Where Are All The Texans Moving? (Dallas, Austin: lawyer, relocate, real estate)

[Just Lookin]

We have all noticed the Real Estate in Texas. Lots of homes up for sale. Sooo, where are all you Texans moving and why?

[j96g]

Great State don't get me wrong, it is like a whole other country, but I'm moving to Colorado because of the mountains and snow and cooler weather. i prefer the cold over the warmth or beach. trying to pick a place to live was a little hard, for me New York-too condensed too much crime. Florida too many hurricaned. California too many earthquakes, though they did have the beach, mountians and plains within driving distance. In summer here in the valley it can get to high 90s low 100s and to drive someplace to cool off is the beach with high in the upper 80s. i wanted to live somewhere that to cool off or warm up you only had to drive a short distance. ie, if i live in colorado close to the mountains it could drop as much as 20 degrees with a few minutes drive.

[momof2dfw]

Who says that the homes for sale are owned by Texans in the first place?
It really depends on the area if there are a lot of homes for sale or not. In my area there are not many for sale. In other areas of the metroplex that have been part of the huge housing boom they are a dime a dozen, THAT is where most of the homes for sale are. These locals attracted people moving into the state so they are a more transient society, they have no roots here so if they do get laid off of work it is no big deal for them to look across the country for a job. They may have come w/ misconceptions and not found what they were looking for and want to go back to their home state. As for the true native Texans that are moving, most of the ones I know that do decide to move are not leaving the state. I know very few that have moved out of state only to return w/in 2 years. As for those that are moving they fall into one of these catagories:
1. Out grew house and looking for a larger home in the same area.
2. Empty nesters and looking for something w/ lower maint.
3. Tired of the "city" and want more "land" be it in one of the communities that offers acreage lots or to places in east Texas or the Hill Country.
4. Move to other side of the city to be near grown kids and grandchildren (this is where my parents fall).
5. Elderly selling the house and moving into assisted living and such or they have passed on and the house is up for sale (I know of 2 in my area that fall into this catagory).

[Just Lookin]

I meant the people of Texas. Roots or no roots. You answered it pretty well. Lets see what the people of Texas say about moving.

I guess I should have put this under a poll.

[Trainwreck20]

A lot of them are moving to other locations in the state. For those that are moving out of state, I don't know that there is a specific destination. Some will be looking for cooler climates, others will move for jobs. I can't think of anyone I know that moved because it was too expensive (and they were, therefore, looking for a cheaper locale) or because they couldn't find work (although some are moving to keep working for the same employer). For thr ones I specifically do know that are moving out of state:

• One familiy is moving to CO to be close to the wife's family (and further from husbands family ).
• One family is moving to MD to work for a consulting company (big increase in pay).
• One individual is moving to RI to go to college (and relatives there). May move back after college, family is here.
• One family is moving to NY to follow job.

Those are the only people I know that I can think of off hand that are moving.....

[jxu66]

Some young professionals in Dallas moved to bigger city (LA, NY, SF, DC) for next level of careers. For many young lawyers and managers, Dallas is step stone for them. That's what I observe from my friends. For family with kids, they tend to stay due to low cost.

[UNT_Eagle]

I would like to add my two cents to this post. I know MOMOF2DFW remembers me as the guy who was born in Carrollton, went to school in Denton. I moved to Columbus, Oh when my wife and I got married b/c she wanted to be closer to her family and I was fine with that, although it was tough leaving Texas. After spending 1 1/2 years there, we had to move and decided to relocate to Nashville since we didn't want to live 18 hours from her family if we moved back to Texas. I know that if my wife and I didn't move to Ohio, we'd still be in East Texas or Denton area now; but we have no regrets moving to TN. The weather down here reminds me of Dallas a little bit so that's good. From experience, I can say that it is tough moving away as a native Texan but we like TN alot!

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by Bound for Texas

We have all noticed the Real Estate in Texas. Lots of homes up for sale. Sooo, where are all you Texans moving and why?

I haven't moved yet. I just made an offer on new yet-to-be-built construction in northern New Mexico.

I want to move (as a lifelong native West Texan, 30 years here alone) to get away from the months-long heat and to be near mountains/skiing.

I'm tired of driving a mininum of 300 miles to ski....and when Ruidoso doesn't get any snow, it's up to Sipapu, above Las Vegas, NM.....to the tune of 430 miles.

[cdelena]

The brutal sun and heat certainly got me down... but jobs, kids, finances, and inertia kept me in Dallas for most of 50 years. But in retirement I was able to make a move. I have settled in the Pacific NW and love it. I am sorry it took me so long.

There are a number of reasons I left Texas (weather, taxes, utility costs, congestion, etc.) and frankly the only things I miss is family but air travel is relatively cheap. I am sure the affordable initial cost of housing and good job market will continue to fuel the growth in Texas but I would not go back.

[Trainwreck20]

I'm tired of driving a mininum of 300 miles to ski....and when Ruidoso doesn't get any snow, it's up to Sipapu, above Las Vegas, NM.....to the tune of 430 miles.

Wow, haven't heard someone mention Sipapu in a long time. I learned to ski there, and we used to drive the 12 hours (when the speed limit was 55) or so from Austin to ski there every winter. Wonderful little place, although I have heard that it is a little bigger than it used to be.

I would guess that heat would be one of the major factors driving people out of Texas. I don't think cost of living or availability of jobs would be the cause.