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Houston,
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The Houston metropolitan area covers more ground than
any other city in the United States - 7,500 square miles
- and has a population of over 3.5 million, making it
the nation's fourth largest city. It's ethnic makeup is
remarkably diverse, with over 90 languages spoken and
scores of religions represented among the local
population. Houston offers all the advantages of
big-city living, but with a uniquely moderate price tag.
Costs of housing, health care, utilities, groceries and
transportation are all below the national average.
Houston residents enjoy easy access to many urban
amenities, making it an ideal city in which to live and
work. Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports are
conveniently located on opposite sides of the city. A
number of business districts outside of the inner city
including Greenway Plaza, the I-10 Energy Corridor and
the Texas Medical Center - are booming with development.
Houston is considered the Energy Capital of the world
with more than 5,000 energy related firms, yet its
economy also has a broad base in the aeronautics and
technology industries, and only New York City is home to
more Fortune 500 headquarters.
Exciting area attractions include the Downtown Aquarium,
the Houston Arboretum, Space Center Houston and the
Armand Bayou Nature Center, to name but a few. As might
be expected in a city of this size, shopping
opportunities are outstanding. Popular shopping areas
include the Galleria, Rice Village, Highland Village,
and the Old Town Spring Shopping Village. For a day of
pampering, a number of spas are located throughout the
city.
www.houstontx.gov
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Julia has long-standing clients in all of these
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Bellaire
The city of Bellaire (population 16,000) is
located within the Houston metropolitan area and
completely surrounded by the cities of Houston
and West University place. Bellaire properties
include single family homes and multi-family
homes to buy as well as rental properties and a
few office buildings along the 610 Loop within
the city limit. As of 2000, Bellaire Houston
West is the 27th wealthiest location in Texas
per capita income. The median house price in
central Bellaire for 2005 was $519,494.
Bellaire has an excellent public school system
at all grade levels. Bellaire High School is a
Houston Independent School District (HISD)
magnet school for foreign languages and part of
the International Baccalaureate Program. In
addition, it consistently produces the highest
number of National Merit Finalists of any high
school in the district. Several private schools
are also conveniently accessible to residents
including Bellaire Christian Academy, Saint
Agnes Academy, and Strake Jesuit College
Preparatory.
www.ci.bellaire.tx.us
Energy Corridor
Energy is at the heart of Houston business, and
the Energy Corridor is home to many energy
industry leaders including BP America,
ConocoPhillips, Wood Group, Shell Oil,
ExxonMobil Chemical, Citgo Petroleum, Sonangol,
and TransOcean. The great draw for people and
businesses to locate in the Energy Corridor is
its unique quality of life where green space and
outdoor opportunities are connected throughout
the village-suburban environment. Office space
is conveniently located alongside fine
neighborhoods with exemplary public schools.
92% of the Energy Corridor's well-educated
residents are employed in white collar jobs and
42% are between the ages of 25-49. The average
household income is $108,000 and the median
housing value is $173,000.
The area has enjoyed unprecedented growth in
recent years and extensive highway
reconstruction has dramatically improved its
accessibility and convenience all along the I-10
corridor from the 610 Loop to west of Katy.
www.energycorridor.org
The Heights
Founded more than a century ago, the Houston
Heights Area real estate properties have
experienced a renovation effort to recapture the
Victorian charm that once characterized the
neighborhood. Wood-frame homes with gingerbread
trim complement the community's revitalized Main
Street District that is home to quaint antique
shops and other small stores. Houston Heights
area was it's own city for 25 years and still
retains its small town feel. The area known as
The Heights is just north of Buffalo Bayou and
east of Shepherd. There you'll find lush
tree-lined streets, beautiful parks, acclaimed
schools and a wonderful assortment of
Victorian-era homes, Craftsman bungalows, and
even new construction homes.
The Houston Heights area real estate properties
provide easy access to other parts of the city,
nestled between two of the main freeways which
connect downtown Houston with the outlying
areas. Because of its proximity to downtown, the
area has become an attractive neighborhood to
young professionals who want a short commute or
are interested in renovating an old home. From
single family homes to multi family homes, from
high rise condo to townhouses, all are being
updated to accommodate modern lifestyles --
without destroying the original area charm.
