amount you’re actually borrowing.

Once the official 2027 numbers are released, I’ll break down exactly what they mean for Texas buyers.

SAVE this post for later and SHARE it with someone planning to buy in 2027.

Follow for real estate updates without all the confusing real estate talk. ⚡️

08/29/2026

You could walk through this kitchen three times and STILL miss the pantry. 👀

At first glance, it looks like a beautiful wall of kitchen cabinetry.

Then you open it…

And there’s an ENTIRE PANTRY hiding behind it. 🤯

This was inside a Partners in Building ( ) inventory home, and details like this are exactly why I enjoy touring homes in person. Photos don’t always show you the features that make a floor plan special.

Hidden pantry or traditional pantry?

I’m taking the hidden one every time. What about you?

08/26/2026

Agents strike again 😂

Lin Santana really had me out here holding an invisible frog’s JACKET while I waited for this invisible frog to jump. 🐸

And the worst part? I was fully committed. Hand out. Jacket secured. Waiting patiently. 😂

08/25/2026

🚨We got kicked out of our office. And I’ve never told the full story of what actually happened… until now.

I was in Fredericksburg on a company retreat when I got the call.

Surge Realty (⚡Surge Realty ⚡) had to be completely out of our East Downtown Houston office by 6 PM that same day.

Imagine being hours away from Houston, surrounded by your team, and suddenly realizing the company you’re responsible for no longer has an office.

No playbook. No time to prepare. Just decisions that had to be made.

People see the growth of Surge Realty. They see the agents, the closings, the events and the wins.

But building a company comes with moments people rarely get to see.

This was one of them.

I finally sat down and told the entire story. What happened, how we found out, what was going through my head and what we did next.

The full 17 minute video is now LIVE on YouTube.

Click the link in my bio to watch the full story.

And after you watch it, I want to know…

What would YOU have done if you were in my shoes?

FULL VIDEO

I’ve shared pieces of this story, but never the full story.While ...

08/07/2026

Watch until the end 👀

Christine Cardona and Lin Santana had 30 seconds to get me to say “no.” Let’s see if they got me or not.