My opinion about this forum (Pearland) (Houston, Austin: house, neighborhood, live)

[our_truth]

Originally Posted by LizzySWW

I too feel this forum paints a good picture of what newcomers can expect when moving to Houston.
The OP said that Pearland is gorgeous....that may be a tad of an exageration. Don't you think?

That really depends on many things. People migrate from 3rd world/developing countries, from Detroit, and island nations you know. People on this forum maybe be 'accurate' only on giving inputs for other Texans. Possibly people from outside Texas see a real tough highschool is the best for their kids

[LizzySWW]

You're absolutely right. It's all about perspective. If the OP is from a 3rd world country than it is fair to say Pearland is gorgeous!

[charlesfed]

I moved from NYC which in some ways could pass for a 3rd world country.

What I reffer to in Pearland is the Shadow Creek Ranch, Southern Trails area which are beautiful, of course not East Pearland.

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by charlesfed

I moved from NYC

...and so the traffic in Pearland is no big deal to you. Makes sense.

[ChocolateBabz]

Originally Posted by charlesfed

I moved from NYC which in some ways could pass for a 3rd world country.

What I reffer to in Pearland is the Shadow Creek Ranch, Southern Trails area which are beautiful, of course not East Pearland.

Careful buddy I stay at Lakes of Highland Glen off the Pearland Parkway [East Pearland] and it is also gorgeous.

However I do apprecaite that the new Town Centre and shops at the top of Business Center Drive are much nicer than those down here. On the other hand I can nip along to Friendswood which is lovely or to Baybrook Mall quicker than you .

[westres1]

East Pearland may not be that pretty but it retains its value and the schools are better.

[Timnwendy]

Originally Posted by westres1

East Pearland may not be that pretty but it retains its value and the schools are better.

There is also less crime in east Pearland.

[georgecogirl]

I can attest that the CD is not always accurate. We came to Pearland concerned about the dump and traffic but felt from the post that the schools were great. We haven't noticed the dump at all. We had to drive to find it and still couldn't tell too much. We live close to 288. Traffic IS bad at times because the red lights are so long. Sometimes...no a lot of times...you have to wait for the light to go through several cycles before you can go west on 518 from Business Center Drive (HEB). It is quicker to drive into Houston than into Pearland (east).
SCR and Southern Trails are pretty for new developments. Trees are still relatively small. While it is pretty it seems to lack some community glue for family activities. Everything is so spread out. While it may be closer for work to downtown/TMC, if you do any activities you have lost the advantage.
However, we have been disappointed with the schools. It seems more focused on discipline than academics in the middle/high schools. We're looking to move to a more established community like First Colony in Sugar Land. East Pearland seems a bit nicer (I think the schools are better) but older. Friendswood has good schools but it is further to drive.
This is only my opinion and many may differ from me but the schools were my top priority. Then I would be able to post a newbie (to Houston area) opinion of Sugar Land.

[texas7]

I like East Pearland much more than West. As far as "beautiful being an exaggeration," I'll put it this way - beautiful is where you choose to live and are the happiest. Beautiful is different to everyone.

[charlesfed]

Some newly elected members to the school board are very determined to shape it up.