Experienced, Licensed Real Estate Agents
Ric Ashton
Ric Ashton joined the New Leaf Team in 2017 having previously worked in the Energy Services Industry. Born in London, Ric also lived and worked Internationally in several countries: East Africa (Kenya & Tanzania), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Scotland, Peru and Egypt prior to moving to the US and making Houston home (he’s lived in Houston for over 35 years).
In his earlier professional career, he progressed successfully from a field geologist through a variety of roles and responsibilities including, sales, business development, technology commercialization and executive management. This valuable experience and the interpersonal skills gained have enabled him to readily engage with new real estate clients (buyers or sellers) and align with their overall goals, timing and deliverables.
During the last few years, Ric has represented a broad spectrum of real estate clients with a range of property purchase or sale requirements. These vary from first time buyers to clients upsizing or downsizing; new arrivals to Houston and builder listings. Resulting transactions have been executed on new construction, single family homes, townhomes, condos and high-rises. In representing his clients, Ric takes seriously his role to pay “attention to detail” on the client’s behalf during all phases of the process (offer, negotiation, contract, inspections & close). A diligent agent adds immeasurable value during the drafting of the contract, negotiation and overseeing of the sale to completion.
Ric and his wife Cookie live in the Memorial Heights area which provides easy access to all the great amenities and culture Houston has to offer. Cookie is a working artist and has a Studio in The Silos at Sawyer Yards. Ric can frequently be seen in the evenings walking their dog Jack along Buffalo Bayou trails between the Sabine & Shepherd bridges.
Steven Bouchard
Steven Bouchard has been a licensed realtor for 12 years and counting. Having graduated from Texas A&M Mays Business School with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing he has obtained valuable knowledge and experience that has vastly helped him in his career. During his four years of college not only did he play lacrosse but in 2008 was also the MCLA All-American lacrosse player of the year. In addition to being an athlete, he was also a distinguished student, having made the dean’s honor student list several times during his college years. Being a student-athlete has given Steven the drive, focus, and determination needed to have and maintain the career that he has today. Steven prides himself on being customer focused, detail-oriented and honest in all aspects of what he does; aspiring to not only finding his clients a home but a place where lifelong memories can be made.
After graduation, Steven worked for Marcus & Millichap for two years. During his tenure there, he specialized in the acquisition and disposition of net leased properties across the U.S. Proceeding Marcus & Millichap Steven has also worked for Sudhoff properties where he collaborated with several builder accounts, which included six new construction units being sold. At Sudhoff, Steven was inducted into the million-dollar producer club by the GHBA (Greater Houston Builders Association). After a couple of years with Sudhoff, he then went on to work for a boutique firm in the Heights, Boulevard Realty. His primary focus with Boulevard, as with Sudhoff; was single-family homes, townhomes, and high-rises. While working with Boulevard, Steven completed eight transactions. Being able to have worked with these established companies, Steven was able to not only gain extensive knowledge of the real estate market but further expand what he already knows, which has allowed him to become the realtor he is today. Over Stevens Real Estate career, he has built long-lasting relationships with a variety of clients and Steven has successfully closed over 50 million dollars in sales.
On a more personal note, Steven was born in Montreal, Canada and is currently a dual citizen. Steven moved to Houston during his grade school years and is proud to say he is now a true Texan; minus the cowboy boots. Steven also loves to travel and is a sports and outdoors enthusiast.
Yvonne Cosgrove
Yvonne Cosgrove is a native Houstonian who grew up in West University and has called the Houston Heights home for 25 years. She attended Edgar Allen Poe Elementary School with New Leaf founder David Houston, and then went on to graduate from St. John’s School and The University of Texas at Austin.
Yvonne has had a wide variety of life and work experiences that have led her to a career in real estate. She began her career in event planning and then transitioned to fundraising and grant writing for several area nonprofits. Yvonne’s connection to the community and passion for our city run deep.