Because of the Heights' popularity, homes there
are commanding top dollar -- especially those
that are newly restored. Still, there are still
many homes to choose from that haven't yet been
restored or are in a stage of partial
restoration.
www.houstonheights.org
Memorial
Included in the prestigious Memorial
area of West Houston are four
subdivisions on the south side of
Interstate 10: Hedwig Village, Hunters
Creek Village, Piney Point Village and
Bunker Hill Village. Each community has
its own mayor and police department.
Hedwig Village is dedicated to
single-family homes and has a limited
commercial zone with banks, grocery
stores, etc. Hunters Creek Village has
both single-family and town homes
available and also has a limited
commercial zone. Piney Point Village is
primarily residential, made up
exclusively of single-family homes.
Bunker Hill Village has also been
developed to prohibit businesses. A
major focus in the Memorial area is
keeping the quality of homes and life
above average. Safety and security is a
number one priority. Beautifully
landscaped parks with children’s
playgrounds are impeccably maintained.
All four upscale communities are
supported by the Spring Branch
Independent School District and are
dedicated to outstanding scholastic
achievement. Residents also enjoy easy
access to Memorial Park Trails, one of
the three largest municipal parks in
downtown Houston and one of the nation’s
largest inner city parks. Fine shopping
is available at the convenient Memorial
City Mall. The subdivisions are part of
Harris County and belong to metropolitan
Houston. These suburban neighborhoods
are in beautifully wooded areas and
homes are located on an average of .81
acres of mature property.
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Montrose
The Montrose neighborhood, directly west of
downtown Houston is a pocket of diversity where
fine restaurants, antiques stores, art galleries
and top museums exist alongside junk shops,
tattoo parlors, tarot readers, vintage clothing
boutiques, coffeehouses and sidewalk cafes. In
the midst of urban Houston, Montrose has a true
neighborhood feel and residents enjoy walking
access to many places.
Conceived in 1910 by the developer J. W. Link of
the Houston Land Corporation, the Montrose area
is four-square-miles. Its general boundaries are
Highway 59 on the south, Allen Parkway to the
north, Bagby Street on the east and Shepherd
Drive on the west. One of the prettiest areas of
Houston, Montrose real estate options include
renovated mansions, bungalows with wide porches
and cozy cottages along wide boulevards, shaded
by large trees, many of which are nearly 100
years old.
Within the
Montrose area, Houston's Museum District is home to eighteen
varied museums, galleries, and art and cultural
institutions which attract approximately 4
million visitors each year. Eleven of these
outstanding attractions are free to the public
at all times.
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum |
Houston Museum of Natural Science |
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Holocaust Museum
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The Jung Center of Houston |
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Museum of Fine Arts |
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft |
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Czech Center Museum |
Rice University Art Gallery |
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Byzantine Fresco Chapel
Museum |
The Menil Collection |
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Houston Zoo |
John C. Freeman Weather Museum |
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Children’s Museum of Houston
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Contemporary Arts Museum |
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Lawndale Art Center
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The Health Museum |
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Houston Center for Photography |
The Rothko Chapel |
A detailed map and further information about
each museum can be found by following the link
below.
www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org
TX Medical Center
Houston is known internationally as the home of
one of the best medical communities in the
world. The internationally-renowned Texas
Medical Center (TMC) is the largest medical
center in the world and has an economic impact
of $10 billion on the local economy. More than
52,000 people work in its facilities, which
encompass 21 million square feet.
The Texas Medical Center is housed on 675 acres,
and is home to 42 nonprofit and government
institutions, including 13 teaching hospitals,
two medical schools, four colleges of nursing,
and schools of dentistry, public health,
pharmacy, optometry, and virtually all
health-related careers. Altogether 4.8 million
patients visit them each year. The member
institutions of the TMC uphold the highest
standards of patient and preventive care,
research, education and local, national and
international community wellness.
www.texmedctr.tmc.edu |
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