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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.

Finding Roommates in Houston: 7 Easy Steps

Finding Roommates in Houston: 7 Easy Steps

Finding Roommates in Houston can be one of the most exciting adventures in life, but it’s also full of challenges, especially when it comes to housing. For newcomers or...

A Four-Season Symphony

A Four-Season Symphony

While many people associate Texas with scorching heat, Houston's climate is more nuanced than that. The city experiences four distinct seasons, each with its 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

Johnson Development Houston Area Communities

Johnson Development Houston Area Communities

New home sales are flourishing in Johnson Development’s Houston area communities, with builders reporting 27 percent more homes sold during the first six months of 2017 than the previous year.

Memorial West

Memorial West

Memorial West is one of Houston’s most sought-after residential areas, offering a perfect balance between peaceful, family-friendly neighborhoods and convenient access to big-city amenities.

Owning A Home In Houston

Owning A Home In Houston

If you are looking into owning a home in Houston, you’ll be happy to learn that almost every housing budget can be accommodated. Single-family homebuyers can choose eco-friendly designs, new homes in master-planned communities, luxury residences in gated enclaves or resale homes in established neighborhoods.

Magnolia

Magnolia

Adjacent to The Woodlands, Magnolia was settled in the late 1840s and today calls itself “the community of unity.”

Manvel

Manvel

Texas 288 enters Manvel south of Pearland Town Center. Alvin ISD serves communities in Manvel and Alvin and a few communities in Pearland.

Miramesa at Canyon Lakes West

Miramesa at Canyon Lakes West

For a fifth consecutive year, Canyon Lakes West has ranked among the country’s top-selling residential developments, according to two lists recently published by national residential real estate research firms.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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