If YOU are Relocating to HOUSTON TEXAS... WATCH THIS!!!

[@opiumextract2934]

Im a Lifelong Resident and i cant wait to leave this area. It used to be affordable and not a lot of traffic. Not so much anymore.

[@marianmoses9604]

I’m a native Houstonian. I bolted to Alabama in 2017 and never looked back. Don’t miss it at all. It’s no longer the town I grew up in.

[@blessedmamags7796]

YES traffic is nuts! Woodlands is the worst! 18 years ago traffic wasn't bad.

[@Mayoyaquiwarrior]

Yes I use to love houston I will always have a love for it but with all the congestion and high cost of living and crime I'm moving out of state next yr I'm ready

[@summerdawn979]

Traffic is horrendous in The Woodlands area. It gets worse and worse each year. I moved out of The Woodlands 2 yrs ago. Avoid 4-7pm M-F if at all possible. Porter/New Caney N of 99 is really starting to build up. Very reasonable housing as well.

[@PrayinforTexas]

The high cost of living is thanks to Californian (native texans) moving back. They have huge budgets, sellers get higher prices. The tax - they say they dont have capital gains, but there are other ways to get it. Corporations pay extremely well to some, but the minimum wage is still 7.00? Why? I will always have an element of Texas, especially Houston, Pride. But my heart is truly sad for what has happened to it. This video is just a depiction of where all the well-to-do move about once thier homes start to decay. Thanks to the very loose building codes.

[@RVirus87]

As a native Houstonian who has been to every single area, I can confirm that this video is accurate 👍

[@chieftondoge9715]

I have to say, if someone needed a guide to move to the city I am from, I would make a video exactly like this. Thank you for making this in the style. Clean cut, straight to the point, maps, visuals, facts. On point brothers.

[@Honeycomblife]

I moved to Houston back in 2008 it was cheap af, 420 dollar apartment saved up for a house where katy & Cypress meet eachother. The house was under 95k back in 2016!

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Go back to where your from!!!

[@miscstuff7824]

Outskirts of Tomball, Magnolia, and Conroe used to offer an affordable mix of suburban and rural life. Post covid, though, it has been a madhouse of development and a lot of old growth forests are being razed for new community starts. A lot of the old charm of living in the dense forests of east Texas while still having (fairly) easy access to Houston proper amenities and while still being affordable is quickly fading. When you view the communities in this area, you'll see a stark contrast between older and newer communities. Older communities tended to surgically remove trees to build homes resulting in a "cabin-in-the-woods" type feeling with a high degree of privacy. Nowadays, developers tend to clear and flatten wide swaths of forests and build uninteresting and honestly sterile communities.

[@cjsteadman6217]

I moved to Katy in 1992. Small town with friendly people. The rice fields to the north and east of my subdivision were taken over by snow geese in late September and October. The roads were all two lane blacktop with very light traffic. Now there is new development where the rice fields used to be. No more snow geese, and horrendous traffic. The roads are still two lane blacktop with massive pot holes and bumper to bumper traffic for hours. I retired three years ago, so I don't have to deal with rush hour anymore, but we miss the small town we moved to all those years ago.

[@spiritgrant7998]

Katy is becoming too crowded. List it's small town feeling. Don't move here!!!

[@OCDRex11]

Moved to Katy in 2020 and I wish we hadn't. I love Katy, I really do but it is insane with traffic and people. Yes, I am a transplant so I can't speak to 1992 but we came from Colorado and I felt as you do. Colorado became to crowded and a lot of other reasons I'll refrain from discussing, drove us away. Katy was where we were directed and I wish I would have researched more. If anything I would have chosen Fulshear. But in general, west Houston is nuts and everyone wants to move here/there.

[@willbass2869]

Edited & reposted because.....reasons It's all gone to "heck" since the little pony ride place just south of TMC near the bayou closed down 50 years ago. I miss the pony rides 😞 Little ol' me would wave to the "girls" as they walked the streets near S.Main & O.S.T. Good times!

[@UrbanOutlaw713]

houston to new Katy in around 95 fry road was tiny road Mason was dead north of ten Franz was one way each direction and west of Mason was nothing small town old Katy and birds lol. It’s nothing like that any more. More people live in 77449 and 77084 than anywhere else in Harris county and west of that in Katy proper has exploded

[@Krysb107]

@@UrbanOutlaw713I lived off Mason road in the early 90s and it was 2 lane roads and huge open fields. We used to ride our bikes and pick blackberries for hours. I love that I got to experience that but it’s a nightmare now. I’d never choose to live there.

