Houston has been making headway following the economic slowdown, and—while the metro’s office market is far from healthy—signs point toward a strengthening economy. As an economy deeply rooted in energy, Houston is taking steps toward diversifying. As the fourth-largest metro in the U.S., Houston has a business-friendly climate and affordable cost of living that continue to be significant draws for companies and residents alike. The metro had 716,000 office-using jobs as of October, with professional and business services leading growth, having added 30,600 jobs in the 12 months ending in October. Click to read more at www.cpexecutive.com.