5 reasons why you should AVOID moving to Texas

[@DallasFortWorth]

Well people, I've heard your cries and I'm here to answer for my crimes of saying Texas doesn't have any beaches. Here is my response: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3iVcmV4grqko68

[@kidsandtoys5519]

Texas do have beaches

[@angelfuentes2489]

Can you do a lot more negative reasons like 20 to 100 of why Californians shouldnt move to Texas

[@WW-xr5qy]

Tell em Todd! Texas forever!

[@FrankHorigan]

Dude texas has beaches all up and down it’s coasts what are you talkin bout

[@ToddTramonte]

@@FrankHorigan, See the response video pinned up top of the comments. I'm an imperfect sinner who goofed on a video. You caught me. Thanks for keeping me sharp!

[@pb8797]

I’m from texas and still live here. Those telling you not to move here is only doing so because they have problems with “outsiders “. Truth is you will love it. Cheaper than a lot of states, more things to do. And texas is still a mostly empty slate that is open for any possibilities! Please come visit to try us out then feel free to move here if you like it! We really do welcome you.

[@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469]

Really wake up Texas is turning blue probably by next election hopefully not Trump only won Texas by 5%. if Texas turned blue we are all f..... Wake up people Texas is not even on the top ten list for second amendment friendly place to liv so sad Texas was to blue for me 5 years ago and now it's even Way more blue 🤮

[@pb8797]

@@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469 uhmmmm I’m sorry. You seem so unhappy. Have you thought about Florida?

[@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469]

@@pb8797 same exact problem is going on in florida turning blue slowly and not that great in second amendment friendly place to liv . Unfortunately I'm running out of time to move it's just a matter of time before everything goes crazy hopefully not..

[@pb8797]

@@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469 I know at times things seem bleak because things change so rapidly. But hang in there it may not be so bad. I’m praying for you.

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Exactly. I’m from New York and was there. They have some very sexy women and great food !! Better than New York by far

[@texasghost6725]

I live on 100 acres in the hill country, my property has views of the hills, underground spring fed year creek, and caves. I think I got lucky. The only time I leave is for groceries and the occasional 3 hr trip out to the coast

[@DallasFortWorth]

That sounds AWESOME!

[@loism1965]

whereabouts do you live sounds beautiful.

[@susannix5731]

can i come visit!?? im in brownfield!!!

[@prepperpatty199]

Texas Ghost: Sounds like you have the perfect bug out location and you wouldn’t even have to bug out!Do you have a lot of bluebonnets in the Spring and do you have your own water well?. If so does your water taste good? Sounds like heaven and sounds like you hit pay dirt!

[@jordhivallejo482]

Lucky

[@neninocencio9325]

I don't care what you're saying. I love to live in Texas. Wherever you live there's always an advantage and disadvantages.

[@LongLeggedOne]

Texas to me seems like where u go for substance, not the mountain views, vacationland in FL/CA or outdoor recreation rather than how mani jobs are in a place . those places tend to be more superficial.

[@texasghost6725]

Advantage? Disadvantage? Your competitive aren’t ya?

[@haleydiaz3764]

Nobody is telling you not to love living in Texas.

[@peterespinoza5675]

Facts come down to the valley you get to see beautiful palm trees a nice beach beautiful sunsets but the disadvantage is that it’s hot and most of the time we get rain

[@homie3011]

i agree i live in texas and its sooo peacefull

[@shirleypena4133]

I have family ALL OVER Texas, so here is my list of good reasons why one needs to think hard before moving to Texas: 1. ANYWHERE you live in Texas, the weather will be HOT; usually YEAR ROUND. 2. If you have allergies, then Texas is a poor choice. It is among the top ten worst states for allergies. 3. House and car prices are a lot cheaper than many other states (such as California). HOWEVER, Texas gets you in the wallet when it comes time to pay property taxes and auto insurance. You will pay substantially MORE in property taxes and car insurance than in many other states (such as California, Oregon, etc.). 4. People in Texas are on average far more concerned over MATERIAL things, than say in California and other states. Your neighbors will be far more actively 'keeping up with the Joneses' then what you will experience in other states. If you choose to drive the same old car (instead of buying a new car every several years) then be aware that your neighbors will disdainfully take notice of this. If you are a woman, then get ready to experience far more peer pressure to LOOK GOOD ANYTIME YOU STEP INTO PUBLIC. Your hair had better be well groomed and you'd better be dressed neatly. If you want to be "casual" then DON'T move to Texas. 5. The bug problem is HORRENDOUS, regardless of where you live in Texas. Many of the bugs there could carry away the family cat, lol. 6. Many of the major cities (such as Houston) have just as terrible a problem with major traffic as do any other cities outside of Texas. If you think that moving to Texas is gonna dramatically decrease stressful drives to and from your job, then think again. 7. On average, food prices are more expensive in Texas than in many other states. 8. On average, flooding is far worse in Texas (especially in the cities) than in California and other states. 9. If you have any fear of hurricanes and/or tornadoes then DON'T MOVE TO TEXAS, period. 10. Be prepared to do home repairs A LOT MORE OFTEN IN TEXAS than in other states. This is due to the extreme weather. 11. Be prepared to pay higher insurance for you home than in many other states. This is primarily due to the tornadoes and hurricanes that Texas experiences.

[@salut6554]

Very educational. Thanks a lot.

[@bellabowwow2204]

Don't forget about the hard hitting hail storms and all the ubiquitous toll roads! Still waiting for one of these videos to give a 👍or 👎 take on crime issues in DFW & Austin

[@Wisesthustler]

This is the absolute best comment I’ve read anywhere about moving to Texas. Thank you so much.

[@BassGearReview]

Having lived in CA, TX and the Midwest, I have seen pockets of materialism in all these states. Depends on the areas you live in each of those states. In TX, if you live out more in the country, you will find less of it , than in the cities. Also in TX, while there may be some who are concerned with how you look, there are also those who are laid back and don’t care. You will find that in any state. Personally, I think some of the friendliest and most helpful people, have been in Texas,.

