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Houston Morgage Lenders & City Info

Houston is the seat of Harris County and the largest city in the state of Texas as well as the 4th largest city in the nation. It has a population of approximately 2.2 Million people within an area of about six hundred square miles. It is the center of the Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land metro area which has a total population of about 5.5 Million making it the 6th largest metro area in the country. The city was founded in 1836 and named after the former general Sam Houston.

Houston is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any city outside of New York. It has a broad base in manufacturing, aeronautics, energy aand technology. The port is among the busiest in the nation and the city itself is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits. The climate is humid and subtropical with Spring thunderstorms that sometimes bring tornadoes into the area. Winds are generally from the south and southwest bringing heat from the Mexican deserts and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. There are an average of ninety-nine days a year with temperatures above 90 degrees. Winters are generally temperate and snowfall is rare.

Houston is known for its performing arts scene. It has a theater district located downtown and is home to 9 major performing arts organizations. It actually has the 2nd largest number of theater seats in any downtown area of the country and attracts many concerts, exhibitions, shows and Broadway acts. The Bayou City Art Festival is in Houston and this event is considered one of the top 5 art festivals in the U.S. The skyline is the 3rd tallest in the nation and one of the top 10 in the world. There is a system of tunnels and skywalks that connect many of the buildings. This helps people avoid the summer heat and heavy rain showers when walking from building to building. Be sure to use the Quick App to apply for a Houston Morgage.

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