Who needs a realtor when you have har.com  .   Use the map search mode and enter in the max you want to spend and every home for sale in Houston pops up on the map in the area you want. Realtors will be like the newspaper or phone book in the near future(obsolete). When they inspect a home make sure it has a newer ac unit with the new freon too 410a. Also not a bad idea to spend a 200 bucks and have the main sewer line inspected with a camera. These two thing can cost the homeowner 1000's of dollars. Also go by the house on a weekday night and see if it's quiet or has barking dogs that are going to drive you nuts. Make sure the home is not by a train trax either. It will drive you nucking  futz too. Also my best advice is dont  spend more than you can afford on a single income. If one of you loses your job you don't want to lose your house either. Good luck.
@SwaggyG: I would add termite inspection as well. Termite damage easily runs in the multiple 1000's to repair, and is not covered by homeowners insurance. Most realtors don't worry about this kind of stuff, unless it holds up their closing...
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