[@chrissysmith1198]

Michael Deer I agree Bougie people live in Chicago it just depends what neighborhood. Texas still has several more pros than cons. I don’t care what anyone says I have lived in Cali, Illinois, Tennessee, Utah and Texas. I love the sun and utilize A/C so Texas for that reason wins.

[@daveb2280]

Excellent video! I was fortunate enough to get in prior to the current craze that has taken over the housing madness. I moved here in Sep. 2020 in an area north of McKinney. I LOVE it! One thing that makes Texas more attractive to military retirees is the fact that 100% disabled veterans pay no property taxes. It's a huge benefit for which I am grateful as retired Air Force. It's probably why you see so many DV plates in Texas. The DFW Metroplex has so much to offer and the growth is insane!

[@vollste]

I moved from Houston to E TN a year ago and it’s not even close. My quality of life improved dramatically all around. Example...bought a lake house here for $300k, taxes only $1,500 and no income tax. In Houston, was paying over $6k for almost same priced house. The streets completely flood in 3 minutes of rain because there’s no where for it to go anymore. I don’t miss Houston one bit. The traffic in Houston is filled with complete road rage. EVERY single day I was stressed out spending over 2 hours a day in traffic. Here, less than 10 minutes and my stress level? What’s that? I’ve added 10 years to my life moving here...please stay away!

[@salut6554]

thanks for your comment.

[@kiopos4764]

Definitely agree..

[@jontiffinphoto]

Unfortunately Houston is the asshole of texas, there’s just no f in turkey homer where Houston was ever up for consideration!

[@isaac.2605]

bro nobody cares about tennessee

[@kimberlysmith3379]

@@isaac.2605 Lol. Right..

[@circus1293]

Me who was born in Texas and is currently living in Texas: Mmm.. very useful information that I'll never use..

[@binks9531]

im from rgv wher you from?

[@lisaeaker9064]

Born n raised

[@SG-jb1xw]

1. Hot - long summer 2. Lack of natural beauty 3. Property taxes 4. Tornadoes / Hail 5. Traffic in the big cities

[@travismoore8309]

u forgot FLOODING & Corruption

[@SG-jb1xw]

@@travismoore8309 I will edit to add. Good pointers

[@topofthemorning222]

I heard it's overpopulated lol

[@jreyman]

I'm not too concerned with #1 or #2, but #3 through #5 , plus flooding are a concern. Corruption can be found across the country, so that's a draw.. Texas has it's own unique beauty, although I-10 (west of San Antonio) can be a long desolate drive once you get out past a certain point. #1 can be solved with a pool, or AC. I also am not a fan of winter weather.

[@whyme3772]

Texas is a big state, and not all areas see floods.

[@susannix5731]

some say the landscape sucks. I live in a small town south of lubbock, and the starry nights are the absolute best!!! love this town!!! no traffic, no lines at the dmv, slower paced way of life. yall can keep your big city life, ill just keep enjoying my neighbors (aka the horses and coyotes). brightest blessings!!!!

[@reptiliandomination1]

Sounds pretty nice. Corpus Christi is to crowded for me.

[@karenaandreasen7029]

I moved to Texas 8 years now. My life has been so BLESSED I'm from California. I was able to make my dreams come true here. So affordable an I love the weather here. It's cleaner to breath. Only thing i miss is mountains but I was blessed to live many years around mountains.

[@alexisandrade709]

Dont vote Democrat

[@alfonsoflores3019]

Alexis Andrade This is America not north Corea, she can vote for whoever she wants

[@seesee7157]

our socialist Hell is almost here...

[@JS-ls8st]

Democrat Republican same thing in DC. Vote for whoever you want it’s your right.

[@karenaandreasen7029]

I'm voting Republican all the way......

[@bellarose8511]

CA has tons of “natural beauty” but you PAY for it!

[@carlos8040ca]

Bella Rose you are right, that’s the capitalist way and the principle of free market economy. God bless California, Texas and the USA

[@seilahun6261]

I live in So Cal. If you get used to live here and you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. Great weather, food, entertainment, diversity, etc. If you prefer to live within a community of Asians, Whites, and Hispanics, you can find a lot of different communities like that as well. Just avoid LA downtown, you would be happy.

[@michellemarie1197]

Plus every state has their own "natural beauty" California isnt that pretty in my opinion

[@rayshepherd2479]

@@michellemarie1197 We lived in Texas 3 times along with several other states an two other countries. We retired to California because of the weather and natural beauty. We live on a small lake in the forested foothills of Northern California. Home prices in our area are higher than Dallas but a bit lower than Austin. To replicate our house on a lake in the Austin area our overall taxes would be higher in Texas. California politics and regulations are awful and will probably eventually force us to move away from a location we love.

[@isaac.2605]

@Jay Barça cheap houses that are actually large, fine hispanic women, massive schools, and good universities

[@scuellar7669]

I hate it here in Texas! Most people that like Texas have NEVER left this state.

[@timothyjackson2995]

Shawna Reeves please leave..! Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you..!!

[@legendaryTMNICO]

The people that like Texas are also whining about houses being too expensive in California or people complaining they can’t afford to pay rent here.

[@scuellar7669]

Timothy Jackson thank you, I can't wait to leave!

[@DialloMoore503]

Why don’t you like it?

[@markcantemail8018]

@@scuellar7669 Please stay away from Portland it is a mess right now . One good thing about Texas if you are a Rick Moranis fan is he lives there now . I think he is a Real estate consultant and makes youtube Videos .

[@nikkic9340]

Everytime people start mass moving, prices start going up for everything. It's already happening. I'll stay in my comfortable cool weather at the CA beach. ⛱. lol

[@glasslinger]

I have lived in Houston for over 45 years and have seen it go from a nice mid sized town to a sprawling hell hole. I am now retired and live in a high class neighborhood so a lot of the trouble is now moot for me. I simply don't go anywhere until rush hour is over. But if you have to go to work each morning you are SCREWED!

