@MrSpeed-do2zk on the contrary, it should be considered child abuse to raise kids in houston. The air quality is bad that one can’t even breathe there. It’s an environmental disgrace that needs to be wiped off the planet for global survival. The same can be said for many Indian cities and Mexico City. There is also a lot of petty and property theft there. It’s just a desperate coastal shithole. New Orleans but with buildings San Antonio is just like Houston but farther from the coast and hotter. Houston but *without* buildings and, in many ways worse but you can breathe there for now. Your best bet would be Austin and Dallas if you are going to Texas. All the important stuff happens in Austin or Dallas. CNBC finally slammed Texas as the worst state in America, it is dystopian
@@tyronne131 I love the heights I was born and raised in the same house on 305 west 10th Street went to school Harvard elementary hogg middle school and Reagan high school I miss it
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes...
@@ЕленаФирсова-ц6м The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?
In my opinion, house prices will continue down as people leave the state and prices correct due to market pressure. The problem with Florida is the property taxes increased based on the boom and the cost or inability to obtain homeowners insurance. Florida's in for a rough 5 years imo.
A lot of investors have been going on about the bull rally and said stocks that would be experiencing significant growth, any idea which stocks this may be? I just sold my home in the Boca Grande area and I’m looking to remunerate a lump sum into the stock market before stocks rebound, is this a good time to buy or no?
Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumors and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of a broker, before I started seeing any significant results in my portfolio, been using the same Adviser and I’ve scaled up 750k within 2 years, whether a bullish or down market, both makes for good profit, it all depends on where you’re looking.
It's good you make your own research. and make sure whoever you work with is licensed n verifiable with a repute, this Sonya looks the part but i'd do my due diligence. I set up a call, thanks.
I lived in Houston from 1976-1988 and loved it when I first moved there. It was just the right size with lots of activities and not too much traffic, but then the boom started and it became intolerable. Traffic increased, the heat and humidity were awful, and my sinuses were always inflamed.
Howdy from a native Houstonian. Be a good neighbor. Don’t bring the bad things from your old state here. Remember why you needed to moved here. Keep Texas Texas!
I'm from Twin Falls, Idaho. I hated our 7-month winters. I moved to Houston in 1979 and have been warm and happy ever since. My birthday is in April, and I always wanted to go swimming for my birthday. Not in Idaho! Shoot, you're lucky if it's warm enough in May. But, as for Houston, I see it as the world's largest small town. I know that sounds odd but, each Zip code has it's own flare. The people are amazing! It makes living here worth every penny. I'll never forget my first day here, stepping out of the car after a 38 hour drive, I stepped in Fire Ants. Welcome to Houston. :)
Houston is tucked into a southeast corner of Texas, on the Coastal Plain. Texas is HUGE: different soils, widely different average rainfall totals, different average temperatures, different bugs/spiders, different utility delivery systems, and different local customs. Even the local accents in different regions are different.
@@CoochApperoni-fv2sf You seem to have directed this question to me. “Better or worse” than what? Everything I mentioned are related to the differences, in different parts of Texas. Some parts will suit some folks more than other folks. Our family has one member who benefits from being very near the Texas Medial Center, in Houston. Otherwise, I would rather live well outside the Houston metro area, preferably on some relatively high ground, between major rivers, and not too close to either the coast, or the I-35 corridor. The idea is to live in a place that is peaceful, quiet, and that we need never “evacuate.”
FYI, majority of bad drivers are people that moved in to Texas from other states. I’ve lived in Houston for over 30 years and I noticed bad drivers when outsiders started moving in.
Houston has tons of bad drivers. I have been rear ended at least six times in Houston. For some reason, teenage girls are the worst drivers and I have been hit twice by females running through stop signs. The last person didn’t have insurance so she lost her license and my insurance company sued the driver and her mother (who owned the car).
I was in Los Angeles. Also a city of people from not there. Houston drivers are not nice (I'm refraining from saying more) but SD and LA drivers were saints comparatively speaking. In fact I kept saying it as I was driving there.
