The fourth largest city in
the U.S. with a population of 5.2 million people is the place to be. This city has been ranked by Forbes magazine as
one of the top ten cities to live in the U.S. for its affordability and competitive
salaries. It has edged upward in average
homes sales price ($226,072) while the rest of the country suffers from some of the most
troubling years in real estate history. The
resilience of such a wonderfully diverse city can be attributed to our strong energy
business, our ever-growing Medical Center, the Port of Houston, NASA, the petrochemical
industry and an exceptional entrepreneurial environment/infrastructure.
The options for living include rental of apartments and single family
homes. Options to buy vary from high rise
condos in the heart of the city to bungalows tucked in right outside of downtown and
larger homes for less in the suburbs of Houston.
The prices for leasing apartments and houses depend on the area of
town. Prices for an apartment inside the 610
loop tend to lease for over a dollar per square foot, and single family homes in the
suburbs can lease for fifty cents per square foot.
The typical lease term for privately owned rentals is 12 months, and
apartment communities offer more flexibility with six month leases while a very few offer
the 3 month term.
For the corporate traveler and people visiting the Medical Center, we
offer the corporate housing option, which offers a month to month lease with the unit
fully furnished with everything from furniture to linens and dishes. We have all utilities and additional services
installed and ready to go upon move in, and it is all included in one bill.
There is a wide variety of homes and neighborhoods in and around the city. The search criteria usually involve school districts, location and night life. It’s important to speak to a well informed professional. I’d be delighted to assist a newcomer in finding the right area of town to fit his or her individual lifestyle and budget.
We
can fulfill your requirements, be they sort-term or permanent lodging, single, multiple or
family accommodations.
Please contact
Deborah Villarreal - Century 21 832-338-1317© 2000-2008
Services Cooperative Association.
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