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HERITAGE SEPTEMBER 2026

EDITION 11 V.2

HAPPENINGS

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Listing of the Month 850 Lakeview Trl, McQueeney, Texas 78123 A listing by: Kelley Rose

Your People. Your Listings. Your Legacy.

Braunfels, Texas 78132

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Featured Listings of The Month Welcome to The KWH Family Agent Spotlight: Ryan McDaniel The Heart of Heritage AHA / H&H Donors September Events & Classes

KW Luxury Showcase

Tech Talk

July Housing Report

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Premier Partner Network

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July Top 10's & Cappers

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5723 COPPER FRST, NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78132 A LISTING BY SUZANNE KUNTZ

Letter from Grant

Agent Recognition September Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Family Reunion 2027!

OUR TEAM LEADER

Heritage Family, There are seasons in this business when momentum feels easy, and there are seasons when every win takes more effort. This is one of those seasons. The market is challenging. Buyers are cautious. Sellers are feeling the strain of longer days on market, and that pressure is increasingly landing on their agents. Transactions are taking more work, more patience, and more skill. I know you feel it, and as a Market Center, we feel it too. But this is also the kind of market where great agents are made. When business gets harder, the temptation is to pull back. To wait. To hope conditions improve. To tell ourselves things will be easier when rates move, when inventory changes, or when buyers feel more confident. WAITING DOES NOT CREATE MOMENTUM. ACTIVITY DOES. The agents who continue making calls, following up, hosting open houses, having real estate conversations, meeting people, asking for appointments, and staying visible are the ones who will continue to find opportunity. Maybe not every conversation turns into business today. That is okay. The work you do now creates the pipeline you will live from later. And there is another opportunity in a market like this that we should not overlook. When others become less active, there is market share available. Relationships are available. Clients are available. Opportunities are available. Some of the strongest businesses are built when conditions are the toughest because the people who keep moving are gaining ground while others are standing still. September is a great time to reset. There are four months left in this year. That is plenty of time to change the story of 2026. Do not spend too much time looking at where you thought you would be by now. Focus on what you can control today. Your conversations. Your follow-up. Your calendar. Your appointments. Your attitude. Your activity. And remember, you do not have to do it alone. Get around productive people. Come to the office. Get into training. Talk to your leaders. Use the resources around you. Share ideas. Ask questions. Surround yourself with people who are moving forward. Momentum is contagious. This market will change. It always does. When it does, I want Heritage agents to look back at this season and realize we didn't slow down. This was the time we got stronger. Let’s make September count.

Grant Lopez President & Team Leader, KW Heritage 03

SEPTEMBER 2026

FEATURED LISTINGS OF THE MONTH

Cover Listing 850 LAKEVIEW TRL MCQUEENEY, TEXAS 78123

LISTED BY KELLEY ROSE Table of Contents 5723 COPPER FRST NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78132

LISTED BY SUZANNE KUNTZ 8511 CAMP VERDE RIO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78255

LISTED BY NORMA LIRA 216 MIDNIGHT DR SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260

LISTED BY ALICIA STUMPH

PHOTO: 850 LAKEVIEW TRL MCQUEENEY, TEXAS 78123

850 LAKEVIEW TRL MCQUEENEY, TEXAS 78123 $2,300,000| 4 BEDS | 5 BATHS | 4,650 SQFT

Listed by: Kelley Rose | kelleyrose@kw.com Experience luxury lakefront living on 1.5 acres with 200 feet of Lake McQueeney waterfront. This stunning estate features panoramic views, soaring ceilings, expansive glass doors, a chef’s kitchen, luxurious primary suite, and elegant guest accommodations. The resort-style backyard offers a pool, hot tub, putting green, waterfall, Seadoo lifts, and boathouse with direct water access. Additional highlights include a game room with wet bar, four-car garage, and beautifully landscaped grounds. A rare waterfront retreat where luxury meets lake life on exclusive Lake McQueeney.

FEATURED LISTINGS OF THE MONTH

SEPTEMBER 2026

5723 COPPER FRST, NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78132 $1,650,000| 5 BEDS | 5.5 BATHS | 4,039 SQFT - LISTED BY SUZANNE KUNTZ | SUZANNE@SUZANNEKUNTZ.COM Experience refined indoor-outdoor living in this custom 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home on one acre in gated Copper Ridge. The spacious double-island kitchen with KitchenAid appliances flows into the main living area and expansive outdoor entertaining spaces. Hickory flooring, thoughtful finishes, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a private courtyard-style pool create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The 36-by-22foot outdoor living area features a fireplace, sink, and gas grill, while a flexible guest suite, two-car garage, and double carport add functionality.

