| Houston boasts plenty of fantastic neighborhoods | | | | they were originally built. There is, however, |
| that blend superb location, excellent Houston real | | | | plenty of new HRE in this community, as some of |
| estate and an outstanding quality of life into one, | | | | the smaller, older homes have been torn down |
| cohesive package. These neighborhoods are highly | | | | and replaced with stately homes and mansions.o |
| sought after and, as a result, Houston real estate | | | | Medical Center - The Medical Center is the |
| there is in high demand. | | | | obvious choice for individuals in the medical |
| Houston real estate (HRE) has weathered the | | | | profession. This highly desired section of Houston |
| storm of 2009 and is now poised for a successful | | | | boasts a nice array of HRE, from single-family |
| 2010, and the following neighborhoods are just a | | | | homes to townhomes and condominiums. The |
| few of the reasons why owning HRE is almost | | | | Medical Center is the center of this community, |
| always a sure bet. | | | | so it is quite common to see employees of the |
| Here are our picks for some of Houston's best | | | | Medical Center searching for Houston real estate |
| in-demand neighborhoods:o Rice Military - | | | | in the Medical Center community.o West |
| Houston's Rice Military neighborhood is a popular | | | | University - West University is the ideal |
| spot for Houstonians looking for low-cost HRE. | | | | neighborhood for Houston professionals, as homes |
| This progressive area of Houston is therefore | | | | in this community often exceed $400,000. Its |
| sought out by first-time homebuyers looking for | | | | close proximity to Rice University has also made |
| quality Houston real estate at an affordable price. | | | | this area of the city very popular. The smaller |
| Many of the older homes in Rice Military haven | | | | bungalows of yesteryear have been torn down |
| been renovated, and there are plenty of | | | | over the last few years and larger homes that |
| apartments and condos to choose from, as well. | | | | are more reflective of today's buyer have taken |
| The light rail system in Rice Military also makes | | | | their place.o Museum District - Aside from being a |
| the task of commuting in and out of the city an | | | | popular destination for arts and culture, the |
| easy one.o River Oaks - On the opposite end of | | | | Museum District has become a highly sought after |
| the spectrum is River Oaks, a highly affluent | | | | destination for the best HRE. There are also |
| community in Houston with stately Houston real | | | | plenty of apartments in Museum District for those |
| estate to match. Many of Houston's famous and | | | | individuals who don't want the responsibility of |
| elite call River Oaks home, and it's not uncommon | | | | owning Houston real estate. The ideal location of |
| to see expansive homes with maid's quarters and | | | | Museum District to other areas of the city, as |
| beautifully landscaped, private yards. Much of the | | | | well as it surrounding beauty and low crime rate, |
| architecture in River Oaks consists of older | | | | have made this community very popular over the |
| homes that have been beautifully restored to | | | | last several years; as a result, the prices of HRE |
| reflect the grandeur from the time period in which | | | | here have increased dramatically. |