[@iamtheomega]

ditto Seattle

[@gary15761]

Right

[@tonymeola9702]

Houston is a sweat box

[@glasslinger]

@@tonymeola9702 Sweat box on steroids!

[@bbhoustontx]

@@tonymeola9702 lived here over 30 years and the climate is much less Humid than when I moved here ... this is the mildest I have seen this area and it has been this way last couple of years.... climate change is real.

[@jimbukowski1607]

Todd , Always enjoy Your Real Estate videos. The pluses still outway the negatives any way you look at Texas. 1. Denver median home prices is $ 500,000. Seattle median home price is $ 700,000. It is very hard for young people, just out of college and with student loans to afford living there. 2. Living in Washington or Oregon would be a real concern with Tsunami's Many coastal communities are built on sand or "filled in " soil that will liquidify. 3. Living in Upper Midwest with Freezing Rain and Blizzards makes for long Winters. 4.The larger cities in Texas have Great Schools. Good place to start family. ( SPORTS) 5. Longer growing season leads to more fruits and vegitables for longer periods. 6. Warmer temperatures but a little less humidity. (Ask UT baseball players) 7. Texas has Big Cities with lots of cars, but you would not be driving from one end of town to the other. You could stay off the Interstates. 8. Lots of jobs. (many regional offices that would also have opportunity for employment). 9. High property taxes are offset by NO STATE INCOME TAX. ( Good for retirees) 10. If you wanted to own a dog ( many young people do) you could build a nice dog house and leave him ouside for .......most days of the year. (No need to rush home evey night after work.) 11. Texan's are well known for BIG HEARTS and LOVING CARING COMMUNITIES.

[@DallasFortWorth]

Thanks, Jim, I agree with you, Texas is great.

[@crwilliams4597]

Dude, I don't want anymore New Yorkers or Californians moving out here to vote Democrat. They will destroy most of the positives of this state.

[@jovitarich7078]

@@crwilliams4597 . Do not worry, no democracy here. I will be like a breath of fresh air coming to easy the burden.

[@crwilliams4597]

@@jovitarich7078 If you are talking about voting democrat, do not come to Texas. Stay in NY, CA, NJ, etc...

[@tonymeola9702]

Texas is a sweat box 😁😄

[@bbhoustontx]

I advise don't move here due to the politics in Austin. I was born in Texas and never seen such a screwed up government that is considered far right dictatorial/authoritarian.

[@rfink222]

That is true, the government seems to protect corporations and rich people and undermines regular citizens.

[@angiezavala2909]

Not like California that taxes the poor and is only affordable for the tax avoiding rich

[@kellyclarke8754]

Yes. Don't California my Texas.

[@veritassyfer1185]

I was in Austin past summer. What people call traffic, there I call a good day in NYC. lol

[@NYESOX]

It's barely traffic compared to real cities.

[@elyvenkus7485]

I find it extremely difficult to meet new people in Texas. People are very reserved here.

[@Sultan_europa]

I've heard they are friendly and helpful. Like Drivers stop their car to help the ones on foot.

[@suefink7292]

i just came across your video. i retired and moved here last year and i love it! i came down a few times to look around and settled on the outskirts of San Antonio. everyone i have met is very nice and friendly and Love the weather. when my Dad was in the Navy he was stationed in Corpus Christy. im still exploring and looking around but yes, Love Texas and the people who live here

[@johnsmithfrombackeast7376]

Been here in Fort Worth since 2012. Spot on. However, I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here a quick as I could.

[@powerband5235]

Are there tornadoes in that area?

[@davemandaro2138]

The trade off of Excessively high property tax’s with annual increases compared to no income tax is advantageous to high income earners but unfair to middle and lower income earners that want home ownership. It’s especially unfair to those that want to keep their home upon retirement.

[@JS-ls8st]

You can be a high earner but decide to live in a small house in a crap area and have a low tax. Until you get gentrified then your taxes blow up and you can’t afford to live there any longer.

[@glasslinger]

WRONG! When I retired I deferred my property tax (at age 65) so I now pay NO taxes on the house. (The tax will be collected when I die and the new owners take over.) What does EAT YOUR LUNCH is the astronomical car insurance prices that stay high even when you retire and drive less than a 1000 miles a year!

[@JS-ls8st]

I didn’t know you could defer property tax in Texas. Good to know. And yes auto insurance is steep. So is my health insurance. Almost 8k a year if I don’t use it.

[@cristalcrystal2487]

You right. They talk like if everybody makes lots of money. Talk about average people that dont make enough money. Wages are very low. Is not cheap. Property taxes and insurances are rising expensive. Dont lie please.

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Yep thats how I got priced out of South West Austin Texas. Still in the hill country though but the heat is getting to me more and more.

[@KarenPaasche-qj6tf]

Texas has 3 seasons - warm, hot and f@cking HOT!!!

[@nadiapetlickij3243]

😂😂😂

[@The1ByTheSea]

you want that ,you can get that in Florida

[@flowerisokay28]

and thats why i live in it

[@sugarandspice2136]

😂😂😂😂

[@sugarandspice2136]

Does this include DFW areas?

[@johnnyarcade5546]

You forgot public transportation, it's not as good such as New York. The DART rail and buses just are just bad. Many native Dallasites don't like the growth as it keeps raising property costs. Here in the near future rent control will need to happen. That's not a good thing. IMHO.

[@bensanders7392]

Dart is awesome. Its as good as any city transit on the east coast or the west coast, and I've rode the transit in almost all the other major large cities almost everywhere.

[@kiopos4764]

If moving here I'd rent for at least a year to ensure you like it. Im in Dallas, been here a year and not for me so wont stay. It's what you make it. Jobs are easy to come by which is a good thing..no pretty scenery which is why I'm heading back to the Carolinas.