8511 CAMP VERDE RIO, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78255 $1,170,000| 4 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS | 3,408 SQFT - LISTED BY NORMA LIRA | NORMA@LIRAREALTYGROUP.COM Nestled on .86 acres surrounded by greenbelt, this beautifully positioned home offers exceptional privacy, mature trees, and a backyard that feels like a private park. The spacious interior features a private office, formal dining, expansive living area with glass sliders, and a main-level guest suite. Outside, enjoy a sparkling pool, cabana, oversized covered patio, and serene greenbelt views. The upstairs primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a private balcony overlooking the backyard, with two additional bedrooms completing the space.

216 MIDNIGHT DR, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260 $799,999 | 3 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS | 2,494 SQFT - LISTED BY ALICIA STUMPH | ALICIA@STUMPHRG.COM Contemporary design meets thoughtful functionality in this custom single-story Timberwood Park home. The versatile floor plan features three spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath, plus two flexible spaces ideal for offices, bedrooms, a media room, library, or gym. Soaring ceilings, expansive glass doors, and an open-concept layout create a bright, inviting atmosphere. The stunning kitchen features quartz countertops, a waterfall island, custom cabinetry, statement lighting, and sleek black accents, while a dramatic fireplace anchors the living room. A truly distinctive home with modern finishes and endless flexibility.

WELCOME TO THE KW HERITAGE FAMILY We are thrilled to welcome the newest agents joining the KW Heritage family—whether you’re transferring from another brokerage or stepping into real estate for the first time. Each agent brings unique experience, perspective, and energy that will enrich our vibrant community. At KW Heritage, we believe in more than just real estate—we believe in family. Our culture is built on collaboration, support, and shared success. From cutting-edge tools and marketing resources to ongoing education and mentorship, our agents are empowered to grow their business and achieve their goals in an environment that celebrates every win. To our new agents: welcome to a place where your potential is recognized, your achievements are celebrated, and your voice is valued. We can’t wait for you to connect, contribute, and thrive alongside our incredible team. Together, we continue to build a culture of excellence, innovation, and community that makes KW Heritage more than a brokerage—it’s a home for your career.

TRANSFER AGENTS

CECELIA RODRIGUEZ

STEPHEN MARTINEZ

LESTER VALENZUELA

AMANDA RAMIREZ

ROBERT REES

ON POINT GROUP

GLENDA GARCIA DE LEON

ROBERT ALVARADO

TRACY MCGHEE

NEW AGENTS MIGUEL LOPEZ

STEFANIE CLARK

JONPAUL MARTIN

VALERIE MORALES

STEPHANIE RAMIREZ

SEROR SALMAN

PRISCILLA MEDOZA

MALOUFF INT. GROUP

WILLIAM YOUNT

KAREN TATIANA HASTINGS

Agent Spotlight

Ryan McDaniel 08

AGENT SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER 2026

ABOUT RYAN MCDANIEL If you ask Ryan McDaniel what drives him, the answer is pretty simple: God. Family. Business. In that order. In fact, it’s one of the things that makes Keller Williams feel like such a natural fit. Just like Keller Williams, Ryan aligns his life around God first, family second, and business third. It’s more than a saying or a company philosophy to him. It’s the framework he tries to use for the decisions he makes, the businesses he builds, and the way he treats people along the way. A Texas native, Ryan spent nearly a decade living in Seattle before eventually finding his way back home to San Antonio. Before real estate, he built a career in wealth management and financial advising, spending roughly ten years helping people make decisions about their money and their future. Looking back, it turned out to be pretty good training for real estate. Buying or selling a home is rarely just about the house. There are finances, emotions, negotiations, personalities, and usually at least one unexpected problem thrown into the mix. Ryan found that he enjoyed being the person people could call when things got complicated. That eventually led him into real estate and, later, to building McRealty Group. Ryan has never been particularly interested in doing business simply because “that’s the way it has always been done.” His approach has always been to find the problem, figure out a solution, and get to work. Sometimes that means negotiating a difficult deal. Sometimes it means helping a seller figure out what needs to happen before a home ever hits the market. And sometimes it means rolling up his sleeves and getting directly involved. That mindset ultimately led to another business, Clear Path Clean Out, after Ryan repeatedly saw homeowners who needed more than a real estate agent. They needed someone who could help them tackle the property itself. What started as solving a problem for clients became a business of its own, helping people with cleanouts, estates, overwhelming properties, and homes that simply need a fresh start. For Ryan, it represents something he loves about entrepreneurship: seeing a need and building the solution instead of waiting for someone else to do it. That same mentality carries over to McRealty Group. Ryan believes great real estate agents should bring more to the table than putting a sign in the yard and waiting for the phone to ring.

