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As both a licensed REALTOR© and practicing residential Architect, Ed Hughey brings a rare perspective to residential real estate in Austin & Central Texas. With nearly two decades of architectural experience and a successful career as a top-producing agent with Moreland Properties, Ed offers his clients far more than transactional guidance — he provides professional advice, real-time consultation, and strategic insight. His architecturally trained eye, deep understanding of neighborhood dynamics and market data, and expertise in building practices, feasibility, city code, permitting, and construction allow him to consult on every phase of a property’s lifecycle. From property acquisition and project scope to design collaboration, and professional representation at resale, Ed streamlines the real estate process with clarity and confidence. A strong communicator and skilled negotiator, he understands that buying or selling a home is both a financial and emotional decision. His approach is steady, honest, and collaborative — built on trust, thoughtful advice, and a genuine passion for helping clients create spaces that truly feel like home.
Originally from the Northeast, Ed graduated from Dartmouth College before beginning his professional career and eventually making the move to Austin in 2003 to pursue his Master of Architecture at the University of Texas. He quickly fell in love with the city and has called it home ever since. A longtime East Side resident, Ed and his wife, Valerie, were drawn to the character and energy of the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, where they found, designed, and renovated a charming 1930s bungalow. Outside of work, Ed enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, discovering Austin’s latest restaurants and watering holes, cycling the hike and bike trail, traveling to far-off places, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"As an Architect, Ed has the ability to imagine what is possible, and as a well-informed Realtor, he also understands the pulse of the market."
We have never met a more professional realtor. Ed always put our needs first and worried over the details so we didn’t have to. We were frequently traveling, but Ed made sure nothing slowed down when we were out of town. He took the lead on all the negotiations and was always prepared with sage advice whenever we had a question. His help was invaluable as we prepared the house for sale, and he suggested ...
— Thomas G.
We couldn’t have been happier with Ed professional, extremely knowledgeable, and an all-around genuinely great guy to work with and know. Thank you, Ed!
— Leslie S.
We could not have asked for a better buying experience. Ed went above and beyond, and we will continue to look for opportunities where we can work with him in the future.
— Bo S.
Ed is the realtor we dreamed of finding, but never believed we would. Seasoned, caring, and deeply intelligent, Ed possesses that rare combination of head and heart that most everyone needs when buying a home, and we were no different. Our home-buying journey took place in the midst of the pandemic and during one of the most challenging real estate markets in Austin’s history. Every step of the way, Ed w...
— Nathan A.
Ed is excellent to work with. I’ve now worked with Ed on over half a dozen projects for both personal and investment purposes, and Ed continues to provide irreplaceable value with his unique combination of real estate experience, local Austin knowledge, architectural perspective, and investment savvy. He’s an excellent communicator who is nearly always available to offer guidance at most any point in the...
— Logan C.
Ed is a fantastic realtor who invests 110% of his time and energy into his clients. He’s a great communicator who is fully committed to helping buyers and sellers navigate the challenging decisions of real estate. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the countless facets of home-buying, and his background in architecture gives him a singular perspective and competitive advantage. Ed delivers a comforting ...
— Jason K.
From the very beginning, Ed was very helpful. I am a first-time home buyer. He educated me about the whole process. He gave me contacts of local lenders to get my pre-approval. Overall, he made the process very easy for me. On top of that, he is a very friendly and professional individual. I highly recommend Ed to others.
— Nahid H.
Ed has been amazing to work with. He’s available when we need him, helps us determine fair market value for properties we’re interested in, and promptly answers our questions with well-informed information. He is always professional and makes us feel valued.
— Bailey H.
Over the course of the last 10 years, I’ve worked with six other real estate agents in connection with buying and selling homes, including two in the Austin market. In every instance, I’ve been disillusioned and disappointed by agents who were supposed to be my partner and advocate in the process, but who ultimately didn’t have the knowledge, work ethic, creativity, or client-centric mindset to serve as ...
— Wendi L.
I had a great experience working with Ed as a first-time home buyer. He provided invaluable insight into both the Austin real estate market and renovation possibilities for the homes we toured. He was patient and thorough throughout the process and made himself available as a resource every step of the way. Highly recommend!
— Maia L.
Ed went above and beyond as our realtor. We’re so happy we went with Ed as our realtor. His attention to detail, constant communication, and overall positive demeanor made the selling of our house easy. All kudos go to Ed!
— Diana J.
Ed is a top-notch and phenomenal real estate agent, person, negotiator, guide, project manager, architect, and communicator. His attention to detail, his integrity, and his professionalism are 110%. Ed is an A+ all the way around, and because of his excellence, his knowledge, his great awareness, and follow-through on top of all of the above, we went on to complete three very successful transactions with...
— Montserrat M.