Maybe the problem is the 3 of y’all. I was born and raised in Houston, so I do drive fast. If you’ve been rear ended several times, drive faster or stay in the right lane. Get out of people’s way. I love driving in Houston. Everyone drives 10 mph over the speed limit. If you can’t handle it, take the bus. My guess is that Downtoearth, Pickles, and Yosteve are older people who were not raised in Houston, nor did they learn to drive there. If they were from Houston or had learned to drive there, they wouldn’t have any complaints. Now that I live in Austin, I’m always beyond annoyed with people who actually drive the speed limit or slower. I don’t have all day to leisurely drive from point A to B.
Arizona has bad drivers too, but like you said it's from those relocation. And the snow birds. And the Mexicans (and I mean leget cars with Sonoran plates Mexicans). So you never know who is going to do what, because people don't know what the other people drive like.
@@Michael-kf7gm I agree with your comment. I was born and raised here in Houston. Lived off I10 in Memorial, now off 59 in Greenway area. We never had all these bad drivers until all these people from California mostly, and other states started moving here. Don''t dislike the people from CA, just their bad driving! We have many freeways, the beltway and 610. Average speed 75-80. The WORST are the ones that stop on the frigging entrance ramp! It's annoying! Picture LA traffic sitting still but in Houston, that same traffic is going 70 plus. They can't handle it. They want to get in the fast lane and go 50 mph then they wonder why they get hit? Ugh. It got so bad, I had to get a dashcam which will protect you from brake checks and insurance scams.
I am a fifth generation Texan, born and raised in north Texas, but I moved away to the east coast for sixty years. I am now widowed and have moved back to live with my daughter in New Caney. I agree with everything you said, and then some! Allergies are off the scale. Driving is insane. Heat is horrible. Schools are near the bottom nationally. Power grid is truly scary. And they are proud of this! Texas has changed for the worse since I was a child.
@@texasron9131 Like the Alamo, I’ll stay and fight for the principles Texas taught me as a child: kindness, consideration, truth, equal opportunity and respect for all sexes, nationalities and races, a respect for the law (including on the roads), excellence in education for every child, a dedication to the democratic principles our forefathers fought and died for. I am 84 years old, and will be buried here along side seven generations of Texans on both sides of my family. Not liking something is not the same as not loving it.
It’s been 27 years since republicans have had sole power. Nothing happened but Texas rotting. It was good for corporations, though. All our money went to them so politicians could get kick backs
Love love Houston WestU ! We are from the Netherlands. Always cold and rainy. I love the heat, the people, food. Everything is great. The traffic was in the beginning scary. But I love the freedom.
The worst thing lately is people moving to Texas. They are slow drivers, rude, entitled, complaining about EVERYTHING, lost about everything, imposing their beliefs on you, they also don't seem to be Adapting to life in general.
They can’t drive for shh in the rain here. They cause so many accidents in Houston trying to go like 70 in thunderstorms. Like y’all were going 40 for a reason. Saw someone just the other day wreck on I10 right before the morning commute with them closing 3 lanes 😭 Cali folks
My kids moved to Dallas a year ago and they love it. My son did mention that often he cannot ride his motorcycle. It is too hot and the pavement melts. Thank you to your wife and her help. And prayers for your flooding.
Summarizing: When it rains hard, it splashes. It is hot during the summer. Drainage pipes can clog. Some weird animals unknown to the rest of the US: mosquitos, bees and ants. Electric bill and property taxes are high.
The biggest hazard with Houston traffic is that you have drivers from all over the world, and they all learned to drive differently. That makes them unpredictable. Compare that to New Jersey and New York. There, everyone drives very aggressively, but since they all drive aggressively, they're predictable.
Another thing to add to the list which seems to be a problem over the last few years is the horrible drought in the summer. Especially the summer of 2023. Triple digit heat for 3 months straight and not a drop of rain.
