Spring Branch – a Great Family Community! I grew up in Spring Branch, and my parents still live there. The suburb we lived in is quiet, sunny and close to the freeway. I could bike to the corner store to get sour patch straws; I could go to midnight movie premieres at the Marquee. If […]
When you buy a home, you want all the best things for your family: parks, schools, neighborhood families and more. However, with so many Houston neighborhoods to choose from, how do you know which is right for you? Houston is a big city, so we will narrow it down to a few top areas to […]
Downtown Houston is often associated with business, entertainment, and plenty of traffic. However, over the next 5 years the center of our city will be focusing on building its reputation as a residential neighborhood. Houston has seen a significant revitalization of the areas inside of the 610 loop, from the Heights, to Montrose, and Midtown. […]
If you ask any parent what their greatest hope is, their response will likely be some version of “to provide a happy and healthy life for my children.” Parents want to keep their kids safe and meet their basic needs, and they also want to see their children thrive and have more even opportunities than […]
When searching for a new home in Houston, remember this: while it might take time and money, you can make changes to a house you aren’t 100-percent satisfied with upon purchase. It’s the neighborhood you choose to live in that’s much harder to change and control. That’s why it’s in your best interest to complete extensive research […]
The Northside of Houston sounds like a vague gesture to the compass point but in fact the Northside is another of Houston’s communities that’s growing up fast. Home to some of the biggest businesses in Houston, the Northside enjoys the home-base store of Gallery Furniture: a Houston staple, landmark, and all-around attraction. It’s the Houston […]
Located just northwest of Downtown Houston and west of the Heights, Timbergrove Manor is one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods. Its convenient location allows for easy access to many parts of the city, while still positioning itself in a safe residential area for families to raise their children. Today, Timbergrove mostly consists of classic one-story brick homes, and […]
Private, prestigious, and just short of aristocratic: Royal Oaks lives up to its noble name. Large wrought iron gates emblazoned with a golden “R” beckon you to home and country club. There’s a large masonry wall surrounding the perimeter and 24-hour manned security gate for visitors as well as an automatic entrance (presumably for residents). Traveling up the high […]
Houston’s known for its diverse culture, its first-rate food, and its status as an energy powerhouse. It is also the U.S.’s premiere medical center and the largest medical center in the world. The Texas Medical Center is home to 54 medical-related institutions inside the medical district alone, all not-for-profit. The high-density body of patient-care clinics in addition to dedicated […]
Located in the thriving, popular area of Sugar Land lies the family-friendly neighborhood of Telfair. The cozy community is perfect for enjoying the best of what Houston has to offer without getting held up in the traffic of Downtown. Sugar Land has experienced growth so fast that it has almost become its own city, making […]
