Houston

Houston ranks among the leading metropolitan areas in the U.S. and is the fourth largest city and the fifth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation. Metro Houston area, which consists of 10 counties, grew by more than 125,000 people between July 2015 and July 2016, making it the second-fastest growing metropolitan region in the country last year. Despite the fall in oil prices, Metro Houston’s population gain remains solid. New estimates will be available this spring.

Houston is internationally recognized as the global energy capital, with virtually every segment of the energy industry represented by over 5,000 firms in the region.

Houston is also home to The Texas Medical Center (TMC) - the world's largest medical center with over 92,500 employees including physicians, scientists, researchers and other advanced degree professionals in the life sciences. In addition, Houston has the seventh largest U.S. container port, The Port of Houston, a leader in foreign tonnage and imports.

Our strategic location represents a winning combination for business growth and increased industrial development in the area. Besides Houston's diverse growth industries and educated/skilled workforce, Houston's business appeal is the fact that it is one of the least expensive major U.S. cities in which to conduct business. Significant benefits include the absence of state or city income taxes, no state property tax, as well as an exceptionally low cost of living index.

All cities have their limits – geographic boundaries that define the area. Few cities have the ability to expand beyond those boundaries and offer their residents something much greater than just amenities. Houston is one such city. You can call us Space City or Bayou City, but what you can’t call us is a city that limits imagination.

Of all the U.S. cities, you are free to make your dreams a reality in Houston. There are no limits to what you can achieve if you are willing to work for it. It is this boundless spirit that we celebrate in our campaign, Houston: The City With No Limits.

Infinite possibilities

From the moment Houston was founded, the limits of what’s possible here were forever defined. The first domed stadium, the first word heard from the moon, the first artificial heart transplant – all were achieved from that spirit of endless possibilities. Today, that spirit is alive and well, and there’s no limit to what Houston has to offer for those who want the American dream and are willing to work hard for it.

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What's your version of Houston?

Make it your own

There’s not just one version of Houston. There are 6.3 million versions – because there are 6.3 million Houstonians! With no limit to what you can achieve here, Houston is different for everyone. Upload your photos to Instagram and show us your version of Houston by tagging it #HoustonNoLimits.

Living in Houston

Compare Houston to other possibilities

Houston offers limitless choices for neighborhoods, entertainment, dining, culture, sports, education, business and more. The selection is as diverse as the culture itself. Houston is the most ethnically diverse major metro in the nation, with more than 100 languages spoken here.

Here, you can rise as far as your creativity and work ethic will take you. No wonder Houston is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. and keeps growing in every way possible.

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Culture and entertainment

Experiencing Houston

You could eat at a different restaurant every day in Houston for 23 1/2 years and not visit the same restaurant twice! And you could enjoy three Houston museums or performing arts companies per week without repeating. Major league professional sports teams, resident companies in all of the performing arts, and 600 bars give you limitless choices for fun.

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Caring is important to us

We take an active role in the community through work with charitable and local organizations. We hold a golf tournament every year to raise funds for a selected charity and in 2020, our charity beneficiary is Rescue Houston. Through our annual Colliers Charity Golf Classic, we are committed to supporting our Houston community and worthwhile charitable organizations. Special thanks to our charity partners for making this event possible every year. Previous benefactors include: 2020 Rescue Houston - Take Our Hand  2019 The Womens Home - Building Whole Lives  2018 Vita Living- Provide long-term comprehensive care and support for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities 2017 The Periwinkle Foundation - Positively change the lives who are challenged by cancer and other life threatening illnesses 2016 Houston Furniture Bank - Making Empty Houses Homes 2015 Houston Furniture Bank - Making Empty Houses Homes 2014 Fred and Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch  - Services for at risk and homeless youth. 2013 Freedom Place - A safe haven from child sex trafficking 2012 Kids' Meals - Feeding Hungry Children 2011 Elves & More - Changing lives - one bike at a time! 2010 The Rose - A Non-Profit Breast Cancer Organization 2009 Candlelighters - Childhood Cancer Family Alliance 2008 Bridges to Life - Rehabilitation and Reconciliation Special thanks to our charity partners for making this event possible every year.  MAJOR UNDERWRITERS Abel Design Group Agile Interiors Architectural Floors Byrd Interior Construction, L.P. Granite Properties IAG Business Technology Lane Propery Tax Advocates Title Houston Holdings WCG - Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C. SPONSORS All Points Moving and Storage Allegiance Bank Brown & Brown Insurance E3 Electric, Ltd. HCL Mechanical Services, LLC Hines Insite Commercial Real Estate Marsh & McLennan Agency Netwark Datacom Solutions Phase Engineering, Inc. Environmental Consultants South Trust Bank Texas Facility Service Systems The Urban Companies Weisser Engineering & Surveying

