Matt Stephens

Matt Stephens joined Homes.com in November 2025 to cover Texas residential real estate. He is based in Houston. A lifelong Texan and a University of Texas at Austin graduate, his reporting experience includes government, education, healthcare and sports, in addition to real estate and development. Matt spent nearly a decade as senior managing editor at Community Impact, leading a 20-person newsroom across 15 Houston-area communities. His proudest work includes hyperlocal coverage of Houston's storms and flooding, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city. He lives in Northwest Harris County with his wife and son.