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Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and fourth largest in the United States. The city has a population of 2.3 million and a metropolitan area of 5.9 million. The city was named after General Sam Houston, who was then President of the Republic of Texas during its founding. Many Americans associate Houston with NASA as the mission control center is located there. It is also home to Texas Medical Center which is the world’s largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions. From an economic standpoint, it what is considered to be a world city, or in other words, a major global financial hub. This is mainly due to its massive energy industry as oil is a major economic boon. Only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 companies. Despite the recent economic downturn, real estate prices have remained steady, and unemployment is among the lowest in the nation. The city has also been considered one of the top places for college graduates to live according to Forbes magazine. Real estate has never been so attractive in Houston, and the best deals are found at Houses.com.
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