Again, this is all speculative at this point. 

Counting on assumed future events that you have no control over isn't investing...it's speculating, which is another way of saying guessing. 

@Lavada Lindsey As @Jim Chesmore and @Russell Brazil already said there are so many reasons why the agent could be doing this it's not worth listing them all or speculating which one it might be.Just go straight to the seller yourself.

Another lesson I learned at my local REIA in Berwyn was not to cross collateralize for speculative projects.

This is somewhat speculative, but League City is the "nicer" market in the immediate area (newer homes, great school districts, etc.). 

I like Paul's take on speculating vs. investing.

Flipping houses is very risky and speculative.

The appreciation is pure speculation based on past performance.

All speculation I know!

Also, please do not speculate that prices will continue upward at this pace.