For eight years, Yvonne served as the Admissions Director for Trafton Academy, where she helped students and families find the right school home. For the last two years, Yvonne has worked with her husband, John, of HTX Appraisal, a boutique residential appraisal firm. In this role, she has gained an insider’s view into the world of real estate and particularly the Houston market. Taking what she has learned, Yvonne is ready to make her own mark in the Heights, West U, Southgate, Braes Heights, or wherever her clients take her.
Yvonne’s love for homes and real estate began surreptitiously. In 1998, when house-hunting for their first Houston home, John came to her and said he found a home that he was passionate about redoing. This home purchase began a years-long renovation project that included multiple additions along the way, and a love affair with redoing homes, and with the Heights. Yvonne and John still reside in that home. Their home won The Houston Heights Association Community Improvement Award, was featured in HGTV Magazine, and is periodically used for broadcast commercials. Yvonne’s attention to the details, both inside and outside, and her love for helping people, will inspire her approach to finding her client’s new dream home.
Yvonne and John raised their two wonderful children, Jake and Phoebe, in the Heights. Both kids now follow in their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents’ footsteps and attend The University of Texas at Austin! They could not be prouder, Hook ’em!
In her free time, Yvonne loves baking, and she recently appeared on the cover of The West University Buzz for her legendary chocolate cake. Cooking family dinners has always been a priority, and on weekends she is often planning epic dinner parties with friends.
Amy Greene
Houston native Amy Greene obtained a Communications degree from The University of Texas at Austin, with a concentration in Business in 2004. Prior to Real Estate, her professional history includes Event coordination, Private Equity, and Interior Design. Her colorful resume emphasizes her passion in business, design and real estate.
Amy previously worked as an event coordinator for a large event facility and design company based in Dallas, TX, coordinating hundreds of national and local events. For a change of pace, she joined the Lehman Brothers Private Equity Fund of Funds team in Dallas, TX as a Marketing Associate in 2005 and remained with the company through the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and subsequent buyout. She continued with the successor company, Neuberger Berman until 2012.
Returning to Houston in 2013, Amy decided to explore her passion for interior design and enrolled in classes pursuing an Interior Design degree. When she received a recruitment call from a successful and notable Houston Heights-area designer, Gilbert Perez of Bungalow Revival and Bespoke by GJCD, she put school on hold for more hands-on interior design experience. As fate would have it, two years later, the opportunity to fuse all of her fields presented itself with her position at New Leaf Real Estate.
Amy works alongside New Leaf owner and broker David Houston in nearly every aspect of purchase and sales transactions from accompanying showings, managing the inspection process, maintaining contact with clients and agents throughout the transaction and coordinating each step along the path to closing. Her energy, organization and proactive approach to client service have contributed to the success of New Leaf since joining the company in January 2016. Amy’s enthusiasm for Houstonians, the city and its architecture is passed along to her clients in each and every transaction.
Caroline Harrison
Fourth generation Houstonian Caroline Keeland Harrison is the daughter of a well-known home builder and granddaughter to a prominent Houston architect. Growing up looking at blueprints and visiting job sites inside the loop made her well versed in the benefits and joys of the wonderful neighborhoods Houston has to offer: Boulevard Oaks, Southampton, West University, River Oaks, Montrose, and the Heights just to name a few. Through these lifelong associations she has developed a keen eye for design, quality construction and the location of a home.
Caroline attended Edgar Allen Poe Elementary, Sydney Lanier Middle School and Episcopal High School. From there she went to the University of Texas in Austin where she was a Studio Art Major (focus on Photography) and a member of the sorority Pi Beta Phi. After a brief stint in Manhattan, she gravitated back to Houston… She spent the first few years learning the business from the ground up with some of the top agents in the field. From real estate basics to hands on experience and exposure, Caroline trained in all categories of the industry.
Caroline now devotes her enthusiasm and energy to her clients, both buyers and sellers. Clients, family, and friends characterize her as professional, motivated, humorous, attentive, and knowledgeable about Houston and its most desirable neighborhoods. This is evident through her write-ups in the Houston Chronicle, consistently being named a Top Producer, and earning an HBJ award.
