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Nowadays, residents expect more in their homes than just four walls and a roof.

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10 Questions Every Houston Homebuyer Should Ask Before They Press Go

Get these answers before you commit to a house.

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The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in Houston in 2018

Seven excellent places to buy, three great locations to rent

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Just like the city, it's recovering.

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These neighborhood stewards told us why they’ve chosen to put down roots where they did.

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From demographic data to average commute times, we've got everything you need to know about Houston's 149 neighborhoods.

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These areas of town may not be ready for their close-ups yet, but plans are in the works to make these the must-live neighborhoods of tomorrow.

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Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

We picked 10 areas that are already nailing this whole quality-of-life thing.

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We asked the experts on population, workability, walkability and more.

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Whether you’re moving to Houston, relocating or even buying your first home—you need our annual guide to where to live now.

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Houston Real Estate: Experts Predict What Happens Next

We gathered some of Houston’s real estate legends and asked the question on everybody’s mind—what’s really going on with the housing market?

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To hear residents tell it, theirs is the suburb that gives and gives.

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Where to Live Now: The 25 Hottest Neighborhoods of 2014

Presenting our annual guide to the 25 best neighborhoods of the moment—plus, what you get for your money in different parts of town.

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