One of the benefits of living in Houston is the many options of places to live within your price range. With the recent introduction of City Centre just on the other side of I-10, and the growing, populous family area that is Spring Branch East and the Katy area booming just across the beltway, it’s downright […]
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Sealy, a Quiet Escape From Houston City Lights
Not strictly speaking, the city of Sealy is part of the Houston-Woodlands-Sugarland metropolitan area, located about 50 miles West of Downtown Houston. However, don’t be deterred, the Greater Houston Area that spirals out from the center, is slightly larger than New Jersey: there’s plenty of Houston between downtown and Sealy. Sealy, at around 10 square miles, was bought from […]
Westbury, One of Houston’s Largest Hidden Gems
In the past decade, some Houston neighborhoods are making an impressive comeback becoming more appealing to its residents. One in specific is the hidden neighborhood of Westbury. This second largest subdivision in the city has gained the attention of Houstonians looking for a quaint and comfortable place to live. Developed in the 1950s, Westbury is […]
The Houston Heights Continues to Expand and Impress
When choosing your next destination you may want to consider a Houston neighborhood that will be a great investment in the years to come. The Houston Heights has changed faces and hats many times in its history, a piece of Houston’s ancestral quilt that brings a new color and shape to the city: part of […]
Quietly Nestled in Houston is Family-Oriented Bunker Hill Village
Placid and austere, shady and cloistered, Bunker Hill Village is ideal for starting a family. From the top-notch schools available both private and public down to the atmosphere, it’s not hard to imagine a brood that looks like you riding tricycles up and down the streets. For one thing American FactFinder tells us that 83% of […]
The Charming Neighborhood of Memorial
The Memorial area, probably best marked by the expansive, botanical Memorial Park, is one of the most beautiful parts of Houston. Pastoral charm of the area was perfect for horseback riding in the 1930’s. As the gentry sold the plots, the area retained a sort of arboreal charm and quite a bit of park area. Many smaller […]
The Big City, Small Town Known as Katy
Katy, the beautiful neighborhood just outside the Beltway, continues to expand and maintain a great reputation. Technically, only “Old Katy” has been annexed by Houston, but most of the Katy area is part of Houston’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction and as population increases, the area may be annexed entirely in the coming years. Getting its start as […]
Historic River Oaks Dominates Most Expensive Homes List
River Oaks is one of Houston’s most famous and most reputable neighborhoods. In fact, River Oaks is the wealthiest and most expensive community in the state, boasting home values that range from 1 to 20 million dollars. But the price tag isn’t the only cause for wonder: the neighborhood was established by William and Michael Hogg, sons […]
Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza, From Commerical to Residential
Houston has 88 ‘Super Neighborhoods’ to its name, covering areas of high business, somewhat low residency. Super Neighborhood 87 is officially the Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza neighborhood area. This area has lots of commercial pursuits stationed here: for example Kellogg moved its headquarters from New York City to Greenway Plaza, former home of the energy corridor. However, […]
For the Urban Family On the Go, There’s Uptown Houston!
Houston has a neighborhood for every family, including those who embrace urban living. The Galleria is one of Houston’s primary landmarks, a Mecca for international shoppers (and landmarks with several diplomatic missions in the area), an aggregate of culture, fashion and food. Beautiful Uptown Houston boasts beautiful suburbs all around the area and luxury apartments for […]