I left the suburbia lifestyle next to Microsoft is Seattle for downtown Dallas and it has been awesome! I live in the State Thomas neighborhood of Uptown. With 200 restaurants in walking distance and 15-minute court-side at a Mavericks game, it is world class. I would say, leave the big house behind, with your big cars and simplify your lifestyle. Downtown living in Dallas is Amazing! Oh, yes, I NEVER sit in traffic, I get the reverse commute when I do. I drive less than 1200 miles a year. Oh, and about 35% of the population is 50+. Happy house hunting.
I grew up in the Fort Worth area. Loved it! By the time I was in my 60’s, Fort Worth had sprawled, the traffic became ridiculous and we didn’t like it so much anymore. We moved to small town East Texas. Life is much more sane here. I miss parts of Fort Worth. I miss downtown, the Norhside, the rodeo but not having to take an hour to get across town.
Great info! Excited about the new Wellington 40 ft lot Highland homes...so close to Alliance and tons of shopping etc. and the Wellington location is beautiful with the feeling of open spaces especially with grazing horses nearby. 😍 The 40 ft lot model is gorgeous! The layout of the home is so open--and the kitchen is to die for!
I live in the Park cities and it’s fantastic. Close to downtown, low crime, excellent schools, friendly people and close to great restaurants. I like the interesting homes not cookie cutter.
At 8:27 he says people live in downtown Fort Worth and drive to McKinney for work and it takes 30 minutes to commute. No, people don’t live in downtown Fort Worth to drive to McKinney for work. And no, it doesn’t take 30 minutes, it takes an hour with no traffic.
I know, right? When that northlake Pecan Square was shown, it just seemed totally unappealing. Real stepford wives hoa hellscape vibes. Bear in mind this is coming from a Dallas proper resident.
Do you guys even live in DFW? Your mapping could be more accurate. 35e runs up thru and northwest of downtown (5oclock to 11 o’clock angle). Loop 12 (becomes several other rds around Dallas) is not a highway. 635 is the inside highway loop that takes longer than George Bush outer loop but it’s free. Need to get from DFW to east of Dallas take rte 20. When you move here get a toll tag ASAP or you’ll be getting fake toll bills for 2 years from all kinds of different ‘toll authorities’ trying to scam you.
After visiting DFW two years in a row and watching the RE market for 6 years, I can say that I like the area. Although, I'm not a huge fan of the road infrastructure. Coming from NJ, traffic is no biggie to me but the way everything is laid out is complex and I've noticed more crashes with more people moving in. Also, roadwork takes forever. The suburbs are mainly young families and 9to5ers. The closer you go to city centers, the more of a mix of lifestyles you'll see. I don't mind the weather and I'd gladly take it over the cold winters and humid summers of NJ. I think most of the higher-end homes and luxury builders are overpriced now because of all of the low-end builders and multi-family investors developing on previous farmland. Not to mention the influx of buyers from 2021-2022. For example, Grand Homes in Rockwall, Mansfield, and McKinney used to be priced in the 500s-700s after upgrades back in late 2020. Now It's closer to the 800k-1m range. If you're looking for a luxury home, I believe the Houston suburbs or out-of-state is a better investment. If not, then there are still plenty of options in DFW and you won't regret living here.
The south part of Fort Worth is also growing, Clearfork. Surprised you didn’t mention the Mid-Cities Grapevine/Colleyville/Southlake area, and Keller, both growing and really good school districts.
Prosper is definitely a boom town now. My kids go to Prosper ISD and they're almost on par with Frisco ISD. Frisco, Prosper, McKinney and also Celina are great places to live. Home prices have doubled after the pandemic.
I have a house boarders ft.worth & Arlington 23 mins to downtown Dallas 16 mins to downtown ft. Worth 1858 sq ft easy to get to almost anywhere in the metroplex. 3bd 2bath 2 car garage.
@@juicysmith38235 It used to be great. It’s now so built up there is hardly any green space left, the schools are outdated, homes are older and not kept up. Constant road construction!!!
Thank you for this video. Could you comment on the traffic/commute in the Aledo area into downtown Fort Worth? It seems driving through Benbrook area on 377 and Toll and/or the 30 could be busy. Thanks!
It’s probably one of the better commutes if you don’t have to take 30. The traffic on 20 and 377 comparatively is pretty good. That will probably change in the next 5-10 years with the amount of growth happening that direction.
Part 2 of this video covering the Fort Worth side: ua-cam.com/video/KZziv4_EA9c/v-deo.html If you're looking for Top Suburbs of Fort Worth we have this video: ua-cam.com/video/3oLmJ1I_BOI/v-deo.html AND... it's not just you... we don't have a way to fix it at this point 🙃. If you get tired of watching videos just give us a shout: calendly.com/texastom/15min?month=2024-09
Yes they are! They are right next to the new Siemens location and we've got a video on that. ua-cam.com/video/wUn497gQj5M/v-deo.html If you want to have a quick call to chat about your needs feel free to schedule a call! calendly.com/texastom/15min
If you want to avoid the bad neighborhoods stay out of Dallas/Ft. Worth. This place has been completely over run. The whole place is nothing but zero lot lines, a red light on every corner, the highways are a parking lot. These guys are saying "when there is no traffic" that means 3 AM at 80 mph. Crime is rising, taxes are insane and houses are totally unaffordable. I grew up just south of Ft. Worth population 879. Today, it's 55,000! Texas is no longer Texas. It's just a playground for hipsters.
