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Neighborhoods/Suburbs to Explore in Fort Worth, TX? Job interview there on Thursday
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:17 am
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:17 am
Visiting Fort Worth for the first time on Thursday. Final interview for a job that's near the Meacham Airport.
What neighborhoods should I explore around the city? Ones that would be considered middle class, safe, and with decent public schools?
I'm planning on looking at Keller, but initial research makes me think it's a bit wealthier than I could afford.
Budget would be ~$1200-$1500 for rent the first few years then max ~$350k when ready to purchase a house.
What neighborhoods should I explore around the city? Ones that would be considered middle class, safe, and with decent public schools?
I'm planning on looking at Keller, but initial research makes me think it's a bit wealthier than I could afford.
Budget would be ~$1200-$1500 for rent the first few years then max ~$350k when ready to purchase a house.
This post was edited on 4/30/18 at 7:18 am
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:23 am to StringedInstruments
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Budget would be ~$1200-$1500 for rent the first few years
You're not going to be able to get a two bedroom for that where English is the predominant language. That's really prime 1 bed pricing. I know you have kids so FYI. If you can do it I'd try to bump that up to around 1800 if possible.
Also, ask for rent specials. A lot of places will do 1-2 months free.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:24 am to StringedInstruments
Argyle. You can thank me later.
Edit: Stringed aren't you a professor? Getting a job at TCU baw?
Edit: Stringed aren't you a professor? Getting a job at TCU baw?
This post was edited on 4/30/18 at 7:26 am
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:27 am to 50_Tiger
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Edit: Stringed aren't you a professor? Getting a job at TCU baw?
I'll reveal all that if I get the job. I can see some lurker doxxing the hell out of my interview if too much gets out.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:28 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You're not going to be able to get a two bedroom for that where English is the predominant language. That's really prime 1 bed pricing. I know you have kids so FYI. If you can do it I'd try to bump that up to around 1800 if possible.
Also, ask for rent specials. A lot of places will do 1-2 months free.
Wait...really? Everything I'm reading says Fort Worth is on par with the Birmingham area for housing and rent. I'm paying $1500/month for a 3 bedroom house in Vestavia right now.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:31 am to StringedInstruments
I just looked at zillow and there is plenty available in your price range.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:32 am to StringedInstruments
Look up north around Heritage Trace and even into Wataga
Also, not sure if it will be too far, but google Walsh Ranch. My company is doing the IT for them and it’s unreal the development that they are doing
It’s SW of where you will be and is going to be a massive build out of homes priced anywhere from 250k to 3+ million. They said the master build out is over 15,000 homes in the next 10 years. It’s going to have its own school district, transportation system, etc
It’s really impressive and they already have homes ready.
Btw, you will love Fort Worth. Great city with a bright future.
Also, not sure if it will be too far, but google Walsh Ranch. My company is doing the IT for them and it’s unreal the development that they are doing
It’s SW of where you will be and is going to be a massive build out of homes priced anywhere from 250k to 3+ million. They said the master build out is over 15,000 homes in the next 10 years. It’s going to have its own school district, transportation system, etc
It’s really impressive and they already have homes ready.
Btw, you will love Fort Worth. Great city with a bright future.
This post was edited on 4/30/18 at 7:34 am
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:32 am to 50_Tiger
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Argyle. You can thank me later.
Edit: Stringed aren't you a professor? Getting a job at TCU baw?
and stop by Roanoke on your way out there
Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:36 am to gthog61
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and stop by Roanoke on your way out there
Yep!
Unfortunately, DFW is becoming one of the metro areas that the closer you get to a loop the cost goes up exponentially.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:12 am to 50_Tiger
Paging Bruce vilanche
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:16 am to dallastiger55
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Walsh Ranch
Agree. This may seem like a stretch on your budget now for a nice house in the high 300s low 400s, but in just a few years you'll be happy you did. This will be the Plano/Allen/Frisco of the West side of DFW. Home values in established neighborhoods like Walsh will be will see massive increases.
North Aledo area in general is where I would investigate if you wanted to buy right for a 8+ year horizon.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:16 am to 50_Tiger
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Unfortunately, DFW is becoming one of the metro areas that the closer you get to a loop the cost goes up exponentially.
My wallet says that's already the case.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:17 am to TH03
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My wallet says that's already the case.
I am trying to mentally overcome the hurdle of understanding my drive to work might go up to 30 min.
This post was edited on 4/30/18 at 8:18 am
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:19 am to 50_Tiger
I wish my commute was only 30 minutes.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:20 am to TH03
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I wish my commute was only 30 minutes.
Mine is only ~15 now. But I have the ability to come and go from the office as I please. As long as I leave work before 4:30.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:22 am to 50_Tiger
I make my own schedule but my closest account is 45 minutes. Furthest is 90 minutes.
0 traffic though.
0 traffic though.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:23 am to TH03
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I make my own schedule but my closest account is 45 minutes. Furthest is 90 minutes
frick that shite hahaha. But hey whatever brings the $$$ in.Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:25 am to 50_Tiger
Yeah trying to get a new territory in the next couple months.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:27 am to 50_Tiger
I make my own schedule as well. My accounts are all over but my company pays me .55 cents a mile to drive so I don’t mind it
I always tell my guys , “don’t worry, I’ll come to you”. Lol
DFW is a massive area. If you have less than a 30 minute commute one way, consider that a positive.
I always tell my guys , “don’t worry, I’ll come to you”. Lol
DFW is a massive area. If you have less than a 30 minute commute one way, consider that a positive.
Posted on 4/30/18 at 8:29 am to dallastiger55
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my company pays me .55 cents a mile to drive so I don’t mind it
My company sucks for this. We get a flat rate plus 14 cents a mile. I can write off the rest on my taxes, but I don't get the full amount each month.
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