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Houston is a great place to live and work

Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, was named the “Best City in America” by Business Insider in 2013.

It is a diverse, sophisticated locale offering a thriving cultural scene and is located less than an hour from the beaches of the Gulf. Your dollar goes further in Houston, Texas – according to the 2013 Cost of Living Index, Houston has the third lowest overall cost of living among the nation’s 20 most populous metropolitan areas.

Houston – The Best City

  • Houston's Culture

    Houston's quality of living makes it one of the best places in the world. From business opportunities to recreation, from high culture to haute cuisine, Houston has it all.
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  • An Affordable Housing Market

    Housing is more affordable here. Houston didn't experience a housing bubble the way the rest of the country did.
  • Relocation Resources

    Whether moving from one side of the Greater Houston Area to the other, across Texas, the United States, or around the Globe – Douglas Elliman Texas has the experience and expertise to offer support in a of myriad ways.
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Awards and Distinctions

  • "Fastest Growing City"
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    Forbes
  • "Best City to Live, Work and Play"
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    Kiplinger's Personal Finance
  • "Best City for your Job"
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    BusinessWeek
  • "Best City for Recent College Grads"
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    Forbes
  • "Lowest Cost of Living Among Major Metro Areas"
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    ACCRA Cost of Living Index
  • "Top Local Government Green Power Purchaser"
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    the Environmental Protection Agency
  • "Best City to Buy a Home"
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    Forbes
  • "Most Accessible City for the Disabled"
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    the National Organization on Disability
  • "#2 Friendliest City in America"
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    Travel & Leisure
  • "#2 Best City in the World to Live"
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    Business Insider
  • "Best U.S. City to Earn a Living"
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    Forbes.com
  • "#3 Best Food City in America"
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    Jetsetters
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