Colliers International | Houston advisors are strongly committed to improving the communities we live in. Our advisors are actively involved in numerous civic, faith-based and non-profit organizations. Humanitarian The George Foundation Habitat for Humanity World Vision Star of Hope HSPCA Open Door Mission Depelchin Children’s Home United Way Compassion International Camp for All Candlelighters Houston Furniture Bank Medical Research Alzheimer’s Association Arthritis Foundation MS 150 (Multiple Sclerosis) Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer) The Sunshine Kids Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ronald McDonald House Leadership Avance, Inc. Texas Lyceum Association Boy Scouts of America YMCA Houston Area Urban League Young Life Boys and Girls Country Faith-based Southeast Texas Tres Dias Crown Financial Ministries Containers of Hope Memorial Assistance Ministries Society of St Vincent de Paul Education Katy ISD Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Klein Educational Foundation Strake Jesuit College Preparatory St. Agnes Academy St. Pius XII High School The Kinkaid School

                 

2020

• Connect Media's Top Broker Awards 2020 - Bob Parsley
  
• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2020
  
  
• Named Houston Business Journal 2020 Best Places to Work

2019

• Named Houston Business Journal 2019 Best Places to Work

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2019

• CoStar Power Broker Award 2019 - Top Leasing and Sales Firm

• CoStar Power Broker Award 2019 - Robert Alinger - Top Industrial Leasing Brokers

• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business. 
  
  • Charles G. Fertitta, Jr.
  • Jay Kyle
  • Bob Parsley

2018   

• Connect Media's Top Broker Awards 2019 - David Carter

• Named Houston Business Journal 2018 Best Places to Work

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2018

• CoStar Power Broker Award 2018 - Top Leasing and Sales Firm

• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business. 
  
  • Bill Byrd
  • Marshall Clinkscales
  • Charles G. Fertitta, Jr.
  • Jay Kyle
  • Bob Parsley
  • Chris Winters

2017

• Named Houston Business Journal 2017 Best Places to Work

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2017

• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business.
  
  • Bob Parsley
  • Charles Fertitta
  • Jay Kyle
  • John Parsley
  • Walter Menuet

• CoStar Power Broker Award 2015 - Top Leasing Firm
  
  
• Named Houston Business Journal 2015 Best Places to Work
  
  
• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2015

• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business.
  • Todd Edmonds
  • Charles Fertitta
  • Jay Kyle
  • Teresa Lowery 
  • Bob Parsley
  • Barkley Peschel

2014

• 2014 CREAM Board of Directors
  • Secretary: Michelle Soderberg
  • Board Member: Tom Condon Jr.
    
    
• Houston CCIM Commercial Forecast Competition -  Office Winner - Bob Parsley

•  Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2014

• Named Houston Business Journal 2014 Best Places to Work

• Named CoStar 2014 Leasing and Sales Power Broker Award Winner

• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business.
  • David Carter
  • Coy Davidson
  • Todd Edmonds
  • Charles Fertitta
  • Barrett Gibson
  • Jay Kyle
  • Norm Munoz
  • Bob Parsley
    

2013

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2013
  
  
• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business.
  • Walker Barnett
  • David Carter
  • Greg Cizik
  • Todd Edmonds
  • Charles Fertitta
  • Jay Kyle
  • Teresa Lowery
  • Bob Parsley
  • Jim Pratt
  • Chris Winters
    

2012

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2012
  
  
• Lisa Bridges named Colliers International U.S. Researcher of the Year Award
  
  
• James H. Glanville, CRE, SIOR won the Colliers International U.S. No. 1 Top Producer Award, given to the top-producing Colliers broker in the U.S.   
  
  
• Patrick Duffy, MCR and president of Colliers in Houston, won the Colliers International U.S. Pinnacle Award, which embodies Colliers' culture of service excellence. Professionals and teams eligible for the award consistently deliver the wow factor.
  
  
• Colliers International Everest Club Inductees - The top 10% of producers across the U.S. business.
  • Greg Cizik
  • Marshall Clinkscales
  • Charles Fertitta
  • Jim Glanville
  • Jay Kyle
  • Bob Parsley
  • Chris Winters

2011

• Named The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2011
  
  
• James H. Glanville, CRE, SIOR named number one Top Producer, six years in a row. Third time recipient of double-diamond award (only broker in Houston office in its 65 year history to make the double diamond status).
  
  
• Chris Winters Named Top Five Sales Producers - Colliers International - Retail Services Group

2010

• Charles H. Herder honored with Colliers International - Tom Richardson Award  (http://www.rednews.com/index.php/2010/11/charles-herder-honored-with-tom-richardson-award/)