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re: Dallas Burbs recommendations
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:05 pm to YouKnowIt
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:05 pm to YouKnowIt
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I am in North Dallas/ Addison area and like it quite a bit
Hi Neighbor
You wont get new builds in 300's here.
Still some good neighborhoods though in the 300's.
He's actually looking in the right place for new and that range. Unless he wants to go all the way up the DNT
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Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:06 pm to JohnDoe00
I just bought a home (built in 1981, newly renovated) for around the cost of your budget in Plano. Our school district is good, and there is everything you could ever need in Collin County. I often joke that "I'm never leaving Collin County again."
With that said, the lots in Plano are clay and shift a lot. Because of this it's commonplace to have foundation issues arise.
If I was single, with no kids, and moving to Dallas, I'd spend a year renting in Lower Greenville/ Knox Henderson to have some fun before I moved to the burbs.
With that said, the lots in Plano are clay and shift a lot. Because of this it's commonplace to have foundation issues arise.
If I was single, with no kids, and moving to Dallas, I'd spend a year renting in Lower Greenville/ Knox Henderson to have some fun before I moved to the burbs.
This post was edited on 3/4/20 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:23 pm to YungFO
I have friends in Richardson and they love it there. You're close to the city and easy access to Dart rail for sporting events, museums, concerts etc.
Richardson has a cooler vibe than generic Plano and property values are rising. Alamo, Lochwood Distillery, 4 Bullets Brewery etc are all right off 75 and Beltline
Richardson has a cooler vibe than generic Plano and property values are rising. Alamo, Lochwood Distillery, 4 Bullets Brewery etc are all right off 75 and Beltline
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:27 pm to Paul Allen
quote:
No kids
quote:frick. That. No reason to live way the frick out in boring arse McKinney unless you have kids.
McKinney
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:31 pm to JohnDoe00
In your position, think about taking your money and buying an investment property and become a landlord. There are property management companies that can handle all the headaches, if you are not comfortable with being a landlord.
Buy in McKinney, Celina, etc. and let someone else make that commute. If you get married or whatever, you can always move into the house after the renters are out.
It just doesn’t make sense for you to buy a home for yourself just yet.
Buy in McKinney, Celina, etc. and let someone else make that commute. If you get married or whatever, you can always move into the house after the renters are out.
It just doesn’t make sense for you to buy a home for yourself just yet.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:33 pm to JohnDoe00
Trust me, as a single guy with no kids...you do not want to live in the ‘burbs’ of a major city.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:46 pm to YungFO
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If I was single, with no kids, and moving to Dallas, I'd spend a year renting in Lower Greenville/ Knox Henderson to have some fun before I moved to the burbs.
Been here for a minute and have been renting and enjoying myself.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:48 pm to JohnDoe00
Not single, just not married with kids.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 1:52 pm to BabyTac
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Trust me, as a single guy with no kids...you do not want to live in the ‘burbs’ of a major city.
This, especially if you are working close in. Either rent and wait for the recession when you can pick up something cheaper or buy in an up and coming area such as East of Garland Rd at Lakeland. That area has a lot of recent reno's for under 300k and would be a great investment. Its close to White Rock Lake for running/cycling/kayaking and close to bar areas like Lower Greenville/Deep Ellum. There is a lot of new bars/restaurants along garland road too. The school district thing making a re-sell easier doesn't apply much in Dallas proper anymore. People want to live in the city and are willing to deal with the schools, although many Dallas schools are very good.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:04 pm to JohnDoe00
If you can bump your budget up to 400ish, The Colony is really nice.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:09 pm to Paul Allen
quote:Would recommend.
McKinney
But with no kids/family, I'd recommend being closer to the Dallas area if you enjoy nightlife and all that good stuff.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:29 pm to JohnDoe00
I’m in Richardson (west of 75 south of bush).Easy commute by train or car to downtown. Don’t have the train option in most of the burns.
Really enjoy it.
Really enjoy it.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:30 pm to Jamohn
I think McKinney is great
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:42 pm to 50_Tiger
quote:buncha poors
good neighborhoods though in the 300's.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 2:50 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:I agree. Rent and wait for a market change or be a gentrifier. Personally I prefer the gentrification route
This, especially if you are working close in. Either rent and wait for the recession when you can pick up something cheaper or buy in an up and coming area such as East of Garland Rd at Lakeland.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 3:42 pm to McCaigBro69
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Only Allsups in the metroplex and I love their chimichangas
There's an Allsups in Lake Dallas.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 3:43 pm to nerd guy
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Just move to Van Alstyne. It'll be the burbs soon enough.
It moved up from 3A to 4A in the recent reclassification. So it may already be. (Plus you're close to Lake Texoma)
Posted on 3/4/20 at 3:44 pm to Sev09
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If you can bump your budget up to 400ish, The Colony is really nice.
Where in The Colony are houses that pricey? I've seen them on Opendoor for low 200's.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 4:19 pm to The Torch
I don't know why the downvotes for Wylie. I live in Wylie and haves lived in Sachse. Love it ou there. However, it may be suited better for those married with kids.
Posted on 3/4/20 at 5:14 pm to The Torch
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We are in Wylie and love it.
Wylie here too. Not a terrible commute to Preston Hollow but not great either.
Richardson is in Dallas County. Higher taxes and insurance FWIW.
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