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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.

Bear Creek & Highway 6 Area

Bear Creek & Highway 6 Area

Explore the Bear Creek & Highway 6 Area—an affordable, family-friendly community ideal for newcomers moving to Houston or relocating in 2025.

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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