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re: Good areas to live in around DFW?
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:09 am to Fletch1985
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:09 am to Fletch1985
I appreciate everyone’s responses. Big move for my family and stressful.
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Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:11 am to grizzlylongcut
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stressful.
honestly baw, there is no need to stress/worry about anything, it always has a way of working itself out, good luck
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:13 am to grizzlylongcut
You also need to factor in Toll Payments depending on where you end up because for two drivers that can add up...quickly.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:16 am to Hetfield
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You would probably need to start at least $600K for homes in a decent area. Probably more
You are right on target. I know multiple couples in their 30s that bought homes in the L streets area and generally near the arboretum for like low 300s to 350 about 7 years ago. Now they are selling those homes for 600s. Some of those homes are zoned to Richardson schools even though they are in dallas and the couples actually use the public schools.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:17 am to 777Tiger
Oh we’re going to make it, thousands of families do exactly what we’re doing right now every year. The immediacy is a little stressful though 
We’re losing a lot of the convenience of living in our hometown though. Especially considering both of our parents live only 15 mins away. Daycare will take some getting used to.
But, it is a necessary move, so we’ll make it.
We’re losing a lot of the convenience of living in our hometown though. Especially considering both of our parents live only 15 mins away. Daycare will take some getting used to.
But, it is a necessary move, so we’ll make it.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:17 am to grizzlylongcut
I grew up in Shreveport so I know where you're coming from. DFW is a beast but you'll find something that works for you all.
Did you give a budget somewhere in the thread? No state income tax in Texas but the property taxes are high so factor that into any mortgage payment
Did you give a budget somewhere in the thread? No state income tax in Texas but the property taxes are high so factor that into any mortgage payment
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:19 am to grizzlylongcut
We bet it is. Lots of moving parts in 60 days.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:20 am to The Third Leg
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Well, that’s because it isn’t the west side of Highland Park, it is Northwest Dallas.
Not sure why people try to correct others on here when they are clueless. Highland park city limits are on both sides of the DNT.
Some of the homes on the west side go to Dallas ISD and can be bought for a fraction of the price. I have no idea why this is the case, but it is zoned like that.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:22 am to H2O Tiger
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Texas but the property taxes are high
In some cases over $1,000 a month. So your $2250 mortgage is $3250 a month including your property taxes.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:23 am to H2O Tiger
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Did you give a budget somewhere in the thread?
I did not. But right now, with me moving to a commission-based role with a small salary, we’re trying to keep the home budget smaller until I get established in my territory. We’d like to keep it around $450K and preferably under. Which means we’ll have to make a few concessions probably around there.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:23 am to justaniceguy
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Seems like if you don’t get a job in fort worth you’re fricked. Somebody explain this to me cause it doesn’t make sense
One of the few places in middle America that has loads of white collar jobs. It's really not that complex if you have a decent understanding of economics.
I moved there because I couldn't find a job in my niche in Louisiana. Not willing to work a plant job I would probably hate to stay in Louisiana. Also, the quality of living is a lot better.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:24 am to grizzlylongcut
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I did not. But right now, with me moving to a commission-based role with a small salary, we’re trying to keep the home budget smaller until I get established in my territory. We’d like to keep it around $450K and preferably under. Which means we’ll have to make a few concessions probably around there.
Until you get established, I'd definitely recommend renting for a year then. $450k is going to be tough in the desirable parts of the metroplex
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:24 am to grizzlylongcut
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My wife is a PA so obviously where we live is kind of dependent upon where she works.
This is kind of a big one. You don’t want to live in Rockwall if she’s working near downtown Dallas.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:30 am to grizzlylongcut
Has she found a job yet? There are a few hidden gems in the DFW area for NPs and PAs.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:31 am to grizzlylongcut
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But, it is a necessary move, so we’ll make it.
If your wife is working Downtown, I think Plano is your best option. It's a little expensive but the commute is manageable and she can take the Red Line if she has a daytime shift.
You probably won't be able to buy a huge new construction house but it is a solid town.
This post was edited on 10/24/23 at 11:33 am
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:37 am to H2O Tiger
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Until you get established, I'd definitely recommend renting for a year then. $450k is going to be tough in the desirable parts of the metroplex
Yeah I am starting to lean this way as well.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:47 am to LSUcam7
Flower Mound
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:51 am to grizzlylongcut
quote:enjoy a massive commute or a declining suburb
We’d like to keep it around $450K and preferably under.
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:52 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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enjoy a massive commute or a declining suburb
not necessarily so on the west side of the metroplex
Posted on 10/24/23 at 11:54 am to Limitlesstigers
If your wife is working Downtown, I think Plano is your best option
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Coming from East Plano, 75 is a parking lot. It could take anywhere from an hour to hour & a half in the morning & afternoon to go from Plano to Downtown & back. Wrecks are like clockwork on 75. Coming from West Plano is the Tollway & those charges add up. Misery.
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Coming from East Plano, 75 is a parking lot. It could take anywhere from an hour to hour & a half in the morning & afternoon to go from Plano to Downtown & back. Wrecks are like clockwork on 75. Coming from West Plano is the Tollway & those charges add up. Misery.
This post was edited on 10/24/23 at 12:00 pm
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