Welcome! Choosing a new city, a new area or a new home is one of the most exciting and challenging decisions that you will ever make. Our BHGRE Gary Greene Relocation Team is here to assist you with expert real estate guidance, negotiations, and advocacy whether you are renting or buying. We hope to ease your search and simplify the process by teaming you with a qualified market specialist, selected according to your preferences. We hope you will enjoy the information contained in this presentation. You will find links to some of the most important features of your future Houston community: education, culture, commutes, sports, government, local amenities, county info, taxes and just some interesting Texas facts. Also, the videos specific to your new home town can be found at www.garygreene.com/communityvideos. Please let us know if there is something particular to you or your family that you will need or would like to know in order to make your best home decision. We are happy to give you tours of the communities when you arrive or send you additional information in advance. From all of us at BHGRE Gary Greene, have safe travels heading to Texas. We are looking forward to calling you “neighbor�.
Pattie and Matt
Patricia A. Huey, Director Relocation / Business Development Pattie.Huey@garygreene.com
Matt Woodroof, Director Relocation and REO Matt.Woodroof@garygreene.com
The wonderful blend of new and old neighborhoods and the short commutes to major job markets of the Galleria, Greenway Plaza and Downtown Houston attract residents to the Inner Loop area. Home to the largest Medical Center in the world, the inner loop is flourishing as young professionals flock to the area. Known as the hub of Houston's Art scene, the Inner Loop provides its residents with convenient access to the Museum District, which includes the Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Modern Art, The Children’s Museum and the world renowned Butterfly Arboretum. Host to a variety of flora and fauna, residents can enjoy hundreds of acres of natural preserves and parks such as Memorial and Herman Park as well as the Buffalo Bayou Hike & Bike trail. The Inner Loop neighborhoods reflect the diversity which makes Houston a perfect place to call home. From the quaint small town feel of areas like Bellaire, West University or The Heights to the vibrant, hip areas of Midtown, Montrose or Rice Military, the Inner Loop offers something for everyone. School District Info City of Houston Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences Community Videos:
www.Houstonisd.org www.Houstontx.gov www.HCAD.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
One of the earliest planned communities in Texas, The Heights was established in 1891 and was named for its elevation 23 feet above downtown Houston. The area is filled with quaint bungalows and historical Victorian mansions, many of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Only 4 miles from downtown, the tree-canopied streets and colorful hundred year old homes take you back to a small town feel. National Geographic on Foot features highlights of the “small town in a big city” that offers “Texas history, global cuisine and stately architecture”. This progressive and urban chic area is home to many cultural and area events surrounding art, fine cuisine and metropolitan lifestyle. The artful blend of architecture, people, business and art create a colorful collage in an historic neighborhood with easy access to all that Houston has to offer. School District Info City of Houston Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
www.Houstonisd.org www.Houstontx.gov www.HCAD.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
One of the older and most beautiful areas of Houston, Memorial is home to the Villages which are quiet, verdant communities within the Spring Branch School District and the location of some of the most exquisite architecture in the city. Several beautiful parks follow the shores of Buffalo Bayou in the area including the 1,466 acre Memorial Park site of the Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center, the Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail, tennis, softball, cycling, running courses and golf. Life in the Memorial area has been recently enhanced by the addition of City Centre, "a vibrant self-contained, pedestrian community of sophisticated retail, elegant dining, luxurious brownstone lofts, the Hotel Sorella, open air plazas and beautifully designed green spaces". The Energy Corridor and its vast oil and gas company campuses sit at the western end of Memorial Drive. Access to anything and everything Houston from the Memorial area is easily accomplished with its proximity to the Westpark, Beltway 8 toll roads, Loop 610, famed Westheimer Road, Memorial Drive as well as the expanded Interstate 10 with available high occupancy and toll lanes.
School District Info School District Info City of Houston Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads
www.Houstonisd.org www.SpringBranchISD.com www.HoustonTX.gov www.HCAD.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org
Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
Filled with a diverse sporting culture, Houston area residents are active as spectators and participants in every sport imaginable. From major U.S. professional sports to minor league and collegiate sports, sports fans will find a familiar face in the crowds.
Houston Sports Teams American Hockey League National Football League Major League Soccer National Baseball League National Basketball Association Minor League Baseball
www.houstonsportsteams.com www.aeros.com www.houstontexans.com www.houstondynamo.com www.astros.com www.nba.com/rockets www.sugarlandskeeters.com
With local known dives to upscale eateries and famous chefs, Houston is sure to have something for any palette.