[@iamtheomega]

appreciate the honesty: ironically this is what Kirby Wilbur's wife mentioned as her sticking point, but after watching barbarians from antifa/blm raid the bellevue square mall (managed by longtime friend) and no police response, she said "it's time to go".."the scenery isn't enough anymore"....

[@Mephistopheles13]

@KASHMAER I’d rather be able to be armed than smoke weed.

[@ryancolon4119]

@@Mephistopheles13 say that again bro

[@Mephistopheles13]

@@ryancolon4119 I’d rather be armed than be able to smoke weed. There, said it again

[@danny-yos1737]

I used to live in Charlotte love it but planning on moving back

[@garychristison5773]

I thought it was a fair list. Moved out of DFW and couldn't wait to get back and glad I'm back. Positives are much greater than negatives.

[@jeremiahkayrodrigo8241]

Personally, I just think there's way too many people moving to Texas.

[@justinratcliffe947]

Which is why I myself will never move there or even visit

[@in-vision-disllc4005]

I agree. I will be heading out soon.

[@HappyDog47075]

Texas is becoming crowded. Property taxes are ridiculous. Taxes and insurance will double your mortgage payment. Tornadoes do hit Dallas.

[@peyes4739]

If Texas Property taxes are ridiculous then check out the property taxes in NJ.

[@HappyDog47075]

@@peyes4739, You are welcome to move to Texas. We hope the people that move to Texas won't try to vote for the things that made them want to flee from their state. Spend some time getting to know us.

[@peyes4739]

@@HappyDog47075 Actually I moved to TX a couple months ago and it's a great state. Big difference then living in Jersey.

[@JC-lr7ob]

I’m looking to move to Texas to get out of this Democrat controlled hellhole. I’m going to be happy as a clam in the sea raising my family there compared to what’s been happening here in OR and what’s coming down the pipeline of leftist garbage nanny state culture! Looking forward to visiting on a little recon trip next month...

[@bbhoustontx]

@@peyes4739 we had a 103% prop tax increase in a little town in west texas where we had a summer vacation cabin..... that's pretty severe and all across the state pretty much the same.

[@AceLopez1]

I left the state because it's getting too overcrowded. Houston, Austin, and SA are getting too overpopulated. I still have property on the coast and plan on keeping it.

[@jimp4724]

No mountains or natural beauty? Head to the Davis Mountains or anywhere in the Big Bend area. The Gulf Coast. You need a geography lesson.

[@DallasFortWorth]

OK, OK, OK. We are well aware that those are there. The vast majority of our population (and questions to our show, channel, team) are about the major cities and surrounding areas. We love the hill country, rivers, lakes, mountains, wildlife and more that the great state of Texas has to offer!

[@DallasFortWorth]

here is my video response! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3iVcmV4grqko68

[@karenaandreasen7029]

We're in America were Americans that's what matters. If we want to visit mountains see the beauty that's the beauty. We're talking about 🇺🇸 😍

[@sgibson4115]

Dallas has one of the loveliest cityscapes in the world, but if you prefer natural beauty, you come to south Texas Hill Country, or you move to east Texas. Depending on how much you love the plains (and scenic canyons) far north Texas may be preferable. Then, there’s the gulf coast and the historic city of Galveston, which make for great tourism. If you like rustic, and you don’t have to worry about employment, then far west Texas has Big Bend and Terlingua.

[@tchirn]

The hill country, BBBRRRRAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@itruck96]

California doesn't sound so bad...best weather in all 50 states....bugs that aren't bigger than you...no salt laid down to kill your overpriced car....great ocean views...natural beauty... hail that won't kill you....zero rust....the phrase "winterizing " has never been used...can wear shorts almost every single day....if it wasn't for Democrats I would probably stay.

[@Kaltwasser45]

Mud slides, earthquakes,wild fires......the natural disaster state with high taxes, otherwise you're right.

[@enzobasile6012]

I live in Cali are gun laws suck

[@michellemoss8702]

@@Kaltwasser45 and you have to make 100k to not be at poverty level income lol

[@Kaltwasser45]

@@michellemoss8702 Truth!

[@briangal87]

Hawaii has the best weather by far out of the 50 states! Haha

[@dougcassin677]

The lack of scenery is further augmented by unchecked sprawl with cookie cutter subdivisions and box stores. This sprawl seemingly has no discernable pattern. Development permits are almost rubber stamped with no opposition and usually no meaningful zoning. Actually this isn't uniquely a Texas thing but indicative of the sunbelt region.

[@iamtheomega]

come to seattle, they went batshit crazy since 2000, it is a total disaster

[@Dallas-214]

God bless Texas!

[@karenaandreasen7029]

Am GOD has 😍😘

[@TheOmarsalas]

Yes! Allah blesses us!

[@aircoolguy5218]

@@TheOmarsalas ummm you know what you have 1st amendment I’m not going to say anything

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Mashallah

[@mirsaes]

Why not? Look at the dang property taxes. It's like you're paying state income taxes! RIP OFF!

[@masterblogger1crucialtimes838]

Very helpful video, God bless you for taking time out of your day to help others!

[@DallasFortWorth]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@johncarlson6472]

Hot, yes...but, my God, the freaking HUMIDITY!!! I was visiting Houston. It was 95 degrees, no big deal, right? Think again. The freaking humidity in tandem with the heat made it oppressive. Here's the takeaway...I flew back to Sacramento, CA airport and it was 110 degrees, but it was a DRY 110 degrees and felt much, much more tolerable than the Swamp Oven that was Houston. Just sayin'.

[@susannix5731]

im in the panhandle. no humidity here. next time, try visiting lubbock or amarillo. :)

[@gary15761]

Houston is a sweat hole.

[@texasconstitutionalist6759]

Hey bro I’ve lived here my whole life. Just so you know we do have ocean access. Have you been to Corpus, Port A, or Padre Island?