Hi, I'm a native Texan who was born in Houston. I now live in North Texas near the OK border. As a female, tell your wife not to bother curling her hair because the humidity will instantly make it straight as soon as you go outside. Sometimes the humidity is 100% and will hang in the air like a wet blanket as compared to Denver where there is dry heat. The temperature can be the same but Texas will feel hotter because of the wet heat. Also, always use 50 SPF sunscreen even if the sky is overcast. Things that can "unalive" you next. A good idea is to know the symptoms of heatstoke. Keep well hydrated in the hottest months of July through September. Carry water with you. Crazy drivers are here, I learned how to drive a stickshift, back in the day, on the 6-10 loop by myself. Yes, I was either brave or stupid, maybe both, but with cars whizzing past me at 90 mph, I did learn how to transition the gears and work the clutch smoothly with the brake and accelerator. One bit of advice, drive defensively. If someone is tailgating you in the fast lane, kindly move to the next lane because drivers are tailgating that driver, and so on. It's just a common courtesy. If someone has road rage, move away from them, and do not engage. Nowadays, everyone carries a gun and may use it. Houston is a floodplain. If there is a watch or warning for floods, heed it very seriously. I have seen fatalities of people who did not know. Water can build up very quickly. Head to high ground immediately and under no circumstances drive through the standing water underneath underpasses. Hurricane season starts around September. Again, take these seriously, if you are told to flee, do it. You might want to keep bags packed for times like these depending on how much notice you get. I have been through multiple hurricanes. When I lived in Dallas, coyotes were abundant. They fearlessly walk the streets in the daytime. Be careful, they are wily. They may act like they going away from you, but if you walk away to get in the house, check over your shoulder to see where they are because they will be running at you. If you have small pets, get them inside ASAP. At the risk of this comment turning into a novel, I will stop now. Sorry it's so long. Welcome to Texas!
I lived in Southeast Texas for the first 41 years of my life. I've never seen hot water heaters or AC units in the attic. I can't imagine why the builders did that. I can say that out of your list my least favorite thing is the fast drivers. I could tell some stories. I used to drive into Houston for the Zoo, the Museums, and Concerts but you couldn't pay me to live there. I'm definitely a small town woman. ; )
Texas city TX I 45 exit the dog track.Newerhomes have hot water tanks in the attic.They fought for 10 yrs. A DECADE to build 32nd Ave. NORTH.THEY WON ALL my neighbors were policeman, hospital workers, or fire people.
I've seen a kid pass two laggers by going 2 miles a minute flat to smoothly flat. In the rain. With multiple other cars already in the ditch. This kid had skill. Skill.
Lastly, every sub-division has an HOA. HOAs are huge in Texas, and the state gives them way too much power. The boards can get out of hand. If you move into a new development, it will be several years before the HOA is turned over to the residents, and the management companies need to be more responsive.
@@kathyfugere6085 I'm not sure who created the concept. In newly built neighborhoods, the HOA can take years to transfer to the residents if they ever are. Many new build areas come with contracts that state the HOA is in the hands of a permanent company and never transfers to residents. Many of those companies manage thousands of HOAs and never respond to any of them unless they take enforcement actions. I hate that they end up with more power than some local governments.
We used to run our own HMO until one President courted a Management Company and we’ve been stuck with one company after another since. We were lucky the first Manager had a rental home in the property and he personally visited every other day. He responded quickly to complaints like a landlord. He also kept our maintenance fees lower than the surrounding complexes. However, as soon as we hired a management company our monthly fees increased by 33%. He closed his business and moved to Conroe after 15years and it’s been awful with the two companies who followed. This latest one doesn’t even respond to calls or emails and has no personal contact with anyone except to complain. Our President had to fight with them to pay for my shattered window replacement that was caused by a pebble from the landscapers’ leaf blower. It took months to be finally reimbursed and at first the Mgmt company refused to take responsibility saying the windows were our responsibility. The fees keep increasing each year and our services and landscaping decreases. They just brought us in line with their other properties and regularly charge “assessments” as much as $200/month on top of our regular fees. We were 4 years with the last one and as soon as it was finished our regular monthly maintenance fees rose. I was paying more for my maintenance fees than my mortgage and there was no relief from that during Covid whatsoever. A nightmare.
