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In The Woodlands, where the average home sells for nearly half a million, new luxury-living options and mixed-use setups are changing the landscape. The population of the master-planned community has grown by 40 percent in the last decade, and now there's a construction boom to show for it.

Pockets of newly built mansions, like the sixbedroom modern French villa in the East Shore subdivision, on the market now for $5.5 million, are sprouting up a stone's throw from mixed-use developments with desirable amenities. There's the new Hughes Landing complex, boasting resort-inspired apartments and a huge Whole Foods. Across the lake, Ziegler Cooper's Research Forest Lakeside is a 10-building development with sleek offices and casual-cool-restaurants. And the Howard Hughes Corp.'s 23-story Treviso luxury condo tower, preselling now, will soon rise in the central Waterway district, near the Woodlands Pavilion.

Treviso, named after a medieval Italian town north of Venice, is the second condominium project in The Woodlands. Since The Howard Hughes Corp. finished the Waterway Lofts, a 56-unit condominium midrise, in 2006, the developer has fielded many calls from people interested in more condominiums in The Woodlands, Doyle said.

Many of the prospective condo buyers are empty nesters who are looking to downsize from a larger home in The Woodlands but want to stay near friends and family in the master-planned community, Doyle said. Some of the buyers are single working professionals who want a short commute to work inside The Woodlands and hassle-free living near The Woodlands Town Center, Waterway Square Plaza and The Woodlands Waterway, he added. “There’s now an interest and acceptance of high-rise living,” Doyle said. “That’s the trend. People want urban mixed-use, walkable centers that are close to all the activity.”

Treviso will feature one- to three-bedroom condominium units with a study and two-and-a-half bathrooms, averaging 1,750 square feet. The units, which start at $650,000, will feature quartz countertops, German Miele appliances and wine chiller, lacquer-finished cabinets, hardwood floors and 10- to 12-foot ceilings with expansive glass windows overlooking The Woodlands.

The top two stories will feature penthouses, which have seen the most demand so far, Doyle said. Customers will have the option to customize the floor plans and upgrade the materials, finishes and appliances inside the penthouse units, he added.

Treviso’s common-area amenities include a resident clubroom with a lounge and demonstration kitchen, private dining area, a fitness center, a resort-style pool with cabanas and a sun shelf and an outdoor grill and fire pit. The Howard Hughes Corp. also is considering 24-hour concierge service and security, Doyle said. There will be space on the ground floor for two restaurants, he added.

The glass, brick and stone-base tower, designed by Atlanta-based The Preston Partnership LLC, will feature contemporary and clean design, evocative of Europe, Doyle said. The Texas division of Alabama-based Hoar Construction will be the general contractor, and Houston-based Sudhoff Cos. is marketing and selling the units.

The Howard Hughes Corp. plans to begin construction before the end of this year— hopefully in October after about half of the units are sold, Doyle said. The developer is targeting an opening date sometime in the first quarter of 2017, he added.

Meanwhile, the health care industry has set out to give energy a run for its money. Just as Exxon Mobil opens its 385-acre campus, hospitals including Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's and St. Luke's have invested a total of $850 million in new or renovated facilities in The Woodlands.

Statistically Speaking:

34,770 Estimated maximum number of homes that can be built in The Woodlands; there are currently about 33,000.
7,235 Total acreage of green spaces, including golf courses and forest preserves.
14,100 Number of jobs The Woodlands Development Co. Projects the suburb will add in the next five years.

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With so many families moving to Texas these days, it seems vitally important to learn which cities offer the best options for settling down and investing.

Nerdwallet.com came out with a list of the best cities in Texas for young families, based on data regarding the public school system, median home values, and the growth of the local economy as well as population growth. Read on to see which cities made the list and of course, if you’re interested in investing or moving to these cities, give us a call, we’ll be happy to make it to work with you towards making it happen!

10) Carrollton

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With a GreatSchools rating of 7, a monthly homeowner cost of $1,512, and a median household income of $78,601, Carrollton makes a great place for young families to settle down. Even though it's a growing city, it also has that small-town vibe that will make you feel right at home.

9) Richardson

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Richardson is a very affordable, safe place for young families. It has a ranking of 8/10 from GreatSchools, a monthly average homeowner cost of $1,655, and a 2% population change between 2010 and 2011.

8) Abilene

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In Abilene, the monthly homeowner cost is just $1,007, and the median household income is $51,405. For families who want an affordable place to live with great school districts, this is a wonderful choice.

7) McKinney

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With a GreatSchools rating of 8/10, a median household income of $97,792, and the plethora of art galleries, farmer's markets, and recreational activities available, McKinney offers young couples a nice option when it comes to raising a family.

6) Frisco

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Frisco, another suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth, is an excellent choice for raising a family. It has a GreatSchools rank of 9/10, a median home value of $234,900, and has been named "Tree City USA" for its abundance of forests within the city.This makes it a family-friendly, active, environmentally-conscious city to raise a family in.

5) Pearland

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Pearland, a suburb of Houston, has a GreatSchools rate of 8, a median home value of $183,600, and a median household income of $103,136. With its proximity to Houston, outstanding schools, and cultural diversity, it makes a wonderful place to raise children.

4) League City

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League City earned a 9/10 rating with GreatSchools, and also the population growth was just .20% between 2010 and 2011, which means it isn't too overpopulated. It's near Galveston and the NASA Johnson Space Center, so there's plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

3) Flower Mound

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Flower Mound, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth, is the only city on our list that earned a 10/10 with GreatSchools. 62.8% of households here earn over $100,000, making it one of the highest-earning cities in the country. Its exemplary schools and proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth earn this city one of the top spots on our list.

2) Allen

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Allen saw a 3% population change between 2010 and 2011, and earned an overall score for young families of 54.6. With monthly owner costs of $1,812, it's one of the more affordable cities on our list.

1) The Woodlands

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Finally, The Woodlands came in at number 1 on our list due to its exceptional school system and a 22.6% population change between 2010 and 2011, showing that the local economy is thriving.

Do you agree with this list? What cities or towns in Texas do you think make the perfect place to raise a family? Would you like to look for a property in The Woodlands? Give us call! 713.629.7771

Source: www.onlyinyourstate.com

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