It is all relative... I moved from Chicago and you could Never get the education or home prices in those suburbs or in Calif where I am originally from--- those prices are ridiculous!
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I left the suburbia lifestyle next to Microsoft is Seattle for downtown Dallas and it has been awesome! I live in the State Thomas neighborhood of Uptown. With 200 restaurants in walking distance and 15-minute court-side at a Mavericks game, it is world class. I would say, leave the big house behind, with your big cars and simplify your lifestyle. Downtown living in Dallas is Amazing! Oh, yes, I NEVER sit in traffic, I get the reverse commute when I do. I drive less than 1200 miles a year. Oh, and about 35% of the population is 50+. Happy house hunting.
That’s an awesome experience! It sounds like you are having a blast. Thank you for sharing!
I live in Seattle and was thinking of moving to Dallas!
I live in McKinney and a drive to Fort Worth (any part of F/W ) takes over an hour even with light traffic.
I grew up in the Fort Worth area. Loved it! By the time I was in my 60’s, Fort Worth had sprawled, the traffic became ridiculous and we didn’t like it so much anymore. We moved to small town East Texas. Life is much more sane here.
I miss parts of Fort Worth. I miss downtown, the Norhside, the rodeo but not having to take an hour to get across town.
Great info! Excited about the new Wellington 40 ft lot Highland homes...so close to Alliance and tons of shopping etc. and the Wellington location is beautiful with the feeling of open spaces especially with grazing horses nearby. 😍 The 40 ft lot model is gorgeous! The layout of the home is so open--and the kitchen is to die for!
We're moving from Virginia to Forth Worth area in April. Thanks for the info.
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@ right on. Thanks!
I live in the Park cities and it’s fantastic. Close to downtown, low crime, excellent schools, friendly people and close to great restaurants. I like the interesting homes not cookie cutter.
A Timestamp would be super helpful when laying out info in a segmented format
It’s “rush hour” most anytime of the day!!
@@terrihayes5083 the thought, “do all these people get off work at 2pm?” Crosses my mind all the time.
I would reallly like to continue watching, but voice sync is way off - anybody else?
I think audio is lagging 2secs behind video
Yes
You're right! I'm not sure how that happened. We are working on fixing it. Thanks for letting us know!
@@tomstexasrealty all good, really good content though! This could make a good podcast (if not already)
I calculated 1.7899999999999999999991 seconds of laggage
At 2:44 he incorrectly identified I-35E
And then his correction misidentified I-35E AGAIN!
At 8:27 he says people live in downtown Fort Worth and drive to McKinney for work and it takes 30 minutes to commute. No, people don’t live in downtown Fort Worth to drive to McKinney for work. And no, it doesn’t take 30 minutes, it takes an hour with no traffic.
The thought of living in suburban master planned communities 45 minutes away from any major city is just overwhelmingly grim.
I know, right? When that northlake Pecan Square was shown, it just seemed totally unappealing. Real stepford wives hoa hellscape vibes. Bear in mind this is coming from a Dallas proper resident.
Do you guys even live in DFW? Your mapping could be more accurate. 35e runs up thru and northwest of downtown (5oclock to 11 o’clock angle). Loop 12 (becomes several other rds around Dallas) is not a highway. 635 is the inside highway loop that takes longer than George Bush outer loop but it’s free. Need to get from DFW to east of Dallas take rte 20. When you move here get a toll tag ASAP or you’ll be getting fake toll bills for 2 years from all kinds of different ‘toll authorities’ trying to scam you.
After visiting DFW two years in a row and watching the RE market for 6 years, I can say that I like the area. Although, I'm not a huge fan of the road infrastructure. Coming from NJ, traffic is no biggie to me but the way everything is laid out is complex and I've noticed more crashes with more people moving in. Also, roadwork takes forever. The suburbs are mainly young families and 9to5ers. The closer you go to city centers, the more of a mix of lifestyles you'll see. I don't mind the weather and I'd gladly take it over the cold winters and humid summers of NJ. I think most of the higher-end homes and luxury builders are overpriced now because of all of the low-end builders and multi-family investors developing on previous farmland. Not to mention the influx of buyers from 2021-2022. For example, Grand Homes in Rockwall, Mansfield, and McKinney used to be priced in the 500s-700s after upgrades back in late 2020. Now It's closer to the 800k-1m range. If you're looking for a luxury home, I believe the Houston suburbs or out-of-state is a better investment. If not, then there are still plenty of options in DFW and you won't regret living here.
