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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.

The Woodlands Hills in Houston 2025

The Woodlands Hills in Houston 2025

Explore The Woodlands Hills in Houston—an amenity-rich, master-planned community for newcomers relocating to Houston. Schools, parks, and trails await.

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 Appeal Keeps Growing

Houston’s Appeal Keeps Growing

As one of the largest cities in Texas, Houston has always been a powerhouse of economic development, making it an ideal place to relocate, thanks to a strong economy,...

Cindy Brings Buyers and Sellers Together

Cindy Brings Buyers and Sellers Together

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more...

Discover Houston Inner Loop Living

Discover Houston Inner Loop Living

Houston Inner Loop living represents the best of what the city has to offer. Houston, the city with no limits, is America’s most diverse city. Whatever their...

Houston Area Apartment Living

Houston Area Apartment Living

Apartment locators or leasing agents at the complexes are ready to answer questions, assist with move-in details and help orient new residents who are interested in Houston area apartment living.

La Porte

La Porte

La Porte’s many different attractions cater to locals and tourists whose interests are just as diverse.

Montgomery

Montgomery

Just a trading post in 1826, Montgomery celebrated the 175th anniversary of its charter in 2012.

Spring Branch and Memorial Area

Spring Branch and Memorial Area

Paralleling the westward spine of the Katy Freeway (I-10) are two very different areas – modest mid-century Spring Branch and the upscale Memorial area.

Klein Area

Klein Area

In 1938, the Klein Independent School District was established and it is still flourishing today, emphasizing community and progress, and offering excellent education to students K-12. 1n 1988, the Klein Texas Historical Foundation was established to preserve the community’s heritage.

Washington Corridor and Rice Military

Washington Corridor and Rice Military

The new Washington corridor of Houston is bookended by the Sixth Ward and First Ward neighborhoods as it meets Downtown to the east. To the west, it leads to the conglomeration of neighborhoods commonly referred to as the West End and Rice Military, which hug Memorial Park.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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