Better Living in Texas (Houston, Dallas: apartment, rentals, loft)

[movemaker]

I am trying to decide on where to live in Texas. I have been told that the areas in DFW and Houston are the best places to live. I am in my late 30s, single parent, Administrative Assistant, looking to (ultimately) purchase a loft or 4bdrm home with a sizable yard (front & back).

Info request
-job opportunities
-school districts
-apartment rentals
-family recreation
-shopping, nightlife, etc
-taxes, commutes, public transport

Thanks

[tstone]

DFW and Houston are very large areas. You should probably give us an idea of what area you'll be working first before we can suggest areas to live.

Also, a 2-3 story loft on a 900 sq ft cement garden compared to a 2400 sq ft, 4 bdrm flat on a quarter acre of grass & trees are two very different extremes as well.

[movemaker]

I am so sorry. I am still in the employment search stage. Most of my searches have been pretty much in the downtown DFW area. I have only been to Dallas once and that was the area that I visited. Houston was just suggested to me not long ago. I plan to rent for at least a year while I'm making my choice of a loft vs home. I need to be near schools for my young one an have an easy commute btwn home, school, work.

[shellyw31]

Hi I was reading your thread and I saw that you are relocating to Houston. Well me too and I need some information on all of the same things you are looking for. If you hear anything please write back and let me know. Thanks

[movemaker]

I will do just that and I hope you will do the same.