I am from Pearland, lived and worked in the Houston area for 22 years. I lived abroad in Italy for 3 years. I've lived in Colorado for the past 2.5 years. I just bought my home in the Austin area, and I feel blessed (new build, est. close date in November). However, I'm staying in Belton until my home is finished being built, and I'm so excited to see Belton. So thanks for this video. I love Texas. I am so excited to return to my home state. Central and southeast Texas is my favorite place in the world!
Well, I bet Belton is not as populated as Pearland, Houston, and Clear Lake are. I am from Galveston and I am looking in this area to get away from the hurricanes. As a retired person, the last thing I want to do each summer is prepare for a Hurricane. Who wants to raise all the furniture, board up the windows, pack everything else, and get crackers, and bottles of water. I already rode out Ike and I have no plans of staying for any future storms. Two are enough. Oh, did I not say that I rode out Hurricane Carla as a baby?
@@shykat2218 I hear you on staying away from the hurricanes! That's why I couldn't move back to south or southeast Houston area again even though I love it. I also rode out Ike. We lost electricity for like 2 weeks and were among the lucky ones. I remember that hurricane that hit TX right after Katrina- Hurricane Rita- and everyone evacuated to San Antonio and Austin, but it took us 24 hours to get to San Antonio, instead of the usual 2.5 hours. I was just 12 years old at the time, but it was then that I decided I could never buy a home in a hurricane prone area 😅. We also almost ran out of gas and people were completely stopped on the road. I just read that the evacuations for Rita may have been the largest evacuation in US History. Did you evacuate for Rita too? I have two cats these days, and I cannot imagine trying to evacuate with them in my Prius! I really hope you check out Belton. I'm here now, and it's very quiet! The video gave a great description of what it's like. Unfortunately there isn't a Costco here for the grocery savings, but otherwise, between Killeen/Harker Heights and Temple, Belton is a nice situated small town and you can get your shopping needs at the bigger cities nearby. The HEB here is quite nice. I wish there were more long paved walked trails for long bikes and long runs. I see many road runners and road bikers for this reason, which isn't always convenient. Also Nolanville has some nice homes between Harker Heights and Belton. Thank you for the walk down memory lane. I do miss Galveston Island! I used to work at UTMB Galveston. By the way, I'm closing on my home tomorrow! So today is my last day living in Belton! Good luck with your future plans, dear. I know it will go well. I would suggest moving before all the Californians take up the good homes.
You will also hear the rocket tests from the rocket plant in McGregor TX, seriously if you live in some areas of belton you actually feel and hear the tests from that far away. True Fort Hood is largest land training base, so your windows and walls can rattle etc when they are out on range doing mortar drills, at all hours of day and night. People that live here call that the sound of freedom, but new comers sure do freak some lol
You mean temple. You were either born in kings daughters or scott&white. Me too by the way lol i moved out of belton 6 years ago. Miss it but its grown way too much, its not the hometown i remember.
Thanks for the feedback! Our friends and family in that area typically go about as far as Georgetown, unless they are headed to the airport or some other special occasion.
Thanks, GUYS, for showcasing Belton!! A little back story, I'm a REAL Austinite, borne and raised. I chose Belton/Morgsns Point to ESCAPE everything Austin had become and the VAST majority of people who've chosen to live there over the last 30-odd years. GOOD JOB in helping to facilitate the inevitable ruination of my spiritual quietude. Thanks for the heads up that I need to hurry up and get my property on the market so I can once again escape the shitstorm that Austin trash will soon visit upon me. Much love. I hope your cars break down, you cats have fur balls, and everyone mis-genders you.
You actually recorded near my house like when you flew the drone i actually see my house right behind a store named family foods fun fact i work there my house is two blocks away from it
Why would you go to Stillhouse lake, when you have Belton lake? Belton lake has some great "beaches". Also, I grew up on lake Belton, hearing the artillery in Fort Hood is a bonus of living in Belton! Belton is a great place to live if you work at Fort Hood or in Temple and you don't want to live "in the city", as much! Also, if you like to boat. If you have kids...I don't think it would be in my top ten choices of a place to live in the United States. Although, like many people, I'd retire there!