Houston Dining Magazine Houston Restaurants Restaurant Reservations
www.my-table.com www.urbanspoon.com www.opentable.com
With an extensive love for the arts, Houston and its community members have cultivated an art district with renowned theatre, symphony, ballet and opera organizations. Theatre and more Downtown Wortham Theatre Center Houston Museum District Houston Arts Alliance Theatre Under the Stars Miller Outdoor Theatre Alley Theatre Houston Ballet
www.downtownhouston.org www.houstonfirsttheatres.com www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org www.cachh.org www.tuts.com www.milleroutdoortheatre.com www.alleytheatre.org www.houstonballet.org
The Houston area is serviced by two airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William Hobby Airport. With regional, national and international travel options any of the following providers can get you on your way:
William Hobby Airport: Air Tran Airlines American Airlines Delta Airlines JetBlue Airways Southwest Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport: 800.247.8726 800.433.7300 800.221.1212 800.538.2583 800.435.9792
AeroMexico Air Canada Air France Alaska Airlines American Airlines British Airways Delta Frontier Emirates
The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world with one of the highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science, and translational research. Located in Greater Houston, the center contains 50 medicine-related institutions, including 15 hospitals and two specialty institutions, three medical schools, four nursing schools, and schools of dentistry, public health, pharmacy, and other health-related practices. Memorial Hermann Health System www.memorialhermann.org The Methodist Hospital System St. Luke's Episcopal Health System Texas Children' s Hospital MD Anderson Cancer Center CHRISTUS Health Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
www.methodisthealth.com www.stlukestexas.com www.texaschildrens.org www.mdanderson.org www.christushealth.org www.kelsey-seybold.com
Houston’s freeway system includes 575.5 miles of freeways and expressways in the 10-county metro area. The State Houston freeways are heavily traveled and often under construction to meet the demands of continuing growth. The Greater Houston area has a hub-and-spoke freeway structure with multiple loops. The innermost is Interstate 610, forming approximately a 10-mile (20 km) diameter loop around downtown. The roughly square "Loop 610" is quartered into "North Loop," "South Loop," "West Loop," and "East Loop." The roads of Beltway 8 and their freeway core, the Sam Houston Toll way, are the next loop, at a diameter of roughly 25 miles (40 km).
A proposed highway project, State Highway 99 (The Grand Parkway), would form a third loop outside of Houston. Currently, the completed portion of State Highway 99 runs from just north of Interstate 10, west of Houston, to U.S. Highway 59 in Sugar Land, southwest of Houston, and was completed in 1994. The next portion to be constructed is from the current terminus at U.S. Highway 59 to State Highway 288 in Brazoria County.
Houston is or has been home to various nationally known sporting events. The most notable is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is the world's largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event. Other events of importance on greater Houston include the Shell Houston Open (a PGA Tour event), the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships (ATP tour) the Houston Marathon, and the Texas Bowl college football bowl game. Houston has also played host to two Super Bowls (VIII) and (XXXVIII), the 1968, 1986 2004 MLB All-Star Game, the 2005 World Series, and the 1989 2006 NBA All-Star Game.
Houston has also played host to various high school and college sporting events, including the Big 12 Championship Game and hosted the 2011 NCAA Men's Final Four, 2010 NCAA Men's Regional Finals, and 2010 MLS All-Star Game. Houston was also considered a candidate for the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and is currently a host candidate in the United States' bid for future FIFA World Cups.