Caroline resides in Southampton with her husband Andy and 3 children: Watts, Frank and Keely, as well as her Australian Shepherd, Rudy. In her spare time, she loves being with family and friends and still practices photography.
Caroline looks forward to helping you in your search to buy or sell a home. She knows it is quite possibly the biggest transaction you will make and will be there to put your needs first every step of the way.
David Houston
In 2006, David acquired a real estate license to purchase his first home in the Montrose area of Houston. Following this transaction, a friend asked him to help with a home purchase. This friend then referred five others and the roots of New Leaf were planted. However, it is David’s childhood connection to Houston’s many neighborhoods, as well as his passionate determination to thoughtfully populate these communities, that have consistently motivated him and his team at New Leaf Real Estate.
David began his career in the energy sector in 1993 with Texas Ohio Gas, remaining with the company for 14 years. He transitioned from the energy sector to real estate when his brother, Eric, and he launched Houston Brothers Mortgage in 2002. David’s background in energy trading and mortgage informs his in-depth, market-based analysis approach to New Leaf Real Estate’s model.
At New Leaf, his market expertise allows him to identify a client’s specific needs, and combine that with his strategic negotiation and deal-making capability, consistently delivering the best deal possible for his clients. From the initial contact to inspections to final contract, David is committed to providing his clients with unparalleled service. Because of his relationship-driven vision of the industry, he has fostered productive realtor relationships and formed lifelong friendships with many of his clients in Houston.
Since the launch of New Leaf, David has managed approximately $425 million dollars of real estate sales and has personally handled over 625 transactions. In 2017, he closed approximately $60 million, which garnered praise and recognition as one of the Houston Business Journal’s Top Agents by Sales Volume for the sixth consecutive year.
David lives in Montrose with his wife, Heather, and their two young children, Hart and Holden. Committed to giving back to the community, he and Heather support Poe Elementary, Presbyterian School, Roberts Elementary, Neartown Little League, West University Little League, Push Sharks, Urban Harvest, Dress for Success and Eastside Farmers Market.
Ginny Jackson
Growing up in River Oaks, Ginny attended St. Michael’s and St. Agnes Academy, then headed to Los Angeles where she received her undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. With her energetic grasp of the Houston market, Ginny has been taking the Houston real estate market by force since 2005 with her thorough market knowledge and excellence in client satisfaction.
As a Real Estate investor herself, Ginny appreciates the house hunt process and strives to find good investments for all of her clients. She loves Houston’s rich history and culture, and specializes in the “inside-the- loop” market. Ginny has assisted many clients in finding their dream homes as well as income property. She enjoys consulting on renovation projects and prides herself on that element of her service.
As a Texas Monthly Five Star Realtor and boasting a HAR seller/buyer rating of 5.0/5.0, Ginny is consistently a Top Producing agent.
She has an extensive understanding of architecture, construction, and renovation, and has acted as general contractor for multiple projects. She is well-informed on construction, local suppliers and resources, estimated costs, landscaping, and interior design.
Ginny previously lived in Montrose and currently resides in West University with her husband and two sons, actively supports many charities and organizations such as Preservation Houston, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Star of Hope, and Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC). When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending auctions and antique shopping, or traveling.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES:
- Texas Monthly “Five Star Realtor” 2010-2016
- Consistent Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer
- “20 Under 40 Rising Stars” from the Houston Association of Realtors 2011
- Valedictorian candidate, Loyola Marymount University, 2004
- Featured on The Real Estate Radio Experts, 1070 AM
- HAR seller/buyer rating of 5.0/5.0
Ginny is active in many charities and organizations such as The University of Houston, American Heart Association, Star of Hope, and HARC—Houston Aphasia Recovery Center. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, attending auctions and antique shopping, or traveling.
Anne McAllister
After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Anne McAllister moved to Houston and devoted 13 years to a career in non-profit development participating in a $6M capital campaign, raising funds and awareness, and cultivating relationships with top-level executives, board members, and dedicated volunteers. Along the way, Anne developed a bold passion for residential real estate and joined New Leaf in 2018. Anne values the importance of high-level customer service, communicates effectively and problem solves efficiently. Her top priority is alleviating the stressors associated with buying or selling homes.