I don’t know when they started having hoa’s in those kind of developments. They always had them with condos/townhouses which makes sense (esp. if those are rentals). Otherwise these are downright unAmerican.
I got kicked out by Hurricane "RITA" 2005,117MPH WINDS FOR 5 HOURS, no electricity , for days 100 ° with 99% humidity.no a/C for a week,YUcK!😮😮😮 They were selling generators in the Walmart parking lot for 1,000$ "EACH"!!!
We moved from Santa Monica CA to the Woodlands TX and lived there for 10 years Everything you say I found to be absolutely true. Your ornamental bark will just float away in a storm, but the rolling thunder is pretty amazing.
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The biggest thing I noticed moving to Texas is the Spring. The Summer is long and all people talk about, but Texas is in Spring if it's not Summer. The lack of Winter makes the longest Spring I have ever seen. The trees do not turn much so October feels like late Spring. Winter is early Spring. And then it's still Spring until late May.
I’m Texas we don’t have the tools to remove ice or snow. Once salt is on the road it melts a little then refreezes then turns to black ice then everything shuts down. Be prepared for January!!! I can’t express that enough your live will be hell when it freezes
My ex's house (worth about $400k) property taxes went from $7000 per year to $13,000 per year in just a few years. That is over $1000 per month, not including mortgage. It's a nightmare here. PS Most of the drivers here aren't from Houston. Used to be much better.
The government “needs” more money just like a drunk needs a drink.. The needs of humans are infinite and there’s always another “need” that collective force individuals to fund.
By far the worst thing about Houston imo is the insane heat and humidity 8 months out of the year. It's brutal. Plus all the mosquitos and insects that come with it. Not fun. The traffic sucks here big time too. If you're a home-owner, property taxes suck a big one also.
I live in Seattle and moving to Houston soon. I was born and raised in Louisiana so Texas is nothing I can't handle. I really miss the heavy rain and thunderstorms.
@@yukon666 too much homelessness, people high on fentanyl and herion in the streets which the police do nothing about it. Also its too overly progressive and I do not want to raise kids here. If your kid under 17 want to transition at a young age and the parents don't agree with the decision CPS can come and take your child away thanks to our Governor Jay Inslee. Mind you I am apart of the LGBT Community, but I do not support the idea of kids Transitioning under 17 years old and they teach these behaviors in Is their elementary schools and I damn sure don't want to raise me and my bf future kids in such environment. I believe sexual orientation is a decision that is made as they become old enough to explore that part of them, not by indoctrinating these kids.
Moved here a few years ago… property taxes are insane…now homeowners and car insurance are following suit. The heat is like living in the devils asshole with the humidity. Outta here in a few years, counting the days
@k4door789 looking at a few different states… would like a smaller house around 1500-1700 sq ft w30-40 acres. Small farm. Want my seasons back… miss cool crisp fall. Already have a game plan for the farm, just have to implement it to adjust to acres. No big cities, no HOA, quiet country life
@@seanshay998Southern Michigan sounds like exactly what you're looking for tons of farm properties all over the place for very reasonable prices Detroit is fast rising as one of the country's best comeback stories and you got all the Great Lakes
3. Easy diy fix for your drain pan on the ac. Pour a little bit of bleach With water so it goes down the pvc pipe. As it should eat away any algae buildup.
Water heater is more efficient in the heat of the attic, no basements, maximizes free space in the home. People should be regularly checking their home (at least every 4 months) anyway
Houston area native here & I can't believe you missed the #1 worse thing....loss of power & AC after a major storm!! It can last two weeks & in the summer when it's very hot!!
Houston used to be a good City back in the 80’s and 90’s but now it’s horrible. One thing you didn’t mention is how much racism goes on in Houston it’s really bad not to mention the high crimes. I noticed that Houston got really bad when folks from Louisiana came here from hurricane Katherina a lot never went back to Louisiana and stayed in Houston but then crimes drastically increased.
You’re saying racism is a problem in Houston and then go on to say things got bad after people from Louisiana (99% black) moved to Houston. Do you see the irony?
@@anime-tm6dh Blacks are the worst they always complain that people are being racist against them when in reality they are the worst racist ones and the race that commits the most crimes by far.
