Even in the midst of a rocky national economy and historic high gas prices, Houston home values are holding their own. In fact, just ask anyone moving from California, South Florida or the Northeast corridor to Houston and they will tell you relocating to Houston is a smart move for so many reasons.

5 Great Reasons for Move to Houston

While there are many more reasons to move to Houston, here are we are considered the “big 5″!

1. A stable Houston real estate market is a very attractive component. Avoiding the roller coaster ride other real estate markets have experienced, Houston home values have remained fairly steady with only a few Houston neighborhoods seeing home values dip slightly. Remember this point, the data confirms that Houston homeowners mortgage accounts for about 28% of their monthly income. Compare that areas like Florida, New York and California were the average mortgage consumes 50% or more. In the state of California, an average homeowners monthly housing cost for a mortgage consumes over 70% of their monthly inclome!
2. With the energy sector playing such a vital role in our local Houston economy, the job outlook is brighter here than most areas of the nation. Of course, not all of our economic “eggs” are in the energy basket. One only has to look at the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the Johnson Space Center and other business sectors to see that the Houston job market is fairly healthy and well diversified.
3. With Winter weather knocking on our door, the mild weather here in Houston is another quality so many moving to Houston appreciate. Before you move from the northeast or the upper mid-west to Houston, leave your snow shovel behind, you won’t need it!
4. A wide variety of lifestyle choices. Houston is repeatedly named to “best of cities” list. It makes no difference if you are a Boomer, a single professional, or a family seeking that perfect home to raise your children, Houston offers so much, including a terrific quality of life.
5. The gateway to the Southwest! While Saint Louis may lay claim to being the gateway to the West, Houston can obviously claim to be the primary portal to the Southwest. Offering travelers the convenience of two major airports (IAH & HOB), Houston residents have many choices of modes of travel whether it’s our Harris County Metro system, multiple airports or highway system, getting around and to and from Houston is a breeze.

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