Why I'm Leaving DALLAS TEXAS And You Should Too

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

🤔Thinking of Moving to Dallas Texas?🤠 📱 Call or Text: 214-441-6684 📨 Email: [e-mail] 📅 Zoom: bit.ly/LivingInDallasCall

[@d0uble_O]

Yes!! been in Cali all my life, need the change!

[@josephshaff5194]

I'll be right down. Gotta finish studies here. Just tell me where they want the Mad Scientist. I'm not kidding. lol!

[@WLM596]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS don't do it, people!

[@tritosac]

I grew up in Dallas basically living there since the late 1970's. Back in March I sold my home of 20 years. I could no longer absorb the outrageous property taxes. With values as high as they were, even with homestead exemptions & protesting the DCAD every year my taxes still went up 10%. At almost $11K annually I decided to make my exit. Where I lived were mostly ranch style homes from the 1950's & 60's. Over the last 10 years I saw homes all over my neighborhood being torn down to be replaced with some pretty obnoxious mcmansions. It's sad some of the character of Old East Dallas & other neighborhoods close to White Rock Lake has been destroyed with these modern yet tasteless designs. Not to mention police response times suck. My home was burglarized 2 years before I sold. It took the police 60 hours-over two and a half days to come out to take a report. That's part of what my over $10K in taxes is paying for. Not much value. I am happier now in El Paso. Despite all the fear porn on the news it's safer out here. Homes are a huge bargain. Part of me misses Dallas but the taxes and that damn humidity I do not miss.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi there! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your new adventure is treating you well. I wish you good luck.

[@timothykeith1367]

El Paso seems to be a good choice

[@Alex-xh7dm]

But El Paso is still in Texas with high property taxes.

[@timothykeith1367]

​@Alex-xh7dm El Paso property taxes are high relative to west Texas, but a $250,000 EP property probably costs $400,000 in Dallas. Coming from other cities El Paso can be a frugal choice

[@safeandeffectivelol]

I've lived in Texas almost 50 years and grew up in Dallas. When I got my first job out of college, I left. It's become a cesspool full of expats from other states.

[@Hummer999xx]

It’s getting too expensive here in DFW. I made a mistake accepting a job and moved my family here during the pandemic. In 3 years, we plan to move back to either Alabama, Georgia or Tennessee. Property taxes are a lot lower and homes are more affordable than DFW.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

I appreciate you sharing your experience. Best of luck with your future plans... Wishing you and your family the best!

[@ViolentMLG]

Not sure where you've lived, but I don't recommend Nashville. I relocated here from Richmond VA and its the same thing, overpriced, overcrowded, etc. I knew it would be a factor but its worse than I thought. I'm highly thinking about moving to AL or back to RVA myself.

[@internalhappiness5238]

don't come over here stay exactly where you're at

[@happyyardservice2914]

boo hoo

[@jasonshumake777]

@@ViolentMLG don’t move near a major city

[@Frank-os6gq]

Thinking most people work from home is a very insulated mindset. The vast majority of people could never work from home and dont.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Alright! thanks for tuning in.

[@ilykepink]

@@Frank-os6gq yeah he’s very tone deaf in alot of the comments he made

[@Sophiecjp]

Lived in Dallas my whole life. It used to to be the best small big city. OMG… 2017 boom town. Toyota and other companies came and you could not get a house. Texas has the 5th highest taxes in the USA. Between the taxes, the traffic, the new personality it was to much. We left in 2019 and came to Nashville Tn. Our property tax here was $3,200p/y, in TX our taxes were 12,000 p/y and both houses valued for the same amount. All the “ burbs” he is talking about, they did not exist 10 years ago, it was all farm land. My car insurance here was 50% lower, home owners insurance was much lower and my health insurance was lower. Ppl are friendly here.i have so many friends here while in Dallas I never got to see my friends because of traffic. I had a friend that lived 3 miles from me and it took me 1 hour to get to her house using midway rd. This is when I was ready to leave. We lived in West Plano before we moved. I miss Texas but I do not miss what has happened to my state.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! I wish you good luck on your new adventures. Cheers!

[@opinionated2]

Yes, the traffic is terrible and Dallas has been ranked as one of the top cities in the country for automobile accidents.

[@michaelsix9684]

you covered it

[@bane2256]

No chance it took you an hour to go 3 miles

[@michaelsix9684]

Nashville is costly now and the traffic is way up from what it was, it's grown too fast

[@fabiojpoli]

Welcome to the community! If you moved later 😊. We are Brazilian and My son is also Lucas, congrats!. Who knows we could meet with Travis and play some disc golf 😃. Moving from Fort Worth to building community I felt the difference and my wife miss something from big city, but still we love here! God bless you!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

So cool! My wife is Brazilian! We should meet up soon!

[@SOCCERNUT32]

Great video buddy ! Live in San Antonio and currently looking myself in the Timberwood , Helotes , Stone Oak suburbs of San Antonio myself . I’ve lived in San Antonio all my life but my values and just having new construction has really open my eyes to the positives of new construction/ suburbs .

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi! glad you find our videos helpful. You are looking just San Antonio right now? do let us know if your sight shifts to Dallas somehow!