Sam's Club members get tire repairs for free with membership. Just a thought. Chicago has the same street construction issues at all times, but worse as the street repairs never end as they are never repaired correctly in the first place.
Ok...saw your video. A MUST NEED IS An ATTIC FAN.. PULLS OUT HEAT AND HUMIDITY FROM THE ATTIC.. THEREFORE KEEPING YOUR HOUSE INCREDIBLY COOLER!!! STUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT FOR ANY FLOOD.. THE ATTIC FAN .OMG..WILL KEEP YOUR HOME FROM GETTING MOLD WHICH IS INCREDIBLY HAZARDOUS..
I had one on bone dry Sacramento… cools down at night into the 60s… not so in Texas… way too humid and stays 80+ degrees all night may through September . Just my $.02.
I was born (1961) and raised (60's and 70's) in Houston and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I left in late '79 through '86, and back from '86 through '89 before I left and never returned. I have second-guessed that decision from time to time because I loved the time I spent there and have such great memories. Just a great place to grow up, during those years at least. Loved it.
I lived in Houston for ten years out of college. I don't miss it at all. I like a slower pace of life, less humid climate, and prettier scenery. Not for me. I love Texas, especially west Texas and the smaller towns. But Houston is not for everyone. Spend a couple of weeks there and see if it suits you before you move.
As a Texan, I can say that many people don’t need to be chatty to be capable. You want something? Ask the question. It’s not rude. It’s patience and courtesy. The allergies suck. It’s freakin hot. Outrageous power bills …because, ITS FREAKIN HOT. Crying about heater and ac drains…. You can’t maintain your home ? “But I don’t want to. Why are the attics so hot?” 😂 because it’s freakin hot. Thunderstorms and hurricanes? Never heard of em huh? Property taxes. Yep. We all hate it. Don’t move somewhere before doing your homework. Plus, it’s hot. Traffic? Construction? You don’t have that anywhere. The buildings and roads just grow out of the ground everywhere else. Houston drivers? Yep. Everyone knows. Bugs and mosquitoes? Only tropical rainforests are worse. Mud daubers, black widows, gators, hogs, Aggies ? Never watched wild kingdom? Contractors? Yeah, do your research. Again? Intense heat. Yeah, it’s hot. Houston is on the same latitude as the North African desert countries. Not sarcasm. It’s super hot AND HUMID. Red ants. Yep. Avoid em. SNAKE ! 😂 Avoid the poison ivy, poison oak, chiggers, horseflies, paper hornets and yard Nazis ( overbearing HOA’s)
Its a blue city. Their crime always seems worse, Austin is horrible, Dallas & San Antonio too. But Houston is the worst, lots of corruption. It's best to find a smaller city, every time.
It's a Democrat city. Move to a Republican city or town. Too many Democrats move here and keep voting for the same politics that caused them to move to Texas. Soros is investing millions to try to turn Texas blue like California.
Do you or have you lived in Houston or Texas? Are you aware of our punishment process? 😂 What county did you live in and when? I promise you're talking out the side of your neck especially with the justice system. Come on down here and get into some simple 💩 they'll let you out watch you and the next time you're doing 7 years. Texas normally starts out with 7 years stays. That's for aggravated assault pimp charges and petty theft. Get a little more hair on your chest and your next offer starts at 25 to 30. So what's weak about our system again? 😂
I understand how you feel! Because, I turned down my opportunities to move there twice! Once in 1992 and again in 2006! I always believed that Houston were the ‘bomb city’ that you could go there have a great time and live there! However, I had to remember that it is still TEXAS! Houston and Dallas, along with New Orleans has more than its fair share of troubles!
He probably is running multiple air conditioners all day long as well. Young, healthy people are so ridiculous when they get hot .... especially white people.....they can't stand to be hot for too long they think they're too good to sweat a little bit. Stop running your air conditioner all day and all night, and maybe you'll save money. 🤡
I use Amigo Energy and get free electricity from 9pm to 7am. I leave it on 75 to 77 during the day with my sliding door open enough for my German Sheppard to go out. Am I worried about someone breaking in, no. At 7pm or 8pm I turn it down to 72 . During the heatwave, my highest bill is $160. I sleep with it at 69.
