Katy Texas: Fastest Growing Houston Suburb

Katy, Texas is one of the fastest growing suburban areas in Southern Texas, but it has lost none of its charm and beauty in its rush to grow up. Incorporated as a city in 1945, Katy lies near the end of the Houston Energy Corridor. Its location at the intersection of three counties has sparked phenomenal growth, both within the city limits and in the outlying areas.

Katy's real estate development includes homes of all types and sizes in all price ranges. From detached single family homes in comfortable suburban tracts to luxury condominiums and estates in planned communities, a Katy realtor can help you find just the type of home you need for your family.

Why Choose Katy? Katy is just twenty five miles from downtown Houston, but it may as well be a world away. The small city has retained the charm of small town living without sacrificing the convenience of big city resources and amenities. From the area's award winning public school system to its eighteen public parks and eight golf courses, Katy is the kind of town that its residents are proud to call home.

Choose Katy for the Neighborhoods With dozens of subdivisions, Katy offers just the kind of neighborhood that you want for yourself and your family. There are solid suburban neighborhoods, condominium complexes and master planned communities that include everything you need within a few blocks.

From Nottingham Country, which started construction in the 1970s to Woodcreek Reserve which is still in the early stages of construction, Katy planned communities offer convenient and warm neighborhood living for everyone, with home prices starting as low as $120,000 for a 3,000 square foot home. A local Katy realtor is the best source of information about homes for sale in Katy, as well as about the communities in which those homes are located.

Choose Katy for the Outdoors! The climate in Katy is a beautiful year-round, with subtropical temperatures and stunning scenery. The surrounding prairies offer opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, hunting and many other outdoor activities.

If golf is your game, Katy offers seven championship golf courses on which to tee off, and if you prefer your outdoors to be mixed in with a little education, there are many outdoor museums and parks in which to get your fill of both beauty and knowledge. There are hiking trails, nature trails and bike trails, as well as hunting land and game trails. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll find a lot to love about Katy.

Choose Katy for Education! Katy is part of the Katy Independent School District, one of the top ten school districts in Texas. The schools of the KISD have been awarded year after year for their excellence in education, and offer innovation and strength to students of Katy families.

In 2001, every single campus in the KISD achieved either Recognized or Exemplary status in the TAAS testing, the two highest categories that schools can achieve. The Katy school system includes twenty-seven elementary schools, ten middle schools and eight high schools, as well as excellent private and public charter schools. Your Katy realtor can tell you more about the public school in the areas of Katy where you are planning to buy your new home.

Choose Katy for Culture! Twenty five miles is all it takes to put you smack in the middle of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Beautiful downtown Houston is just a short drive away from Katy, offering all the amenities and cultural activities of a world class city.

The glittering night life, the clubs and the bars, the opera, symphony and orchestra, the ballet, the museums; all of the fun of city proximity without the headaches of city living. Katy is close enough for an evening out, but far enough away that the problems of city living don't encroach on its peaceful streets.

Which is not to say that Katy doesn't have a lifestyle and a culture of its own. Katy features annual events for families, sport lovers and more. The Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center offers arts activities for the entire family, including community theater productions, art scholarships and outreach programs to bring culture and fun to the entire community.

Choose Katy Texas real estate for the Economy! Economic growth in Katy is strong and growing stronger. Jobs are plentiful, and many industries are relocating to the Katy area to take advantage of economic incentives.

The low interest rates and strong market have combined to keep housing prices affordable in Katy Texas, and your money will get you more home in Katy than it will in many other areas of the country. Your Katy realtor will be happy to show you just how much house you can afford when you decide to move to Katy, the neighborhood of friends.
 

About the Author:

Karen Karapasha is a top Realtor and relocation specialist who assists home buyers and sellers. The Karapasha Team has ranked among the Top 25 Realtors in Houston since 2001. Visit http://www.karenkarapasha.com for homes in Katy, Texas, Houston and surrounding areas or call Karen at 281-578-4000.