The housing market may be in some trouble, and this is true all over the country, even in the Houston area. There is hope though, and the housing market in Houston and the surrounding areas have started to bounce back, and this may be a great opportunity for first time home buyers and well as real estate investors to think about this area for purchasing properties. Not only are there many opportunities for investors to purchase single family homes, but also rental properties like apartment buildings, condominiums, and townhouses.

If you are looking for properties in the Montgomery county area, one of the best places for many reasonably priced homes is in the Woodlands community. This community covers 46 square miles, with almost 28,000 acres of woods and many homes and building sites have their own acreage, as well as fantastic views of these wooden areas with scenic views. A 'family friendly community,' The Woodlands has many things to offer.

Every thing that you need is so close by that you can often walk to shopping and restaurants. They even have seven golf courses that have been designed by famous names like Gary Player and Arnold Palmer, just to name a few. It is in one of the most exemplary school districts, and there are many other things that you would find in more expensive places. There are over a hundred different parks, 13 community pools, as well as many structured facilities, like the YMCA, of which there are two.

Real estate prices in this area start in the low $200,000s, and can run upwards of a million dollars or more, depending on how much acreage you want, bedrooms desired and whatever other amenities you are looking for. For example, In the Alden Bridge area of The Woodlands there is a grand one story home, with three spacious bedrooms, two baths, and even a single car garage. It is on a cul-de-sac lot, and the lot size is almost 9,000 square feet. It's large back yard has a heated pool, and there are sprinkler systems hooked up in both the front and the back. There is plenty of space for a family, and the master bathroom even has a separate shower and Jacuzzi. You get all of this very reasonably priced at just $204,000. What more could a growing family ask for?

There are many others priced at just $200,000, that are right in Houston itself as well. One of these is on Aspen Bough Ci, in Houston. It is a large two story four bedroom home, with two full bathrooms, as well as a half bathroom. It also boasts a three car garage, hardwood flooring, granite counter tops as well as many other amenities, all for this $200,000 price tag. There are many others as well to choose from, and it really depends on where you want to live.

It isn't hard to find real estate brokers in the Houston area, the trick is to pick the right one. You should first decide where you are looking to live, then find a broker that specializes in this area. That way it narrows down your search a lot, preventing your from becoming overwhelmed at the possibilities.