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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.

Discover The Groves in Humble, Texas

Discover The Groves in Humble, Texas

The Groves is a leading master-planned community in Houston, setting the bar high for those moving to Houston, relocating to Houston, or moving within Houston to find a...

Budgeting for Your Move to Houston

Budgeting for Your Move to Houston

Moving is exciting, but without proper planning, it can quickly become stressful and expensive. Crafting a detailed moving budget is crucial for ensuring a smooth...

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

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.”

Uptown, Sharpstown and Tanglewood

Uptown, Sharpstown and Tanglewood

Uptown is the term that Galleria area boosters have worked to establish for the entire neighborhood surrounding Houston’s most iconic shopping mall.

Best-Selling Houston Area Communities

Best-Selling Houston Area Communities

Johnson Development once again has the highest number of best-selling Houston area communities that are ranked among the nation’s best-selling, with six included on lists released Jan. 3 by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO).

Houston’s Largest Home Tour

Houston’s Largest Home Tour

Artfully decorated model homes, rousing community events, and selfie-worthy pop-up art will offer inspiration during “Houston’s Largest Home Tour” in April.

Bridgeland – Howard Hughes

Bridgeland – Howard Hughes

With more than 3,000 acres dedicated to lakes, trails, and parks, Bridgeland seamlessly blends nature into residents’ daily lives.

Katy’s Cane Island Welcomes New Homebuilders

Katy’s Cane Island Welcomes New Homebuilders

Katy’s Cane Island Welcomes New Homebuilders as two of the nation’s top-selling homebuilders are coming home to Cane Island.  Taylor Morrison and Highland Homes have announced plans to join the award-winning west Houston master planned community where both will add new family homes in Cane Island’s second phase.

Land Tejas Buys 300 Acres in Cypress

Land Tejas Buys 300 Acres in Cypress

Residential developer Land Tejas has acquired a property that will increase the size of its 600-acre Miramesa at Canyon Lakes West community by 320 additional acres.

Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Today, with an estimated population of 63,500, Clear Lake City continues to develop and attract newcomers with a steady supply of new single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and apartment homes

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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