CampLogan was an army training camp in World War I. Memorial Park now occupies the primary area of the camp. The neighborhood bearing this name is located just to the east of Memorial Park inside the innerloop.   The boundaries of CampLogan are Memorial Park to the north, Haskell to the west, Arnot St. to the South and Westcott to the East.   Residents can easily walk over to the heavily forested park and enjoy tennis, golf, baseball, jogging and walking the nature trails.  The convenient location to downtown … [Read more...]

Katy boasts having Cinco Ranch by Newland Communities the No 1 selling master community in Texas in 2011. The population of Cinco Ranch in the 2010 census was 18,274. Their motto is “you don’t have to wait to go on vacation to make special memories.” When the rest of the United States had an economic slowdown, the builders in Cinco Ranch were working night and day to keep up with demand. There are stores, restaurants, shopping, schools, jogging trails, and most of all classic homes priced below the average home … [Read more...]

This upscale residential neighborhood is a short distance from downtown Houston but it feels like a world apart.  The streets are winding with homes located on large lots with pine shaded streets.  Garden Oaks homes range from 1930’s cottages to the most modern traditional style homes.  The result is one of Houston’s most desired neighborhoods   Garden Oaks is located in northwest Houston west of Yale, N Shepherd Streets, North of Highway 610, 41st Street, east of Ella Blvd., Brinkman Street, and south of … [Read more...]

Hyde Park is home to a marvelous blend of single-family homes, townhomes, condos, apartments, and small businesses.   The area is rich in history and culture.  This famous Houston Real Estate is located west of Montrose Blvd, North of Westheimer rd, East of Shepherd and South of West Gray.   Residents can easily walk to the sidewalk cafes and antique stores which line Westheimer.  The River Oaks shopping center and shepherd square are also within minutes of this popular innerloop neighborhood. Click here to Search … [Read more...]

  In the 1940’s Highland Village was a shooting range for the Buffalo Gun Club.  In February 1948 developer S.N. Adams carved Highland Village out of the A T. Morse subdivision.  Many of the original homes were built by University of Texas ex Jack Perry.  The homes located on Suffolk behind the railroad tracks originally were rent homes.  Highland Village still has many of the original one-story homes built in 1949 and the early 1950’s. In the last 7 years Highland Village has seen large custom homes … [Read more...]

Jersey Village is a small city of 3.5 square miles located in northwest Houston.  They have a 6 person police department, mayor, city council and fire department.  The fire department is actually so good resident are able to get a reduction in their insurance premiums.  Jersey Village offers a safe place to raise a family in a small town atmosphere.  The corm rate in Jersey Village is on of the lowest in the nation according to Eric Foerster chief of Police Jersey Village has a unique location in terms of … [Read more...]

Lynn Park is an ideal place to raise a family in a quiet community without sacrificing the convenience of a big city.  This inner loop neighborhood is located just south of the fabulous Highland Village Shopping Center.  Residents can be seen walking to Starbucks in the morning for their coffee, and shopping there in the afternoon.  Homes in Lynn Park are upscale single-family homes on large lots with Oak tree canopies   Lynn Park an innerloop neighborhood is located just south of Highland Village … [Read more...]

History The Montrose District was created in 1911 by J. W. Link of the Houston Land Corporation, when he purchased 250 acres of land outside Houston. Mr. Link envisioned Montrose as a planned community and streetcar suburb of Houston. His main street Montrose Boulevard became the home of prominent Houston families such as the DeGeorges and the Lee Brothers. The Lee Brothers family home on Montrose Boulevard is now the administration building of St Thomas University. This colorful family was led by W Howard Lee … [Read more...]

Oak Estates was developed in the 1940's by S.N. Adams on the former site of a private sports club.Oak Estates homes are known for their stylish elegance, distinction, gracefulness, and good taste.   These are the ideals residents of Oak Estates expect, and what makes Oak Estates one of the top luxury neighborhoods in Texas.  This innerloop neighborhood personifies the America Dream of your home is your castle. The neighborhood is located between San Felipe to the north, Westheimer to the south, the Union Pacific … [Read more...]

Oak Forest was established in 1947 by Oak Forest Realty Corporation, owned by Frank Sharp, a developer who would later establish Sharpstown.  The first house, which served as a sales office, was built at the corner of Golf and Fisher Dr. Almost all of the first houses were sold to World War II veterans for $8,000-$10,000.  Sufficient acreage in Oak Forest was set aside for churches, parks and schools. Areas were also reserved for commercial development and this accounts for the many grocery stores, cleaners, … [Read more...]