Great suggestion on Liberty Station. Its kinda urban and kinda suburban. She should be able to get a nice place (3BR 1500 sq ft townhome) in her price range if she is patient. For a traveler, I dont know that one could have better access to the airport. Its clean, safe and walkable to all shopping one needs on a daily basis. There’s a Wine Steals for a quick night out or a glass of wine on the way home if you have time.
She should scope out a rental there and see if it makes sense for her. Plenty of time to buy as prices arent going any where soon nor are rates.