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    Dive In

    Live the lagoon life at this master-planned community near Galveston

    CultureMap Create
    Feb 29, 2024 | 12:00 pm

    Imagine feeling like you're on vacation every day, without ever leaving home. It can happen when you live at Lago Mar, a 2,033-acre master-planned community in rapidly growing Texas City.

    Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, Texas City is considered part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. But a stellar location is only one piece of Lago Mar's impressive puzzle. Here's what else you can expect from this resort-like community:

    The master plan

    Lago Mar encompasses 4,500 homes, several lakes, open areas, parks, and walking trails. Upon completion, the community will be home to approximately 14,000 residents.

    Prices for new homes begin in the high $200s and go through the $500,000s.

    White sand beaches surround the Caribbean-blue waters of Texas’ largest crystal lagoon. The 12-acre Lago Mar Crystal Lagoon is the tropical centerpiece of a 100-acre entertainment district.

    Residents of Lago Mar can also enjoy first-class dining that's walking distance from their home at the Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill. Indulge in great food and high-end cocktails while overlooking the turquoise waters and white‐sand beaches of Lago Mar's Crystal Lagoons amenity. With a menu that features treasured classics with modern nuances, the Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill is a feast for all senses.

    The community

    All of Lago Mar’s lavish amenities are within easy reach thanks to the GreenBoLT. This trail — ideal for electric golf-carts, bicycles, and segways — is pedestrian friendly, too. It allows you to dash to Amenity Village any time you have the urge for relaxation. You’ll go from doorside to poolside in minutes, and enjoy the ride along the way.

    Lago Mar residents are served by highly regarded schools in the Dickinson Independent School District. This fast growing “Destination District” has 13 campuses, as well as an “A” (Superior) rating from the Texas Education Agency for financial accountability. Many of the schools have earned coveted academic distinctions in the state’s mandated testing program. The district also offers outstanding programs in band, choir, dance, drama, art, and athletics.

    The homes

    Within Lago Mar, gorgeous homes crafted by recognized builders are set against a backdrop of palm trees, community lakes, and lush landscaping. Inviting planned amenities add to the appeal of this distinctive development.

    Boasting a prime Texas City location off Interstate 45 South in the Galveston-Clear Lake corridor, the homes for sale at Lago Mar are minutes from major employment centers and rich sources of entertainment.

    With shopping as close as the Tanger Outlet Mall near the Lago Mar entrance, and Kemah Boardwalk and the beaches of Galveston less than 30 minutes away, families can enjoy an unparalleled standard of living where life truly is a breeze.

    Lago Mar

    Photo courtesy of Lago Mar

    Get splashy on 12 acres of crystal-clear water.

    The developer

    Starwood Land is a nationally renowned residential real estate investment firm focused on land acquisition, development, and financing.

    Since its inception in July 2007, Starwood Land has sold more than 44,000 lots in over 90 communities in 11 states, and has developed and sold more than $2.5 billion of residential land and homesites.

    Partnering with Starwood Capital Group, one of the world’s premier real estate investment firms, Starwood has invested more than $1 billion in superior residential communities throughout the United States.

    Take a tour

    Find out more about Lago Mar here and then come see it for yourself — don't forget to bring your swimsuit!

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    Houston nails down No. 8 spot among fastest-moving luxury home markets

    John Egan
    Dec 22, 2025 | 1:30 pm
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    For-sale signs on the lawns of luxury homes in Houston-area communities like Bellaire, River Oaks, West University Place, and The Woodlands are disappearing faster than in most U.S. markets.

    November’s Realtor.com Luxury Housing Report shows luxury homes in the Houston metro area spent a median 61 days on the market in November, up 3.4 percent from last November. That puts the Houston metro in eighth place among the country’s fastest-moving luxury home markets.

    Asking prices for Houston-area listings among top-tier luxury homes started at $794,576 in November, according to the Realtor.com report.

    The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) says stepped-up activity in the luxury home market helped boost the average single-family home price in the area to $422,552 in November. The luxury market — homes priced at $1 million and above — was the region’s top-performing home category in November, according to HAR, with sales up 23.4 percent compared with the same time in 2024.

    The Realtor.com report ranks San Jose, California, as the fastest-moving metro for luxury home sales in November. There, luxury homes spent a median 56 days on the market, down 6.7 percent from last November.

    “Luxury home dynamics are increasingly driven by local factors rather than national trends,” Antony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com, says in a release. “Some high-cost metros are experiencing brisk demand and fast turnover, while others face slower sales even at elevated price points. Understanding these local dynamics is key for both buyers and sellers in today's luxury market.”

    Roughly 200 miles west of Houston, the San Antonio metro lands on Realtor.com’s list of the country’s slowest-moving markets for luxury homes. San Antonio-area luxury homes lingered on the market for 99 days in November, up seven percent from the same time last year. That gave San Antonio eighth place on the list of the country’s slowest-moving luxury home markets.

    Asking prices for San Antonio-area listings among top-tier luxury homes started at $766,548 in November, according to the report.

    In November, 5.6 percent of home prices fell into the $750,000-and-above category, according to the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR).

    Bend, Oregon, tops Realtor.com’s list of the slow-moving markets for luxury homes. In the Bend metro area, luxury homes were stuck on the market for a median 146 days in November, up 14.1 percent from the same period in 2024.

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