Great info!!! Thank you! I had a quick question about Fort Hood. We are looking at a rental North East corner of Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Would that be far enough not to hear what’s going on at the base?
Bought a home on the northwest side of Stillhouse Hollow Lake just up from Dana Peak in Harker Heights and occasionally there is a distant rumble like a far away thunderstorm, but I don't notice it much and I think that area would be slightly less. Just stay south or along FM-2410 for both less noise and less crime and the hills, lake views, and parks are very nice.
@@W2HTLCA I don't think that area would have a lot of noise, but you'll still likely hear distant rumbles occasionally. It should be far enough away from Ft Hood to avoid most of the crime and it's an easy drive to both lakes, Belton, and Harker Heights.
Thank you! Every area, even different subdivisions can be different for property taxes. Generally speaking, right around 2.5% is on the high end for that area. There are many that are under 2%. For Texas, anything under 2% is low!
Extremely high we live in Belton (outside city limits) since sep 2021 and everyone complains about taxes. Increments of 10% are expected every year. It is a big deal over here.
@@JETSFOOL101 32.5% tax increase, 10 shootings within 2 weeks, rage rage increase, vehicle pursuit. My whole area is nothing but CA, NY, NJ, MN, WA refugees
Man you are not lying my son was walking home from the park when one of the shootings happened. Smh. It's a dam shame grew up here and use to love it...no so much
People (realtors/developers) like you are the problem. Exploiting small towns and their land for money. We don’t have the time infrastructure to handle all these people. But hey, as long as you get paid who cares if that ranch that has been in the family for generations gets dozed down for cookie cutter houses and developments because that 80 year old couple couldn’t afford the property taxes due to the mass influx of Californians and Yankees. Sorry not sorry, n out everyone can get a piece of the pie. Everyone moves into these towns to get the “small town feel” then they directly have a hand in ruining what they seek. Wish they would all move back tbh.
Thanks for the feedback! I’m actually going through an eminent domain situation myself so I feel that pain. We get phone calls from people moving here for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it’s job related. We make content to assist them with their decisions and the locations are based off of the questions we receive.
Yup 10/4 it’s getting traffics had a Karen at the h e b going off “ in the way “ 425 thousand acre training on ft hood it is the largest military base in the world it’s a 3 division post 300 k people easy
CA and NY are not affordable. Most people that live in those states are considered poor simply because the cost-of-living is through the roof. It is not that people want to find a small town; People are just trying to live a somewhat decent life and get out of the rat race in CA and NY. Can you blame them for wanting a better life for themselves and their children?
That house 6 years ago was 225 k know it’s 525 k so did the taxes supply and demand they can’t build fast enough Red state Everyone pacs. Can’t handle that don’t come here
haha...I went back and watched to see what you were talking about. I don't typically edit things out when I mispronounce or mess up. I just let it roll. Thanks for the feedback though!
I am from Pearland, lived and worked in the Houston area for 22 years. I lived abroad in Italy for 3 years. I've lived in Colorado for the past 2.5 years. I just bought my home in the Austin area, and I feel blessed (new build, est. close date in November). However, I'm staying in Belton until my home is finished being built, and I'm so excited to see Belton. So thanks for this video. I love Texas. I am so excited to return to my home state. Central and southeast Texas is my favorite place in the world!
You’ve lived quite a few places, sounds like an adventure! I’m glad you get to come home! Thank you for leaving a comment!
Well, I bet Belton is not as populated as Pearland, Houston, and Clear Lake are. I am from Galveston and I am looking in this area to get away from the hurricanes. As a retired person, the last thing I want to do each summer is prepare for a Hurricane. Who wants to raise all the furniture, board up the windows, pack everything else, and get crackers, and bottles of water. I already rode out Ike and I have no plans of staying for any future storms. Two are enough. Oh, did I not say that I rode out Hurricane Carla as a baby?