[@SOCCERNUT32]

Funny you might ask, I work from Home with a "military " company known in SA and I look to Dallas as well. I'll keep you posted if I do. And thank you for the response ! @@LIVINGINDALLAS

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

@@SOCCERNUT32 Awesome!

[@debbiemize2269]

Never thought I’d live in a small town, but iv now lived in one 27 years! And when I say small, I mean SMALL! Population is 1400! We are 101 miles from DFW Airport, 65 miles from Fort Worth, 45 miles from Waco! My house is 128 years old, was a fixer upper, and it is my forever home ♥️

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! thanks for sharing 🙂

[@joseCalderon1976]

I live in San Antonio TX and like it here. Dallas is part of tornado alley, so for just that reason alone, I wouldn't live there. We do get crazy weather here once in a while, but it's not all the time. Good luck with the move!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

thank you and thanks for tuning in!

[@TheTerminator-n3j]

I agree its too expensive. It's expensive to live here because of all the drifters moving here. I meet so many people who don't have family moving here and then move back because its too expensive to live here. You can't get an apartment unless you make 3x the rent, property taxes are 11k. Mortgage rate is like 4k a month. If you listen to this person and you don't make enough, you will lose thousands of dollars quickly. 💯

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for the insight!

[@bane2256]

Any desirable location in the US is expensive. Boston suburbs make Dallas look like the minor leagues in terms of prices

[@TheMonijack0377]

I love Dallas. I moved here over a decade ago but with the influx of people and everything getting so expensive I want to move now too. I really like AL.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, it's really 'different strokes for different folks,' with some loving how the influx into their communities adds vibrancy and opportunities.

[@jm-xg7lm]

What do you like about al

[@janeenharrison1953]

So true! The constant construction is driving me nuts!!

[@amy-zk3fo]

I grew up in FTW but live and Dallas. Lots to do here.

[@heythere6983]

Al seems very dangerous or very poor

[@hollyriley9848]

We live in Keller and our small town has been destroyed by all the newbies. Tons of traffic here now, we never had crime until after 2020. Our neighborhood street has become a freeway. Texas is the best but we are leaving our suburbs because the crowds, traffic, construction have become insane! Ive talked to hundreds of Texans and we all feel the same way. It’s a sad state of affairs. Crime in our area has gone up, not down. It was non Existent in Keller/ Southlake, not anymore. Tons of hideous apartments were built. But, regardless. Texas rocks! Rent and home costs are insane also. You have a great attitude about this horrible growth but most of us don’t. 😢

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Progress can indeed bring a new set of challenges, but solutions always follow closely. It's an overall fair trade-off regardless.

[@CroisMoi]

I don’t think this will get better. 😥😥

[@KR.HomeChronicles]

My husband is originally from Beaumont, TX and I'm originally from New Orleans, La. He relocated to DFW back in 1998 and I relocated to DFW back in 2005. We met in 2012...in Dallas. Long story short...we left DFW in May 2023 because we wanted land, and we found it at a reasonable price here in Beaumont. There's no way we could find these prices in DFW for what we got here in Beaumont!!!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

A lot of factors drive market prices. Glad you found a suitable place for your family in Beaumont. Congratulations!

[@KR.HomeChronicles]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS so true. The area we were in was right next to Burleson, which was a nice/growing area. We were in the Crowley ISD area, and it's growing like crazy...new football stadium, new highway construction, and new restaurants...plus they're building a new Police station on the corner of Risinger & I-35. So there's that. But thanks for the congrats! We're loving our country living now in Beaumont, TX.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Yes, progress can be bittersweet! I'm glad you enjoyed the journey! ❤

[@VmanStudioz]

Be careful refinancing, if a recession hits or unforeseen circumstances occur, and your home falls 20% below what you put down on the house, it will prove difficult to refinance. I never bank on refinancing; if the wind falls your way; then take advantage of that, but don’t count on it.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Solid Advice! thanks for sharing your perspective. 👍

[@tamimoncrief2264]

Property is too expensive in all DFW areas. Too bad so many people moved here. Ugh. Too congested.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

A lot of factors influence these prices. Where do you live now?

[@avflyguy]

I too have grown up in the Dallas area since early 50's. Loop 12 was about it being on the fringe. There was no such thing as the DN Tollway (it was the Cotton Belt railroad tracks). In Jr High and High School, they were good. Around the Park Cities area was stomping ground for us teenage kids in early 60's to search out trouble. The house I grew up in was < $40,000 new! 3 2 2 w/ a pool in the back yard. Colleges were seemngly everywhere in the area and were all highly rated. After College, bought my first house in Farmes Branch (and NO.. it's some tiny 1 traffic light in the city). Skip ahead to last 4 or 5 years. Kids grown and doing thier thing, each with houses they bought and are doing well. We've seen the house we're in ( 2 story 4 3 2 w/3100 sq ft now go from 165k to $575k-600k in these short years. Location, Location, Location. Like the established neighborhoods; nice lots and lawns, big trees everywhere and quiet for the most part. And NO.. I don't like the property taxes anymore than anyone else, but given there is no State Income Tax has been a blessing and a curse. It is luring in big business from everywhere. Traffic has become a nightmare, but now retired, no need to fight the 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM rush. A caveat. Yes, the area has nowhere else to grow except north. But think twice about anything between Denton and McKinney which forces you on to Hwy 380, and although getting wider by one lane each way, still won't help anything. If you like heat 105° weather they'll be plenty of days of that.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing your insights! I appreciate you tuning in. 😊

[@dj.1094]

Congrats on the baby on the way! You have a beautiful home 😊 looking forward to more videos in North Dallas!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you!! 😊 Yes , more 2024 videos to come... thanks for tuning in.

