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    The Suite Life

    This oasis in the Houston sky takes luxury living to a whole new level

    CultureMap Create
    Dec 13, 2022 | 2:15 pm

    The Houston skyline has a hot new neighbor that you’re going to want to meet. Residences at The Allen may be a new kid on the block, but the innovative hotel-condo project is already leveling up and making a name for itself in the prestigious 77019 ZIP code.

    Right next door to Buffalo Bayou Park, this oasis in the sky ushers in 99 ultra-luxe residences with exquisite interior design details, 360-degree unobstructed views of downtown, and hotel amenities, not to mention the activities, nature, and peacefulness of its park-side locale.

    “Our goal is to change the way Houstonians think about high-rise living and deliver a lifestyle that is representative of luxury hotel living without sacrificing the privacy of your own home,” says Roberto Contreras, president and CEO of DC Partners, the Houston-based luxury developer behind the one-of-a-kind landmark development.

    Here are 10 reasons why you’ll be crushing on the Residences at The Allen in no time.

    It’s really, really, really good-looking
    From the outside, the modern tower soars 35 stories above the city, where the Thompson Houston hotel will occupy floors one through 15 and the elegant condos and penthouses perch above on floors 16 to 35.

    Inside, each luxury floorplan is well-appointed with the finest details — think Thermador and Gaggenau kitchen appliances, Pedini Italian cabinets, heated bathroom floors, and integrated low-voltage lighting in kitchen cabinets. An exclusive selection of luxury porcelain and quartz finishes are also available, as well as tailored flooring options like wood and porcelain slabs.

    It has sweet views
    Each residence boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking views of the glimmering Houston skyline and lush park-side setting. Spacious private balconies offer a customizable — and coveted — range of features to celebrate the view even more. Yours can have a plunge pool, summer kitchen, sky garden, or even your own mini pet park with real grass.

    It has “suite” amenities, too
    Your high-rise hideaway delivers on incomparable amenities, with everything from a private resident lobby with dedicated 24/7 concierge and valet to private elevator access and a private resident lounge and conference room.

    Because of the Thompson hotel, you’ll also have direct access to all the perks of impeccable hotel life, starting with turn-down service and 24-hour room service. There are also three onsite restaurant concepts from world-class chefs along with a beautiful, award-winning spa and a holistic fitness center.

    It raises the roof with a helicopter pad
    With a sheer cool factor — and convenience — the Residences at The Allen’s private helistop ensures traveling is a breeze for residents. Both of Houston’s airports are easily accessible with a short helicopter ride from the roof.

    It’s like living in a vacation
    Speaking of that suite life, Residences at The Allen is really like a retreat — every day of the week. The impressive one-acre pool deck seals the deal on vacay vibes with incomparable views, private cabanas, a specialty bar, and more.

    Its location is everything
    Nestled between bustling downtown and the posh River Oaks neighborhood, the residences put you at the intersection of business and leisure with easy access to fashion, art, food, and nightlife.

    It’s a walk in the park
    Overlooking 160 acres of the Bayou City’s most prized green space, you’re also just steps away from beautiful parkland with walking and biking trails, art installations, canoe and kayak rentals, picnic grounds, and a large dog park as well as a restaurant and event venue.

    It’s perfect for your plus-one pup
    Even though Buffalo Bayou Park is in your backyard, you don’t even have to leave the premises with the option for a plumbed pet relief station on your private patio. You can also take advantage of concierge services to schedule a dog walker.

    It’s a tech-lover’s dream
    Each of the condos are pre-wired for state-of-the-art technology, allowing for full home automation with lighting, music, temperature control, and security. Special EV charging stations are also available in the garage.

    Its future looks bright
    As part of the visionary work of art and architecture that is The Allen, there’s so much more to love about this six-acre, mixed-use development that’s carving out a new destination community in the heart of Houston. Renowned brands, exclusive lifestyle shops, high-end retail, and exquisite dining options will all come together in one stunning expanse. It's the best of Houston in one place.

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    To explore more of this new era of urban living in Houston and schedule a gallery tour, visit residencesattheallen.com.

    Residences at The Allen

    Rendering courtesy of Residences at The Allen

    The impressive one-acre pool deck seals the deal on vacay vibes.

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    red-hot housing

    Houston boasts No. 20 hottest real estate market among big U.S. cities

    Amber Heckler
    Aug 20, 2026 | 9:00 am
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    It doesn't get much hotter than the Houston housing market. A new report has ranked H-Town as the 20th best real estate market among America's biggest cities right now.

    WalletHub's annual study, "Best Real Estate Markets (2026)," compares the real estate markets in 300 U.S. cities based on 17 relevant metrics, such as "housing market attractiveness," home value forecasts, housing affordability, population growth, and many others. Cities were also ranked by size: large cities with over 300,000 residents; midsize cities with 150,000-300,000 residents; and small cities with fewer than 150,000 residents.

    In the overall ranking of the best housing markets in America, regardless of city size, Houston ranks 90th out of all 300 cities.

    WalletHub ranks Houston's real estate market No. 102 nationally, and its "affordability and economic environment" ranks 111th overall.

    This is how WalletHub ranks the "health" of Houston's housing market (where No. 1 is the best and No. 150 is average):

    • No. 51 – Job Growth Rate
    • No. 96 – Home Price as a Percentage of Income
    • No. 99 – Median Home-Price Appreciation
    • No. 128 – Foreclosure Rate
    • No. 159 – Share of Seriously Underwater Mortgages
    • No. 172 – Percentage of Delinquent Mortgage Holders
    • No. 173 – Median Days on the Market
    • No. 192 – Maintenance Costs as a Percentage of Income
    Despite Houston's good standing among the biggest cities in America, a separate WalletHub report claims Houston is one of the worst cities for first-time homebuyers. Instead, Houstonians are turning to popular ZIP codes in suburbs like Cypress and Katy, which rank among the hottest places to move to in the U.S.

    Other high-performing housing markets in Texas
    Two popular North Texas suburbs — Frisco and McKinney — topped WalletHub's overall list of the best real estate markets in the U.S. for 2026 at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, and they locked in the top two spots in the midsize city ranking, too.

    Frisco tops the nationwide "affordability and economic environment" category, and ranks No. 2 nationally for its real estate market.

    "When you look at home prices as a percentage of income, [Frisco] is the 95th-cheapest among the 300 cities in our study," the report said. "But it’s the 11th-cheapest city for phone service and the 11th-cheapest for maintenance and energy."

    Frisco boasts the highest share of houses that were built between 2010 and 2024, at nearly 47 percent, which WalletHub says is "good news for people who want all the benefits of a recently-constructed home," without having to "put in a lot of work" to renovate an older or run down home.

    "If you aim to make a profit in the long run with your housing purchase, you’ll need to look beyond tangible factors like square footage and style," the report's author wrote. "Those factors certainly drive up property values. From an investor’s standpoint, though, they hold less significance than historical market trends and the economic health of residents."

    Nearby Denton and Allen also made the overall top 10, respectively ranking as the 5th and 8th best real estate markets in the U.S. for 2026. Denton similarly ranked 5th in the midsize city rankings, and Allen topped the list of small cities.

    The top 10 best real estate markets in America for 2026 are:

    • No. 1 – Frisco, Texas
    • No. 2 – McKinney, Texas
    • No. 3 – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    • No. 4 – Durham, North Carolina
    • No. 5 – Denton, Texas
    • No. 6 – Cary, North Carolina
    • No. 7 – Madison, Wisconsin
    • No. 8 – Allen, Texas
    • No. 9 – Charlotte, North Carolina
    • No. 10 – Irvine, California
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