@@shykat2218 I hear you on staying away from the hurricanes! That's why I couldn't move back to south or southeast Houston area again even though I love it. I also rode out Ike. We lost electricity for like 2 weeks and were among the lucky ones. I remember that hurricane that hit TX right after Katrina- Hurricane Rita- and everyone evacuated to San Antonio and Austin, but it took us 24 hours to get to San Antonio, instead of the usual 2.5 hours. I was just 12 years old at the time, but it was then that I decided I could never buy a home in a hurricane prone area 😅. We also almost ran out of gas and people were completely stopped on the road. I just read that the evacuations for Rita may have been the largest evacuation in US History. Did you evacuate for Rita too? I have two cats these days, and I cannot imagine trying to evacuate with them in my Prius!
I really hope you check out Belton. I'm here now, and it's very quiet! The video gave a great description of what it's like. Unfortunately there isn't a Costco here for the grocery savings, but otherwise, between Killeen/Harker Heights and Temple, Belton is a nice situated small town and you can get your shopping needs at the bigger cities nearby. The HEB here is quite nice. I wish there were more long paved walked trails for long bikes and long runs. I see many road runners and road bikers for this reason, which isn't always convenient. Also Nolanville has some nice homes between Harker Heights and Belton.
Thank you for the walk down memory lane. I do miss Galveston Island! I used to work at UTMB Galveston.
By the way, I'm closing on my home tomorrow! So today is my last day living in Belton! Good luck with your future plans, dear. I know it will go well. I would suggest moving before all the Californians take up the good homes.
You will also hear the rocket tests from the rocket plant in McGregor TX, seriously if you live in some areas of belton you actually feel and hear the tests from that far away. True Fort Hood is largest land training base, so your windows and walls can rattle etc when they are out on range doing mortar drills, at all hours of day and night. People that live here call that the sound of freedom, but new comers sure do freak some lol
Proud to say that I was born in BELTON! I'll be back someday!!
You mean temple. You were either born in kings daughters or scott&white. Me too by the way lol i moved out of belton 6 years ago. Miss it but its grown way too much, its not the hometown i remember.
Great video! Thank you!
Let me tell ya somethin new bubba. Nobody in belton is going to Austin for amenities
Thanks for the feedback! Our friends and family in that area typically go about as far as Georgetown, unless they are headed to the airport or some other special occasion.
😀 Great video to start of the New Year! 😀
Happy new year!
Good work here sir!
Belton is my home town but the biggest problem here is the places for rent. Which makes me sad
Very informative. Great.
Everybody’s got their little bit of good and bad. Some more than others !
8,000 views?? Damn!! thatta boy!
Thank you sir!
Thanks, GUYS, for showcasing Belton!! A little back story, I'm a REAL Austinite, borne and raised. I chose Belton/Morgsns Point to ESCAPE everything Austin had become and the VAST majority of people who've chosen to live there over the last 30-odd years. GOOD JOB in helping to facilitate the inevitable ruination of my spiritual quietude. Thanks for the heads up that I need to hurry up and get my property on the market so I can once again escape the shitstorm that Austin trash will soon visit upon me. Much love. I hope your cars break down, you cats have fur balls, and everyone mis-genders you.
Thanks for the feedback!
Wow. This is a bit much.
You actually recorded near my house like when you flew the drone i actually see my house right behind a store named family foods fun fact i work there my house is two blocks away from it
That's awesome! We've always been curious if someone would watch one of our videos and recognize their house. Thanks for commenting!
I honestly want to know if Belton and Temple are red or blue.
Absolutely red
Why would you go to Stillhouse lake, when you have Belton lake? Belton lake has some great "beaches". Also, I grew up on lake Belton, hearing the artillery in Fort Hood is a bonus of living in Belton! Belton is a great place to live if you work at Fort Hood or in Temple and you don't want to live "in the city", as much! Also, if you like to boat. If you have kids...I don't think it would be in my top ten choices of a place to live in the United States. Although, like many people, I'd retire there!
Love it. Thank you for the insight!
belton lake is many times larger and deeper than stillhouse
The tanks on ft hood are non stop Boom boom boom
Great info!!! Thank you!
I had a quick question about Fort Hood. We are looking at a rental North East corner of Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Would that be far enough not to hear what’s going on at the base?
I don’t live in that specific area of town, so I’m not there all hours of the day, but the time I have spent there I haven’t heard anything.
