- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Good areas to live in around DFW?
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:15 am
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:15 am
We’re moving to the area from Bossier for work, my job start date is January 1. I’m in sales so I’ll be in a truck pretty much every day calling on customers. My wife is a PA so obviously where we live is kind of dependent upon where she works. We’ve got a 2 year old and a 9 month old, so schools will play a major part in where we live.
We went over this past weekend to look around and look at a few houses. We looked at 3 houses in Garland and 2 of them we liked a whole lot and well within our budget but driving through Garland the town seemed kind of dumpy. We also looked in Richardson, Plano, McKinney, and Allen and none of the houses over there in our budget were very nice.
We also drove around Rockwall just the two of us yesterday on our way out of town and really loved the area. And a lot of the houses there fit our budget. But we didn’t get a chance to view any of the houses as we had to get back home to the kids.
Right now, with me transitioning into a commission-based role we don’t want to overextend ourselves on a house.
Any of y’all got any recs for any other areas that would be worth looking at, because I was shocked at the price and quality of houses over there.
We went over this past weekend to look around and look at a few houses. We looked at 3 houses in Garland and 2 of them we liked a whole lot and well within our budget but driving through Garland the town seemed kind of dumpy. We also looked in Richardson, Plano, McKinney, and Allen and none of the houses over there in our budget were very nice.
We also drove around Rockwall just the two of us yesterday on our way out of town and really loved the area. And a lot of the houses there fit our budget. But we didn’t get a chance to view any of the houses as we had to get back home to the kids.
Right now, with me transitioning into a commission-based role we don’t want to overextend ourselves on a house.
Any of y’all got any recs for any other areas that would be worth looking at, because I was shocked at the price and quality of houses over there.
This post was edited on 10/23/23 at 10:18 am
49
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:17 am to grizzlylongcut
quote:
Any of y’all got any recs for any other areas that would be worth looking at?
west part of the metroplex
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:18 am to grizzlylongcut
quote:
My wife is a PA so obviously where we live is kind of dependent upon where she works.
You should probably start here. Unless you're asking for good hospital recs.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:18 am to grizzlylongcut
Forney is full. Don't look there.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:18 am to grizzlylongcut
White Settlement
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:19 am to grizzlylongcut
Lots of affordable homes being built out in Prosper/Aubrey but it's roughly an hour outside of downtown Dallas.
With a wife and kids I'm sure you don't really care about the amenities in downtown area though.
With a wife and kids I'm sure you don't really care about the amenities in downtown area though.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:19 am to Tyga Woods
quote:
White Settlement
that's a nice area
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:21 am to AllDayEveryDay
quote:
You should probably start here. Unless you're asking for good hospital recs.
Oh no, we’ve already taken that into consideration and have discussed that with recruiters
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:22 am to grizzlylongcut
Grapevine
Roanoke
North Richland Hills
Southlake
Roanoke
North Richland Hills
Southlake
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:23 am to 777Tiger
We chose Keller. Just moved here back in February. Like it just fine. Kids are grown though so did not factor schools into it.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:23 am to grizzlylongcut
I loved my time in Las Colinas.
10mins from DFW and 25mins from Dallas proper with a semi-rural feel.
Even has a Four Seasons!
10mins from DFW and 25mins from Dallas proper with a semi-rural feel.
Even has a Four Seasons!
This post was edited on 10/23/23 at 10:24 am
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:24 am to driftwoodtigerfan
quote:
We chose Keller.
that's where we're at, pretty solid place to raise a family
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:24 am to grizzlylongcut
You say DFW, but that's a large area. Do you have any particular area you might be interested in?
We live in Granbury, west of Fort Worth. Housing costs are reasonable and we have great schools here.
We live in Granbury, west of Fort Worth. Housing costs are reasonable and we have great schools here.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:24 am to 777Tiger
quote:
White Settlement
quote:
that's a nice area
Yeah, if you like meth and gypsies
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:25 am to charminultra
He mentioned having a budget, so Prosper is out for sure. 
That's golf cart with neon lighting and a sound system land.
If your wife doesn't know where she's going to work, I don't know how much anyone can help. Hell, she could land a job in Waxahachie. Areas of DFW can be very distinct; there are some burbs in which you would think you moved to Mumbai, others where it feels like Baton Rouge lite, etc.
That's golf cart with neon lighting and a sound system land. If your wife doesn't know where she's going to work, I don't know how much anyone can help. Hell, she could land a job in Waxahachie. Areas of DFW can be very distinct; there are some burbs in which you would think you moved to Mumbai, others where it feels like Baton Rouge lite, etc.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:26 am to foosball
quote:
gypsies
Travelers!
if you go a little west of White Settlement it's pretty nice, if you're into the rural ranchette scene
This post was edited on 10/23/23 at 10:30 am
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:29 am to grizzlylongcut
North Dallas is pricey and they've got development booked all the way up to Celina it seems. If you end up around Prosper your property value should grow a lot over the next few years. Royse City is the next up and coming area but might be a long haul. Far east of Dallas is the next area that will be developed after they run out of space to the north.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:29 am to grizzlylongcut
Highland park, university park, Preston hollow
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:30 am to blueridgeTiger
quote:
You say DFW, but that's a large area. Do you have any particular area you might be interested in?
So far we’ve only physically looked at houses in the north-northeast segment of the Dallas area. And she’s told her recruiters she wants to work in that area.
Posted on 10/23/23 at 10:31 am to fareplay
quote:
Highland park, university park, Preston hollow
Way way way out of our budget lol.
Page 1 of 10
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News