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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

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.

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.

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.

City of Rosenberg

City of Rosenberg

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the city of Rosenberg, has received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

Alvin

Alvin

Alvin has much to offer retirees and families seeking a small-town pace, wide open spaces and parks, pedestrian-friendly streets, and easy access to the arts and cultural events hosted by Alvin Community College. Alvin’s historical district, Town Center, speaks to the city’s heritage and future with thriving businesses, restaurants, and boutique shops.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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