Realtor Profile

How this agent keeps up with Houston's ever-changing real estate landscape

Native Houstonian Nadia Ross grew up witnessing her father's success in the world of building, buying, and selling, so it came as no surprise when she established her own successful career in real estate.

Now, the Compass top producer prides herself on being extremely knowledgeable about the premier Houston neighborhoods in which she sells. Ross keeps her finger on the pulse of the city's real estate market, staying on top of new construction, upcoming developments, and trending restaurants.

When assisting buyers, Ross is passionate about asking the right questions and listening intently so she can guide them to the perfect home for their needs. She keeps herself present for all the crucial steps to follow, even staying for appraisals and land surveys.

We chatted with Ross to find out more about her work and what drives her.

CultureMap: What's your favorite part about being a Realtor?

Nadia Ross: Helping and interacting with different people all the time. I am a huge people person and love meeting new people. Every day is something new and every deal is different. There is an instant gratification I feel when a client has found their dream home or when we tackle an obstacle in a deal.

CM: What does your dream home look like?

NR: My dream home would be 8833 Memorial Dr. It feels like a Miami modern tropical style, but in Memorial — the best of both worlds. I love the large windows that slide open to the edgeless pool.

CM: Tell me your favorite thing about living in Houston.

NR: I love Houston so much that it is so hard to pick just one thing. Houston truly has so much to offer. I love the people in Houston, the diversity, the restaurants, and the cost of living here is like none other.

CM: What's the No. 1 thing buyers should keep in mind?

NR: Patience. The right home is out there, but it just takes a little patience to find it.

CM: And sellers?

NR: I find that sellers also need to have patience. The right buyer for your home is out there and it is all about the right marketing and price point to find that buyer.

CM: What's one thing people may not know about you?

NR: I have a secret obsession with plantain chips.

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See Nadia Ross' latest listings here, or contact her at 832-221-1996 or nadia.rasouli@compass.com.

Sales agent Nadia Ross.

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Sales agent Nadia Ross.

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Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.

1. Acclaimed Chinese restaurant’s new Heights location opens with stunning design details and 'fantastic' menu. "There’s a Chinese saying that it takes 10 years to wield a great sword,” the owner tells CultureMap. “This restaurant is the sword that I took 10 years to wield.”

2. University of Houston debuts new ultramodern legal center named for fierce and legendary local lawyer. Students now have amenities such as a two-story library, meditation room, commuter showers with changing rooms, an outdoor terrace, and more.

3. River Oaks comfort food restaurant's big move brings new patio and more. A larger kitchen will allow the restaurant to accommodate more to-go business and expand its catering operation.

4. Houston's never-'klosing' restaurant's new Galleria location opens with deli faves, full bar, and NYC vibe. The new restaurant puts diners in a New York state of mind with globe lighting, white subway tiles, and black-and-white framed photographs of New York landmarks.

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Houston’s most generous couple has once again gifted a massive sum to a local institution. Rich and Nancy Kinder’s Kinder Foundation has donated $50 million to Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, the organization announced.

The Kinder's generous grant will assist the institute’s focus on what it dubs “inclusive prosperity” — that is, “ensuring that everyone can contribute to Houston's success and share in its opportunities.”

This new grant follows the approximately $30 million he Kinder Foundation previously gifted Rice’s Kinder Institute and its affiliates to facilitate its headquarters.

“Over the past decade, the Kinder Institute has played an integral role in shaping Houston,” said Rich Kinder, chairman of the Kinder Foundation. “However, we can do more to inform and more directly address the challenges our communities face, particularly in the areas of housing, education, economic mobility, health and population research.”

To that end, the Kinders’ funds will ensure the institute can assist its partners regardless of their ability to pay for research. Funds will also help the institute respond to community research needs quickly during times of crisis — such as a catastrophic storm or pandemic — when funds aren’t readily available.

Kinder Institute director Ruth López Turley calls the grant “a gift to all of Houston,” speaking to the institute’s work to improve lives through data, research, engagement and action.

“Inclusive prosperity doesn’t just happen spontaneously,” she noted in a statement. “It requires an explicit effort informed by research. Lots of organizations are working hard to make things better, but most of them have very limited research capacity, and that’s what the Kinder Institute is primed to do.”

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The palatial estate is on the market for $13 million and is represented by Diane Kink of The Kink Team.

This estate comes in at number two of the most expensive listings in the state, according to HAR.com. It’s only topped by 5531 Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, which is just one more thing that will add to the never-ending Bayou City-Big D rivalry.

But back to 88 W Grand Regency Circle. This is the kind of house that’s tailor-made for a family that loves entertaining, both inside and out. When a home has more than 7,000 square feet of terraces alone, it’s definitely an A-list spot for wine on the patio, family birthdays, summer celebrations, and more.

Imagine an all-out bash by the in-ground pool or a smaller ladies weekend brunch on one of the covered side patios.

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Exquisite detailing is on display throughout, from inlaid and carved ceilings, to lighted glass display cabinets to Corinthian pillars.

There’s covered parking for six cars, two motor courts, two spas flanking the pool, two separate apartments, a pool house, an owner’s office with separate space for an assistant. This epic home truly needs to be seen to be believed.

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The grand front facade at 88 W Grand Regency Cir.

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How this agent keeps up with Houston's ever-changing real estate landscape

Sales agent Nadia Ross.

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