Affluent Southern Living in the Heart of Texas Take a leisurely drive along the Boulevard in River Oaks and you might forget for a moment that you're in Texas. The architecture and exclusivity of the community will give you the feeling of being in the heart of the south, where southern belles once … [Read More]

Offers Convenient Downtown Living Ask any tourist what area they intend to visit during their trip to Houston and you'll probably hear the "Houston Museum District." With 19 museums, including 12 that are free, this is one of the "must-see" areas for those visiting the city. Yet, for Houston … [Read More]

Merges History with Modern Amenities While the three-mile-long Washington Avenue isn't large in comparison to the freeways that surround it, it provides those in search of Houston real estate with a unique buying opportunity. The Washington Avenue and Rice Military area fuses Houston's historic … [Read More]

A True "Bohemian" Area in Inner Loop Houston Montrose is a comfortable residential neighborhood in Neartown, Houston. As a central hub of the community, it's often been called the Heart of Houston. It's also regularly listed as one of the best neighborhoods in America, making it an ideal place to … [Read More]

  History Bellaire was a 9,449 acre ranch when it was purchased by William Wright Baldwin in 1908.  The town was most likely named for Bellaire, Ohio a town on the Burlington Railroad route.  Mr. Baldwin was a vice president of Burlington Railroad.  He was instrumental in having Bellaire … [Read More]

History West University was developed in 1917 by Ben Hooper.   The name comes from it nearness to Rice University.   Many of the streets were named after famous authors, poets, colleges, and universities.   West University incorporated in 1924 with the intent to remain separate from the city of … [Read More]

History Medical Center Area The Texas Medical Center was charted under the laws of the state of Texas in 1945.  The oldest improved dwelling in the South Gate subdivision was built in 1926.   This subdivision is located on the south side of University Boulevard street across from Rice University.  … [Read More]

Growth Potential with Midtown Real Estate To the south/southwest of the main business district in Houston you'll find the Midtown area. Once a thriving suburban neighborhood, Midtown has seen years of decline, until recently when renovation efforts began breathing new life into the community. … [Read More]

Historic Living in Houston Heights With a long history and many historic homes and buildings, Houston Heights is one of the Houston area's more appealing areas. If you're in the market for Houston real estate and want to live in one of the historical districts in the greater Houston area, then … [Read More]

Exciting Real Estate Expansion Near Premier Shopping   The Highland Village area of Houston is seeing exciting changes. While it has been known for its excellent shopping options and superior private schools, it's the real estate in this Inner Loop Houston area that draws most people. In … [Read More]