@@LivinginAustinTexas512 thank you!!
Bought a home on the northwest side of Stillhouse Hollow Lake just up from Dana Peak in Harker Heights and occasionally there is a distant rumble like a far away thunderstorm, but I don't notice it much and I think that area would be slightly less. Just stay south or along FM-2410 for both less noise and less crime and the hills, lake views, and parks are very nice.
@@W2HTLCA I don't think that area would have a lot of noise, but you'll still likely hear distant rumbles occasionally. It should be far enough away from Ft Hood to avoid most of the crime and it's an easy drive to both lakes, Belton, and Harker Heights.
i c that there is some wealth there. i wonder if i can find my dream property there for$500k
What’s a dream property look like for you?
great info, 1 question what the property tax in belton ? thanks
Thank you! Every area, even different subdivisions can be different for property taxes. Generally speaking, right around 2.5% is on the high end for that area. There are many that are under 2%. For Texas, anything under 2% is low!
Extremely high we live in Belton (outside city limits) since sep 2021 and everyone complains about taxes. Increments of 10% are expected every year. It is a big deal over here.
@@tathianamontilla5604 It's not just Belton, it's all of Texas for the most part.
If you say so… I’m new to the state but BISD is proposing an insane school bond that has everyone talking. I’m voting NO :)
32.5% tax increase
temple as well. pretty much same place
If you are going to be working in Austin, please stay out of Belton. Thank you.
Why ?? Just asking sincerely
@@JETSFOOL101 32.5% tax increase, 10 shootings within 2 weeks, rage rage increase, vehicle pursuit. My whole area is nothing but CA, NY, NJ, MN, WA refugees
I’m from Mississippi. Can I come to Belton since I’m not a Yankee?
Belton to Austin is a long and horrible, horrible commute because of traffic.
@@Recce-man…
Belton has turned to crap now, traffic, tax increase of 32.5%, road rages, 10 shootings in 2 weeks, nothing but CA NY NJ MN WA refugees here now.
Raised here all my life..Belton has went down drastically. Seems to get worse by every passing day. I couldn't agree with you more.
I hate to hear that. The town has such a great feel to it. What’s the main draw to the area?
Man you are not lying my son was walking home from the park when one of the shootings happened. Smh. It's a dam shame grew up here and use to love it...no so much
I'm gonna guess it's hooligans from Killeen finding their way up there.
I miss Belton
Out of curiosity where were those clients from? Please don't say cali.
Haha, you guessed it. Good people though!
As long as they leave the California BS...in California
They drive teslas too
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What’s up!
People (realtors/developers) like you are the problem. Exploiting small towns and their land for money. We don’t have the time infrastructure to handle all these people. But hey, as long as you get paid who cares if that ranch that has been in the family for generations gets dozed down for cookie cutter houses and developments because that 80 year old couple couldn’t afford the property taxes due to the mass influx of Californians and Yankees. Sorry not sorry, n out everyone can get a piece of the pie. Everyone moves into these towns to get the “small town feel” then they directly have a hand in ruining what they seek. Wish they would all move back tbh.
Thanks for the feedback! I’m actually going through an eminent domain situation myself so I feel that pain. We get phone calls from people moving here for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it’s job related. We make content to assist them with their decisions and the locations are based off of the questions we receive.
Yup 10/4 it’s getting traffics had a Karen at the h e b going off “ in the way “ 425 thousand acre training on ft hood it is the largest military base in the world it’s a 3 division post 300 k people easy
CA and NY are not affordable. Most people that live in those states are considered poor simply because the cost-of-living is through the roof. It is not that people want to find a small town; People are just trying to live a somewhat decent life and get out of the rat race in CA and NY. Can you blame them for wanting a better life for themselves and their children?
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That house 6 years ago was 225 k know it’s 525 k so did the taxes supply and demand they can’t build fast enough Red state Everyone pacs. Can’t handle that don’t come here
Not Bel-Un...Bel-ton!!
haha...I went back and watched to see what you were talking about. I don't typically edit things out when I mispronounce or mess up. I just let it roll. Thanks for the feedback though!
Born and raised here, he didnt mispronounce it. We say "Bel Un" here lol