[@nateglidewell6973]

Do you guys have anything like Yosemite national forest

[@texasconstitutionalist6759]

Closest thing would be Big Bend National Forest

[@DallasFortWorth]

Brandon, This is the risk of recording what you say. I have NO CLUE why that came out of my mouth. My parents live in Galveston and I spent about every other weekend going there as a kid. I love our beaches and more. My main point was that our major cities (bulk of the population) don't come here for the natural beauty. It is here, but Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio aren't known for natural beauty. I could dig into the Trinity River, Brazo Bayou, SA river walk, Austin's white rock and Lakes etc. etc.

[@DallasFortWorth]

here is my video response! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3iVcmV4grqko68

[@ReisterJP]

@@DallasFortWorth we have mountains and cliffs in west Texas and ocean in east you are an Ignorant fool.

[@BossChronicles]

How much do you really come out ahead with no state income tax but high property taxes

[@gracedeatherage4955]

Planning to move to texas as soon the hospital that I am applying will call me back..thanks to this video..I want to live in Fort worth area..

[@fbi6555]

When he said natural beauty I thought he meant people and I was like 🤨

[@collinator68]

Man, we don't have winter here in Texas, we only got 3 seasons, with 60% of it being summer.

[@victordcabral]

All the people moving to Texas have driven up the cost of property

[@shep78Gmail]

My wife and I live in Elsinore Ca now, north of Temecula, south of riverside. We are moving basically for politics, schools, and gravity/ crime. My wife and I pay about 500 a check-in state taxes combined...... if that's the case, then a 500k home, should be about the same cost. We have family out there, and honestly, the people are just night and day. Good solid folks - just stay away from the zombie infected cities.

[@DallasFortWorth]

If you have any questions or need any help you can call or text me here: [phone] or email me [e-mail]

[@cmscms123456]

PROPERTY TAXES.... Texas = 1.83% of assessed value. California = 1.0% of assessed value. ******PROP 13 ADVANTAGE***** Prop 13 says your purchase price REMAINS your ASSESSED VALUE for as long as you own your home. That 'assessment' can only be increased 2% per year MAX... Example, I bought my home 15 years ago for $425,000 today it is worth $880,000.. I pay property taxes on that original $425,000 x 1.% = $4,250 in Texas, I would be paying 1.83% on $880,000 = $16,104. In the next 8 to 10 years my house will go over $1.2 million dollars in value. Texas taxes = $1,200,000 x 1.83% = $21,960 per year ( = $1830 PER MONTH IN PROPERTY TAXES ALONE...?? REALLY???))... In California my "BASIS" remains $425,000 (plus a MAXIMUM increase of 2% per year) I might be paying $5,800 (about $483 per month) in taxes on a $1.2 million dollar home. The reason taxpayers in California passed Prop 13, is that long time home owners.. like senior citizens were being TAXED OUT of their own homes...

[@cmscms123456]

FIX THIS.. you need a Prop 13, and I'll think about moving to Texas.

[@WHOSKOW1]

@@cmscms123456 $425K? You could buy about 3 houses for that here in Texas, now.. What people are not getting is yes the rate is higher but it is based on the home value. Also there is an over 65 exemption here. I pay less than 1.5K . On my 2 story 4 bedroom lake house. My 200K house would be about 800k in CA. So actual out of pocket tax money payed here is less for the same sized house.

[@texastravelers210]

Texas is a pretty cool place . Every state has its advantages and disadvantages. You like the ocean ? There's a long stretch of coastline from Sea Rim State park to South Padre Island. Who's saying there's no natural beauty? What about Big Bend , Guadalupe Mountains, Palo Duro Canyon , Monahans Sandhills, Texas Hill County with its beautiful lakes and rivers ? From marshlands to mountains Texas has it all. It isn't the most beautiful state but far away from just boring looking.

[@jameswest4819]

Texas is the only place I ever lived where people constantly bragged about their state. It is the people there that made me want to vomit. The people were almost all from somewhere else but they keep that quiet. The most exciting place is tornado alley.

[@rfink222]

I live in Austin now, a native from Dallas (my ancestors were some of the first to settle in Texas). I would say you better look before you leap. The weather and government are terrible.

[@NYESOX]

The tax thing isn't necessarily true though. Texas has fees on EVERYTHING. IF you have a security system..yearly fee from the county, work somewhere that has food, gotta get certified, it's a money grab. Seriously though there are fees on everything here, that's how they get around "taxing". Are the cities in Texas more affordable than say NYC, LA, SF and such? Yes and they should be. Property taxes are really ridiculous though, 5 figures a lot of the time. The worst part the property taxing kicks people out of homes they've had in their families for decades and rips communities apart. The traffic in other big cities is way worse than the traffic here in Austin. I know this video was before Covid was a pandemic but you could add, the governor doesn't care if you or your children die.

[@kcubs222]

I can tell he has never hit all regions based on his geography skills

[@DallasFortWorth]

here is my video response! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3iVcmV4grqko68

[@thomaskim5394]

If you can afford it, the costal California is a better place to live. If not, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Portland.

[@citycapital163]

CA and Portland sounds awful.

[@thomaskim5394]

@@citycapital163 Then why is the population in California and Portland increasing at least until now? Remember California has the biggest economy in US with many high paying jobs.

[@thomaskim5394]

@@scotttildWhat are you talking about? Don't be a fool. No one can predict the future. Google, Facebook, SamSung, Apple, and many tech companies have not moved out of CA. If you are rich and can afford, why moved out of CA? Which city in US has a better weather than the Bay Area?

[@y.moreno7863]

I live in Oregon and you DO NOT want to move to Portland !!!

[@thomaskim5394]

@@y.moreno7863 Then, why so many people live in Portland?

[@lyl3645]

I wanted to move to Texas watching Fixer Upper... Cheap housing, large houses. But with the rampant gun violence and natural disasters (some are exacerbated due to Texas policies), I’ll never move to Texas.

