Real Estate in Laredo | Laredo Homes For Sale
If you're looking to buy real estate in an exciting, multicultural city that's connected to international trade and retail, Laredo, Texas is where you want to be. Thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement and Laredo's convenient location on the Mexican border, nearly half of all trade between the U.S. and Mexico passes through the city, from trucks full of fabricated strainers to oil tankers. Its connections with Mexico also make for a nice, warm climate and a thriving Hispanic cultural scene. Laredo, TX is a beacon of Hispanic-Anglo co-operation and when you see for yourself you'll never want to leave. This site was created by Laredo real estate agents to give you an overview. It contains information on everything from Laredo real estate to the best places to shop, so browse through and see!
Laredo, Texas: The Gateway City
Laredo, Texas is located in Webb County along the Rio Grande River that separates the United States from Mexico. Directly across the river is the Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo. Five bridges connect the two cities, which makes it the most popular crossing point for both travelers and import-export companies and gives it the nickname "Gateway City."
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Originally settled by the Spanish in 1755, Laredo, TX was ceded to the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican American War. Despite the fact that many of the Hispanic residents left Laredo to found Nuevo Laredo at this time, more than 90% of modern Laredo's 217,000 residents identify themselves as being at least partially of Hispanic descent.
Laredo, TX's economy, as would be expected for such a convenient border-crossing city, is based almost entirely around trade with Mexico. Most of the major players in the transportation and distribution industries have facilities in Laredo and complimentary facilities across the border in Nuevo Laredo. With 47% of U.S. trade headed for Mexico and 36% of all international Mexican trade passing through Laredo, it is the largest inland port in the United States.
The many malls in Laredo, TX make it a major retail destination, especially for shoppers from northern Mexico. The city also has several major post-secondary education institutions. These include Texas A&M University, which has received rankings on lists for best business schools and best opportunity for minorities and has a popular sporting program, and the Laredo Community College.
Laredo is well known for its yearly Washington's Birthday celebrations in February, which feature an airshow, parades, pagents, and a Jalapeno festival. Things to do outside of February include hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and having cookouts at the nearby Lake Casa Blanca International State Park.
Neighborhoods and Home Styles in Laredo, TX
Laredo, Texas has a neighborhood for you no matter what your budget or stage of life. There are high rise condo and apartment towers in the more built-up downtown areas, row and town houses in the mid-ranges, and single family detached homes in the suburbs. For those simply looking for a place to plug in their house for a while, Laredo also has RV and mobile home parks. Check out our community page for a complete listing and to choose the one that's right for you.
Congruent with the blending of cultures in Laredo, Texas is the blending of home styles. Styles within neighborhoods tend to be fairly consistent but between neighborhoods they vary between Spanish Colonial, American contemporary, and modern Mexican. For those looking for more historic buildings, most of them can be found in the St. Augustin de Laredo Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and contains examples of Greek Revival, Mission and Spanish Revival architecture.
Overall, the cost of living in Laredo, TX is quite low, only 81.2 to the U.S. average of 100. This means that you will spend less money on food and amenities and have more left over for purchasing homes, which are also very reasonably priced here. You can get an average house for around $135,000 or a townhouse for $114,000. Condos range on average from about $91,000 to $100,000 and renting will cost you approximately $600 per month.
Contact a Laredo, Texas Real Estate Agent
If Laredo sounds like a place you'd like to know more about, click over to our contact page to find the information for a real estate agent who can answer all your questions. Our real estate agents can also help you if you've decided you want in on the action down here in Laredo by providing you with listings and setting up home viewings. Thanks for looking in, and good luck with your home search!
