Moving to Dallas in August
Posted by Steelers_Knicks@reddit | askdfw | View on Reddit | 12 comments
Hi Friends
Currently deciding to move to Dallas, and have a few questions
Should I be concerned on the amount of homes for sale close to the center of dallas, i’m worried that could be a red flag
Also i plan on moving close to the city for the simple fact that its what my family and i are familiar with in the LA area
If there are any other helpful tips or advice you have for the DFW area it would be greatly appreciated
Looking to buy a home in August with the VA loan
(Married with 2 kids and one on the way, so any family friendly ideas/advice would be awesome)
Numerous-Connection9@reddit
We fell in love with a house off of Abrams and Lovers Lane until I looked at the price. $800,975. Housing is insane. I’m crawling back to my beloved cottage in Pleasant Grove. I kinda like it here.
stewartdesign1@reddit
I wonder if “near the city” you are meaning “near stuff to do”? Because the DFW metroplex is so different from most cities, and there is stuff to do everywhere. It is very decentralized, with many areas being way more lively than downtown. I would rank proximity to work and proximity to good public schools highest on the list of priorities. And like another poster said, look a property taxes as they will vary a lot. I live in Richardson, which is a part of one of 3 different public school districts depending on what part of Richardson you are in. A realtor can help you navigate all this.
As a lifelong resident of this area, we chose E Richardson in an area that is part of Plano schools. Good parks, near the rail line, with access to freeways running north-south as well as east-west, so you have options to get around when you have to. Kids are long since gone but we remain here since it continues to serve our needs well as we age… near excellent hospitals and medical facilities, plenty of dining options, very close to work in Plano, good neighborhood vibes.
big-dal-tex@reddit
Houses are sitting all over Texas. It’s a buyers market in Dallas. More expensive home typically sit longer.
xriva@reddit
Important considerations that nobody mentioned:
Repulsive_Pin_6585@reddit
East Dallas would be a great landing spot based on your post. You’d be close to downtown with access to tons of parks and family friendly places
DeeDeeW1313@reddit
Yes check out M Streets or Oak Cliff
RealTeewithT@reddit
ok so I moved here from LA, California too and honestly the best decision ever for my family so let me share what I know lol the homes near central Dallas…yeah that’s a valid concern, a lot of that inventory sits because the price points are high and the neighborhoods can be hit or miss depending on the block. it’s not necessarily a red flag it just means you have to be more selective. I’d honestly look slightly north of the city instead if you’re coming from LA and want that “close to everything” feel without the chaos look at Frisco, McKinney, Plano. you still get access to great restaurants, things to do, community vibes but with actual space and insane schools for the kids with 2 kids and one on the way VA loan is such a smart move btw just make sure whoever you work with actually knows VA loans because not every agent or lender does and it can slow things down August is actually a solid time to buy here, summer listings tend to have motivated sellers feel free to DM me if you want specifics on neighborhoods…. I’m a local Realtor in North Texas and a fellow mom so I basically live for this stuff 😄 congrats on the growing family!! 🫶🏻✨
SignificantNoise5261@reddit
Make sure you know what, if any, special districts are taxing the house before you buy it.
NegotiationSalt666@reddit
Center of Dallas? You mean highland park?? North Dallas? Victory Park? Gotta be more specific than that.
Make sure you do a thorough inspection of houses before signing the dotted line. Newer builds in DFW are built with popsicle sticks and prayers.
mrkrabz1991@reddit
Victory Park is literally one street with some apartments, pretty sure the homebuyer isn't referring to Victory Park lol
Hembalaya@reddit
When you say “close to the city”, what do you mean? If you have specific criteria that you’re looking for in your home/neighborhood, it’ll help us point you in the right direction. Where are you moving from in LA? What’s your budget? I’m assuming schools will be important? Share a little more about your move and we can help.
If you’d like to chat privately, you can also shoot me a DM. I’m a realtor and help with relocations to Dallas all the time. Happy to make sure you land in the right place!
latinobombshell@reddit
A lot of the people in your situation would most likely like the lake Highlands area. A lot of homes right now are sitting in the whole DFW metroplex is not just one certain area. Also, DFW is filled with new home construction so depending on your price point I would definitely consider that only because so many of these builders have home sitting on the market and are offering crazy incentives.
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