[@DallasFortWorth]

natural disasters are few and far between as a general rule and I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say ""rampant gun violence."

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Only criminals get macked

[@kellyclarke8754]

Rampant gun violence?

[@sarahshanahan2222]

Texan. Here... I don't like the weather, how large it is (travel is kinda difficult), it's ugly here, and I don't really care for the politics

[@matthiatt6834]

Housing here is a serious problem for working class people. Apartment owners use the property tax as an excuse to jack up rent rates. More of a problem closer to the cities, but even an hour away from Dallas or Fort Worth looking at 1000 a month or more for 1 bedroom. And that’s only going to get worse for the foreseeable future.

[@virgilmcdonald3370]

North texas like Wichita falls and Decatur as well as east Texas like Tyler tend to get more tornadoes. Down in the hill country like uvalde is breathtaking.

[@mrt094]

I moved to DFW from NYC so literally anywhere beside maybe LA would be an improvement.

[@jackd.1244]

LA is great, but I’m glad you think that way because it’s full here

[@joeclooney4966]

This is a summary of the DFW area, not the state.

[@Sultan_europa]

That's interesting for me

[@Sultan_europa]

Wow That's interesting for me. So others can be different.

[@asmranonymousgaming901]

Texas is significantly cheaper than say California. However I believe you pay higher property taxes and car insurance in Texas. But, I've visited Texas for md school interviews and loved it. Great state

[@mcgrunt8541]

You for got to mention house and car insurance cost a lot more here.

[@maryblankley4702]

Texas is supposed to be hot.

[@The1ByTheSea]

not as hot as Florida:Florida during the summer is HOT and HUMID !

[@Zahibello]

ikr

[@texastravelers210]

@@The1ByTheSea been to both places . El Paso has dry heat but Houston for instance is like Florida. Florida is hot in the summer but you always have that nice ocean breeze that makes it liveable. You go to Austin there's no ocean breeze which makes it harder to cope. Trust me both Florida and Texas are very hot places. Then there's still Arizona lol.

[@kellylozano8899]

Love your video however as another Realtor, you might venture out beyond DFW. Texas has one of the most diverse landscapes in America. If you're speaking just about DFW, then, yes, I agree.

[@LongLeggedOne]

@Free Facts Looks like that to me.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

@Free Facts our 4 biggest cities have lots of traffic. But Texas is huge, bigger than many countries. Nice cities, low traffic, good schools, beautiful views. DFW area is one of the ugliest areas there is, Austin is crazy but beautiful hill country, lakes, world class entertainment.. San Antonio is amazing.. And so many others. No WAY is DFW the best.

[@12reaper3bg2]

Another reason to avoid living there is because of the Texas chainsaw massacre/leather face Is in there

[@DallasFortWorth]

Should have mentioned that.

[@joshuagarza2464]

Trash

[@bensanders7392]

Haha that was the early 1980s. Sometimes I wish a chainsaw massacre could eliminate all the California transplants....but we dont have enough chainsaws to chop up all the Cali dumbasses doing their best to try to ruin and screw everything up.

[@crwilliams4597]

@@bensanders7392 I agree.

[@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist]

The hot weather, humidity, tornados and coastal area hurricanes has me leery of ever moving back to Texas. I did live in Corpus Christi and enjoyed it for most part.

[@MAGAMAN]

Why would a long summer be a negative? Lack of natural beauty? It's beautiful out here as long as you are outside of the city and not in middle of a desert. No state income tax, so they jack up the property taxes to absurd levels. I have seen them over $500 a month in some places. Property taxes shouldn't even be legal! Tornados suck. I haven't seen one yet (Thank God) but I have had some late nights because of tornado watches and warnings. Much like airplane crashes, they are rare, but that doesn't matter if you are involved in one!

[@CaffeAddict]

Californian here, I've been to Texas a dozen times, Dallas, Carrollton, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and no, I wouldn't go there for a vacation, just to attend some weddings. The first two reasons he mentioned are right and then you have the killer humidity and mosquito nuisance. The topography is very boring, nothing but flat land and concrete and asphalt. The BBQ is not what it cracked up to be. In sum, nothing appealing. We have horrendous traffic here but you guys are catching up fast. No income tax but high real property tax? That's hard on retirees, who have no income to be taxed and yet high property tax to worry about. No, you don't need to reply blasting California because there are already tons of YT videos critical of my state.

[@thunderpuppy6719]

You know even less about Texas than Todd does.

[@judymckinney7629]

California is run by Marxists.

[@Jml416]

Not blasting you or Cali, if you love it there, by all means, please stay there. Texas sucks, it's terrible here, please stay away! Lol

[@robertescobar7781]

Roscoe P. Coltrane bullshit! We’re coming in droves. The secret is out. Texas here we come!

[@kimfromcleveland]

Ok you wrong about humidity, yes it's humid in Huston because it's build around Louisiana swamp. I live in Austin and typically overnight moisture from Gulf Coast reaches this part of Texas but sun burns it off by noon. You wrong about mosquitos also. One of the Austin's tourists traps is watching bats come out to feed. What do you think bats eat? You are wrong about vacations also. Of course I would come to TX for sight seeing. And no I don't recommend beaches if you have expectations of FL. But unlike CA beaches water temperature is actually enjoyable. What if you enjoy music scene? What if you are a Formula One fan? I've ben to Venice IT and San Antonio river walk. Both are tourist traps but I'll take SA for week day night out. I've spent majority of my life in sales and have traveled entirely too much, tell me which metropolitan area is not concrete and asphalt? I am from OH and I own homes in OH, FL and TX. I snow ski and I water ski. I enjoy mountains, oceans and rivers. In my opinion your are bias and not accurate at all.

[@richardfelix6317]

I am trying to move to the Ft Worth area from Bakersfield Ca. As of right now fitting my resources together.

