Thinking about moving from New York to Houston, TX

[d2mini]

Originally Posted by 14Bricks

Is it me or is the Heights overrated?

depends what you are looking for I guess.
I like it there, but i wouldn't live there at this point in my life.
Houses/property are too small (what i could afford), kids would have to go to private school, not much shopping around other than boutique stores.
But i definitely see the appeal for certain people with certain lifestyles. My younger brother and his wife love it and it makes sense for them. And being from NY state, this is the area that would appeal to me at first glance. Old homes with character. Real sense of community, small village like design, not a subdivision or master planned community, mom/pop restaurants instead of greasy chains. All pluses or minuses depending on your needs.

[14Bricks]

Originally Posted by d2mini

depends what you are looking for I guess.
I like it there, but i wouldn't live there at this point in my life.
Houses/property are too small (what i could afford), kids would have to go to private school, not much shopping around other than boutique stores.
But i definitely see the appeal for certain people with certain lifestyles. My younger brother and his wife love it and it makes sense for them. And being from NY state, this is the area that would appeal to me at first glance. Old homes with character. Real sense of community, small village like design, not a subdivision or master planned community, mom/pop restaurants instead of greasy chains. All pluses or minuses depending on your needs.

Maybe so, its just when I have driven around there I wasn't all that impressed with. Maybe because its still in transition.

[hatin11r]

Originally Posted by MobileDave

I agree about the heat and I was born and raised in Houston.

I lived in Austin for a over a year, and, being the Jedi Master I am, even my defenses were to weak for Austin's "scenery" and ended up losing my girlfriend from Houston within the first month (lost, lol) - -And I only moved from HOUSTON!

Glad to see another honest guy here.It would be a shame for this young lady to move so far and end up being "single" again. Hmmmm....maybe not so bad? Well anyway all joking aside,many aspects need to be considered before a big move like this is made. Relationships are just one of them.Wouldn't be the first time......."the force can be strong"!!

[mrsvone]

Originally Posted by 14Bricks

Please learn how to use spell check.

I DONT THINK I WAS TALKING TO YOU...AND FIRST OF ALL I DO KNOW HOW TO SPELL!!!!THANK U VERY MUCH/IF U KNEW HOW TO READ U WOULD UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING......SO MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!!!THANK YOU VERY MUCH.....(SLANG)SMGDH

[mrsvone]

@ 14 bricks i really do not think that houston is ready for any newcomers!! When they get here they go be ready to go back home due to all the crimes/heat/etc....you know that if she is in a relationship,it's going to be chicks all in her man face!just like all kind of guys all in her face!! I still say we need some fixing here before anyone move here!!!!!real talk.. Now is that better spelling for you sir..lol

[DejaBlue]

You're going to pay rent, utilities and bills then go "WOW! We still have a lot of money left over"

I can't imagine the awakening people have going from extreme high cost of living to what is like dirt cheap cost of living from what you're use to.

The weather is no joke or exaggeration.You have to come get a feel before moving because you'll be dripping the minute you step out the airport doors and feel the humidity.

14bricks, the Heights feels overrated because CD makes it sound like the Holy Land. I never realized how "perfect" and glorious it is was until I read comments on CD.

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by hatin11r

Reality check......Houston today is 95 deg.and it's Sept.28.....45+ days of 100+ this summer ( over 100 days of 95 deg.) and Austin had 88 days of this crap! Yes we are in an unusual pattern but the forcasters say that El Nina is to blame.Whatever it is THIS SUCKS !!!! Better look before you leap and visit Texas ( 2 weeks min.) before making any move.

And ditto on Austin being closer to your desires.Also,is your relationship strong? Those Texas women are..........I mean Austin is a big college
town,yeah thats what I mean

Houston sounds like Hell on Earth: HEATWISE.

[d2mini]

Originally Posted by DejaBlue

You're going to pay rent, utilities and bills then go "WOW! We still have a lot of money left over"

Upstate ny wasn't much different. NYC area is where its insane.
The big difference we noticed moving here was no state tax.
But then again, our car insurance doubled.

Rent, food, etc was the same.
My electric bill here is astronomical due to AC all summer long.
My salary did go up though, so that was nice.