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A look at the neighborhoods and communities that make Greater Houston such an exciting and enjoyable place to call home, including the Inner Loop’s vibrant urban living scene.

Cost of Living in Houston

Cost of Living in Houston

​The cost of living in Houston has long been a topic of interest for those considering moving to Houston or relocating to Houston. As of 2025, Houston presents a unique...

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE

for an easier relocation to Houston, simplified by our research

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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE

for an easier relocation to Houston, simplified by our research

Tips to Maintain Lawn and Landscape

Tips to Maintain Lawn and Landscape

As the balmy breezes of spring arrive in Houston, it's the perfect time to revive your outdoor haven. For newcomers in the Bayou City, spring presents an ideal...

Houston’s Housing Market Outlook

Houston’s Housing Market Outlook

Howdy, newcomers, and welcome to the vibrant, diverse, and ever-evolving metropolis of Houston, Texas! As you unpack your Stetson and boots, finding your perfect Bayou...

Briar Forest

Briar Forest

Briar Forest is bounded by Buffalo Bayou to the north, Westheimer to the south, Gessner to the east and Dairy Ashford to the west. With easy access to I-10, the beltway, Westpark Tollway, Westheimer, Westchase District and the Energy Corridor, the area is very well situated.

Alief

Alief

Recognized as a town in 1894, Alief is named after its first postmistress, Alief Ozelda Magee, who was part of the first family to settle in the area.

Spring

Spring

Spring is ideally located with schools, restaurants, entertainment venues, and medical facilities all close by. The Spring Independent School District serves the educational needs of area children.

Montrose

Montrose

Houston’s original hip urban neighborhood, Montrose, has added to its persona as home to many of the city’s GLBT residents and businesses, and now increasingly includes...

High-Rise and Mid-Rise Living

High-Rise and Mid-Rise Living

Today, the local landscape for high-rise and mid-rise living is changing fast, with a growing population and rising land values again making Central Houston a hotspot for new construction.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

You've made the decision to move to Greater Houston, congrats! Dive deeper and find out why Houston is so great.