[@ackermack92]

As a resident of Pasadena/Clear Lake, it would be nice to see some videos highlighting older areas like a Pasadena, La Porte, Clear Lake City, etc. Not everybody needs, or wants brand new master planned areas, and not everybody necessarily cares what school district they live in. There is a lot of affordability, nice amenities, not to mention the proximity to Clear Lake and Galveston Bay.

[@hugomoran6854]

Are these places more prone to flooding

[@whatsyourdream]

Pasadena just has too many chemical plants etc for me to live in that part. Clear lake is still quite nice though.

[@ackermack92]

@@hugomoran6854 Some older communities are built on higher ground and proximity to the coast doesn't automatically make it a flood zone. There are flood zone maps available online so you can look and see the most flood-prone areas.

[@ackermack92]

​@@whatsyourdream That's fine, I understand not wanting to live by the industry. I'd just enjoy seeing more variety on the channel by discussing established communities, not just what's overpriced, cookie-cutter, master-planned hype.

[@whatsyourdream]

@@ackermack92Everybody's budget is different, so it's hard to say. From my pv, it seems like 200k is the minimum to get you into a little house in nice neighborhood in the suburbs of Houston North or South side, right now. That is if you're a buyer. If you're a renter, tha's a totally different conversation.

[@TaipanTex]

Grew up in Pasadena/Deer Park/La Porte/Clear Lake/Kemah/Seabrook in the 1960s and 1970s. That part of the Houston area is still my favorite.

[@chrismiller4326]

I’m in the Woodlands. The growth is so incredible you can see a landscape change within days. The growth focus is off the hook.

[@jdlfpr]

I’m gonna make this easy for anyone considering moving to Houston. 1. Houston is full, packed, very similar to L.A. traffic. 2. North or west of 99 is good, anywhere inside 99 you’re gonna deal with alot of crime. 3. Anything south you’re gonna deal with flooding and only very few selected areas are nice. South/southeast there’s a lot of crime. Southwest, MS13 central. North, high crime unless you get past 99. Northwest, same as north. West, once you get closer to Fulshear edge of Katy, it’s nice but expensive. Old Katy, lots of crime. Sugarland, some parts are nice, but you’re close to stafford and southwest bellaire area, very high crime. Unless you go past Katy, The woodlands, or Magnolia you’re gonna deal with a lot of crime and road rage (Houston is road rage central) Friendswood down south is ok, but not all of it, same with pearland. We do have some nice restaurants downtown, galleria, memorial. But let’s not sugarcoat it, downtown has a lot of homeless people. If you want to live in a safe neighborhood, be prepared to pay high rent or $400k-$1 mil for a nice house. Property taxes are pretty high in the west suburbs.

[@lucygil3805]

Por lo que dices no hay lugar para donde correr 🤷‍♀️ lo pintas bien malo , entonces quien quiera bajar de NY , California, Pensilvania y todos esos estados del norte que están en candela por lo q dices están fritos 🤔 para Texas ni mirar 🤷‍♀️ . Tengo familia en TX y viven perfectamente bien 🙏🏻

[@UrbanOutlaw713]

As a 3rd generation inner loop Houstonian and 5th generation Texan living on fry rd and ten in Katy I can 100 percent co-sign this comment

[@stevearcher6100]

Read between the lines regarding "crime." For instance; The Woodlands is no longer what it was 20 years ago what with all of the apartments and the "Greenspoint crowd" that has noticeably increased in the area over the last 5-10yrs. And when I say "noticeably," I am understating it. Many residents have relocated up to what is technically Magnolia and Montgomery where the degenerate element, other than cartel level, simply cannot afford to live and aren't as inclined to drive to since there is no mall and far fewer ancillary chain restaurants.

[@hectorcastrejon]

​@@stevearcher6100So what do you think is the best place to live in all of TX? Thanks!

[@stevearcher6100]

@@hectorcastrejon Couldn't say, honestly. Maybe one of the Dallas exurbs that hasn't developed out yet. It really depends on what you are willing to tolerate, especially if that third-world vibe doesn't bother you as much as it does many of us. The video lays out the predominate areas, but Houston has never really been considered a "great place to live" in the first place, at least not in the sense that many other cities across the US have been. It is hot and crowded. If you were considering The Woodlands, Montgomery seems to be the new area of interest.