Some don’t consider stealing a crime. It’s a right! Just ask the collective who vote to force individuals to pay for their special interests or go to prison.
I feel like this list is pretty common among nearly all major metropolitan areas apart from the snakes and fire ants. I've lived in Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, British Columbia, and Illinois. There were snakes and fire ants in NC, but every place has their wildlife woes. WA has bears and mountain lions while OH has turkeys and coyotes. You kind of gotta pick your poison lol
All the Bad Drivers can to Houston. It wasn't like this. Before Covid. Even after a Hurricane & the signal lights were out, we all allow the 1st person stopping at a make shift Stop signs we were ALL curious to everyone. Fact...
Unfortunately lived there for 10 years, hated every minute. People are big talk with no response. They act big and friendly but that's just to your face, the moment they can talk about you behind your back they do. Thank God I had the opportunity to move
I’m born and raised in Houston and love it. It is more affordable here than most places. We also have Southern hospitality and I’ve not experienced someone not acknowledging me when I walk in to a coffee shop, restaurant or retail store. Power bills are outrageous? Wow, I think that one is on you, sir. I negotiated a great rate. Traffic is far worse in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, etc. We also don’t have a state tax which is nice and we are a diverse city with a great night life, top notch restaurants and fun things to do. Melting chapstick? If you are in the north, it would be frozen chapstick or other things. Houston is awesome and an hour or so from the Gulf of Mexico. There is so much to love and see throughout Texas, so come visit!!
I moved to houston almost three weeks ago and I'm actually moving back home tonight. I can't do it anymore. The potholes and terrible roads EVERYWHERE are tearing up my car. Everything is a 45 minute drive to get to. The humidity is off the charts. Have to tske multiple showers a day. Driving here is scary. The white lines on the highway roads are faint and it's hard to tell if you are in the lane at night.
He’s absolutely right! I’m born and raised in HTown and hands down Houston traffic is life or death , like survival of the fittest, you have to drive for yourself and the cars around you… 20 mile drive can take 1.5 hours. 😂
Your title is correct, but in the video you keep saying just "Texas" more often than specifically saying Houston. Texas isn't a small state like where you were before. Many of the things you are talking about are specific to the Houston area. This is especially when you talk about weather (regarding humidity, storms, etc). I lived in both El Paso for around ten years, and didn't experience most of the things you are talking about. The reason why that is true, is because El Paso is 750 miles from Houston. I also lived in Killeen for 3 years, and it also isn't the same as Houston.
@@gonzalo4658 Having lived all over the states and the world, I would not put Texas as the worse relevant state category. That honor would go to California.
@@sgtm7 fuck that lol why. Because it’s a great state? Ive never lived in California nor even visited being 19 years old but others have and they say it’s great. Weather, cuisine, tours, cruises, things to do, hiking, nature, the road, and things that aren’t told about. I think a place is only worth visiting if it’s worth living in.
@@gonzalo4658 I actually lived in California before. I lived in 6 different states and two different countries(not counting the US) before I turned 19. More states and more countries after that age. So unlike you, I am talking about my ACTUAL experiences, rather than second hand, or from some UA-cam videos,
You're first mistake was moving to Houston. We moved to Texas 30 years ago, live in a small town in east Texas and love it. After Hurricane Harvey flooded our house we installed a heat pump and are very happy with it. It costs less than our old furnace and AC unit costed to operate. We've also installed an on-demand water heater which also saves us money, with a bonus that you can take long showers without running out of hot water. The hay fever is terrible. Fire ants, mosquitoes, spiders and other bugs are horrible, and keep your eyes open for snakes and for alligators.
In Iowa, we are spared of tornadoes most of the time. I absolutely despise tornadoes. Check. I hate hurricanes with a passion and we are spared those. Check. But we get Vietnam-style monsoons occasionally in the summer, in which lightning blows trees down and crash them into houses.....so there's that.