[@URRT]

I lived, and worked in Dallas for years, the best thing I ever did was move away from Dallas! Dallas is hundreds of police officers short, and they use to brag about being a sanctuary city! If you have a complaint, you have to file it on line instead of calling 911, this includes home robberies!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@opinionated2]

Yes, you are correct about the shortage of police officers. That's why we have a crime problem, especially in Downtown! This you tuber is giving out incorrect information, when he says crime is down.

[@WLM596]

Yesss!!!

[@mariloff]

Car theft is a huge problem in Dallas!! That has not come down..

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

😒

[@res_ipsa-REX]

Car theft is an issue, but not a huge problem, in most major cities. This is why you have insurance or should have insurance.

[@GetsumJ]

Born in Dallas (OakCliff) in 1961. Moved from Irving to a 8 acre piece of land unincorporated Denton County in 2000. I have not looked back since. However, Denton county has grown and I see it coming on the horizon. I am now retired and may look further north, but will never leave Texas.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Which town north do you have your eye on now?

[@GetsumJ]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS - Probably around Slidell, and south. My current property and home is off SH-380 west of SH 156 which keeps increasing in value. So selling and buying at the right time is critical.

[@kolehohenberger898]

As someone thats lived in several states the last few year for work ... Dallas TX is not that bad. Im moving back there this summer.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! where do you live now?

[@kolehohenberger898]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS Currently New York 🥲

[@bane2256]

Dallas is great. So much to offer.

[@alexandriarudd4939]

Texas getting WAY too crowded. The new CA and LA.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi there! True, but despite the challenges, with careful planning, I believe Texas can manage growth while maintaining its unique charm. Where do you live now?

[@rival121]

@c0ckhead684Other people from California?

[@danielbrisbon-lv4sh]

​@@LIVINGINDALLASYou're wrong.

[@MATTMEISTER1]

DFW 8 MILL.HOUSTON 2.5

[@LoriL010]

We live in the suburbs north of Dallas and are also moving because too many people are moving here now, also changing our way of life. My family has lived in McKinney for 7 generations and it's now time to go. My husband graduated from Prosper with 12 people in his senior class. It's a sad and changing situation all around. Progress they call it.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

It’s inevitable.

[@EH-ro8dn]

What changed in your way of life? Was it the extra traffic?

[@LoriL010]

@@EH-ro8dn Traffic and lack of roads is an issue yes. The small town feel of knowing everyone and having that community enviornment. Plus we have a farm and housing additions are surrounding us now. Kids jumping fences, kids chasing cows, trash everywhere, people stealing fruit from our trees. It's just time to go...

[@hl0984]

​@LoriL010 You must be one of those people who small talk every strangers

[@LoriL010]

@@hl0984 As I said they weren't strangers. Everyone knew everyone for generations. And "one of those people"? Seriously? You just proved my point. Thank you.

[@JF-rz3rh]

Yikes folks... Please be careful considering raising kids at Allen highschool, I know several people who graduated there, they hated it, the school is way to big, and for every sport 5,000 kids try and sign up, no one gets to play sports unless your kid is a future all star. By the way, my kid goes to a Dallas ISD school and we beat Allen in wrestling in a few weight classes😎 Allen has a famous football team, but unless again your kid is the future Tom Brady, just trying to get a bench spot on the team is like nearly impossible. The super huge high schools look so pretty and fancy, everything is all new and full of money, but when you consider what type of experience that means for your kid being able to participate, it's not a #1 memorable experience. It's a tough competition even playing sports at a normal 5a or 4a school, some people push way far north into the small schools so their kids get a full experience in being able to participate in sports. I have 3 kids. One already graduated from a Dallas ISD school with honors. I realize when I go to the sports matches when we play other teams, we may not have the full sports experience if we had gone to a school with 10 bazillion kids. Sometimes the "best " schools, do not mean the best experience, participation, or inclusion a smaller or normal high school can give.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing... Cheers!

[@jm-xg7lm]

Yes,,,, aisd may have high ratings..but there are many many drawbacks. Much better options too.

[@miltonherron9237]

Housing and Apartments are too expensive in Dallas Ft. Worth

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Where do you live that they are so affordable?

[@Rc-sl4te]

I grew up in Frisco in the 80s and 90s. It was great. Was such a big deal when we got our first stop light. Moved out in early 2000s when it absolutely exploded. Still live in the DFW area but it's getting crowded.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

The DFW area has seen significant development, and the changes, though bittersweet, are a fair trade-off for many.