I had an amazing experience buying a new house in Austin despite the constraints of the pandemic. Ed is a professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and patient agent who guided and helped me virtually through every step of the process from my home state. I highly recommend him to anyone who is preparing to buy or sell a property in Austin and the nearby areas.
— Siu W.
We had one of the best experiences with Ed as our agent. He has an extensive knowledge of the real estate market in Austin and was quickly able to help us find the home we wanted. He went above and beyond to keep us informed throughout the process.
— Poojan P.
How can we adequately thank Ed Hughey for all the help he gave us during the purchase of a new home? Some people do their job and go home and forget about it. Ed has shown us that he’s a different breed – he’s extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process. He really cared about us, understood our needs from the very first conversation, and took care of us like family. Highl...
— Nicolette W.
Fantastic experience. Ed gave us such thorough advice and truly helped us understand what we needed to make an informed decision. And it worked, we love our new home so much!
— Lindsey D.
Ed was amazing to work with from the beginning of our home search to when we closed on our home. He knows the Austin area well and helped guide us into choosing the right neighborhood for us by showing us options in multiple locations. He is also well-connected in the Austin area, which helped us find our dream home quickly. As first-time home buyers, Ed took the time to educate us on the buying process ...
— Bailey M.
As a first-time homebuyer, I was unsure of what to expect from the process. Luckily, I had Ed to help guide me along the way. While I started the search pretty narrowly in terms of location and price point, Ed encouraged me to look outside of that to get a better idea of the market and manage expectations. With each property we viewed (and there were a lot!) Ed would give his opinion on long-term investm...
— Sarah S.
Ed is not just a real estate agent. During the 6+ month saga that was our home-buying process, Ed played the role of investment advisor, mediator, architect, administrative assistant, private eye, therapist, and yes, top-notch agent. We worked with Ed to locate the perfect off-market property and convince the owner to sell to us, dropping his price significantly in the process. We made the decision to se...
— Libby C.
Ed Hughey is the expert agent that every home buyer needs in their corner. I would recommend him to everyone. Ed’s architectural background makes him invaluable when assessing the quality of a home build; he knows the finest details to look for and is able to give informed details rather than just observed opinions. That gives Ed the advantage when making recommendations on which properties to view to cu...
— Edward G.
Where do we begin! Ed was an amazing partner throughout our real estate journey. Relatable, intuitive, and understanding, Ed listened to us and gave honest recommendations based on our home needs. His construction and architecture experience proved to be an incredibly important asset. Ed could quickly look at a space and imagine the possibilities, as well as be honest about the potential challenges. It w...
— Christina W.
I had a blast working with Ed. Besides being really fun to be around, he was knowledgeable and extremely responsive. He did a great job of helping us navigate the super-hot Austin market as first-time buyers. We were able to use his network to find us an awesome, off-market property that was exactly what we were looking for. On top of that, he lined us up with some top-rate architects to help bring our d...
— Chris H.
There are simply no words to describe how exceptional Ed Hughey is as a real estate professional and person. To say he made a stressful and delicate experience an absolute dream would be an understatement, but he did. He helped our family buy our dream home and made us feel safe, secure, and comfortable with every step of the process. I have worked with other real estate professionals in the past, and on...
— Jed W.
We’ve worked with a number of realtors in town, and none of them compares to Ed. He brings a unique perspective to real estate with his architectural background, which is quite valuable. The thing that impressed us the most was that we never felt like Ed was trying to push us in a direction we didn’t want to go (just to make a sale). He offered sound advice and strategic thinking on our winning bid and w...
— Patrick B.
I have found Ed to be an excellent professional with a deep knowledge of the Austin real estate market. He has a uniquely valuable skill set in that he is both a realtor and a fully licensed architect. This makes him an especially great fit for anyone who is looking to buy a property to build a new home. He is also very personable and responsive in his communication. I can highly recommend working with him.
— Zac W.
Fantastic realtor! He listened to what we wanted in a house, was very knowledgeable, and was very easy to work with. Despite this being a particularly crazy time for buyers, we were able to get the house we wanted because of him.
— Chad H.
Ed was incredible. Really helped take me through the entire process and kept positive even though a few offers didn’t get accepted. Highly recommend using Ed if you’re looking to buy and have already recommended him to some friends that are in market.
— Sam O.
Ed is fantastic. He brings lots of knowledge and attention to detail. He is one of the best realtors we have ever dealt with. During our entire 12-month buying/building process, he was always on top of everything and made sure everything was on track. He always had our best interests as his top priority. He will get all of our recommendations, and we will use him again in the future. Thanks, Ed!
— Bartlomiej P.
Ed did a great job in selling my home. His market knowledge was succinct and accurate; he was professional and handled the negotiations with class and an assuredness backed by his deep understanding of the Austin property market. He was firm when he needed to be and gave good insights as to how the market was tracking. All during the first wave of the COVID pandemic, he did it with a good sense of humor ...
— Stewart T.