He loves creative marketing, problem-solving, investing, negotiating, and finding opportunities other people may overlook. But production and transactions aren’t the part of the business he values most. Relationships are. Ryan believes business can be successful without becoming transactional. Clients become friends. Team members become people you genuinely care about. And success means a lot more when the people around you are succeeding too. His faith plays a major role in that perspective. Ryan tries to keep God at the center of his life and believes business is another opportunity to serve people well. He certainly doesn’t claim to get that balance right every day, but God, Family, Business gives him a compass to keep coming back to. And “family” doesn’t only mean relatives. It includes the people Ryan has surrounded himself with, the team he is building, the friendships he values, and, of course, Jett, his four-legged sidekick who has become a regular fixture in Ryan’s life and occasionally his business. Whether touring property, heading to the Hill Country, or just tagging along for the day, Jett is rarely too far away. When Ryan isn’t working, there’s a good chance competition is still involved. He loves pickleball, hunting, fishing, shooting, and pretty much anything that gives him an excuse to be outdoors. Pickleball in particular has become a favorite, part exercise, part competition, and part opportunity to talk trash with friends. He loves real estate, but he also believes life shouldn’t be measured entirely by production numbers. The goal is to build a great business without missing the opportunity to build a great life. For Ryan, that means continuing to grow McRealty Group, building businesses like Clear Path, investing in the people around him, serving his clients at a high level, and staying grounded in the things that mattered before any of the business success showed up. But at the end of the day, his definition of success remains pretty straightforward: Keep God first. Take care of your people. Work hard. Have some fun. And leave things better than you found them.

THE HEART OF HERITAGE AHA DONORS | JULY We want to honor the KW Heritage agents who have generously contributed to AHA (Agents Helping Agents). Your support helps fellow agents in times of need, strengthening our community and exemplifying the true spirit of KW Heritage. If you’re interested in learning more about AHA or want to make a contribution, scan the QR code to learn how you can help.

ROSLYN CASEY

ELIDETTE SMITH-ETIENNE

GREMAN PEREZ

CARLA HALEY

DEAN SUELTENFUSS

JOSH BOGGS

MARK HAMPTON

PAM SMARTT

LOVETTA MCALPIN

JENNY CRIDER

TERI HECK

ESTELA HAESE

MARGO VILLAREAL

MONIQUE SLATER

LEIGH NEVES

ESTELA HAESE

LOVETTA MCALPIN

CRAIG OWEN

HEARTS & HANDS DONORS | JULY We are grateful to the KW Heritage agents who have supported Hearts & Hands, giving back to our community in meaningful ways. Your contributions, including donations through commission, help provide resources and support to those in need, making a lasting impact. If you’re interested in learning more about Hearts & Hands and how to help, scan the QR Code!

ROLSYN CASEY

SALIMA SAFRI

ERIKA CHAPA

ELIDETTE THE SMARTT SMITH-ETIENNE TEAM

JAIME ADAMS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS STAY INFORMED, STAY AHEAD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

Ambassador Meet Up

8x8: Building a Consistent Real Estate Business

Breakthrough 120: Open Houses

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH

NB Caffeine and Common Sense

Breakthrough 120: LoneWolf Transact and Command

Studio Content Day WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND

Luxury Watch Party + Mastermind From Market Data to Social Content with RPR's AI Tools

Ambassador Meet Up Content Day: DIY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH

Property Exchange Exactly What to Say (Dialogue Practice)

TXREI - BROKER RESPONSIBILITY #09450-RENE Caffeine & Common Sense KWOP Whiskey, Wine & Widsom

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

HQ Team Meeting (Live and In-Person) MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 7TH

Office Closed: Labor Day TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

El Contrato en Español Zoom: Command Activated WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

TXREI - LEGAL UPDATE II #10115-RENE Listing Content Day Zoom: Command Activated THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

TXREI - Walking a Seller through the 1-4 Contract - #39140-RECE Reconnect & Convert Workshop Zoom: Command Activated FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Patriot's Day LoneWolf Transact Class Exactly What to Say (Dialogue Practice)

HQ Team Meeting (Live and In-Person) LoneWolf Transact Class FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH

Orientation LoneWolf Transact Class Exactly What to Say (Dialogue Practice) KWH Aging Parent/Spouse Support Group MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

Breakthrough 120: Expectations/Database Inspecting Flipped Houses with BPG

Techy Thursdays: Command Smartplans Q&A Workshop No sphere? No fear! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH

Breakthrough 120: Social Media Office Hours with Tech Trainers Exactly What to Say (Dialogue Practice)

Career Visioning Breakthrough 120: Open House Field Trip Back to School, Back to Business Whiskey, Wine & Wisdom - New Braunfels 8x8: Building a Consistent Real Estate Business

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

Breakthrough 120: Contracts TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

Breakthrough 120: MLS Crash Course Career Visioning with Wendy Papasan Caffeine & Common Sense - Seguin Breakthrough 120: Building Buyer / Listing Presentations

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

First Day of Fall Breakthrough 120: Lead Follow-Up WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD

Breakthrough 120: Appointments Luxury Class Zoom: List it. Leverage it ALC Meeting

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Ambassador Meet Up Tuesday, September 1st & 15th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 2nd floor - CR 6 Hosted by Lead Ambassador Cookie Gehring, this weekly gathering offers a space to set goals, share advice, and turn ideas into action. Participants collaborate in an encouraging environment to build momentum and achieve their shared ambitions.