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So we're coming down this weekend to start looking. Our realtor suggested that most of the areas we were looking in (the zipcodes I got from this thread) were not particularly nice neighborhoods. Obviously people's definition of 'nice' varies, so we'll check them out. Here are 3 that we found on HAR that looked good. Can anyone offer any feedback on these properties and the areas they are in? Thanks! 1. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...p;backButton=Y# 2. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...p;backButton=Y# 3. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...p;backButton=Y#

Looking for a good agent who is familiar with the south of downtown area, Navigation and such. Any recommendations?

What exactly do you mean by 'transitional area'?

Not a lot. More than 20' would be nice. But its just a 'nice-to-have'.

Sure. Keep in mind I'm from the mid-west... :-) I'd really like a 2-car garage. I also have a full basement now which I really like, but its my understanding that most Houston houses do not have basements? I've currently got a 3-bedroom 2400 sqft house with full basement and detached 2-car garage (for which I paid 160k). Something comparable would be great. I have to have A/C, preferably central air. Prefer electric or gas heat (no boilers please!). I'm thinking my minimum would be 1400 sqft, 2-bedrooms. I'd love a garage, but off-street parking would also be ok. I like houses with character (both of my previous houses were built before 1930), so something like knob-and-tube wiring isn't going to scare me away. I'd like to have some free space between my outside walls and my neighboors; not just say a narrow alley or row house. While I've never been able to live in an area that allowed me to commute without a car, I'd love to be able to do so. So proximity to public transit would be nice. I love big old trees and green spaces, so a nice tree or park nearby would be great. I'm really glad my expectations aren't out of line. When I started looking I was seeing ads like "Houston Starter Homes: from 325k and up." !!!! Sorry that's still too much money for me! I've noticed a lot of talk about foundations, particularly that some of the slab foundations tend to be bad or were poorly made? Anything in particularly to look for in a foundation? Thanks all for the great suggestions so far!

I don't mind minor things (paint, etc) but nothing major (roof, drywall, etc).

Hi all. I currently am considering a move to Houston. I would be working downtown for a major energy firm. I'm looking for a house/loft/townhouse/condo under 200k; house preferred. I'd like 2 bedrooms, and to be within 15 minutes of downtown. I don't mind outside noise, and I'm not that picky about the relative 'safety' of the area. I would like off-street parking. Older houses don't bother me. No kids (and no plans for them) so I don't care what school district its in. 1) are my expectations unreasonable? 2) if not, what neighboorhoods should I look at? Thanks!