Joy Runs Real Estate

08/24/2026

After attending another in Land Houston gathering last week, I’m reminded why I chose to become part of this organization, and why spaces like this matter, as punctuated in this clip from last month’s Lunch & Learn.

Women should absolutely have a seat at the table, but our roles and reach extend far beyond simply being invited into the room. We are acquiring the land, developing communities, and building the places where the table sits.

If you work in planning, engineering, architecture, real estate, construction, finance, law, economic development, community development, land development, or any industry that touches the built environment, join us.

There is room (and a need) for more of us at every stage of development, from the table where decisions are made to the field where those decisions take shape.

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Huge shoutout to the Houston Chapter Co-Leaders Vanessa Cole and Christina Kelley for curating and cultivating a community where women can connect, collaborate, build, and impact.

04/01/2026

March may be coming to a close, but the recognition and celebration of women will never be confined to a single month.

Throughout March, we honor International Women’s Month and recognize Women in Construction Week—two powerful reminders of the impact women continue to make across industries, from business and leadership to technology and the built environment. But the truth is, this impact doesn’t end on March 31st. Women are consistently shaping, building, innovating, and leading every single day.

As a woman—and a woman in construction—this month gave me a moment to pause and reflect on two milestones I’m especially proud of:
• Closing a significant chapter by selling the final homes in our first new construction development
• Writing a foreword for Jose Vicente Castro’s book, “My Journey through the Houston Airports Project” – a book intended to serve as a technical reference and conceptual framework for understanding quality management within large, complex infrastructure programs.

Both moments represent different forms of building—one physical, one intellectual—but each rooted in growth, contribution, and legacy.

This is the work women are doing every day: building communities, advancing industries, and creating pathways for others to follow.

So, while March may be ending, the momentum is not. The recognition is not. And the impact certainly is not.

Here’s to continuing the work—intentionally, consistently, and unapologetically.

RepresentationMatters

01/19/2026

Dr. King taught us that true freedom requires economic justice and equal opportunity. Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the presence of fairness, accountability and opportunity for all. Today, we honor that legacy.

10/20/2025

10/04/2025

✨OPEN HOUSE ALERT…Sunday, 12-3PM

It’s a great time to buy a house, and these two are beauties!

✨3504 Caplin Street, Units C&D, Houston 77026
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2 stories • 3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2 car garage • 1665 sf  • 4232 sf lot • $344,900
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Welcome to your dream home or investment. 3504 Caplin Street, Houston, TX 77026, is a beautifully crafted New Construction home in the heart of the city. This property offers a modern floor plan and finishes, color scheme and textures; Smart Home features include energy efficient certification, LED lights, garage door opener, Smart thermostat, electric car outlet, 16 SEER HVAC and alarm system; luxury vinyl flooring & Quartz countertops throughout; and a stainless-steel appliance package, including 5-burner gas range, dishwasher, microwave and a bonus w**e fridge; lots of natural light.

Spacious owner’s suite features large windows and access to a private balcony that overlooks the oversized backyard, His & Her walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, separate sizeable shower, double vanity and sophisticated tile.
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CALL OR TEXT TO SCHEDULE A TOUR!
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Joy Harrell, REALTOR®
BRADEN REAL ESTATE GROUP
{p} 713.418.0897
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10/01/2025

✨Hello October and National Women’s Small Business Month!
 
✨ She believed she could… so she built it!
 
✨ Women-owned businesses aren’t just building brands—we’re building communities and economies and inspiring future generations of female leaders 💪🏽👩🏽‍💼 Supporting women entrepreneurs means investing in innovation, diversity and economic growth. Every purchase, partnership and opportunity helps pave the way to break barriers and build legacies. Let’s continue to amplify, open doors for and champion women in business—because when women thrive, everyone thrives 🌍💼✨ Generating $2.7 trillion in annual revenue and employing almost 12.2 million people in the U.S., supporting women entrepreneurs isn’t just a smart move, it’s a power move—and there’s power in presence, partnership, purpose and prosperity.
 
✨Minding my own small business…As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), licensed REALTOR®, UH grad—go Coogs!—and the principal and chief strategist of a real estate company, I’m consumed with helping other entrepreneurs build their businesses, investors build investment portfolios, developers build communities and individuals build legacies through buying, selling, building, leasing and investing in real estate. As a real estate investor and developer, I’ve sat on both sides of the table and know how exciting, yet daunting and complicated navigating a real estate transaction or managing a construction project can be. My mission is to align with, advise and advocate for my clients—from first contact to contract to closing to construction and beyond. Whether you are an experienced or novice real estate buyer, developer, builder or investor, let’s connect and collaborate on your next real estate purchase or project.

📷 {Tanya Rawlins, entrepreneur}

**Companies are typically classified as small if they have fewer than 500 employees or less than $7.5 million in average annual receipt.

09/04/2025

Why homeowners should think like investors when purchasing a home in Houston, Texas. Why? Because Houston’s real estate market isn’t just about finding a place to live, it’s about building long-term wealth.

💡When you approach your home purchase with an investor’s mindset, your property transforms into a powerful asset. It builds equity, generates cash flow opportunities, and secures financial stability for years to come.

Let’s connect⬇️

Joy Harrell - Realtor
📲 | (713) 418-0897
📧 | [email protected]

08/25/2025

Buying a home in Houston? Approach it like an investor! Smart buying decisions today can lead to wealth tomorrow. Set yourself up for long-term success.

I’m here to assist you:
✅ How to identify high potential Houston neighborhoods
✅ Evaluating property investment value
✅ Planning for long-term financial growth
✅ Avoiding common first-time buyer mistakes

Joy Harrell - Houston Realtor
📲 | (713) 418-0897
📧 | [email protected]

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to our mom and matriarch and to all moms, aunts, mom figures, mentors and muses‼️♥️🎉💐