Did you know that Katy is named after the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (commonly known as the “KT Railroad”) that passed through Katy in the 1800s and also that Katy was once known as Cane Island? If you didn’t, you probably have a lot more to learn about this exciting city. It may seem very small compared to Houston, but it amazes me to see the energy accumulated in this small city. After all, good things come in small packages!

Now why should you move to Katy? Let me tell you something about this area where I have lived for ten years! The first thing that appealed to my dad when we moved here ten years ago was the “schools” and Katy still lives up to that image. The Katy ISD school district, the Houston Community College System, and the University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch are just beginning to show what he meant. And not to forget our Harris County Public Library (HCPL) on Franz Road.

So you must have guessed by now that I’m in love with Katy. And why shouldn’t it? Low cost of living, low crime, low property taxes of only 3%, Katy Farmers Market at LaCenterra, lots of parks, Forbidden Gardens, Katy Ruff Riders indoor soccer team, Drewberry Farm and Rice Harvest Festival. Therefore, it attracts a large number of families and students. Many Downtown, Inner Loop and Galleria employees commute from Katy and with the HOV lane, travel time is now only 20 minutes.

Now, after Katy, my second love is real estate and food! Let’s talk about the food first. Downtown Katy has the best places to eat. My favorites are Sheesh Kabob Café and Wild Wing Café. Now about Real Estate since that is my forte. There is North Katy and South Katy. In North Katy you will find older communities and the city. South Katy is known for its master-planned communities and this is where you’ll find Katy Mills Mall. Homes in Cinco Ranch, Kelliwood are more elite and have higher values. However, for first timers looking to rent, Katy Texas Apartments is where you want to be. They are newly built luxury apartments, not very expensive, located in a good school district, calm and quiet environment and very close to your work (Downtown). So if you’re looking for a place to move to… Katy’s is it!