[@TrevorFeelgood-d9k]

I'm also leaving ( I'm actually leaving the state though). I grew up here. Have lived other places, but majority Of my life has been spent here. Cities are kind of like stocks, The longer you look at them the more they make sense. The longer you trade them, The more you understand them and their complexities. So in that sense, if you know- you know. DFW Is approaching eight million people. In the year 2000 it was 1.2. They're overdeveloping the suburbs North of Dallas, but the infrastructure isn't changing in Dallas. So you have roadways that are now already at maximum capacity. Demographics are changing at a wild pace. Markets have been exploding here for years, but we're reaching a competitive disadvantages for certain industries. Crime is definitely on a rise. Car thefts in Dallas County is rampant, they don't really clear any of those cases, so odds are you're never seeing your car again. Northern suburbs are relatively safe, but, like the gentlemen mentioned, prices aren't cheap. You won't find a decent home under 350k-400k north of the turnpike. It's just not gonna happen. You won't want for much in regard to shppping, but it comes at a price of overcrowding. Shopping on the weekends is like being at the state fair of another country. It's very disorienting.

[@shestudios]

Great video. I have been on the fence about where to move in Texas. Was considering Houston, but Dallas seems like a better fit. SIDENOTE: Had to check the video date when you said the Cowboys were doing good. 😂😂😂

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Haha... Good one! 😁... Yes this one was uploaded a month ago. Where do you live now?

[@titanictx883]

I live near 75/Lovers - it's a walkable area yet walking anywhere is a nightmare. I'm tired of being run down by cars. It's often safer to jay walk than it is to cross at a crosswalk. Even in the parking lots you have to worry about someone flying around the corner at 70 miles an hour going the wrong way.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

That sounds like a challenging situation! Just make sure to follow the rules, though, so you're not in the wrong if anything happens. Take extra care-it's the best you can do.

[@parkerbelholland1037]

Great vid. We recently moved to Ft Worth area from an urban area in the east. You hit on several points for our move (politics, handling of COV, ability to remote, more house per $, great school, I'm sure more reasons)

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Congratulations on the new home.

[@angelicavallejo3525]

I move here from California about 6 years ago. First move was to Waco then Temple now we live in Killeen. At first the thing we found out Texas is full of churches. We love Killeen and plan to stay here. It is a big big change from California. We do miss our Foothills mountains.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Glad your experience of moving to Texas has been a positive one for you. You seem to move a lot; do you see yourself moving again soon?

[@_oly_241]

One question..homes tend to be on a slab and as such older homes have iron pipes, which to fix when the rust out will cost you 30k+. Have you run into this issue?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Oh wow! thats a lot of $$$... No, and I hope not.

[@TeutonicTribe]

Builders stopped using iron around 1980 or so in favor of PVC piping.

[@i-35vagabond56]

I think the same thing is happening to Austin. The last year or two, Austin has been growing at a slower rate than the national average. It was announced in May that both Jacksonville, Florida and Ft. Worth passed Austin in population, knocking Austin from the 10 largest cities in the United States by population to #12. But, the Austin region is still amongst the fastest growing regions in the nation. I think there's a lot of people leaving Austin for the suburbs, mainly for the cheaper housing, attributing the slower growth within the Austin City limits. Speaking of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth is projected to overtake Dallas in population to become the largest city in the DFW Metroplex by 2045, and the name officially evolves into the FWD Metroplex.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@opinionated2]

I just drove through the M streets neighborhood again, a few days ago. The roads have really deteriorated over the years (we were in the suburbs for eight years and have been back in Dallas for 4 1/2 years). Fortunately, they are beginning to work on the roads, but it will take years to catch up!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing

[@DerrayJones]

Great video. So, are you moving out into suburb dallas or you moving out the state of texas?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Glad You liked it!.. Suburb

[@janettsantiago2934]

Congratulations!’ Beautiful home … happy for you !! Merry Christmas

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@Petpawsitivecare]

Moved to Frisco 13 years ago. It was nice, so was Little Elm. Now its overcrowded and all that southern hospitality left. I don't even recognize this place anymore. 3 lanes each way from an old 1-2 way HWY (depending on how far back you go). I think I'm heading to Tennessee- what I loved is rapidly deteriorating or vanishing here in the DFW. Property taxes are always terrible...6k annually.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Changes can be bittersweet... Thanks for tuning in

[@craftsmanctfl3493]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS Most everything that you’re talking about in the north/far north Dallas suburbs are reasons I wouldn’t want to. It’s going t become way too crowded in 5-10 years. Although you indicate you don’t want to be political, your conservative/Republican leanings really jump out in this video.

[@CroisMoi]

For the cost of property taxes alone, you can live overseas. Downsize. People move to Dallas for the jobs and to set up businesses. That’s it. I’m looking at Tennessee too. Or overseas. I’m getting too old to drive Bumper Cars.

[@Bob-ey2cc]

Beautiful artwork in your house ! Where did you get it from?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Home goods! Just found different pieces each time we go there.

[@sumanikamishra8604]

Hey congratulations on your new house. Would you mind telling in which community did you buy your house?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you! and thanks for tuning in.

[@sumanikamishra8604]

​@@LIVINGINDALLAShey can you please share your thoughts on painted tree, McKinney?

[@pauljensen1502]

great video, you will never get me to move from New Braunfels!!!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Haha. I wont! 😊... Thanks for tuning in.

[@kimmiekimmxx2814]

Congrats on your baby boy!!! Wishing your wife a safe and fast delivery/recovery.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you so much 😊 We appreciate it!