[@henning9641]

I read so many negative comments here about Houston or the USA, but let me tell you from the perspective of a German: America is the best country ever and Texas is the best state... In Munich/Germany, where I live, houses that cost 300k would cost at least 1.5 million. But the average salary here is 45k and we pay 50% taxes. So, I beg you. Enjoy your life, enjoy your property, enjoy the weather and your freedom and never, absolutely never, under any circumstances let even a spark of socialism come into your country. It is the death of all prosperity. I love these videos, it's like a little window into a better world, while here I'm being robbed by the state month after month and as the owner of a measly shack worth a fortune, I'm really just the janitor and get to do a little bit of building here and there for the good of the state. God bless america... no shit

[@luisbermudezYT]

I understand. In Spain it is the same

[@mandimatera9312]

Houses cost more bc It’s called supply and demand aka free market economy. It’s easier to compete in Texas if you’re low income.

[@thedialectic6346]

Amen! Well said.

[@JonathanRootD]

We already have socialism. It's called social security and it's incredibly popular.

[@Anna_2024-r6u]

In California would be the same … Texas used to be much cheaper. Before pandemic 40% cheaper. 15 years ago home would sell for 100-150k in suburbs. New construction ! But Houston itself has high prices for homes. Same like in Munich. The areas I like homes are from $2 millions. And have great schools. Very safe. Great play grounds for kids. Plenty cafe, restaurants. Just great location overall! Walkable. The houses that $300k are in suburbs. You may find older house in houston 2 bedrooms around 400k+. But schools would no be that good. Prices here mostly wary by the neighborhood. And school ratings. The higher ratings, high price for the house. That’s why lots of families prefer suburbs. More affordable. But traffic is annoying… Texas has large % of obesity and overweight people. Because they drive everywhere long distance.

[@nifty_biscuit]

Most of these "affordable" areas showcased are actually the most expensive in the areas. Woodlands, Lago Mar, etc, all of the subdivisions he shows are the ones built for the well-off. More affordable compared to living in Cali maybe but there is much more affordable housing in other parts of the area

[@carnettawilliams9013]

There's pockets in every city that has affordable housing, I believe he only wants to show the most expensive/luxury parts. I live Northwest Houston and there's nice neighborhoods and homes that are not newbuilds but peaceful communities.

[@michellengo3352]

I hope you would talk about property taxes in these popular areas.

[@Alainesteph]

@@carnettawilliams9013where at? I’m looking for a home. But these new builds are so boring to me.

[@Whatta33]

As somebody who moved out of Houston twenty years ago I find yours video inspiring

[@GripGroupFilms]

Hey Jackson! Love your videos and feel you do what you do better than anyone in Houston. We recently had made the decision to move to Houston. We had secured a realtor before finding your videos. In a short amount of time, I estimate we watched 80% of all your content in less than a week and have watched even more since. Your videos helped us so much to really understand what each area had to provide and what they didn't. My wife and I are super excited to have found our home in Harper's Preserve and you certainly played a significant role. Even though weve found our home, we both are still excited when you drop a new video. This one is great as usual..keep up the great work and thank you again!

[@houstontexasliving33]

hey i appreciate that so much!! thats a great area for sure!

[@Hellofish0914]

Do you live Texas

[@radiotec76]

As someone living in Houston for 42 years don’t drive on I-45 and especially at the Tidwell exit. That area is rife with atrociously bad drivers and lots of accidents. If you must drive on I-45 because you have to work downtown then get a safe car and a dash-can. As for where to live, avoid any community with tall trees. Houston is in a flash drought and your home stands a high risk of fire damage or far worse. For hurricanes and tropical storms, we get far worse damage from tropical storms than hurricanes, avoid the Sugarland and Richmond/Rosenberg area. They flooded badly during Harvey and a lot of people from those areas I knew suffered flood damage. It floods during the torrential storms we usually get as well. Avoid Kingwood. It floods badly.

[@JB-kx9bx]

I just bought a house in The Woodlands 😅

[@Alainesteph]

I called 45 a death trap 😩😩

[@rolindets47]

What do you think about cypress or bridgeland?

[@Regi254.]