[@DallasFortWorth]

Hey Richard. Glad to hear, I would reach out to Leah Gilligan (817-507-8420 [e-mail]), she's an awesome Buyer Specialist on our team that is killing it in FW and would love to help you find an awesome home! She also moved from California to Fort Worth.

[@ListingAWeek]

Richard, We just had friends move from Bakerfield to the Benbrook area. Very cool. You'll love it. When you're ready, give us a call at 214.216.2161 and we'll be thrilled to help.

[@kobajughashvili3444]

You’ll love Fort Worth. It feels very similar to Bakersfield

[@lucywynn4048]

Ft. Worth TX..it's nice 👍🏽

[@Omen465]

Ahh Bakersfield the armpit of california.

[@charleshouston8026]

Did he say beautiful snow I’m moving from MN to Tx because of your beautiful snow lol

[@Aboish1981nj]

I could do a vid about why you shouldn't move to Jersey but I won't... Lol

[@AndyElliottrealtor]

Ha!!

[@dannyhoughton9704]

Lol me too i live nj worse place.

[@gerryyoung2456]

Great video I plan on moving out there to the Dallas Fort worth area some time later on this year. I would like to know if I have questions for you in you could help me with any of them thank you Sir.

[@DallasFortWorth]

I would love to help Gerry. Me team and I are available call or text 214-216-2161, or email me [e-mail]. We can answer any of those questions that pop up!

[@cassiopeiahale9454]

I'm from Dallas and as of 3:10 you really have more annoyed we have the Gulf of Mexico inn winter in the panhandle desert in the West Rolling Hills in the east more fishing than any other state and something we hate about the other states mainly California and Oklahoma they just suck but Texas is amazing and to anybody that doesn't think so sit and spin without Lube

[@thullraven1]

Have you ever been to California? It's got areas that are among the most beautiful in the country. There are many along the Pacific Coast Highway. That said, only a multimillionaire could live there. I would vacation there, but not move there. I love Texas.

[@DallasFortWorth]

here is my video response! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3iVcmV4grqko68

[@patalexander3702]

More like you should say” don’t move to Texas” , but we love it here! Don’t mind visiting most places on our planet; but I am a Texan in every way possible! Texas is the best place on earth along with some of the best people! Love ❤️ Texas!

[@gregorybowden1515]

Sir we have snow out the ass in west Texas panhandle! Forests almost too thick for deer in East Texas with some of the tallest pines known! Hundreds of miles of pristine beaches! Citrus groves that produce annually! Ancient mountains in Big Bend complete with the US's second most dinosaur fossils outside of Montana! The US's second largest canyon outside of Amarillo! Desert dunes in El Paso! Natural beauty truelt abounds...you just need to get out more.

[@eeeveee9176]

im from LA moving to San Antonio tx in a month? will i love it?

[@ActorJose4Real]

Fuck Texas!! Too many hypocrites in the state…I can’t wait to move back home to California. It’s home and it’s where the heart is.

[@Lazylynnfeeders]

Come to amarillo. Lol we have all seasons. And no humidity. 100 degree heat and 1-2 feet of snow are not out of the question

[@Carlb328]

This is an accurate and balanced video.

[@acajudi100]

Thank you so much for your excellent videos. Stay safe and blessed always. The landlords, utilities are raising the prices on everything, in order to steal the stimulus. I pay my rent, but I fear he is registering me for rent payment, and I will have it investigated. GREED will destroy us. Stimulus is raising the cost of everything, and I will be living on the streets, to avoid all the prices rising every month. Rents are over $1k for a cheap studio. Mexico is looking better everyday. We pay for trash, water, pest control, sewer, heating, hot water, and a fee every month, that goes up, plus the over priced rent. Moving would be the same or worst, and Mexico is close and cheaper. I only want a studio. I order groceries every 6 months, and I eat my preps. I help non beggars with my limited excess income.

[@SPINEVENTZ]

Traffic is bad like any other big city, I don't know why people keep adding this as cons when reviewing states, and there is ways of avoiding it. My only complain about Texas is the weather.

[@AdventureOne]

As a Texan, please don't move here.

[@SollomonTheWise]

Me: Wants to move to a free state Me: suffers from heat exhaustion during summer due to poor dietary decisions. Said state: THE SUN IS A LASER BEAM

[@SpaceeGhosst]

I heard texas might be the new California soon

[@katesecret3426]

I grew up in Louisiana lol the neighboring state my family and I decided to recently moved to Texas I heard the weather gets really bad there but it also gets bad here (I'm not joking in Louisiana it gets up and to a hundred 117F) so now I know I definitely want to move thx!

[@yolandagalvan960]

My beautiful is from Texas and they love it ok 👍

[@DallasFortWorth]

Love it!!

[@paultexasusa1366]

Yeah I love Texas

[@davipervenom9151]

What the hell is this dude talking about? Texas has mountains. Look up west Texas and big bend national park. Over 300 miles of coast and undeveloped beaches. We have prairies, brush country, hill country, piney wood forest, swamps, coastal plains, a small Grand Canyon, deserts and a bunch of 25000+ acre lakes and clear spring water rivers and swimming holes. We do get some hot summers but half of the United States does also. It’s not exclusive to Texas. But we have very nice winters where most of the time it’s in the 50’s and 60’s in January and February. And I know nasty cold weather I’ve lived in Colorado and Missouri. See this videos and the negative comments are from city slickers who couldn’t start a camp fire with 5 gallons of gasoline and a box of matches. Texas is big so you actually have to do some driving. There are many states where you get 2 choices. Forested mountains and bone dry deserts. Texas is more diversified.

[@tickledpink6684]

Don't encourage them! We've already got too many interlopers.

[@Teetee554]

I've visited a friend in El Paso, Tx the mountains are beautiful there.