Community and convenience play an important role in the lives of the Northwest Houston area residents. With easy access to wonderful parks, playgrounds, schools, religious congregations and shopping, the Northwest Houston area has much to offer its community members. New Construction and nearly new construction neighborhoods abound with custom and production builders specializing in many "green" home programs. Some of these include Towne Lake, Bridgeland, the Vintage, Augusta Pines, Auburn Lakes and Black Horse Ranch. From the beginning of its 37-year history, excellence in education and lifelong learning has been top priority for the communities surrounding Northwest Houston. Mixed among the many amenities offered by local developers, the Great Northwest proudly presents a rich cultural environment for its residents and visitors. This veritable buffet of options includes The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art, the Texas Repertory Theatre Company and the American Academy of Dance and Houston Dance Theatre. Cypress Fairbanks School District Tomball School District Info Klein School District Info Spring School District Info Community News City of Houston Tax Information
www.CFISD.org www.Tomballisd.net www.klein.isd.net www.springisd.org www.lmpactNews.com www.Houstontx.gov www.HCAD.org
Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
With more than 27,000 acres of preserved natural forest and a 200 acre lake at its center, The Woodlands is nestled between natural beauty and touches of business, culture and convenience. Walk, hike and bike trails run throughout The Woodlands master planned communities allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty that surrounds them. Just 25 minutes from a booming downtown Houston, The Woodlands is a thriving community offering an enormous amount of options to its residents. Tucked away in Market Street, residents can find world-class and contemporary dining. Recreational options are limitless with easy access to the acclaimed Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, challenging and beautiful golf courses as well as shopping and resort amenities. School District Info School District Info School District Info Development/Neighborhood Info Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads
ConroelSD.net Tomballisd.net Magnoliaisd.org TheWoodlands.com Houston.org Mctx.org HCTRA.org
Department of Public Safety Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
Dps. texas.gov Texas.hometownlocator.com Houston.cutluremap.com Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
The lure of the water, an abundance of housing options and some of the best schools in Texas make this a desirable place to live, work and play. Originally centered around NASA's Johnson Space Center, the Clear Lake Area has matured into a diverse business community with aerospace and aviation, petrochemical, maritime, education and healthcare businesses as well as a robust technology sector. Just south of downtown Houston, the thriving Clear Lake/Bay Area encompasses approximately 125 square miles, bordered on the west by 1-45 and the east by Galveston Bay, with over 200,000 residents of the ten distinct towns and municipalities. The Clear Lake/Bay Area offers a rich landscape that continues to develop and evolve, contributing to its desirability in attracting both a highly-skilled workforce as well as new and growing businesses. Texas, Houston and the Clear Lake/Bay Area have been ranked as a #1 choice for companies and their employees on a national and global scale. This growth spurs ancillary and supporting industries, which in turn, translate into continued development for the area. School District Info Neighborhood Info Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads
www.localschooldirectory.com www.neighborhoodscout.com www.galvestoncad.org/Appraisal www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org
Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
Lake Houston and its surrounding communities are blanketed by nature, tucked beneath a verdant canopy of tall pines and magnolias. This "livable forest" is home to over 120,000 residents who enjoy the bounty of life surrounding Lake Houston. Residents can enjoy over 500 acres of natural preserves and parks. Walk, hike and bike trails run throughout Lake Houston's master planned communities allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty that surrounds them. Just 30 minutes from a booming downtown Houston, the Lake Houston area is a thriving community. A few hidden gems of the area include Kingwood, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Valley Ranch and the Commons. From golf and baseball to lacrosse and gymnastics, sports are available for residents of all ages. The Clubs of Kingwood provide beautiful, challenging golf courses for even the most skilled players. With so many amenities, there is no lack of entertainment, indoors and out. Community and convenience is an important role in the lives of the Lake Houston area residents. With easy access to wonderful parks, playgrounds, schools, religious congregations and shopping, this area has much to offer.
School District Info Neighborhood Info Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads
www.humble.k12.tx.us www.neighborhoodscout.com www.HCAD.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org
Department of Public Safety Area Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.lakehouston.org www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
This thriving Houston suburb offers the conveniences of a large city while allowing homeowners to live in one of the most family-friendly communities in and around the Houston area. Fort Bend County strives to keep its safety and education high while maintaining it’s low cost of living which draws relocating families to it. It’s corporate community is comprised of small businesses and Fortune 500 companies which allows residents to be surrounded by an educated workforce and strong fiscal stability. From lakefront living to rural settings, Fort Bend County and it’s most sought after neighborhoods allow future residents a veritable buffet of living options. Some of the most sought after master planned communities include: First Colony, Riverstone, Sugar Creek, Sienna Plantation, Sugar Creek, New Territory, Canyon Gate, Greatwood, Lake Olympia, Pecan Grove Plantation, Riverpark, Royal Lakes Estates, Telfair, and Texana Plantation. School District Info Tax Information Greater Ft. Bend Economic Dev. Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads Fort Bend Toll Roads
www.FortBendIsd.com www.HCAD.org www.FortBendCounty.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org www.FBCTRA.com
Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
Friendswood is a progressive suburban city conveniently located between downtown Houston and Galveston near three major airports and deep-water ports with easy thoroughfare and railway access. It is in the middle of the Houston Bio corridor, including the world-renowned Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Friendswood's reputation for traditional values, quality education, and excellent housing attract new families into the community each year. It takes pride in its premier lifestyle and low crime rate that offers its citizens the best in beautiful parks, abundant trees, and recreational and sports facilities in a manageable hometown atmosphere. The city is adorned with a unique blend of beautiful parks, natural trails and lush landscaping, along with a championship golf course. Known for its extraordinary demographics, including a highly educated resident base and an outstanding public school system. Income and employment in the area are strong. Although the Houston Ship Channel provided the main stimulus for the economy in early years, oil, refining, and petrochemicals spurred rapid expansion. Friendswood offers single-family residential housing in pleasant park-like settings, tucked-away from the busy stream of vehicular traffic. School District Info Neighborhood Info Tax Information Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads
www.fisdk12.net www.neighborhoodscout.com www.ci.friendswood.tx.us www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org
Department of Public Safety City of Friendswood Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.ci.friendswood.tx.us www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
Endless skies and wide open prairies decorate the fields surrounding the highly sought after suburban community of Katy, Texas. Bordering the edges of the renowned Energy Corridor, known for its outstanding schools and home to beautiful master planned communities. Katy's sought after neighborhoods include Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows, Grayson Lakes, Cross Creek Ranch and Firethorne. Just slightly west of Houston, Katy offers all the charm of a small town with just the right touch of suburban sophistication. Recent additions to the area include state of the art medical facilities with branches of MD Anderson, Texas Children's Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Katy. You can find the perfect home with one of the best values in Texas, whether you choose to rent or buy, select a patio style or elegant estate.