We moved to Katy from central Texas. Lived there ten yrs. I’m a school bus driver and driving for Katy ISD was a culture shock coming from a 2a district… I loved the ppl, the pay and our youngest son graduated from Taylor HS. But I was soooo very hot, I couldn’t survive the climate. So we moved back home 100 miles south of Dallas. I miss Katy. I miss having so much to do. But not the humidity. However, it feels like Houston around these parts more and more.

[@markdsimpson8915]

Harvey had an impact on Houston that lasts today. Some areas of Houston will be problematic because of the extended flooding during Harvey and the lack of construction crews to get people back into their homes. There is no insurance coverage for any left over issues from the flooding. If you buy, and the remediation was not certified, you will have a problem. Great video.

[@AVToth]

Texas is full. I here Tennessee has lot's of great locations you will be deliriously happy.

[@titusandjackie4167]

The woodlands is also becoming the new medical center so you don't have to go downtown anymore, along with other companies. So you might not have to go downtown for a long drive for work. Don't write of the north either People are wanting more space and moving north like Willis. It is booming

[@prescillastoyanova]

I’m very thankful for these videos. They really help me understand Houston and pick a place to live in.

[@Just-Lo-n8p]

Omg where was this video 2 years ago. This is hands down the best video for information about areas in Houston, The map makes things so much clearer. Had I had this video when I moved I would have definitely come to Houston. Anyway Im back on the move welt he thought of moving…so doing some research. Im coming from Caddo Mills Tx. I like the area for the price of the homes but it is too underdeveloped for me. You got a new subscriber. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@omachadosoto]

Best “honest review” about where to live in Houston area. Just helpful information. Keep it up buddy

[@ChickenFarmerRex]

We were living in Lahaina on Maui. The fire in August changed all of that and we have been staying in Southern California with our daughter and her family. We were in Conroe in December we liked what we saw. We our planing relocating in that area hopefully by June .

[@OltimiteLifeForm]

Omg!! My heart jumped when he did an elbow to the camera!!! I didnt see it coming. Man, you raised my blood pressure for a split second.

[@maryenagross4360]

That's what I like about Houston it has something for every lifestyle. Country, urban, suburbs, lakeside, city, soho style, wooded, seaside and , Ocean 😅

[@sqd37l]

and it has the crime lifestyle most of all. and it's hard to watch the slanted liberal news media.

[@VWGTO1]

Best burb if you go in-town often , I would take Sugarland. Woodlands is good for access to the airport. Proximity is a top priority due to the massive size of the metro area. That, then flooding risk.

[@JediFight]

Cypress has been great. Moved to Coles Crossing from Germany 10 years ago. Feel very fortunate to have done so. Stay north of 290, because traffic is nasty south of 290.

[@allthingsnu4673]

I've lived in Houston all of my life - on the east side inside the 610 loop. It's the one side of town you didn't cover in this video but I'm not complaining. My area is older and more industrial but our traffic is the best of all the areas you talked about because there's not much development happening on this side of town. I've read that the Mont Belvieu area farther east has a lot of new development coming up, however. If that area gets big enough, our traffic on I-10 will get heavier which I'm not looking forward to. Until that happens, I'll continue enjoying my easy, quick access to 610, I-10, downtown, EADO, the Heights, the museum district, the nicest parks in the city, shopping, Galveston, and so on.

[@Bondecieo]

I used to live in katy 40 years ago. Wow city of churches they called it. It was a nice town quiet. I did swimming pool decks .and we threw some nice louows. Quite a diffrent place now boy. Chow

[@ljacobs357]

We live in the North Montrose area, off Allen Parkway, about 1.5 miles from Downtown. Dozen of restaurants within walking distance, good walking and biking infrastructure and big city amenities (theater and sports) without the crowds. You mention nice areas, but all are car centric. Personally, I like the Woodlands as an option

[@donsergio2406]

Has Houston Metro improved? I remember (not that long ago) when you couldn't take a bus in Montrose on Sunday evenings. I used to have co-workers coming to H-town from New England offices and be left stranded, calling me in the weekends for a quick ride because they did not know about the backward mass transit of the 4th largest city in America.

[@ryanblubaugh4868]

Coming from Midland TX, miving to Houston, looked in Cyprus and Katy. Found a house in Katy . I think its called Nottinham country . We just loved that whole area, and it didnt take long to get anywhere in comparison to W. Texas where you have to drive 5 hours to do anything.

[@patriotpilgrim866]

Some of the areas you mention are near the Brazos River and other waterways that are prone to flooding. This is a major factor in choosing where to live. It would have helped if you had included information about flood areas in your video.