In her nearly two decades in Houston, Anne has lived in a variety of neighborhoods including Lynn Park, Avalon Place, Memorial, and Boulevard Oaks. These experiences have enhanced her knowledge of the Houston area and it’s incredible history and uniqueness. After owning and renovating two homes in the Braeswood area, Anne built a new home in Ayrshire/Braes Heights following Hurricane Harvey. From renovations to resales, Anne’s breadth of market knowledge ranges from working with Buyers, Sellers, contractors and builders to execute the vision for a perfect home.
Anne is married to JB McAllister, and together they have a young daughter and playful pup. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and cooking.
She is active on the board for West U Softball Association (WUSA) as President of WUSA Auxiliary. Currently in charge of sponsorships, she will be the next President of the WUSA Auxiliary in 2024.
Lindsay Mericli
Lindsay is a Houston transplant, moving to this amazing city in 2015 with her husband and young family. She immediately fell in love with Houston’s diverse culture and its many neighborhoods, each with unique attributes and offerings. Her approach to real estate transactions is highly personalized and includes:
- mentoring and guiding you through the process of buying or selling a home
- providing data-driven details to inform your decisions
- ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident through every step of your real estate journey
Prior to real estate, Lindsay worked in nonprofit administration for 11 years, including at her favorite job, a fundraiser for the most architecturally significant historic home in our country, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. With a BA in Economics from Allegheny College and an MBA from Temple University, Lindsay understands how market and economic factors, national and local, affect your home buying and selling decisions. Despite loving the nitty gritty data behind real estate, her top priority is elevating the experience with exceptional service so you walk away feeling confident in the purchase of a home you truly love.
Lindsay is especially committed to helping physicians in their home search or transition to Houston. Her husband’s career as a physician meant several moves to cities around the country – relocating for medical school (Philadelphia, PA), residency (Charlottesville, VA), and fellowship (Houston, TX). They are permanently settled in Houston where he works at the world’s premier cancer hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center. She knows first-hand how the financial situations of physicians impacts buying and selling a home, and how daunting it seems to move to a new city and find the perfect community to settle in (especially with a family in tow)! Lindsay is well-versed in the exclusive loan options available to physicians and will happily help you navigate that critical component of the home buying process. She wants you to walk away feeling like you had a trusted partner in your transition to Houston and/or home ownership!
Outside of work, Lindsay loves art and design. She can be found designing and renovating (and then redesigning!) her own home, making ceramics, gardening, sailing, and exploring the outdoors in her favorite place, Paradise Valley, Montana. She lives in Bellaire with her husband, two sons, and goldendoodle, George.
Lindsay is actively involved in the Bellaire and Houston communities. She was recently appointed to the City of Bellaire’s Culture and Arts Board and serves on the Executive Committee of CCSC’s Jingle Bell Express and the Event Committee of Books Between Kids. She is the proud Vice President of Allegheny College’s Alumni Council.
Daniel Parker
Over 40 years in Houston gives Daniel Parker vast knowledge in the Houston residential real estate industry. He has marketed and sold over 200,000,000 of real estate and was named one of HAR’s Top 20 rising stars in 2012. After spending ten years at Greenwood King Properties, he joined New Leaf in 2016. Daniel offers his clients extraordinary knowledge in new construction, residential resale, town homes, and first time home buyers. He also operates a small remodeling company which gives his clients access to numerous contractors, trades, and the tools needed to get his listing top dollar on the market. He also specializes in representing clients on the second home or vacation properties. He has vast experience in large acreage country property with sales all over the state of Texas. He has even begun to help clients in their quest for houses in other states around the country.
Daniel is an individual known for integrity, commitment, and ability to be accessible at a moments notice. An avid Houston sports fan, he is also involved in charitable organizations such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, HISD Mentor Program and the Alzheimer’s Association.
