Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Thinking about Houston Condominiums

By R. Kim

The largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the entire United States is Texas Houston. Houston is a great place for your new home. There are many attraction and entertainment in Houston, NASA Space Center, museums galore and downtown aquarium makes living in Houston a good experience.

If you drive south of downtown Houston you can visit the place where Battle of San Jacinto took place, to win the independence of Texas from Mexico. Houston is also about one hour drive away from Gulf of Mexico and Galveston.

When it comes time to look for a home in Houston, you will want to examine all possibilities. One option would be a condominium. Whether you rent or buy, a Houston condominium is an excellent choice. From the modest, suburban home to the luxurious, downtown high-rise, condos are available for every taste and price range.

Although you can find bargains at $60,000 or so, if money is no object you can purchase a luxurious Houston condominiums that are more than one million dollars. The average selling price is around $210,000.

If home ownership just isn't for you and you prefer to rent, there are condos available for you as well. The average monthly rental price on a Houston condominium is $1,102 or $1.00 per square foot. Monthly rental rates can range anywhere from $600 to four or five thousand.

With an unbelievable population of nearly 3 million, the job market is strong and homes are available. There is also a large variety of dining and shopping opportunities. You will be glad you made Houston your home. Texas is known as the friendly state and you will see the proof as you settle in to this metropolis. A Houston condominium is waiting for you. - 15224

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