[@amanacatandhisdog8836]

I grew up in Houston in the 70’s. It was in Clear Lake City. The two schools in clear creek independent school district was highly rated at the time. As an adult in the galleria and Alief it was very crowded. I moved to Central Texas and am happier there.

[@cslloyd1]

I live on the golf course in the woodlands so I’m pausing frequently to see if i see my house… LOL!

[@GG-qy2js]

Me too!

[@tiag1872]

The time you put into these videos definitely shows…..You’re doing an amazing job keep them coming 🥰🥰

[@kelliaskew1636]

We are currently looking at kingwood tx to move to from California but don’t worry we are not taking our crap state believes with us, that’s why we are getting out. My husband has a job in humble and would like to know where is best to look that aligns with our beliefs and interests. If you could please let me know. Thank you I’m very grateful that I found this channel

[@drfb7012]

Just be aware Kingwood floods badly

[@arletteespinal7795]

Im relocating to Houston and this video really helped me understand all the sides of Houston. Thank you

[@erickneidel1889]

We have been in sienna for 3 years, love it

[@prettyboimut1]

I just love these in depth videos! I know once I’m ready to move, you are the one to go to!

[@chrisfrieberg7720]

How about weather? Areas to avoid storm systems coming through, etc. I only ask bc the flooding I saw in the past, is that a major issue still?

[@cajunboudin7724]

Completely lost me when you skipped over the downtown area as if it’s not an option. We live in Sawyer Yards, 3 minutes from downtown. We’re walking distance from some of the best bars, restaurants, and activities in Houston. Also right by Buffalo Bayou walking trails, which we can even take to reach downtown by foot. Everything we need is within a 5-10 minute radius and we almost never need to get onto the congested highways. I work for a tech company in midtown and my commute is 5 minutes if I need to go into the office. If you’re only comfortable with suburbs, sure, go be there. But if you’ve lived in big cities before and know how to navigate things, or are willing to adjust a bit, it’s a no brainer: be near downtown, Montrose, The Heights, or the Museum District. It’s also not nearly impossible to raise a family in these areas. Some of the best schools in Texas exist within this area, and contrary to popular belief, there are some very safe pockets/neighborhoods in central Houston.

[@bird289]

Tip for relocating to Houston: Don't, we're full. Thank you for your interest lol

[@sqd37l]

and it sucks

[@madstarr2]

A video for retirees who are interested in relocating to Houston would be great. Schools are not a factor, but proximity to the airport is, so what subdivisions or areas can you highlight.

[@jordanashtonsmith5436]

I’ve lived in Houston in my whole life and I just watch these videos for fun! Lol good info

[@cs.8821]

Lol, I thinking of moving to Texas from Ohio..just don't know which city is better for me.

[@donsergio2406]

Me, too! But I ran as far as I could from Bayou City to live the last half of my life ...(still with interests there though)

[@mayureethaiboonraung8396]

This going to be very educational for people who want to move to Texas,

[@AJCalabria1]

Relocating from New Mexico. This video was very informative as it provided a lot of information I hadn't found elsewhere.

[@leroybrown505]

Where did you move to ? how do you like it ?

[@joeyroby2796]

I am so grateful for these types of videos!

[@houstontexasliving33]

oh good! did i cover an area that you seem to like?

[@True60RS]

These are so helpful, and the banter between you and Jo Jo is fun

[@DianeK-i6b]

You’re very thorough and detailed. Excellent video!

[@indigenousspirit]

I'm a first time listener. This video is super helpful 🎉 Thank you for sharing all your hard work! Makes the decision process much easier and saves alot of time. 😊

[@juchipila2008]

Yes is helping I am relocating from Los Angeles..

[@alphanerd1355]

I moved from StLouis to Houston and I freaked at the size ofHouston!!! I love your (my) suburban city!

