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Build your dream home in this charming community just outside Houston

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May 13, 2024 | 12:00 pm

The 635-acre master-planned community of Cypress Green offers the kind of idyllic lifestyle most people only dream about.

The Hockley enclave features premium homes from eight renowned homebuilders, plus enriching programs — there's even an onsite lifestyle director who plans fun community events — and excellent Waller ISD schools.

A fabulous location between Highway 290 and Highway 249 provides easy access to employment centers and premium shopping and dining.

Can't wait to live here now? The community's homes range from the high $200s into the $500s, and are the product of some of the nation's best homebuilders. Take a closer look at the big names helping to create Cypress Green:

Adams Homes
With over 30 years of experience, Adams Homes has established a strong reputation in the industry. Its experience and expertise contribute to its ability to deliver quality homes and excellent customer service. By selecting Adams Homes, you can have confidence in the value, customization options, affordability, and customer support you will receive throughout your homeownership journey. You can trust that your home is built to last, ensuring long-term value and peace of mind.

Brightland Homes
What originated as a small, local builder more than 30 years ago has blossomed into one of the largest private home builders in the United States. The privilege of earning the trust of its customers has allowed Brightland Homes to extend its footprint, shaping communities and building thousands of homes across the picturesque landscapes of Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida.

In March 2023, it took a significant step toward a vibrant future by consolidating the Brightland Homes family of brands — including Gehan Homes, Gray Point Homes, Wonderland Homes, and Southern Impression Homes — under one unified name.

CastleRock Communities
Through their commitment to superior service and flexible design, CastleRock Communities is passionate about creating beautifully appointed homes reflective of homebuyers’ personalities without sacrificing quality for convenience. CastleRock boasts highly energy-efficient home designs and an impressive list of upscale features that are standard in every home.

Colina Homes
Colina Homes was founded on the principle that homeowners should not have to sacrifice a home they desire for a price they can afford. The builder offers energy-efficient, high quality, flexible products to meet customer needs and superior customer service. Every Colina Home is built with attention to detail and craftsmanship. Most importantly, the homes are built to offer lasting value. From the moment you step into a Colina Home, you’ll feel right at home.

Coventry Homes
Crafting exceptional homes across Texas since 1988. Coventry Homes is one of Texas' premier luxury home builders. With a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and timeless yet contemporary design, they build more than houses — they create the foundations for your future.

D.R. Horton
They have been designing and building homes with a unique flair and a dedication to quality construction since 1978. Check them out for yourself and find the home that has everything you need.

Lennar
Lennar is passionately dedicated to creating high-quality homes and communities that cater to every lifestyle. Their commitment to quality and focus on customer satisfaction helps them build homes that are not just structures, but cherished living spaces, bringing dreams to life. Discover a home you’ll love through the Lennar experience.

Long Lake
Long Lake Ltd. is committed to offering new homebuyers the best. They've built more than 24,000 top-quality new homes around Houston, and every day we work hard to maintain that reputation and show homebuyers how wonderful it is to move into high-quality new-home construction. Long Lake is the area’s largest privately owned home builder, so they have the resources and industry relationships to build top-quality homes at incredible prices.

Learn more about Cypress Green and schedule a visit here.

Cypress Green

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A model from Brightland Homes.

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renter livability report

New study ranks Houston as one of the worst places for renters in U.S.

Amber Heckler
Jul 9, 2026 | 9:15 am
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Houston flopped toward the bottom as one of the worst places for renters in the nation.

Renters looking for a place in Texas that balances affordability, convenience, and quality of life may want to look outside of Houston, which was just named the 144th "best" city to rent in America.

Houston's rental market apparently leaves much to be desired, according to WalletHub's newly released report, "Best & Worst Places to Rent in America." Experts analyzed 182 U.S. rental markets based on 21 relevant metrics, including the difference between rental rates and mortgage payments, rental affordability, the local cost of living, job availability, and more.

Surprisingly, Amarillo was deemed the No. 1 best Texas city for renters, and it ranked 10th nationally. Hot Dallas suburb Plano came in second place statewide and ranks 12th for a second year in a row, leaving Austin in third place and 13th overall (up from No. 31 last year).

The report said Houston has the 120th best quality of life out of all 182 U.S. cities in the report, and the city ranked 127th nationally in the "renter market and affordability" category. Ouch.

WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said the best cities for renters offer much more than inexpensive housing, a good job market, and recreational activities. For example, rent prices in the top cities cost tenants as little as 15 percent of their income.

"You’ll also have access to robust laws that protect renters, such as limiting deposits to only a month or two of rent," Lupo added.

Houston residents know their city better than a study ever could, so they can decide if the city's renter market isn't up to par. A separate RentCafe study found the city has become a magnet for Gen Z renters searching for good job opportunities, recreation, and good schools. And now that local rent prices are declining, things might be starting to look up for Houston renters.

Though renting can be more cost effective than owning a property, WalletHub said it's not always a better choice.

"The right road to take depends on a variety of factors, including an individual’s or family’s financial means and how well the local real-estate market is doing," the report said. "Like home prices, rental rates can vary significantly by region, state or city."

Other Texas cities that ranked among the top 100 best places to rent in America include:

  • No. 24 – El Paso
  • No. 34 – Grand Prairie
  • No. 37 – Laredo
  • No. 48 – Brownsville
  • No. 49 – Arlington
  • No. 50 – Fort Worth
  • No. 63 – Corpus Christi
  • No. 64 – San Antonio
  • No. 66 – Irving
  • No. 79 – Garland
  • No. 81 – Lubbock
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