[@LongLeggedOne]

@@tickledpink6684 I havent even moved there and I sai DO NOT mention the outdoors to anione!.. that brings in all the bad people who are fake nice, then breed and then their little ones have no manners then thei'll run the joint. I seen from personal experience what this does up north, or if areas promote their colleges as well. If Texas sticks to jobs as being the appealing part to moving there, it will at least be focused. I am not wanting to come to TX for the outdoors. I want the jobs and places to socialize.. I dont wanna be a hermit like these other hipsters or juppies do. Because of them, l'd have to be one bi force because all the real people move out. Im triing to leave that now. I dont want it to follow me. Im a trans person, I wanna look good and get people who appreciate that sorta thing to be friends with, real people who see me 4 the nice beautiful person I am. I dont wanna have to become a hermit because of all these others coming in. So I am a transplant who has no desire to change a thing. I want Dallas at least for how it is or Id go to Austin. I dont want Austin life though. Im alreadi in a place like that, its expensive, ppl suck and so forth. People want to focus on the illegals BUT these are the real illegals. Thei're the pilgrims..

[@kathyfann]

Storms and lots of venomous 🐍 snakes. Also major storms thunder and lightning really very loud storms. Also high property taxes dust storms. Dogs run free. Wild and domestic dogs.

[@laughingsnake1989]

As someone who was born and raised here leave the California politics there

[@lionstandingII]

Yesh...but you know they won't, so they should stay out....

[@dougbaker5792]

Please stay out of Texas we are full

[@FilmStains]

You sure? I got far too many cali trans plants up here in wa and they really NEED TO GO.

[@joelemmanuel3473]

We found the Dad from Honey I shrunk the kids.

[@priscillanieto3322]

Moving back to alaska after spending 2 years here in Texas. The heat, plethora of big bugs, nothing but private land across the state which leads to lack of outdoor activities, how dogs are not valued, how you are expected to have the best clothes, houses and cars otherwise you are not valued as a person, and how racists a lot of the minority communities are towards white people are major reasons why I want to leave. Alaska is the complete opposite: beautiful weather, outdoor activities galore, dogs are a valued member of most households, the friendliest people on planet earth it seems no matter what background or state you come from, lack of big bugs, acceptance no matter what you wear or the car you drive and so much more!

[@salut6554]

Interesting to know. Thanks for your comment. I've always liked Alaska. What are good cities to be in Alaska?

[@priscillanieto3322]

@@salut6554 Anchorage or fairbanks if you like the traditional big city (but is still so much smaller than other cities in the u.s) North Pole, eagle river, wasilla, palmer, chugiak or peter's creek if you want a small town feel that isn't too far away from anchorage or fairbanks to fulfill your big city needs. If you want to be more secluded Kenai, Seward and Homer are great choices.

[@salut6554]

@Korpian that works for me)))

[@bellabowwow2204]

Can you give me your take why you think dogs are not valued in Texas besides triple digit temperatures don't sound like a good fit for a dog?

[@bellabowwow2204]

@Korpian Sorry but ALL of your dogs would LOSE against my one dog. I got a 95 pound GSD built like a wolf and strong as a grizzley. Spoiler Alert: She's NEVER lost. EVERYBODY stays back from her. Guaranteed social distancing. Advice: You should pick your battles better

[@amazingbrothers5857]

Actually, after watching the video, i don't think Texas its too bad!!

[@jreyman]

Yes, big cities in Texas have terrible traffic, however, I think it has more to do with the TXDOT being slower than molasses on a cold winter day at completing construction jobs. Even CalTrans (shockingly) is faster at completing construction projects. Texas is also the only state that does exit ramps and on-ramps the way TX does them... It's insane. A major negative is the annually climbing TX property taxes. I'm also not a fan of the bugs (giant cockroaches are a huge negative) you have, in the more humid areas. Not at all a fan of toll roads, either (not just in TX, but anywhere they exist).

[@honda02accord]

The number 6 reason to not move here is because people make videos about why not to move here. Texas is great

[@samuelmorales2344]

Texas has Big Bend National Park, Malaquite Campground, Palo Duro Canyon, and beautiful swamps. If talking about only the areas around the Texas Urban Triangle then sure, there isn't much in the way of scenery other than the Hill Country.

[@DashBorad_P]

Okay. I have a question.. is Dallas hotter than Vegas?? Asking cause I live in Las Vegas. So I’m just curious is Dallas hotter than Las Vegas

[@DallasFortWorth]

Hey Ricky! Dallas has Summer temperatures that start in late May and lasts until early September. In the hottest parts of that time its around 105 and dips around 90 at night. The balance to that is that this January has been in the 60s during the day and super nice and sunny.

[@johnnyarcade5546]

It can be, but understand Vegas has very dry air while Dallas has very humid air. So 90 - 95 in Dallas will feel like 105 - 110 in Vegas and with A LOT of sweat.

[@DashBorad_P]

Johnny Arcade okay thank you appreciate it..

[@Mephistopheles13]

Ricky Rozay no, it’s not hotter than Vegas. I used to live there although I’m originally from Texas (recently moved back to TX). It can just get really humid here. The nice rainstorms make up for that though

[@DashBorad_P]

Jeremy Permenter okay thank you.. no I say truly say I’m willing to move to Dallas. I wasn’t trying to move anywhere that’s hotter than Vegas.... so thank you sir. Appreciate it

[@rafaelxo1421]

I live in San Antonio and the only thing I don’t like about Texas is the weather

[@amazingbrothers5857]

The title of this vid should've been, "Some things people don't like abt Texas"....He mentioned kind of personal arguments on what people think abt Texas...

[@bigtxinla]

Please send this to everybody that currently lives in California...Pronto!!!

[@cabebishop]

Texas literally has ocean front access and mountains. LMFAO lol

[@AntisocialRedNeckNerd]

If Central Texas is you destination, allergies are a big issue! And to primary reason not to move to Texas, if you want to bring liberal ideas with you. In that case we don’t want you here! We already have our pink spot and don’t need to add to that.

[@bbhoustontx]

Fall Cedar fever oh my oh my!

[@edogedits4461]

I’m born in Austin Texas but why not it’s a big state and a lot of land