[@lesliegarcia8041]

Coming from someone who has lived in places where you really have to advocate for yourself for good medical care, Houston is the best! You will get top medical care here. I didn't realize how important that was, until I lived in places that didn't have it. It's one of the best reasons to live in Houston. Secondly, it's green year round, flat but green--like Ireland green. Thirdly, the rain and storms are beautiful, and keep everything green. Now, the number one negative-- the traffic 🚦⛔ 🔥🥵 HORRIBLE. It's literally hell!! I lived there for 17 years in the 80s and 90s when the Woodlands and Kingwood didn't even exist. People moved to far out suburbs to get away from traffic. Now, the traffic has just spread. So, traffic is absolutely the worst thing about the Houston area. Access to coastal living is nice, and lake living within reach, and you need to be around water, because its mostly humid, even in winter, and the summers can be scorching 🥵. That's the #2 negative. All in all, it's not bad if you can get away, at least a few times a year. A lot of people here choose to vacation in Colorado, or end up moving there. Another plus, is jobs. The economy is robust, especially compared to other places. Cost of living still isn't too bad compared to other large metros in the country.

[@RyanS32]

I grew up in Katy ISD, and I will say yes, Katy ISD is great in a lot of places. Just be careful north of I10 and east of 99/Grand Parkway, especially the Bear Creek area.

[@mohammedjeffali1076]

Lol, the place we moved first, sold after only 4 years there.

[@walterclaycooke]

Woodforest is being developed by Johnson Development which is not the developer of The Woodlands. The Woodlands’ current developer is the Howard Hughes Corporation.

[@ReyMcIntyre-z3e]

These videos are so thorough and informative. Thanks you for all your efforts!

[@mariafrizzell6887]

We just moved to Cypress from NC. I’m So happy we found your video which is super informational and it confirms our choice. Thank you

[@blessedmamags7796]

Cypress is paradise 💖. Are you north or south?

[@jamescalkins8803]

I just discovered your channel. We're in High Meadow Ranch, between Magnolia and Tomball. As you note, the FM 249 construction has opened this area up for development, and Magnolia is beginning what is sure to be a long term boom. We looked at practically every golf course community from Austin to Baton Rouge, and High Meadow Ranch is unique due to the large lots (1.4 acres around the golf course, up to 20 acres away from the course) and very good public golf course. We love it here.

[@TXIDDiva]

Great video! I’ve lived here in Texas just about my whole adult life and “I didn’t even know that MOST of these Areas even exist!..This gives me a lot more options to think about!”🤔Again, great video thank you!👍🏽👍🏼

[@FernandoRodriguez-uz5cm]

Another major decision in selecting a home is the property tax rate. A session about rates would be nice.

[@amorrbaby8354]

Damn it dont move here

[@sandysawyer5565]

Great video, I’m a Houston Realtor focusing more on Southwest Houston, Sugar Land, Katy. I’m originally from Southern California. I can see why people move to Katy, it mostly resembles the suburbs where I grew up.

[@TheDavidN]

Being from there, I like to check in from time to time, and I'm always amazed by how much house you can get and how much it's growing.

[@rebeccamark546]

What about Spring Branch? Not even mentioned so far. Not perfect but some gem neighborhoods and centrally located.

[@kassrripples3659]

hi, great video. I moved from Gladstone, in Queensland Australia. Arrived 1 January 2019. We found a house in Villages of Northpointe, Tomball, right by Memorial High School. One son went into 2nd half of 9th grade, other son had 5 months in Grade 6 at Oakcrest Intermediate. After two years we moved to Grand Lakes Estate Montgomery, near Woodforest. I've been really impressed by the schools in both ISDs and our boys have been happy enough even with Covid in the midst. One son now drives to University Park campus of Lone Star College and the other is about to start at Conroe campus of Lone Star College in a dual credit program and attends Lake Creek High School going into his senior year. I easily drive into Conroe township, using the library there, over to Old Montgomery, the Woodlands and every few weeks head over to Tomball as I like to go to Seasons Harvest for lunch. Altogether it's been a really comfortable place to live. On day trips we go to Galveston Bay or Lake Livingston. I've also lived in Brooklyn, one hour north of Sydney, for 2 years; Moggill, less than one hour south-west of Brisbane almost 5 years, and Cranbourne, Dandenong and Endeavour Hills, outer east about one hour from Melbourne City for 25 years of my life. Personally, I don't find the traffic around the Woodlands area, Tomball, Cypress or Spring all that bad. I recall Sydneys traffic especially around Parramatta as feeling worse at peak hour.

[@allmondeemommabrown5030]

Very informative video watching from Maryland. Great that you give summaries.On each neighborhood.

[@chris06v1]

I'm thinking about moving to Houston and your videos are definitely helping. Thanks!