Ed helped me find my new home. Ed’s familiar with the area and is a nice, all-around great guy who really helped me through it all. Thanks, Ed!
— Omar T.
Working with Ed Hughey was a joy! Ed exceeded expectations throughout the entire buying process and was incredible throughout every stage of buying our home. He was an ally, friend, and advisor, and helped us navigate a very difficult time to buy a house. His knowledge as an architect was immensely helpful; he was able to help us envision future opportunities as well as inform us of potential limitations...
— Lydia S.
Ed has worked tirelessly and patiently to help us identify properties suitable for our purposes. As an architect, he can imagine what is possible, and as a well-informed realtor, he understands the pulse of the market. As an experienced investor who has worked with many realtors over the years, I can say with confidence that Ed is at the top of my list. We consider ourselves fortunate to work with Ed.
— Les C.
Ed was very professional and incredibly helpful during our first home-buying experience in Austin. He was always responsive and helped us every step of the way. We found our dream home thanks to him!
— Karolina N.
Buying a home in this market during a pandemic is a chaotic, expensive, and stressful task. Ed Hughey kept us organized, saved us money, and, most importantly, mitigated our stress with an abundance of knowledge and expertise. This is our second move with Ed, and I can’t imagine engaging in any real estate transaction without him. Thank you, Moreland Properties, for giving us Ed Hughey.
— Catherine C.
Ed was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful in helping us buy our first home. Highly recommend, especially for his structural expertise.
— Nick B.
Ed was awesome throughout the process of buying our new home and selling the old. He was always quick to respond and had great advice and instincts. Thanks, Ed!
— John W.
Ed was professional, competent, calming, and knowledgeable, and guided us through the process with ease. Highly recommend.
— Paul P.
Ed was incredibly helpful in setting our expectations for the wild Austin market. He helped us have a realistic approach, and we were able to quickly find exactly what we were looking for in a home. Ed was quick to understand our aesthetic and always prompt to respond. We had an excellent and personable experience working with Ed.
— Maggie G.
This is our second home, purchased with Ed Hughey and Moreland Properties, and just when I didn’t think it was possible to provide a better home-buying experience, Ed Hughey did it! Hands down the finest realtor in the business, and another exceptional experience and outcome.
— Jed W.
Ed was truly a breath of fresh air in a chaotic housing market. He really opened our eyes to how subpar our previous home-buying or selling experiences were. Not only was he charismatic and professional, but he was always looking out for our best interests, investing in finding a home to match our needs, and was there alongside us every step of the way. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone loo...
— Lauren H.
Ed went above and beyond to help us buy our forever home. Ed was so patient and kind with us, exploring all the options in the housing market available to us. We would highly recommend Ed to everyone. Ed knows real estate, and that was very helpful in making our dream home a reality. Ed is a great guy who is so knowledgeable in so many areas, and everyone should wish to have him as their realtor.
— Lois Y.
Ed was wonderful to work with! As first-time homebuyers, he helped us understand the process and explained everything thoroughly. Not only was he knowledgeable and responsive, but he helped make a stressful process fun. I would highly recommend it to anybody buying or selling in Austin.
— Alexis B.
Ed is phenomenal. He guided us through every stage of our buying process flawlessly and took great care to understand what we were looking for, helping us hone in on the specific areas and listings that met all our needs. Throughout the offer and closing period, he guided us on the exact strategy we needed to win in a competitive situation. Ed’s knowledge of architecture, the Austin market, and the reput...
— Andrew T.
Ed was an amazing agent to work with. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me find the right home. I highly recommend him and would use him again.
— David A.
Ed Hughey was responsive, informed, and on top of all aspects necessary to help facilitate my home purchase. I’m very lucky to have worked with Ed, as he helped navigate through numerous tight situations.
— Chas L.
Ed was our selling agent in the sale of our home and our buying agent when we purchased our new dream home. His understanding of the Austin real estate market is astute and gave us an upper hand in our negotiations. His recommendation to use a new-to-the-market financing tool helped us put in an unbeatable offer on a home. Ed’s architectural background was extremely valuable in evaluating the potential o...
— Rinaldo & Jeylan
Simply put, Ed was amazing! He helped us sell our house and buy a house. He is very knowledgeable about real estate in general as well as the Austin market. He was very responsive to all our questions and was able to answer every question we had. We would definitely recommend Ed to anyone buying or selling a home!
— Sherrie W.
Working with Ed means partnering with a real estate professional who brings a strategic, design-informed approach to buying and selling homes in Austin. As a licensed Realtor with a deep understanding of residential construction, renovation potential, and city code, Ed helps clients identify value, assess opportunities, and make confident, informed decisions in a competitive market. Known for clear communication, honest guidance, and strong negotiation, Ed is committed to protecting his clients’ interests while delivering a seamless, results-driven real estate experience from start to finish.