[@mattlind206]

Congrats, looks like everyone is being convinced by AJ's great video to move up north. Hope y'all are loving the golf cart lifestyle.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you...

[@ferdinandchavez7566]

As a person who grew up my whole life in Dallas I hate what’s happened to property prices and taxes going sky high. Used to be super affordable. Could buy a decent house a dime a dozen under 100k and a very nice house for sure @ 150-200k. 5-7 years ago it all changed. I’ll stay in Dallas my whole life though. I love it too much! F condos by the way!!!!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

The rise in property prices in Texas, including Dallas, is due to the booming economy, job growth, and population influx, which have increased housing demand. Low interest rates and limited housing supply have also contributed to higher prices. Despite this, it's wonderful to hear your love for Dallas!

[@heythere6983]

Prices have gone up everywhere

[@ferdinandchavez7566]

@ I know it feels like copy and paste everywhere you go. Im just speaking on what I see and know.

[@Cdenham2221]

We live in Melissa. Nice town, good schools, $ 35,000,000 athletic complex, five NFL quality football fields, 4 astroturff baseball fields. Indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Crazy stuff for 13,000 people.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Indeed! We featured Melissa on previous episodes and might showcase more homes from that area soon.

[@Cdenham2221]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS HEB and Kroger just broke ground. Green Acres too.

[@bane2256]

One thing I can never get into is high school football.

[@somakovoor1835]

congratulations on lucas boy.you will have a wonderful life.be blessed

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Much appreciated!

[@saralackey3435]

I have lived in Dallas my whole life but I move in a hearbeat if I could.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for tuning in! If you could... where would that be?

[@jm-xg7lm]

Where do live in Dallas?

[@SuperTherocketman]

Don’t let the door hit you!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

I guess I really am chopped liver now! But thanks for watching... cheers!

[@SuperTherocketman]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS 😉

[@bane2256]

Don’t be a D bag

[@RossVesci]

Congratulations on the baby Levi you in Windsong ranch merry Christmas to you

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Same to you!

[@WilConquer]

Im a Houstonian and now in my grow my family stage. I gotta say i love the Dallas suburbs which public transportation was better but we can't have everything.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

What specific qualities of Dallas do you think captured your attention?

[@michelledry9030]

I moved to Texas in 1983 and Dallas was really lovely then. Now the allergies, heat, humidity, traffic (Texas has 4 of the 5 top most dangerous highways, Dallas area having 3 of the 4!) and the horrible politics has definitely changed my love for living here. I will retire and move north. I rather pay more for more.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! good luck to you future adventures

[@bane2256]

Lmao I guess Texas wasn’t hot and conservative in 1983

[@cwilson000]

Too many from.the west coast NY and hicGo are starting to corrupt it a d run house prices too high

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@cjmixer99]

Great video! Really helpful info, and good perspective. Thanks, and congrats on the baby boy!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you...

[@sandrahogan-z3t]

I love your videos how diverse is northern Dallas

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks! Diverse in what regard?

[@caseyjc5]

A lot of people from India.

[@BMLR1970]

Great video I am moving to Texas next year because I can’t take Democraps and joke Biden , FJB

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

Everyone is moving to Texas, even corporations. Start looking for a place now before spring.

[@BMLR1970]

@@Lumpia_In_Texas I bought one 3 years ago in Frisco 😎👍

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Let us know when we can help! 214-441-6684

[@amy-zk3fo]

Dallas is more liberal then the smaller towns.

[@WLM596]

Dallas is democrat

[@ogles824]

I grew up in Louisiana and moved to Texas 30 years ago. Louisiana has an income tax and a much lower property tax. Texas has just a property tax but that tax is way higher than what you’d pay in Louisiana. Texas doesn’t have a sales tax on groceries where Louisiana does. Texas counties have tendency to take the biggest rate increase annually that they can on property taxes and that is slowly bringing taxes to level that I feel will have us on scale with California. You also have to account for property value increases but that is pretty much everywhere. Overall I could probably live much cheaper in Louisiana but unless you are an entrepreneur you generally bring home about half what you make in Texas. There are a lot of things to consider even just moving to the burbs. I live in a very rural area and it is the best of both worlds, but if you have kids you need to do research on the school district you could potentially move to. Most rural districts will still be much better than the average school in the Dallas or Fort Worth Independent School Districts. That being said, both these districts do have some schools that should be near the top in the state as far as academic success.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing your perspective and insights! thank you for tuning in!

[@mfstr]

Moved to a small rual town north of Austin, not only are the summers MISERABLE, the property taxes and the outrageous toll road fees are maddening.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

😔 Thank you for tuning in!

[@kennymccannYT]

Congratulations on having a new baby. Heard the BBQ is good up there in Dallas

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

It’s the best! Hutchins, Pecan Lodge, Lockhart, and Terry Blacks are the best! Where do you live now?

[@kennymccannYT]

Live north of Houston. Hope to visit Dallas soon

[@lenilim8851]

Congratulations ❤❤ Very lovely home! Dallas area seems like the place to be these days!!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you! where do you live now?