[@uggrrah101]

Thank you so much for the information brother! Im a military vet, currently in Bellevue, Washington. Planning on moving to Sugarland or Sienna in maybe a few years. Hoping to give you and your team a call when the time comes. Take care and God bless👍

[@ConstanceConnie]

Your videos are very informative. I'm planning on moving to Houston from DC after both of my homes sell. I love the videos surrounding the suburban areas because thats where I need to be lol. I'm more so gravitating towards Conroe TX now. Will be contacting JoJo for sure!

[@larrywallace31]

Hello. I live in the Atlanta area and I'm really interested in moving to the Houston area, Cypress, Katy, even Sugarland... Thanks for the content... I'm really loving Cypress and Katy.... Will be moving really soon..🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@mohammedjeffali1076]

I live in west Katy and we love the new highschool Freeman. Check it out if that applies to you.

[@larrywallace31]

@ thanks. I’m definitely looking for a good area for me and my family

[@erickjefferies268]

Actually looking to move to the area this is Exactly the type of detailed informational video I've been looking. A complete break down of the whole area.

[@mtwern]

Best areas/communities for couples whose children have moved out but come to visit often. Walking/hiking, restaurants, stores nearby (preferably accessible via walking or biking.

[@lilacoo7700]

Surprised! You did not mention “Spring”. The only town you left out. Now thinking did we choose the right pl??? Well, we chose here Spring with our 5 year living experience in past in Houston and Katy, which are ok & but Spring being closer to Woodlands & the Downtown & r near all major shopping. Decent area close to everything with our living experience.

[@pfyang89]

Currently in Minnesota. Looking to relocate in a couple years and don’t know where to start. Your videos got me interested in Houston. Thank you.

[@davidhaim89]

Inner-Loop Houstonian here (Heights). Most of the listed communities are in the distant exurbs. You'll be living in your car, and racking up lots of toll fees and slow miles. Katy might be OK if you work in the Energy Corridor. Pearland has decent access to the Medical Center. The Kingwood area would work for people who commute to the Ship Channel industries. Don't overlook the annulus between the 610 Loop and Beltway 8. It offers a decent compromise between price and accessibility. If your priority is to minimize car-dependency, then the (now pricey) inner loop, with its walkable/bikeable neighborhoods and decent transit access, is the only alternative to consider.

[@stuartdryer1352]

I live in the Montrose area, inside the loop. My daily commute? 15 min each way. It is a great area. A lot will depend on where you work and how much you want to spend. One of the important things to keep in mind is the flooding history of an area. Ask about it.

[@connieweddle5479]

Great video!!!DAUGHTER LIVES IN Katy!!!

[@notofthisworld5998]

Seriously? Bringing up the Montrose withiut the caveat that its the LGBTQ area? Many people outside that community are discriminated against when renting or leasing.

[@stuartdryer1352]

@notofthisworld5998 It was historically an LGBTQ area, more so on the east side of Montrose and between Richmond and Westheimer. The entire area has changed a lot. Now it is kind of an upscale urban area with lots of younger professional people and tons of townhouses which tend to be pricey. There is no reason to think that you would be discriminated against in rental on the basis of sexual orientation. It sounds to me like you have some issues, but in any case your information is many years out of date. My point was that Houston is not an urban hellhole.

[@notofthisworld5998]

@@stuartdryer1352 One of my patients manged the nearby Specs and he was quite vocal about trying to keep the Montrose exclusive to LGBTQ. I lived there when I was 19-20, on Missouri street. Aside from a SWF, my girlfriend and I were the only straights in the complex. I dont have issues, I have facts. Retract your claws, please. The Montrose is NOT a place for a family. I do not believe it has changed much.

[@stuartdryer1352]

@notofthisworld5998 I have lived near the Menil Museum in the Montrose area for 26 years. Nearly all my neighbors have kids. So there are some facts. First hand, not something you heard from the guy who managed the Specs years ago. By the way, that Specs is in midtown, not Montrose. Anyone who doubts what I just said about the area just needs to drive around it to see what I said about what it is like now. But in any case, there are a host of other nice inner Houston neighborhoods. Upper Kirby. Museum district. Rice Military. Boulevard Oaks. Etc. etc.

