Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Houston Condominiums

By R. Kim

If you are thinking about making Houston, Texas your new home, you will probably want to know a little about the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the entire United States. Houston is home to some great attractions including the NASA Space Center, museums galore and the downtown aquarium which is an experience all its own.

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.

From the many options available, Houston condominiums are the best for those who require care free maintenance of there home. There are many options like single family home, condominiums, town homes, and rental apartments. Condos are available in wide range of prices and taste, from high rise downtown condos to modest suburban condos, which ever suites your taste.

If you decide to purchase a Houston condominium, the average selling price is $216,499. The average price per square foot is $132.68. However, the range is large. You can find a bargain at $60,000 or, if money is no object, you can spend more than one million dollars on a single condo.

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.

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