Move from Indy to Dallas and found it to be an easy transition. Moved from Dallas to Houston and was slapped with huge culture shock. I have found Houstonians to be less friendly than other areas in Texas. Houston feels like a very small town, just with a lot of ppl.
Sounds about right. Dallas seems like a larger version of Indianapolis. I disagree on Houston feeling like a big town. Atleast compared to Indianapolis or Dallas
Exactly it is such a shithole and the air quality is bad. Dallas a sexy eclectic big city feel with just enough hip hop feel and just enough elegant feel. Whereas for Houston, it should be child abuse to raise a kid there in that polluted oxygen.
Thank you for your informative videos! My daughter recently moved to Houston and has lived in So Cal and Az and she says, worst drivers she’s ever seen in Houston, lol
@@houstontexasliving33 Just the red fire ants! Better than scorpions, haha! We were used to lots of spiders in So Cal, and get the crazy heat and monsoons here in AZ!
Very funny to get the perspective of someone from outside of Houston... I have lived here for 20 years and never liked it. Mosquitos, humidity, heat, property taxes, contractors very true
@@rdogshowimmigration will eventually be the culprit. Look up Texas public school demographics. Way too many people here who’s parents are not from here or the USA for that matter. Too easily manipulated by all the bias media.
We moved to Texas, north east of San Antonio, in 2000. We left last year for many of the reasons you mentioned. We had planned to retire there but we couldn't afford the property taxes. The mosquitos made me stay inside from May to Oct. I was eaten alive the second I went outside. It takes for ever to get anywhere and the traffic just became over whelming in every way. There are many great things about Texas but for these reasons we had to leave.
May be you know if person have American citizens but living abroad it is possible to open bank account in Huston? If person have own business in Huston? Thanks
I’ve never seen water heaters in the attic! Weird it’s not downstairs in the garage or a utility closet. I mean, it holds water! Why would it be in the ceiling?
Yeah, that is true. When it rains, it pours and suddenly the streets are flooded with deep standing waters that can literally flood your car. If you are walking and waiting for a bus, thaat dark deep standing water looks intimidating. Like one wrong step, you are about to drawn.
YOU MUST VENT EACH END OF YOUR CRAWL SPACE ATTIC AND ADD A SOLAR POWERED FAN to it as well. The attic temp should be the same temp as outside at all times and that will save HUGE on your bill. TAXES thoughts a month OMG if I ever have to pay over $200/month for taxes im OUT. Screw that. LOVE you video. Also I use to work for DISCOUNT TIRE for 10 yrs and they will fix all tires for FREE to anyone that walks in the door. Rotations are also free. Doesn't matter if you ever been there before in your life. If you want free balance just tell them you want a vibe check too.
As someone who was born and raised in Houston, I have all kinds of issues with this video. I feel like someone from Idaho posting videos on Living in Houston, Texas should really engage with a native Houstonian. This is definitely a non-native Houstonian perspective.
@@henrylee9496 You apparently didn’t read what I wrote carefully. I was BORN and RAISED in Houston. I currently live in Austin. I also lived for several years in Fort Worth, New York City and Seattle. I studied abroad in Dubai and Moscow. So, you can agree with him and his wife till you’re blue in the face, but I’ve lived all over the US and abroad. That said, I lived in Houston for 18 years and know the city well. I grew up in the loop and went to high school in Sugar Land. I know what I’m talking about Henry. And for the record, this video is about living IN HOUSTON, not other cities. So I don’t know why someone should leave Houston and experience how other people live in other cities to be better informed to talk about Houston. Lay off the beers dude.
@@AzureKite191 Each of the 3 cities have their own appeal. I was born and raised in Houston so it will always feel more like home. Seattle is more scenically beautiful and NYC has an energy unlike any place else. But both Seattle and NYC are insanely expensive. That said, all 3 cities have their perks. If money weren’t an issue, my favorite city is San Diego.
I lived in Houston 27 years and I have to agree with nearly all your items, except for those things specific to home ownership since I lived in apartments. The roaches were awful in areas I lived in; they were GIGANTIC!
