Houston provides extensive and unique opportunities for anyone, from any lifestyle, culture and more. Anyone who currently lives in Houston, or is considering buying a new home in Houston because of the extensive employment and schooling opportunities available here will want to discover the extraordinary number of homes available in southern Houston. Here are a few of the finest:

Sterling Lakes: This community is located just 20 minutes from downtown Houston, and is within reach of the NASA space center, the Kemah Boardwalk, Hobby Airport and more. This master-planned community is also within arms reach of exquisite shopping, dining, and entertainment. With an abundance of family recreation, homeowners enjoy exquisite recreation year-round. With a poolside cabana, Junior Olympic pool, bike trails and more, Sterling Lakes is a beautiful community, including beautiful, affordable new homes built by LGI Homes, such as the Driftwood floor plan. With tens of thousands of dollars in upgrades, raised six-panel doors, stunning wood cabinetry and vaulted ceilings, the Driftwood floor plan is amazing. This plan provides a two-story home, with five bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, and a two-car garage, and provides 2,552 square feet of living space. The Driftwood is move-in ready, and begins at only $168,900.

Sonoma Ranch: Just eight miles from downtown, Sonoma Ranch is a quiet and cozy community providing residents with value, quality and convenience. Ideally located for families, Sonoma Ranch is proud to showcase the extensive number of Brighton Homes available, as they have been a home builder in Houston for over 35 years. The Monaco floor plan is a truly stunning home, as it provides a chef-inspired kitchen, vaulted entry, and formal dining room. With a breakfast bar nook, luxurious bedrooms and more, the Monaco floor plan is one of the best that Brighton Homes creates. It offers five bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and a two-car garage, available in a 2,749 square foot, two-story home. Available from only $170,950, the Monaco is a steal.

Villages of Langham Creek Estates: This incredible community is only minutes away from Houston’s energy corridor, and is comfortably located within the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District. Every home available in the Villages of Langham Creek Estates is beautifully designed, and is energy-efficient, providing you with $25,000 in green features. One of the two-story designs, called the Brewster floor plan, offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, a game room, formal dining room and more. The large master bedroom downstairs provides an oversized closet, along with options such as a bay window for the master room, a covered patio and more. With 2,949 square feet of living space, the Brewster is available from only $168,990.