Thanks for sharing! Great perspective.
The south part of Fort Worth is also growing, Clearfork. Surprised you didn’t mention the Mid-Cities Grapevine/Colleyville/Southlake area, and Keller, both growing and really good school districts.
Great call! We couldn't fit it all into one video. We talk about those areas in Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/0eKcWBZVt5k/v-deo.html
Many of the areas south of the beloved Frisco area are growing e.g. Midlothian, southern Grand Prairie, Mansfield, etc.
Prosper is definitely a boom town now. My kids go to Prosper ISD and they're almost on par with Frisco ISD. Frisco, Prosper, McKinney and also Celina are great places to live. Home prices have doubled after the pandemic.
Thank you for sharing!
OLH Old Lake Highlands! Close enough and far away enough from downtown.
I have a house boarders ft.worth & Arlington 23 mins to downtown Dallas 16 mins to downtown ft. Worth 1858 sq ft easy to get to almost anywhere in the metroplex. 3bd 2bath 2 car garage.
You had unincorporated Denton county in the avoid circle? Wild, that’s like the best spot, lots of land and no HOAs
That's purely the thumbnail editor. No issues with that area.
your audio is out of sync
Sorry meant Frisco and Prosper are great for kids safe and awesome schools
Thanks for sharing!
Lose the music
Music not necessary. Annoying and distracting. You two guys are enough.
Collin County is great. Definitely Sachse and Wylie.
Damn we don't need more people out here, don't encourage them lol 😅
@@juicysmith38235 It used to be great. It’s now so built up there is hardly any green space left, the schools are outdated, homes are older and not kept up. Constant road construction!!!
Thank you for this video. Could you comment on the traffic/commute in the Aledo area into downtown Fort Worth? It seems driving through Benbrook area on 377 and Toll and/or the 30 could be busy. Thanks!
It’s probably one of the better commutes if you don’t have to take 30. The traffic on 20 and 377 comparatively is pretty good. That will probably change in the next 5-10 years with the amount of growth happening that direction.
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What areas flood?
That’s not much of an issue in DFW. Houston definitely has that issue, amount many issues it has.
I was really hoping to learn more, but the audio and video lag took me out.
Prosper , Frisco
Is it just me or is the audio not synced with the video? Also looking for a Fort Worth specific video please 😊
Part 2 of this video covering the Fort Worth side: ua-cam.com/video/KZziv4_EA9c/v-deo.html
If you're looking for Top Suburbs of Fort Worth we have this video: ua-cam.com/video/3oLmJ1I_BOI/v-deo.html
AND... it's not just you... we don't have a way to fix it at this point 🙃.
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any good neighborhoods in south ft worth? I may relocate to a job with Alcon and they are I think located in Ft Worth but towards the south
Yes they are! They are right next to the new Siemens location and we've got a video on that. ua-cam.com/video/wUn497gQj5M/v-deo.html If you want to have a quick call to chat about your needs feel free to schedule a call! calendly.com/texastom/15min
I would look in Burleson, Joshua or even Godley
You should be doing ok lawn area
What about Mosaic ?
If you want to avoid the bad neighborhoods stay out of Dallas/Ft. Worth. This place has been completely over run. The whole place is nothing but zero lot lines, a red light on every corner, the highways are a parking lot. These guys are saying "when there is no traffic" that means 3 AM at 80 mph. Crime is rising, taxes are insane and houses are totally unaffordable. I grew up just south of Ft. Worth population 879. Today, it's 55,000! Texas is no longer Texas. It's just a playground for hipsters.
Whatever you do, don’t move to Irving.
Why is that? About to
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Avoid Plano , Arlington 😮Mesquite yuckkkk
You put Plano in the same category as Arlington and Mesquite? Wow. Most realtors would NEVER say that.
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Dirty asf 😂😂😂 hard to breath in Arlington n Mesquite
How about Rockwall area?
It’s a great area as well, lower property taxes. It’s coming up in part 2
Traffic has gotten worse and worse over the years!!!
Lived here over 3 decades. Do yourself a favor and don't move here. The homes are overpriced . Homes in the $350,000-$400,000 range are a joke.
What do you mean a joke? Homes that are 1500-1800 sqft are usually priced around 350-450k
It’s all relative. I live in northern Virginia. A crappy 1800 sq foot home can go for 850k -milli depending on the city
That price is not going to scare them off . Nice try I'm with you tho 😂😂
Lol, I could sell my 1200sqft 1960s house right next to the freeway and buy three. They can’t be that bad.
It is all relative... I moved from Chicago and you could Never get the education or home prices in those suburbs or in Calif where I am originally from--- those prices are ridiculous!
Hand and franz
How about Princeton?
Super fast growing area. Most of those homes are going to be $300-500k. Less fancy but great price point!
We were impressed with Princeton! ua-cam.com/video/e5Y8kuNgjlc/v-deo.html
Massive delay 😒
Stay out of Irving!
Thumbs down. People need to stop moving here