Is an incorporated city which sits west of Beltway 8 and North of Highway 290. The city got its name from a dairy farm which had Jersey cattle. Jersey Village has a mayor and a city council which make all decisions for the city. The Fire Department is composed of both volunteers and paid staff. The Jersey Village Police department motto is “we are here to enhance the quality of life and to create a healthy, vibrant community in which to live, work, and visit.” Jersey Village is part of the Cy Fair School … [Read more...]
Harper’s Preserve near the Woodlands
Harper’s Preserve is a uniquely new, master-planned community located in The Woodlands area. Both private and convenient, this gated community surrounds a 160-acre forested preservation area. Utilizing native plants to complement its natural setting, all this peace and beauty is just minutes from The Woodlands Mall, one mile east of Interstate 45 off Highway 242. Come discover Harper’s Preserve, where privacy, convenience and beauty define this very special place. Home buyers who want it all can now have it all … [Read more...]
Inner Loop Houston Real Estate Relocation Information
Houston Real Estate Homes for Sale | Houston Relocation Services | Come Home to Houston There is a little bit of heaven in the inner-loop and Galleria areas of Houston. The first thing you hear about Houston is how friendly everyone is. And these two areas of the city have the perfect combination of hometown friendliness, combined with a vitality you won't find in many other cities. You can feel the energy as you walk through the business districts, and shop at the Galleria, or one of many neighborhood … [Read more...]
THE HOUSTON GALLERIA
The Best ShoppingPlace to be seen and see in Houston Galleria Mall The Galleria is centrally located near the prestigious neighborhhoods of Tanglewood, Highland Village, Briargrove, Afton Oaks, Oak Estates, and St George Place just outside the innerloop on Westheimer Road. The Galleria is the holy grail for the serious shoppers. It is the place to see and be seen as you stroll along the mall. The Galleria is an upscale mixed-use urban development The development consists of a retail complex, as well as the … [Read more...]
The Woodlands Community
THE WOODLANDS COMMUNITY INFORMATION LOCATION The woodlands is a master-planned community located 23 miles north of inner-loop Houston. From Houston or Bush Intercontinental Airport, go north on I-45 or the Hardy Toll Road to the Woodlands Parkway exit (76B) and take the flyover directly into The Woodlands. From the north, take the Woodlands Parkway exit (76), and go south on the feeder road until signs direct you to turn onto Woodlands Parkway. HOMES Whether you’re looking for a family home near an … [Read more...]
Discovery at Spring Trails
Source: Houston Business Journal June 2, 2008 Houston-based housing developer Land Tejas Communities has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $13.5 million to the non-profit Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies (CCET) for a series of energy projects that will include investments in the Land Tejas community of Discovery at Spring Trails. Craig Lobel, President of EcoEdge Consulting, which created the Sustainability Master Plan for Discovery at Spring Trails, said, … [Read more...]
CLEAR LAKE AREA
Source: Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce The Clear Lake area includes both Harris and Galveston counties, and parts of the cities of Houston and Pasadena. There are nine distinct communities which distinguish the area, which covers the same geographical area as the top-rated Clear Creek Independent School District. Clear Lake City, Clear Lake Shore, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, Webster CLEAR LAKE CITY - Annexed by Houston over 20 years ago, … [Read more...]
Springwood Village
Coventry Development Corporation announced the development of Springwoods Village, a new, nature-inspired residential and commercial community for North Houston. Construction of Springwoods Village is targeted to begin in the second quarter pf 2011. Over the next several years, 4,500 – 5,000 homes are expected to be built in addition to 8.5 million square feet of commercial office space and 1.2 million square feet of retail space. Description • The planned development boasts a mix of urban and suburban living, … [Read more...]
How to chose a Luxury Neighborhood
Houston’s finest neighborhoods are governed by strict covenants. Homeowners are expected to abide by the rules. These rules are designed to protect the value of the homes, and the neighborhood. It is a good idea to learn as much as you can about the neighborhood before making a decision. Visit the neighborhood on a week-end when the homeowners will be at home. Stop and visit with your future neighbors. Find out what they like and don’t like about the neighborhood. Find out the demographics … [Read more...]
Super Neighborhoods
Houston has been divided into 88 Super Neighborhoods where residents of neighboring communities are encouraged to work together to identify, plan, and set priorities to address the needs and concerns of their community. The Super Neighborhood Council serves as a forum where residents and stakeholders can discuss issues, establish priority projects for the area and develop a Super Neighborhood Action Plan to help them meet their goals. In some cases, more than one of the Super Neighborhoods have joined together … [Read more...]