A native Houstonian, Daniel attended Lamar High School and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Texas A&M University. This strengthened his masterful negotiation skills, and has given him a strong Houston network. Married to his wife Amanda since April of 2012, he has two sons, and four legged daughter named Loma.
His background in real estate has not only come from experience, but from his family. Exposure to the industry began early with his mother, a long time agent and a successful top producer. His father is president of Parker House Inc., a well respected high-end builder throughout Houston. Daniel has been involved in real estate transactions from $1,000 to houses listed well over $7,000,000 thus proving there is no house too big or too small.
Daniel believes that he brings a young, fresh, educated mind to New Leaf Real Estate. Extending his knowledge of Houston with a fundamental understanding of how to get the best price for the transaction and negotiate effectively will create a positive experience on the buyer and seller sides. He has numerous contacts in the building, remodeling/contractors, inspecting, and appraising industries and is full of energy and eager to take new listings in the greater Houston area or help buyers all over the state of Texas. He also has experience in helping purchase second home properties for his clients. He has helped numerous clients buy lake, river, and large & small ranch property all over the state.
- New Leaf Top Producer Club 2016 – 2023
- Greenwood King Top Producer 2006-08, 2010, 2012, 2013-15
- HAR’s NRG Top 20 Agents under 40 in 2012
Michelle Rainwater
Michelle Rainwater, a seasoned real estate professional driven by a passion for finding her clients their dream homes, brings a wealth of expertise and success to the table. Specializing in luxury residential properties within Houston’s inner loop, Michelle’s experience spans prestigious neighborhoods like the Heights, Memorial, Montrose, River Oaks, Southampton, Southgate, and West University.
Before joining New Leaf, Michelle established her reputation at Greenwood King. Her six-year tenure in Abilene, Texas, working in real estate, provided a solid foundation for navigating the dynamic Houston market.
Now firmly rooted in Houston, Michelle enjoys exploring the city with her family: Tom, Berkeley, Blair, and their beloved goldendoodle, Ginger. Acting as a matchmaker for her clients is Michelle’s favorite aspect of being an agent – she takes genuine pride in helping them discover spaces that truly feel like home.
With a background in design and artistry, Michelle infuses a unique perspective into the home buying and selling journey, ensuring properties meet both aesthetic and functional criteria. She understands the challenges of relocation and is committed to alleviating the burden by expertly handling organization, negotiation, and mediation with finesse.
Michelle’s dedication to her clients and her deep understanding of the Houston market make her an invaluable asset to the New Leaf team. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, seasoned investor, or seeking a relocation in the Houston area, Michelle stands ready to guide you towards realizing your real estate aspirations.
Mayda Salgado
Born in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, Mayda Salgado has spent the last 20 years in Houston’s Rice Village and Museum District. With a business degree in business administration, Mayda’s career started in corporate communications, marketing, branding, and mergers & acquisitions for a building materials Fortune 500 Company.
While excelling corporately, she simultaneously co-created and built a successful international woman’s jewelry and fashion accessories business, which she and her partner sold in 2012. Most recently, Mayda has spent the last six years working with one of Houston’s prominent non-profit organizations, which provided critical and life changing services for under privileged women and their children in Harris County. Her consistent accomplishments throughout her career in corporate, as an entrepreneur, and in non-profit are a testament to her hard work and vision for success. These professional attributes are augmented by an innate personal commitment to make Houston a perfect place to call home.
Since living in Houston, Mayda has designed and built several homes throughout the city. Her passion for interior design combined with her deep sense of home continues to inspire all her real estate endeavors. That deep sense of home and local knowledge paired with refined taste distinguishes Mayda to successfully help residential buyers and sellers discover the potential of their home and lifestyle.
Being of Mexican heritage and fully bilingual, Mayda also works closely with Houston’s Hispanic community and South Texas to serve their real estate needs.
In her free time, Mayda enjoys jogging throughout South Hampton and Rice Village, doing Yoga and Pilates, and spending quality time with her teenage son and daughter.