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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 Conroe, Texas

Living in Conroe, Texas

Conroe is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, offering a unique blend of history, nature, and modern amenities. Located in Montgomery County, this area serves...

Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County

Discover Fort Bend County: top schools, diverse dining, golf courses, and newcomer tips. A must-read for families relocating to Houston in 2025.

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

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...

High-Rise and Mid-Rise Living

High-Rise and Mid-Rise Living

Today, the local landscape for high-rise and mid-rise living is changing fast, with a growing population and rising land values again making Central Houston a hotspot for new construction.

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.

PLAN YOUR MOVE

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