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Old 03-13-2008, 12:35 PM
 
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I need HELP!!!! I am a 27 year old single mother of a 2 year old little girl. I have lived in NYC my entire life and I am now looking to move. I definetly want to relocate to Texas but I am unsure of the best city for my needs.

I am very unfamiliar with the towns of Texas. I want to purchase a home, particularly a new construction, that is not to far from the city (app. 20-30 mins.) that will run me no more than $250-$270K.

I want to move to a town that is pretty diverse yet suburban. Education is very important and the job market as well. I was told that Round Rock and Plugerville in Austin is pretty close to the city. But after speaking to someone and being a city girl, Austin may not be the right place for me. What towns in Houston can you suggest that fits my criteria?
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Old 03-13-2008, 01:40 PM
 
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Austin. .
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Old 03-13-2008, 02:10 PM
 
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Why Austin?
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Old 03-13-2008, 02:38 PM
 
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Wow! You are a brave woman - well done you.

Houston is a great place to live for work and for convenience and it does have the city vibe but not like NYC, London, SF and I have heard that really good childcare can be hard to find (am sure that is the same all over the States) but that there are really good nanny services.

As for where to live, honestly, I would advise you to rent an apartment for a little while until you find your feet as once you have bought you will be tied to the area for good. I also suggest you concentrate on living inside the 610 Loop so that you can more easily meet other young people without being isolated in the 'burbs (been there, done that, miserable). For me, with no knowledge of the city I would visit for a weekend and look to rent a little place in Montrose or River Oaks - compared to other cities you will be surprised at what you get for your money - or one of the places along Allen Parkway.

Good luck
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Old 03-13-2008, 03:32 PM
 
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I would think a young,single mom would do better in Austin. Houston is so big it will swallow you up.
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Old 12-07-2008, 06:10 PM
 
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I would think a young,single mom would do better in Austin. Houston is so big it will swallow you up.
You might have missed the part where she said she has lived in NYC her whole life.
You'll really enjoy Houston, smaller than NYC of course, but all the big city amenities you want. Austin is slow paced and you will literally hear crickets chirping; also the town seriously lacks some racial diversity and you will quickly learn that they look down on everyone else (extremely narrow minded, they think voting Democratic makes them open minded. We vote Democratic in Houston also)
As a previous poster said, for your price range, you can actually get something in the city near downtown. Rent something in Montrose or River Oaks and get a feel for the city before purchasing a home. With the housing market like it is, you may get a really good deal. Good luck!
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Old 12-07-2008, 06:20 PM
 
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I've never thought of any of the suburbs of Houston as being particularly diverse. I suspect the outlying areas of Austin will be the same way.

What's important to you as far as things to see/do? Why are you leaving NYC? What line of work are you in? Answer those questions and you'll probably get better guidance as to which city may suit you best.
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Old 12-07-2008, 06:36 PM
 
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you should look for a community inside the beltway. it will be hard to find a place in your price range inside the inner loop but you may be able to find something inside the beltway. look in the areas west of Houston. Somewhere between hwy 290 and hwy 59.
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Old 12-07-2008, 09:26 PM
 
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Check out this website for what you can get for your money; you can definitely get inside the loop or 250-270.

Houston Real Estate - Houston Homes, Houston Home Value and Houston Relocation
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Old 12-07-2008, 09:34 PM
 
Location: southwest michigan
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To be very general: Houston is more metropolitan; Austin has more of a college-town vibe. If you are over the live-music/permanent student scene, go to Houston, the city with the fastest job growth in the entire nation. If you'd like to wear a pithy t-shirt as formal-wear, then shoot for Austin

disclaimer: I have friends living in both Houston and Austin, all of whom I love very much. I'm just trying to keep it real for the OP!
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