Work in Lewisville - where to live?

[nic3456]

Yeah I hope that doesn't happen, I want her to hang out with people of all races....but I guess no matter what your race, kids (and adults even) have a tendency to hang around those they are most like.

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

Originally Posted by nic3456

Yeah I hope that doesn't happen, I want her to hang out with people of all races....but I guess no matter what your race, kids (and adults even) have a tendency to hang around those they are most like.

In some places, yes. I personally have friends of all races and we regularly hang out.

As for wanting your daughter, I wouldnt worry much about it. If you put her in the schools in North Carrollton (the ones that feed into Creek View or Hebron High Schools), in Plano, Coppell, Irving, or even Lewisville, she will have lots of exposure to other races including lots of other Asian children.

[ETex2]

A few years ago when my son was looking to buy his first home, one of the top rated suburbs in D Magazine was Corinth. They have lived there 5 years and love it.

[Squirl]

I would rent a place.....any place that is convenient on a 6-12 month lease. Your kids are not in school yet. Get settled, explore and enjoy and when you are ready to buy come back here and ask more questions. Don't lock yourself into a home purchase yet. The market is likely to be very sluggish for a long time! You don't want to be in a new job situation that carries some risk and have the fact that you have taken on a mortgage in a buyers' market. You will feel too much pressure and deserve the emotional freedom of being able to focus on learning the new job and new city w/o also dealing with putting in a new fence, choosing window coverings, regretting the purchase b/c the neighbors' dogs run stray and the kid next door sneaks into your pool, etc. etc. etc. Sure would be alot more fun in the Fall taking your family on local outings during the weekends than raking piles and piles orf leaves in your heavily treed backyard. Newbies can have alot of fun learning their new town.....you'll be denying your family and yourself that chance b/c you will be so focused in the new job and new house. Way back in the 70's my spouse was on the company fast track and we were re-located frequently. The company was generous and covered all our buy/sell expenses. So we took a couple of trips and went with realtors and bought houses we could directly move into. Never once in that decade (and about 6 home purchases) did I not later wish I had known the area better before we bought because I always found another neighborhood at the same pricing that I would have prefered to live in. My salvation then was that we'd be moving again and the real estate market was hot in those days. You don't have the luxury of a hot market so for you it is even more critical that you avoid buying a house until you have experienced living here........ Just a few words from "Mom Squirl"

[stan4]

Originally Posted by nic3456

[LEFT]My family and I appear to be relocating to TX. I will be working near the Vista Ridge mall in Lewisville. We would like to find a house in the 200-300K range with .5 acre or more (with some trees a heavy desire). Our best bets appear to be the NW (Corinth, Shady Shores,Highland village). Most houses I like appear to be cheaper in this area too, any good reason why? I would like a 20-30min average commute and I know my wife would like to be near activities for the kids, newer shopping areas, etc. (kids are age 3 & 6 months) We would like a good school district, but doesn't have to be the "best".

What I'm having trouble researching is how large the asian population (and/or adopted population)by city. We are Caucasian, but my daughter was adopted from Vietnam and I would like for her to have exposure to all races, especially Asian. (and not be the only Asian kid in her class)

Thanks for any tips!
[/LEFT]

Um. For the price and the lot size, you are right. You'll have to pick one of the above places you mentioned. There is some really nice land there.

Those places, I have noticed, are kind of 'country' in their population and there isn't that much diversity, per se. One thing that has struck me about that general area's population (more Corinth/Shady Shores) is that while they are nice and big-hearted, they also tend to be provincial.

I'd pick Carrollton if you're looking for that sort of a thing. Or like the others said, Coppell or Flower Mound. But then you will sacrifice on house.

If you go north of Lewisville, you will be headed down I35 southbound during peak traffic time. That is with traffic, and it will suck especially in the evening. If you go south of Vista Ridge, you will be golden, as you will always go against traffic (assuming you have a regular schedule).

FYI, my wife works right around where you're talking about and I work in Denton...we both have for about 6 years. And we live in West Plano. Her commute is 15-20 minutes in the morning, 25-30 in the evening.

So you have more choices than you might realize.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by nic3456

Yeah I hope that doesn't happen, I want her to hang out with people of all races....but I guess no matter what your race, kids (and adults even) have a tendency to hang around those they are most like.

Um, grew up in Plano and never just hung out with 'people of my own race.' In fact, my core group of friends were all white (christian and jewish) and one chinese.

[Twincam666]

Originally Posted by nic3456

[LEFT]My family and I appear to be relocating to TX. I will be working near the Vista Ridge mall in Lewisville. We would like to find a house in the 200-300K range with .5 acre or more (with some trees a heavy desire). Our best bets appear to be the NW (Corinth, Shady Shores,Highland village). Most houses I like appear to be cheaper in this area too, any good reason why? I would like a 20-30min average commute and I know my wife would like to be near activities for the kids, newer shopping areas, etc. (kids are age 3 & 6 months) We would like a good school district, but doesn't have to be the "best".

What I'm having trouble researching is how large the asian population (and/or adopted population)by city. We are Caucasian, but my daughter was adopted from Vietnam and I would like for her to have exposure to all races, especially Asian. (and not be the only Asian kid in her class)

Thanks for any tips!
[/LEFT]

I lived in Corinth for 7 years. it's a good area and great schools too. You can find large lots and a lot of nice homes in the $200 to $300 price range.
now that the new bridge/overpass to Little Elm and the one on Swisher to Flower Mound are open it's a lot more convenient too...
As far as Asian population, I know there are some. I had 2 Asian families right on my street there. I also saw Asian families in the area. I hope this helps