About Joshua

I grew up on Lake McQueeney. I've been helping people buy and sell here since 2008.

Joshua Downey, New Braunfels Realtor

I'm a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Heritage and a third-generation native of the area. I was raised on Lake McQueeney and have lived on Treasure Island, Ski Lodge Road and Terminal Loop.

Why local knowledge matters here

Buying on the water around here isn't like buying anywhere else. Every lake has its own personality, its own dam and its own rules. Flood zones, bulkheads, HOA restrictions and lake levels can matter as much as the house. I've watched these lakes change for my whole life, and I'll tell you what I know before you make an offer.

I also run a vacation rental business

I've also run Comal Inn, five vacation rental units in downtown New Braunfels, since 2015. If you're buying a second home or an investment property, I can tell you what it costs to operate one here, what the city rules look like and how guests actually book.

I also work with other small lodging owners on their websites and booking setup through Firsthand Stays.

How I work

If I know something about a home or neighborhood that could change your mind, like a flood zone, an HOA rule or an aging bulkhead, I'll bring it up early, even if it means we keep looking. I'm a Realtor, not an inspector, appraiser or insurance agent, so for anything technical, talk to a licensed professional who can give you a qualified answer.

  • Texas real estate license #584061, licensed since 2008
  • Business degree in Computer Information Systems
  • Based in New Braunfels, working across Comal and Guadalupe Counties

What clients say

14 five-star Google reviews across two profiles

Joshua Downey is a highly respected realtor in the New Braunfels Hill Country area. His professionalism, patience, and steady guidance were especially evident throughout a difficult sale he helped my family navigate. He remained responsive, thoughtful, and committed every step of the way. I would highly recommend Joshua to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate professional.

Martha Rester · Seller

My wife and I had a great experience working Josh when we decided look for a second home on Lake Mcqueeney. He grew up in this area so he knew all the little details you want to know about a place when you are looking to purchase. The first house that we made an offer on and agreed to a price, Josh decided to dig a little deeper on the location and flood plain and found out that the bottom floor which is the living area, wasn't insurable. Even though the previous owner had insurance on it, we would not be able too. After that, we had full trust in Josh that he had our best interest in mind. After we found our second house and the closing went smooth, he made sure we knew all the companies and people we needed to know just in case we needed something repaired or we need to set up and account. This made it very easy for us to handle all of these things from miles away. If you are looking for a house in this area, you won't find a better realtor in this area. He will make your buying or selling experience a great one.

Brian Battle · Lake McQueeney buyer

My fiancé & I had Josh as our realtor when finding a house in New Braunfels. We were new to the area as we had a work relocation from Illinois to Texas. He was a great realtor to work with. He helped us out on every step of the home buying process & was available anytime for questions. He is a realtor that will go the extra mile to make sure everything is going smoothly for you. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house.

Natalie Waskowski · Relocation buyer

Great experience purchasing our lake house!

Dr. Amy Rollo · Lake house buyer

Joshua is a fantastic realtor. He represented us when we purchased a home , and recently represented us during the building process. He was always available, answered all questions, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. Plus, he’s a native central Texan and is very familiar with the area.

Leigh Ann Mueller · Buyer, new build

Joshua has been my Mom's realtor thru two home transaction as both a seller and buyer. He has served my Mom nice over the several years she has used Joshua. He is a great realtor and I highly recommend him.

Shari Baumann · Seller and buyer

Joshua exceeded our expectations as a Realtor during our search for the perfect home. He was patient and really listened to what we were looking for when suggesting properties. His help with the funding process was invaluable. We absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a quality real estate agent in the New Braunfels or Seguin area.

Tiffany Gahagan Martinez · Buyer

I am an investor that buys and sells property in San Antonio and met Josh through a property we had purchased in an area north of town that we were a little unfamiliar with. We have used a lot of realtors and Josh is at the top of the list. He was quick to respond to any of our questions and he always kept us in the loop when something changed or just for an update. Josh was very knowledgeable about the area and I would highly recommend Josh to anyone.

Brett Henneke · Investor

Josh is a very knowledgeable and resourceful realtor and over all an exceptional one. We have had just moved to Texas when we came across Josh to help us find a house. He did not only help us find the perfect house we were looking for, but given this was not my first buy and have dealt with few realtors in the past, Josh by far went above and beyond my exceptions. Throughout the entire process and even after the deal was sealed, Josh always gave us great advice and information, and he made sure we understood the real estate market in the area, the do's and don't's, and provided us with everything we needed for a smart buy. If I go to sell or buy again, I would definitely be calling Josh.

Jacob Abu Hanna · Relocation buyer

We bought our home in New Braunfels in October of 2014. I can honestly say that the deciding factor on moving to New Braunfels was because of Josh. Not only did he do everything plus more, to get us into our home, he made us realize just how a good realtor does their job. We love our new home, it's location, and our wonderful neighbors and neighborhood. We owe all of this to Josh and have never been happier. He is the BEST!

Judy Rippetoe · Buyer

I would highly recommend Joshua to help in any of your real estate needs. When we bought our home several years ago, he took the time to research everything that was available to fit our budget and needs. He negotiated a fair price on our behalf and was there for us every step of the way. He even helped when it came down to details following the closing...things like plumbers, handymen, and anything and everything you could possibly imagine. It was the most stress- free buying of a property we have ever experienced!

Susan Janes · Buyer

Joshua was wonderful in his ability to guide/assist us on the local area real estate, the process of buying once we chose a home, and selling the home we had. Above all, he is a man filled with integrity and honesty. We appreciated all of those aspects in our experience with him. We were very happy in both the selling and buying process with him! If we buy/sell homes in the future, it wil be with Joshua as our agent!

Amber Evans · Seller and buyer

Read them on Google: Keller Williams Lake McQueeney and Keller Williams New Braunfels. Reviews are shown word for word.

When I'm not working

Away from work I ride road and mountain bikes, fly fish and take my family on trips where the campsite is next to a river.

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