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Do you get more value in Texas than Louisiana (home-buyers)?
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:10 am
Decided to look at some of the real estate listings north of Dallas. $250-300K gets you a 3,000-square foot 10-year-old house with a community swimming pool, fitness center, bike trails, and tennis courts and a golf course within walking distance. In BR what does that price point get you? And why is it this way?
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Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:11 am to RidiculousHype
How far out of Dallas ?
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:13 am to RidiculousHype
quote:
Decided to look at some of the real estate listings north of Dallas. $250-300K gets you a 3,000-square foot 10-year-old house with a community swimming pool, fitness center, bike trails, and tennis courts and a golf course within walking distance. In BR what does that price point get you? And why is it this way?
we don't need that bullshite here damn it! This is BR not Dallas!!
:sarcasm:
(i supports all those things in those types of communities that promote walkability and fitness)
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:13 am to RidiculousHype
I don't know, I don't buy cheap houses.
Signed,
THE OT
Signed,
THE OT
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:14 am to RidiculousHype
as in suburbs like frisco, Plano, McKinney, etc?
houses are way cheaper. property taxes are way higher though.
houses are way cheaper. property taxes are way higher though.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:15 am to RidiculousHype
The suburbs of Houston (and I imagine it's the same for Dallas) have better home values than BR. Not so much the case when you get in the cities.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:16 am to GRTiger
north Dallas like highland park can be $5 mil houses.
most are upwards of $1 mil.
most are upwards of $1 mil.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:17 am to RidiculousHype
quote:
And why is it this way?
Mesicans, cheap labor.
Taxes are high as giraffe arse though....
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:18 am to RidiculousHype
350k home in Louisiana:
note- 1500.00
escrow- 250.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1750.00
250k home in texas:
note- 1200.00
escrow- 680.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1880.00
enjoy your stay!!
note- 1500.00
escrow- 250.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1750.00
250k home in texas:
note- 1200.00
escrow- 680.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1880.00
enjoy your stay!!
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:19 am to TexasTiger01
them Mexicans don't frick around either. the cookie cutter mansions go up quick.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:19 am to RidiculousHype
I have 2 friends that bought houses in the last year to 18 months- one in Ft. Worth and one in Heartland, TX.
Ft. Worth- 5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ SF- $189,000
Heartland- 4 BR, 3 BA, 2800 SF- $190,000
These are brand new houses in brand new subdivisions. I couldn't believe how cheap housing was over there.
Ft. Worth- 5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ SF- $189,000
Heartland- 4 BR, 3 BA, 2800 SF- $190,000
These are brand new houses in brand new subdivisions. I couldn't believe how cheap housing was over there.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:20 am to LSUGUMBO
quote:
Ft. Worth- 5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ SF- $189,000
Heartland- 4 BR, 3 BA, 2800 SF- $190,000
I don't believe that
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:22 am to TH03
quote:
quote:Ft. Worth- 5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ SF- $189,000 Heartland- 4 BR, 3 BA, 2800 SF- $190,000
I don't believe that
Believe it. Paid $184,000.00 for over 3,000 SF on 1/3 acre in a golf course community.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:24 am to TexasTiger01
that's insane. how far from the city are you?
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:26 am to TH03
A few miles from Houston city limits, still in the burbs though. I can be downtown Houston in 45 minutes including average traffic. 30 min no traffic
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:29 am to TH03
Plus no state income tax in Texas. That's what people miss out on when they say that the property taxes are higher - that's true, but the lack of income tax balances it out for a lot of people.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:32 am to TexasTiger01
quote:
Taxes are high as giraffe arse though....
No state income tax.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:32 am to Captain Want
quote:
Plus no state income tax in Texas. That's what people miss out on when they say that the property taxes are higher - that's true, but the lack of income tax balances it out for a lot of people
Well put, depending on the taxes in your precinct. But, public schools are really good, so no real need to spend all that money on private schools.
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:32 am to oldcharlie8
Don't know where you live but I think your escrow is a little lite....
400k home Mandeville
1280 house note
520 escrow (but I don't escrow)
More realistic. (Unless you live in country)
400k home Mandeville
1280 house note
520 escrow (but I don't escrow)
More realistic. (Unless you live in country)
Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:34 am to oldcharlie8
quote:However, Texas has no state income tax. There is no argument here, we(South La) get screwed on housing compared to Texas. Our suburbs(Metairie), enjoy your circa 1960 1,800 sq ft house for 240,000 that is blocks off of major highways with no true neighborhood. Their suburbs, enjoy your circa 2010 house that is 2200 sq ft for 240,000 that is in a drive in neighborhood with a community center, pool, and possibly golf course
350k home in Louisiana:
note- 1500.00
escrow- 250.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1750.00
250k home in texas:
note- 1200.00
escrow- 680.00 (home owners and property tax)
total- 1880.00
enjoy your stay!!
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