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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.

Living in The Woodlands, Texas

Living in The Woodlands, Texas

The Woodlands is one of the most successful master-planned communities in the United States, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, suburban comfort, and economic...

Living in Katy, Texas

Living in Katy, Texas

Katy is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable suburbs in the Houston area, offering a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences. Located at the intersection...

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 Housing Market Outlook

Houston’s Housing Market Outlook

Howdy, newcomers, and welcome to the vibrant, diverse, and ever-evolving metropolis of Houston, Texas! As you unpack your Stetson and boots, finding your perfect Bayou...

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.

Spring

Spring

Spring is ideally located with schools, restaurants, entertainment venues, and medical facilities all close by. The Spring Independent School District serves the educational needs of area children.

Montrose

Montrose

Houston’s original hip urban neighborhood, Montrose, has added to its persona as home to many of the city’s GLBT residents and businesses, and now increasingly includes...

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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