Live on the prairie, the golf course, a small lake.. .Katy offers something for all tastes!
School District Info Tax Information (Ft.Bend) Tax Information (Harris Cty) County Info Greater Houston Partnership Harris County Toll Roads Katy Visual & Performing Arts
www.FortBendIsd.com www.FBCAD.org www.HCAD.org www.FortBendCounty.org www.Houston.org www.HCTRA.org www.Kvpac.org
Department of Public Safety Area, Sports, Medical Info Census Data Lifestyle and Social Information Distance to Conveniences
www.Dps.texas.gov www.Harriscountytx.gov www.Texas.hometownlocator.com www.Houston.cutluremap.com www.Walkscore.com
Community Videos: www.garygreene.com/communityvideos
Many areas of Houston are home to excellent fishing, sailing and skiing. Whether you are the mood for year-round water sports or just relaxing and enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, the suburban area of Houston has lots to offer.
Houston Water Areas Galveston Island Clear Lake Lake Conroe Lake Livingston
www.houstontx.gov/parks/ourparks/index.html www.galveston.com www.houston.uslakes.info www.lakeconroe.com www.lake-livingston-texas.com
Traditions Club at Texas A&M Canongate at The Woodlands Cyresswood Golf Club Wedgewood Golf Course Redstone Golf Course - Tournament Augusta Pines Golf Club Columbia Lakes Country Club
Outstanding Jack Nicklaus design with excellent condition, fun and demanding holes, and lots of variety. Good variety, great value, and perfect conditions Great conditions, good value, with interesting holes Fun and challenging course with lots of variety Play where the pros play - fantastic conditions, good layout, and excellent service Fun and enjoyable round of golf with excellent conditions, good service, and great amenities Great Tom Fazio design with water on 11 holes, challenging but fair, and a good stay and play
You will find everything from beautiful, painted bungalows to sleek midrise/high rise condominiums. From edgy lofts and townhomes to Southern mansions gracefully set amongst azaleas and oak trees. There are master planned communities and historic districts, suburban and urban lifestyles. There are Georgian, Victorian, Craftsman and even Colonial Revival designs and yet exotic Mediterranean and Tuscan architectures have also found a home in Houston.
Whether your tastes tend toward the clean lined, the elaborate or the serene, Houston architects, builders and developers have captured them all .
In Texas, there is a much loved, much used addition to most homes-the patio, cabana, terrace, fountain, fireplace, deck, yardscape, playscape or pool. Texans will find any excuse to barbeque, entertain or just relax outdoors. From small courtyards, condominium roof top decks to patio theatres, you will love living in the outdoors with your own view of the painted Texas sunsets.
Have you been envisioning what your dream home looks like? Is it a Mediterranean home set on a picture perfect painted Texas sky? We have builders ready to guide you through the steps of building your dream home so that when you arrive, your house is move-in ready! Some of the renowned builders we work with include:
George Weaver Inc. Tommy Bailey Homes, Inc. T.D. Cox Homes Leigh Custom Homes Novi Home Builders, Corp.
Jeff Paul Custom Homes, LTD. Rueby Custom Homes, INC. Sterling Classic Homes Cannon Custom Homes
Whether you are looking for an apartment for rent in Houston that is close to work, surrounded by entertainment options or convenient to your budget, we have much to offer.
Houston offers a tremendous amount of rental options; from the eccentricity of Montrose to the tree lined streets of the Heights. With a city this large, there are sure to be Houston apartments for rent in the neighborhood that’s right for you.
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