Considering A Move To Houston Texas?: Pros & Cons Of Living In Houston Texas | Texas Real Estate

[@NickSellsHouston]

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[@Jeremiahking101]

I grew up in Humble and have lived near Houston my whole life. Ive since moved way out to Pine Hurst. I cant stand going into Houston. Way too much traffic

[@angelikareddy3428]

Another point that needs to be covered from anyone moving from out of Texas to anywhere in Texas, they may save in state taxes but they will be hit by huge property taxes, especially when the properties appreciate in value. So houston is underrated but still cost of living is getting expensive with inflation.

[@NickSellsHouston]

Great point! Property taxes in the suburbs usually average around 2.8-3.5% which can add up, especially as home values increase. In older or more established areas, it’s more common to see 1.8-2.5% such as where I’m at inside the loop. Definitely something to keep in mind and talk over with your lender to make sure you have a good idea of what to expect before purchasing. Once you move in, always protest those property taxes, and make sure you file for your homestead exemption and/or any others you qualify for.

[@davidhaim89]

Heights guy here. Overlooked pro in the loop is transportation cost. In the exurbs, you'll be wearing out a new car every three years. In the loop, I'm able to run most of my errands by bicycle. Last calendar year, I logged 930 miles running errands on the bike. My motor vehicle use was 2600 miles, including a 500-mile roadtrip to view the solar eclipse. Lots of young inner-loopers do OK with no car at all, an unthinkable proposition in the exurbs. The higher neartown housing cost is more than offset by reduced transportation cost.

[@markdavis7147]

Which city do you feel is more walkable: Dallas or Houston?

[@yusufhasaan8781]

Was this a work issue or a Houston issue, any new place you move you have to join social clubs sports teams and live in the city

[@russellbraeuer2512]

You forgot the worst part. High heat combined with high humidity makes this one of the most uncomfortable places regarding outdoors.

[@NickSellsHouston]

Me walking outside during the summer 😶‍🌫️🥵 lol!

[@AspenEnergyy]

So I honestly feel like people in Houston have some of the worst attitudes- I now have gathered it’s probably because of the heat lol people get hot and irritated 😂

[@NickSellsHouston]

lol! You know I actually hear the opposite from the families I’ve helped move here. They always comment on southern hospitality being a real thing. They’re surprised by it, especially my east coast clients

[@calito29]

It’s a combination of the heat and the shitty traffic 😅

[@matreyia]

I grew up in Houston, and JUST got a house in Navasota, TX and I'm much happier now. Houston is expensive, noisy, full of traffic, rude lazy people who never put carts back when shopping, morons behind the wheel, dirty...just all around horrible environment to live. I bought an Urban Loft unit next to the Pierce elevated i-45 and it was shoddily built with all manner of corners but and taxes were insane and neighborhood was still crack central. Navasota is MAGA country and that's a negative for it, but the folks there aren't MAGA because they are evil, but rather they are easily fooled by the fear mongering that the GOP engages in. For the most part, they are nice people who been fooled by Trump. Other than the MAGA situation, Navasota is quiet, clean and convenient, also minus the stupid train horns ever 30 minutes, but I'm taking care of that soon.

[@walterp8019]

Yes, we do have a very good and expensive health system. If you have to ever use the county services, it is worse than third world countries (I have traveled extensively). Harris Health (the county) is expanding with Baylor College of Medicine. About the worst system in the country. Lack of patient care and safety.

[@DanielCastillo-yj5lc]

The walkability inside the loop is laughable. The only people walking are homeless or questionable characters. A more realistic take would be a 5-15-minute drive to get to places.

[@Bnguyen276]

Houston is slowly getting better. All the crimes are getting pushed out to the very edge of the city, maybe because the gentrification is progressing so fast.

[@andreroberts6795]

Oh...dwites will fix the crime right?

[@gotya2006]

Houston = Hell. Heat all year long and ugly.