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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.

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

River Oaks and Upper Kirby

River Oaks and Upper Kirby

One of the ways River Oaks resembles the rest of Houston is that, despite the stately architecture of its grand old homes, it has not escaped the teardown-and-rebuild movement
that is widespread across the city.

Aldine

Aldine

Situated just north of Beltway 8 and handy to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport is Meadowview Farms, a Trailwood Community by Friendswood Development Company in Aldine.

Richmond

Richmond

Richmond was founded in 1837 along a bend in the Brazos River by members of the “Old Three Hundred,” the first settlers to receive land grants in Stephen F. Austin’s original colony.

Popular Midtown and Museum Area in Houston

Popular Midtown and Museum Area in Houston

Midtown and Museum Area in Houston are among the most dynamic and culturally rich neighborhoods in the city. These areas combine the convenience of urban living with a...

Houston Heights and Greater Heights

Houston Heights and Greater Heights

One of the hottest areas in Central Houston for new construction and renovation, Houston Heights is a fairly compact area, at least by its legal definition. Founded in...

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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