Houston’s East End is quickly becoming a hot spot for young professionals and the creative crowd searching for an old Montrose feel. According to Houstonia Magazine, for around $500,000 in the East End you can get a charming little bungalow, maybe with 2 bedrooms, and if you’re lucky, a study to accompany them. Sure the […]
Rice Military is in a small yet, interesting part of town. It is a quiet area, bridging the gap between bustling night time hot spots on Washington Avenue and the Galleria, Montrose, The Heights and Greenway/Upper Kirby neighborhoods. It’s small, being bordered by Westcott on the west side, Shepherd on the east, Buffalo Bayou to the […]
Before the eccentric neighborhood of Montrose, there was Cherryhurst. And according to Houstonia Magazine, the prices in the Montrose area have increased over 40% in the last decade, making it harder to enjoy life in the area and live within your housing budget. However, Cherryhurst is not only within walking distance of everything the Montrose […]
As Katy continues to add the great reputation of Houston, many people may be taken aback by the high price tag. However, located within Cinco Ranch (the greater Katy area) is Katy Creek Ranch, which offers many of the same benefits of the Katy at a fraction of the cost, including quality education, a multitude […]
Located in Southwest Houston, Alief has ebbed and flowed with the times. Its history is as rich and storied as any person in the Greater Houston Area, and in modern times its culture, diversity and constantly growing community make it a notable place to live for families and young professionals. The Texas State Historical Association […]
For years, Addicks has endured as a refuge for the hard working Houstonians who love those wide open spaces. It has lasted and stayed relatively small for Houstonians who want both the perks of an urban environment and the know-your-neighbor neighborhoods of a small town. According to the Texas State Historical Association, this neighborhood has […]
Southeast Houston is a conglomerate of many illustrious neighborhoods in the Greater Houston area. Annexed in 1950, its prestige is only matched by its affordability and diversity. One of the main draws to this side of town is the largest medical center in the world, The Texas Medical Center. The residential aspects of Southeast Houston […]
Sharpstown was a groundbreaking enterprise when Frank Sharp began development of this master-planned neighborhood in the 1950’s. Today, almost 100,000 people call the neighborhood home as it has exploded onto the scene with its amenities, transportation, and overall diversity. When it was started in 1955, Frank Sharp had a vision that was quite idiosyncratic for […]
The Westchase District is one of Houston’s economically illustrious master-planned communities. An oil and petroleum business magnet, Westchase is a special district unto itself, planned and regulated by a longstanding tradition of beautification, economic opportunity, and structured planning. Unlike most master-planned communities in Houston, Westchase caters to businesses equally as much as residents—or even more […]
It’s a fact that Houston has experienced a cushioned recession at worst. At best, Houstonians didn’t even notice the crash: it never knocked for many here. So it’s little wonder that Houston’s real estate market is the serene eye of the hurricane that became the collapse of the nation’s housing market. In May of 2013, […]
