Rent to Own and other homes near Houston, TX

Living in Houston, TX

One of the best places to Rent to Own homes today, Houston boasts a diverse business community, where industry leaders in energy, aeronautics, biomedical research and others have made it the second most popular place for Fortune 500 companies. In 2013, Houston was named the top city in the U.S. for job creation; Forbes.com lists Houston, TX as #4 in Job Growth. The city is also in the midst of a real estate boom, where housing policies and growth patterns have allowed Houston to expand housing across a wide swath of land. While bidding is often competitive in this popular market, the substantial size of the city means there are plenty of Rent-to-Own homes in Houston for the picking. Situated at the crossroads of American southern charm and proud Texan independence, Houston is a unique gem tucked in the East Texas landscape.

Houston is situated on the gulf coast and boasts the highest population in Texas. Founded in 1836 and named after Texan hero Sam Houston, the city combines the down home charm of the American south with a fiery sense of Texan independence and pride. Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation and its growing every day. An essential international hub for everything from energy to biomedical research and aeronautics, Space City's long history of attracting successful businesses landed it in second place behind NYC for the number of Fortune 500 companies this year.

The only thing hotter than summer in east Texas is the real estate market, where rapid consistent job growth made July the best month ever for home sales. Despite being one of the largest cities in the country, housing policies and growth patterns have allowed Houston to expand housing across a wide swath of land--giving the housing market unparalleled stability and making investment on affordable housing a wise opportunity. An emerging market for lease-to-own homes is picking up steam too.

Neighborhoods:
Houston features a variety of different neighborhoods to perfectly suit your personality and needs. Houstonia's list of the 25 Hottest Neighborhoods highlights some perennial favorites like Garden Oaks and Oak Forest to up-and-coming neighborhoods like Braes Heights, where spacious homes on sizeable lots can be purchased at a very reasonable rate. There is something for every potential Houstonian, from exciting foodie hotspots to the superior schools--both of which are available in Spring Branch, where you can get everything from Houston-only chain Tacos del Julio to Vieng Thai, touted as Houston's "best and most authentic Thai".

Entertainment and Culture:
Along with quintessentially Texan events like the Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston boasts a robust culture of arts and music centered in the downtown Houston Theater District. Houston is one of the few cities that features professional resident companies for fine performance arts, including orchestral music, theater, ballet, and opera. Houston is a hub for touring music acts, drawing musicians and artists from around the country and around the world to your doorstop. Houston is also famous for its unique hip hop culture and Tejano musical tradition--nods to the cultural diversity that makes the city a hotbed of diversity.

Houstonia's full list of the 25 Hottest Neighborhoods:

The Woodlands	East End
Garden Oaks / Oak Forest	Downtown
Spring Branch	River Oaks
Galleria / Uptown	Braes Heights
Montrose	Bellaire
The Heights	Cinco Ranch
Washington Corridor	Sugar Land
Pearland	Memorial City
The Museum District	Timbergrove / Lazybrook / Shady Acres
Westbury	Cypress