Hey Houston, I’m hoping you can help me figure out which area(s) to be house shopping in.

First, to anyone who suffered (or still suffering) through the recent crazy weather & power issues, my prayers go out to ya.

I'm moving to Houston to be closer to family in the region. I'm currently in VA. I've been looking in the Galleria area and also Pearland Sugar Land but my knowledge of the area is limited outstof a few visits. Here are my details. Any advice would be great.

• I'm a single guy, working from home.
• Working in the tech industry (startups).
• but not a kid, lol. I'm 40.
• looking for housing in the sub $375k range.
• living alone with a puppy.
• I'd rather a townhouse or single family home vs condo/ apartment.
• Would love to live in a (dog)walkable neighborhood with amenities (restaurants, grocery, gym maybe or other stuff to do) nearby.
  • I value space/ yard for the pup but probably value the being walking distance to stuff more.
• I drive & would want a garage.
• I value diversity which is part of why I love Houston.
• I'd love to buy somewhere that's a smart long term investment but that's lower priority for me.
• I really like modern architecture.

Feel free to ask any additional questions that you'd seem important. ANY advice as to where I should be looking would be helpful.

Thanks and I'm looking forward to calling your beautiful city my new home!