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I don't live in Houston anymore, but I agree with others in recommending the suburbs like Pearland. You might find a decent place inside the city, but I think you would need more information than what you are going to get on a forum. If you must be in the city, I like the recommendation to rent for a time before buying.

Also, HW288 to Pearland is a parking lot at 7:30 or 8 AM, but it moves decently at 6:30 or earlier. Also, there is not a lot of distance between Beltway 8 and downtown compared to HW59 South or I-45 North. Even at stop and go, once you get past the 610 loop it doesn't take long. Pearland also has a lot of new home construction as well as homes that are only a few years old.

Thinking about this, I am glad I don't work in Houston anymore.