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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.

Living in The Woodlands, Texas

Living in The Woodlands, Texas

The Woodlands is one of the most successful master-planned communities in the United States, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, suburban comfort, and economic...

Living in Katy, Texas

Living in Katy, Texas

Katy is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable suburbs in the Houston area, offering a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences. Located at the intersection...

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

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.

Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park

Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park

The Texas Medical Center has played a major role in the booming growth of the suburban Highway 288 Corridor, which includes Pearland, and in recent years it has spurred a residential resurgence in its own backyard.

Friendswood

Friendswood

Friendswood’s reputation for traditional values, quality education, and excellent housing attracts new families into the community each year.

Missouri City

Missouri City

Fast-forward to recent times, and Missouri City has earned kudos from CNN/Money Magazine and USA Today as one of “America’s best places to live” and as one of “Texas safest cities.”

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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