[@lenilim8851]

Yes actually we are in the Chicago area trying to keep warm these days! Lol I may come visit Dallas this spring / summer and check out some real estate opportunities if so I will reach out to you for assistance!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Yeah sure! perfect time. just shoot me a text or call by then at 214-441-6684

[@memphistnliving]

So happy for you. Have fun

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Planning on it!

[@kathyhaemmerle2638]

Been here 50 years and love it.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

50 years! You must have witnessed so much growth and change in Texas over the decades. What are some of your favorite memories?

[@re8746]

DFW is overpriced and you get very little for your money. And there is nothing to do there.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

While factors such as location, amenities, and demand influence the market price, as for what to do with our time, it just needs some imagination. Cheers 😊

[@bane2256]

lol what planet do you live on where there is nothing to do in DFW? It has almost anything you can think of. Dallas itself is awesome

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

✔

[@SSModi852]

@@re8746 Relative to which place?

[@re8746]

@@SSModi852 wherever I say it is

[@highwaycoffeemanguy9678]

I was born and raised living in Dallas now that Dallas has been getting so divisive, expensive, and growing I’m planning in a few years moving out of Dallas moving down to central Texas like between Austin and San Antonio area to be cheaper on like more affordable homes of like buying a house considering on the research price, more quiet and land, and also want to be closer to some family members that live down to that area since I don’t have much family members in the DFW metroplex area anymore

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! good luck to your future adventures 🙂

[@publiccomments3140]

nice video 🙏. I bought a house in WPB instead; from the political migration in 2021. I love the place. We do have similar issues with taxes raised and insurance jacked up after purchased. Yet, it’s worthy for peace of mind! take advantage of low income tax to compensate for the property taxes! It’s nice to know about Dallas and its suburban areas!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Yeah, I remember someone saying peace of mind is the best ROI.

[@cd3557]

I’m moving to Frisco

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi there! Are you renting or buying? And where do you live now?

[@ghostsniperable353]

lived in Dallas for 15 years but I recently moved to Aubrey TX, but its crowded and booming here too lots of traffic with small roads. I also got a big house for future children with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3500 sqft which is newer and far cheaper than Dallas.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! congratulations to the new home.

[@livinginmemphistn]

Congrats Levi all around but especially the blessing of new life!! The best times are ahead my friend! 🎉

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Yes! Thank you!

[@WLM596]

We're leaving! Crime here has skyrocketed too! We live in an expensive Lake Highlands neighborhood and we here gunshots nightly. Two of our neighbors had their cars stolen out of their driveways and they are breaking into garages in daytime hours, backing in, and cleaning out people's homes while they are at work! Unbelievable! It wasn't like this 15 years ago

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Sorry to hear that your experiences have been alarming lately. Every state has seen significant changes, some for the better and some for the worse. Where do you live now?

[@WLM596]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS Lake Highlands

[@WLM596]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS I'm a native...

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

@WLM596 is planning to leave Highlands and move to another area in TX or moving to a different state?

[@WLM596]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS East Texas

[@sandrahill7180]

Would like to relocate Up north as well, sounds like buying is a better option than renting , What are the deals for a 1st home buyer ??

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Perfect time! shoot me a text or call at 214-441-6684

[@Michiganian8]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS🤭😆👍🏽

[@heraclitusmaximus9530]

Congrats on your new Home and upcoming baby boy!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

thank you

[@chrisvb325]

My wife and I fled blue states and came to Texas for all the reasons you listed. We love living in this state.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Where did you move from?

[@Bob-ey2cc]

Same here..fled from Philly !

[@chrisvb325]

@@LIVINGINDALLASI’m originally from Virginia, and my wife is from California.

[@ViralTreats]

I Loooove Dallas came from Pittsburgh

[@ninabeena83]

This narrative is so freakin weird years after the stay at home and mask mandates (meant to save your rotten ssa lives, let me remind you) were actively being enforced. No quicker way for me to click off a video

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

Wise to leave any large city at this point and what is coming to this country !

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

What is coming?

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

We all know that ultimately the collapse will come politically and financially in the GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS !@@LIVINGINDALLAS

[@Karlizfranco]

So I just got my RE licensed and I live in Dallas, I've thought about moving to Austin to start my RE career there any advice on that? Thank you!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Check out our other channel if you haven’t done so yet: kzbin.info

[@Marchant2]

If some of these school districts invested what they invest in sports and sports stadiums on academics, students would be damn smart. Instead they know how to throw a ball.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

You have a profound point! However, in a way, sports can develop a winner mentality, which will come in handy later in life when the reality of living hits them hard. And at least those future athletes will know how to dodge tough questions during exams with their agility! 😄 cheers!

[@CroisMoi]

I could not agree more. It is the dumbing down of America. We will fall behind on science and the important subjects to glorify sports. That stadium money could have been used for better teachers and classes. I lived in Columbus Ohio as a teenager. I took a class in Etymology. Do they do that in Texas?

[@bane2256]

They all think their kid in going to the NFL

[@sureshkaravadia]

Very informative video

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you! Where do you live now?