[@kamahlcotta]

Thanks for the video! It’s really helpful

[@jackwarren6732]

Im origionally from Waller. My family was in real estate. You could get land for $2,000.- an acre in the 80s. Kingwoods the best! Welcome neighbor. Ive been a painter here since the 80s

[@mikemihulet8190]

Love your detailed videos Mircea from Cali

[@redliongreatstar]

I’m from Acres Homes Texas and live in Tomball for about 15 years. I would rather live further out cause it is getting too crowded

[@wandarivera4768]

Love your videos very informative, we’re moving back to TX soon from NJ. Cypress sounds very promising.

[@punkrockkarl8220]

I've lived here for 20 years and I can tell you; the best place to live in Houston is, literally anywhere else

[@Math-Tulane]

Is it because of crime?

[@miniprepper8284]

My kids graduated in the Friendswood school district. The homes are beautiful, solid old school custom. They were not slapped up.

[@celestialtl]

You will love the weather in Houston, and don’t worry about traffic…travel there is easy and everything is centrally located. Move near the water

[@truthseeker7050]

Fantastic brother great job I am a builder for 45 years all over the country. Great job. What we need to do is I need to team up with you and do quality of building what the quality of these homes are giving the owner an idea of good builders, and not so good builders, some of affordable homes, tend to have some minor issues that could be taken care of by owners, simple to fix, and head off large maintenance projects in the future. just going to turn out to be high, maintenance and it’s very simple to fix some of the small items. some of these inexpensive

[@NoQuarter01]

What are the good and bad builders off the top of your head??

[@donmynack]

I've lived in Cross Creek Ranch since 2011, got in early when nobody was here. It's kind of pricey now per sq ft, but it's a great area. Something to be cognizant of is that it's on the edge of KISD - West and South you will be in Lamar ISD, which is not as highly rated but is still pretty good.

[@norasithphetphommasouk8847]

This is an awesome video and very helpful for someone like me who interesting in moving to outside Houston areas. Since I am coming from Alaska. Thanks

[@stevebanks1640]

We recently moved back to the East Coast. I will say the health-care I received my 2 plus years there was top notch.

[@maryenagross4360]

Tomball has a lot new developments also in wooded area 350 to mil. price range😊

[@Rastablan05]

Yes this is extremely helpful! Looking forward to meeting you soon. We are coming from CA.

[@justintegge2391]

Looking to move to Katy area in 2025ish from Washington State. Excited and not so excited, u know the hole moving thing but a great job opportunity has come up so I really don't wanna pass it up and we are the adventure type of family. Looking forward to HUSTON TX experience 😊

[@tracyecunningham1906]

Very helpful. Keep it coming!

[@JohnJones-gr9bq]

I live in the CFISD area just north of Bear Creek Park. One of the things that you didn’t mention about the Cypress area is their fire department.

[@scottbarker21]

The average high this summer is 13 degrees Hotter than Miami Beach. I’d turn back if I were you

[@cs.8821]

Lol😂

[@donsergio2406]

And you can bet they are going to endure the same number of hurricanes in the next 10 years

[@ppizzolo]

Thanks for the videos, they are awesome to known Houston better.

[@janetdenisedilworth7469]

I love your video very informative I’m from North Mississippi and I’m thinking about moving to Houston Texas in the Spring.

[@jeremy9589]

😂😂 the hilarious thing is that I was born and raised in Houston and looking to move to CDA, Idaho. So the opposite of what you said in your video.

[@alison7707]

You won't get your moneys worth of housing. It's beautiful, but ridiculously expensive. We just moved away because of that.

[@belgium9375]

I find your videos very insightful🌹 Thank you

[@houstontexasliving33]

youre welcome! is there an area you liked from the presentation?

[@brooksmostly313]

Love you guys ! And Jo Jo got us a crazy deal on a new construction!

[@houstontexasliving33]

thats what my JOJO does!!!!

[@lynnezieler7510]

As a Kingwood resident since the1980"s I would like to hear your thoughts on our mess with C of H annex

[@donsergio2406]

Good idea! I remember how advanced Kingwood was in late '70's, until it was swallowed by H town. Bad omen for all these new developments bordering the spreading cancer.

[@Mr.Shannon.456]

I came to Houston in 2020 and I chose the Katy area. I wanted to be close to lots of Asian restaurants but outside the beltway 8 (sorry Bellaire), so what better choice than Katy Asian Town and the other Asian restaurants in the area. Not sure if Woodlands, Cypress, and these other areas have lots of Asian restaurants or not by comparison. Asian restaurants, Asian population, and outside the Beltway were the three big factors for me. Unfortunately, still looking for an Asian wife!