Retired and thinking about a move to the Fort Worth area (Dallas: house, new construction)

[Frog_fan89]

I don't suggest trying to find a fixer-upper in the immediate Fort Worth Area. Outside of Fort Worth - like Grandbury, Cleburne, etc, may be possible, but the market is so hot right now in Fort Worth. We're looking for a cheap fixer upper and we're finding that most are gone in 24 hours. Especially those that are cheap.

So, Unless you're willing (and possibly slightly crazy like us) to battle it out for probably a few months with investors, I'd suggest looking outside of Fort Worth.

[stanwood]

You might be able to find something in Watauga in your budget.

[IndianGoldEagle]

Originally Posted by stanwood

You might be able to find something in Watauga in your budget.

Watauga is also a consideration, thanks.

[Threestep2]

How about having a conversation with your son, putting your stuff into storage and exploring your options while staying in an extended stay?

[IndianGoldEagle]

Originally Posted by Frog_fan89

I don't suggest trying to find a fixer-upper in the immediate Fort Worth Area. Outside of Fort Worth - like Grandbury, Cleburne, etc, may be possible, but the market is so hot right now in Fort Worth. We're looking for a cheap fixer upper and we're finding that most are gone in 24 hours. Especially those that are cheap.

So, Unless you're willing (and possibly slightly crazy like us) to battle it out for probably a few months with investors, I'd suggest looking outside of Fort Worth.

Noop, don't plan on battling with investors for over priced property in the city. We are not looking for an investment, only a place to live that doesn't break the bank. I like being in a small town but still close enough to get to Ft Worth. The kids have good jobs there and plan on buying a home in that area. Us being within a 30-45 minute drive of the city would work fine. Cleburne and Grandbury are both near the top of our list right now thanks to the input from people on this site. Won't know for sure until we make a trip over and look around.

[IndianGoldEagle]

Originally Posted by Threestep

How about having a conversation with your son, putting your stuff into storage and exploring your options while staying in an extended stay?

That is currently what I am thinking. Getting escrow to close here and there at the same time is always a crap shoot. I sold real estate in Phoenix for awhile and learned that if things can go wrong, they will.

[IndianGoldEagle]

Originally Posted by WorldKlas

well Granbury is nice but has a nuclear power plant there and it gets me a bit nervous. Godley has good prices and is a growing area. If your son has kids, its really great if your drive is only about 5 min apart from him. Then the grandkids would be dropped off all the time when parents needed haircuts, quick trips to the grocery store, etc. its wonderful seeing gkids in little snatches of time like that and so helpful to keeping life a bit less stressful for the parents, which means happier life for all.

Godley is a place I have not looked at but will, thanks. Nuke plants don't bother me unless they sit in an earthquake prone area.

[Squirl]

Here's a list of 400 homes in places I would consider based on your criteria. The Fort Worth listings are in Edgecliff Village (which has a separate feel) and Westcliff (also feels kind of separate from FTW) and in Arlington the places listed are in Pantego, which has an Arlington zip but is a separate town

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...93,91641,91568

[Threestep2]

Originally Posted by IndianGoldEagle

That is currently what I am thinking. Getting escrow to close here and there at the same time is always a crap shoot. I sold real estate in Phoenix for awhile and learned that if things can go wrong, they will.

Been there, done that three times. If you can - take your time. Everything seems to be 45-60 minutes from everywhere else here.

[texas_nightowl]

If you are considering Granbury, then let me throw Weatherford in there as well. $100k would put you in a fixer upper/outdated, but Weatherford is an easy drive to Fort Worth.