Venterra Realty, established in 2001 in Houston, celebrates its 20-year anniversary this month. Venterra’s portfolio holds a market value of about $30 billion.

Financial firm Walker & Dunlop is financing $15 million worth of new homes for build-for-rent neighborhoods in Tyler.

In an economy where companies like Blackrock are allowed to purchase entire neighborhoods and fix prices, Redfin reports a 13% increase in rent nationwide last year alone.

The Houston Daily recently sat down with Texas real estate agent Paula Musa.