[@sureshkaravadia]

Mansfield

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Contemplating a move north too?... 😊

[@sweetcake84]

Congratulations on your new baby

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you so much 😀

[@craftsmanctfl3493]

When a major metro area like Dallas is growing rapidly into the third largest in the country, that’s a significant reason not to move to any such place that’s exploding in population. Bigger is not better. Not at all. Beware.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

We would have no great metropolis areas in this country if what you said were entirely true! Although your concern is valid, progress does come with its challenges. It's still going to be a fair trade-off, and metro areas will still thrive. thank you for tuning in! cheers! 😊

[@dauchande]

Are you sure it's Dallas that's becoming the 3rd largest city? Everything I've read puts *Houston* as the third largest city, eclipsing Chicago, not Dallas.

[@djaftermath4313]

@@dauchande I live in Houston and there are conflicting articles on this. During the pandemic, the DFW area did have more people more there than here. Before that, we had a higher pop than Dallas. I could see them talking over because the are lumping Dallas AND Ft. Worth into one unit. Either way, Texas say a crazy population explosion, since 2020. The irony is that it WAS cheaper to live here but for the native, that so-called cheaper cost of living is just a dream now sadly...

[@dauchande]

@@djaftermath4313 yeah, I live in the Woodlands. Everything I’ve read is that Houston is or will be third largest city soon. If we expand to metro area, Ft Worth adds a lot of people and DFW then passes Houston.

[@jason1664]

Houston and San Antonio are larger cities than Dallas, but DFW is the largest metropolitan area in Texas. DFW is positioned to become larger than Chicagoland soon.

[@WarbirdPhoenix]

Relocating to texas myself and focused on the outer burbs and areas within the triangle of dallas/ft. worth,houston,and san antonio. Seeing lots of potential similar to the triangle in NC where i'm from.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Perfect time! looks like you're all set. but should you need any help shoot me a text or call at 214-441-6684

[@Meanieroo]

Thankful people are moving out. I have lived all of the US. Texas is by far the best place to live in the U.S. Especially what is going on at the moment. If you live in actually Dallas area or Austin that is where California moved too. I can’t way for the CA people to move back to the west coast. I lived on the west coast for three years for work. Never again. Texas is by far the best place to be.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Texas is the best!

[@DriveTime-op9dh]

Congratulations on your home and your new Baby. Beautiful home. I love your Dining set. Can you share where can I buy one?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you! Rooms to go...😬😂

[@DriveTime-op9dh]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS Thank you :)

[@themarkandmelteam]

One of the main reasons we may move to Texas is because of conservative values and keeping crime lower! Hoping it stays that way to attract the next generation of families so outs can come there also.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

So far Texas is leading the way! Let’s hope it stays that way!

[@caseyjc5]

Pro tip: search up the demographics of a city you’re looking to move to. I made the mistake of not doing that first but will base my next city a lot on that.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

@@caseyjc5 thanks for sharing!

[@d0uble_O]

Subscribed!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you!

[@MegaLana12345]

So where did you move too?

[@rogerheller6838]

RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!.....MR.LEVI congratulations my friend may you and your family stay blessed stay safe and have a spectacular ,warm, loving , God filled Christmas Sir may God always bless you and fill your home with Love , health, success and joy not only for this Christmas but always ,and to your chat family I wish them the same God bless you Mr LEVI and everyone 💪😇💯!

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you! That is very kind of you! Merry Christmas! Make it a great 2024!

[@rogerheller6838]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS that's right MR.LEVI may God make fantastic for you in 2024 and for all of us my friend ,May God bless us all with Love health and success 💪😇!

[@everss02]

that's a sad movie room man. need s 120" screen and projector and a banging sound system with multiple subs

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

haha! its a work in progress... I take note of that suggestions! 😎

[@everss02]

since you're a little space limited, I run 5 of these and two 12"+ subs, Klipsch R-5800-W II in-Wall Speaker @@LIVINGINDALLAS

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Oh, this! Okay, I will check on these. Thanks.

[@chuckynorris616]

Im very happy for you Travis! You got in at a real good time. I dont think we'll see builders doing interest rate buy downs any longer and summer is never a good time to buy

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you so much! I feel incredibly fortunate with the timing.

[@NS-yu6yf]

so where did you move if you left dallas?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Watch the video! 😁

[@NoshirtNickJohnson]

Worst Places to Work in Dallas Texas 🇨🇱🤠 Bell Wooden is the worse , Apart from the Owner getting off for MURDER in 85 , I stood up for my GF/coworker after they wouldn't let her use the restroom in the Texas Summers ( has to drive to gas station) and the owner fired me after ppl say she has a PHAT🙀 , and has employees Doing coke shooting nail guns and a fork lift Driver with liquor in the water bottle during work hours Taking my stuff hiding my stuff ran over my ankle ! Also they have 16 year olds up there throwing wood at coworkers heads (Fast) 😱It's okay His dad sells them chips at lunch ?! PROFESSIONAL ESTABLISHMENT ✅ Ok! Having people work Saturdays Overtime just to drink beers and shoot themselves in the leg with nail guns under the table... Literally ,OSHA 🗣️📢 This was Almost a Year ago! Hope Nobody gets hurt with that crazy guy in charge! 🙏

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! have fun!

[@nuryssantos8360]

Well, I have friends that live in Chicago and are planning move to Dallas, Texas

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Perfect time now! Our contact info is in the video description. If your friend needs some help, feel free to reach out.

[@kathyhaemmerle2638]

We live in Frisco and love it.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@light1908]

Dallas traffic alone is reason to move.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Progress does come with its new challenges! It's a fair trade-off regardless. We will find a solution to it eventually. Where do you live now?

[@bane2256]

Cities have traffic. Welcome to the world

[@MegaLana12345]

What’s the neighborhood? Name? Thanks

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi there! Late reply here... Are you on the lookout somehow? Shoot me a text or call at 214-441-6684 if you want more info about this neighborhood.

[@jdnelms62]

Avoid condos in Dallas county! They are a fool's errand at best. In most, the unit's are crammed together with paper thin walls that offer NOTHING in terms of sound insulation from noisy neighbors. Most condo communities are suffering from constantly rising insurance rates, if they can obtain insurance at all. Most of the major carriers will not insure multifamily complexes any longer. To make matters worse, many condo owners rent out units rather than sell or even worse, sell to investors who in turn, convert those units to Section-8 rentals. Once the ratio of owners give way to rentals, the condo complex is a good as dead. I'm the VP of our condo's HOA, and I'm hoping to escape as soon as possible.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thanks for sharing! and thank you for tuning in. 😊

[@connieragle5612]

Congratulations on soon to be Lucas 😊

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Thank you...

[@soothingecho17]

Using HOAs as an incentive for people moving to the suburbs is not correct; HOAs are usually contracted by large corporate developers that have the capital to purchase large swaths of land and sell back to desperate people looking for a stake in the American dream: homeownership, with an associated “fee” aka legal share of the property. They can squeeze dollars (and equity) out of migration. I’m arguing that the suburb outflux does not have the same long term purchasing power for residents who are not looking for homes solely as an investment

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

You’re probably right on target! With views like these, you'd bring valuable perspective to the table, though many still weigh HOAs just for the peace of mind they provide. Corporate developers can certainly shape HOA rules to capture profits, but many buyers see it as a fair trade for security. Thanks for sharing! what brings you to the channel?

[@Ravi-ut7kk]

So i'm confused you are still in the DFW area?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Technically I am! where do you live now and what brings you to the channel?

[@Surfguitarist59]

What are property taxes like? I live in San Diego; California and our property taxes are ridiculous.

[@copiouscat]

Nahh I moved here to Dallas last year from SD and I’m moving back 🤣💀 this 💩 if you not in the burbs. Anything east of DAL airport don’t waste your time. North, and west is the only thing you should look into. So that would be Plano, Frisco, Irving, Arlington and everything west of Dfw as well are solid. Don’t move to mesquite, south Dallas, Greenville and oak lawn is okay but ton of brazen criminals lurk in the nice areas to commit crimes (TONS OF Petty theft, Robberies, shooting & break ins) As far as Taxes go which are crazy (Texas ranked 45th for property tax 😭😮‍💨) I’ll give you anecdotal evidence (my home) 340k (mortgage 2800$, filed an homestead exemption and now my mortgage is 2300$🙃) the Dallas county tax rate is a staggering 2.2% after factoring the City tax as well🥲 I would’ve been better off continuing to rent in otay ranch or Escondido . At least with SD you can have a sense of safety and enjoy the beach out here the summers are brutal winter is icy it’s not that ppl gas it up to be. Shii I’d live in National city than stay in Dallas another month.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

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[@monicaelyn2393]

Levi....I have to admit when I saw the title of this video my heart sunk as I've been planning on moving there all year and you and Travis have become my virtual 'friends' and I'm like "No...don't leave...not right when I'm moving there!!" I'm from OKC and have lived in Cali since 1986 BUT I will be seeing you guys end of March/2024!! So excited...:) Monica

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Best of luck!

[@jeantuite-actress--imdb]

I’ve thought of moving to okc to save money and due to more film studios there from my hometown of Dallas where I’ve mostly lived except various times in Los Angeles after catching the acting bug 20 yrs ago but a couple times in Austin too. I miss the milder weather of L A and even Austin

[@jeantuite-actress--imdb]

Dallas is starting to get pricey with rent but not as high yet as Austin or L A

[@ravenbrevard1843]

What city is best to live in if you work in frisco, addison or flower mound? I have 3 children coming from Maryland

[@johndoles3713]

Noooo

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Hi there! renting or buying?

[@ravenbrevard1843]

@@LIVINGINDALLAS I’ll probably start off renting because I do leasing so I figured I can save a bit more money while using my 20% rent discount … my goal is to own but I want to own in a area thats good for kids and not so busy but not so far… I was looking into Irving, Arlington, Oak-cliff, Euless and Addison but I know NOTHING about TX.

[@ravenbrevard1843]

@@johndoles3713 What areas are good? What’s the reason you say no? Google isn’t much help.

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

Shoot me a text or call at 214-441-6684 for us to better understand your situation and preferences. That way, we are able to suggest/advise better

[@nbaproductions7953]

What community did u move to?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

On the lookout? Shoot me a text or call: 214-441-6684 if you need more information about this community. 😊

[@mirianalogara2909]

Did you mentioned where did you move or I missed it?

[@LIVINGINDALLAS]

You didn't! Thank you for tuning in...

[@cd-rom.]

Prosper, duh.

[@CroisMoi]

@@cd-rom. 🤣