Dude, I'm a native Texan, and no one should move to Houston, Dallas, or Austin! Lol. Find you a way smaller city/town to move to, and you'll be much happier. Houston's crime is liken to Atlanta, Ga!
Great video and nice home. I was born in San Antonio, and worked for IBM in Dallas, so I know hot. However, I went down to EDS in Houston for a job interview, and it was way to hot for me. LOL. Yea, scorpions, snakes, spiders, etc., I remember those. Now-a-days, Texas is not for me, but my family still lives there, including my 95 year old dad.
Texas wont be for anyone this state is really going down the drain this time; the media is catching on that this humid-sunny hellhole is best suited for mediocre drug hooked transplants and POSs and not people with common sense
husband speaking age 81 - Reminds me of my Air Force time in Tucson, Az. Storms, rain - currently I spend 4 or more months in the Philippines. When it rains there Texas has nothing on Cebu and the thunder sounds like it went off in your bedroom. And then Typhoon Odette sat on top of Cebu for 5 hours before moving on. Tore our fake tile roof of the back end of our two story home. The saving grace is that the walls are cement block, tile floors, no dry wall or insulation. Still cost us 20k to put the house back in shape.
I'm from SoCal- so of course foreigners ( anyone from out of state ) are SLOW!!! We have unwritten rules for our traffic/freeways and highways. And yes, we cannot drive in the rain to save our lives!! It's horrible.
I'm only on #1 but I had to comment. I'm from GA and I've always assumed southern hospitality was in SOUTHERN states. Y'all are not very friendly here. I smile and say good morning, etc. A lot of people ignore me. I wasn't sure if it was a black/white thing, but even some black people don't acknowledge me. I'm like damn 😩😩
I’m in Georgia and the hospitality ain’t here either lol. It has become very big-city attitude in nature. Nobody speaks. Southern hospitality has left the building in Georgia
@atima50614 it still exists in places like Newnan, Peachtree City, Senoia, Dallas, Tyrone...I take GA over TX hands down. I came from there. I'm in FL. Please do not move to FL. We're way over crowded. Too many ppl moving here. Stop moving to Florida. 😆
Your comment on service in Texas- remember, when you go for coffee or car service- the people there ARE NOT from Texas!! Like you, they came from somewhere else. Texans are VERY friendly- initiating conversations, smiles, etc.
@@houstontexasliving33now’s your chance to get out before your kids get too invested with friends & school! Houston is not worth the hype! Save your family & move to the suburbs, somewhere like Cleveland, TN!
Property taxes is significant, have to hire a company to fight it for you as HCAD laughs at you if you try to fight it yourself. High home taxes did prevent a real estate crash couple decades ago as normal people cannot afford to pay double taxes when houses double in price. BUT no state income tax, this is one reason why state income tax isn’t needed.
Friendliest people I've met have been in Houston and that's all races. Fifteen years in Austin and a few people have started speaking only in the past four years.
It's good to see someone perspective on how Texas and Texans are really. I'm from Texas, born and raised! Anywhere in Texas, I'm at home, that's because I have family in the entire State! There are three different types of weather in Texas! Houston, San Antonio and Austin are a sauna in the Summer! If you wanna lose weight, move to either of those cities in Texas! West Texas has that dry heat, which is better than that humidity! Texas Summers last until November mid February now! It didn't use to be like that! We use to have Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Now, we just skip from Winter to straight Summer. We bypass Spring and Fall! So, if you're looking for all four seasons, you will be disappointed here!
@@houstontexasliving33 I agree with you I would re-plumb that before you have to replace them just to make it easier in the future heaven for bid one of them leaks
Tell her to put ammonia directly on that ant bite and asap! It neutralizes the formic acid in the ant venom since ammonia is a base. @LivinginHoustonTX
I am from Houston I went to Atlanta and didn’t realize I was flying past everyone and lost my friends from Alabama they were like how did you get around the traffic I was like on the shoulder 🫣🫣 I didn’t know any better lol
As a long time storm chaser who used to live in Texas, it is ground central for the strongest storms ever. The tornadoes, hail, wind and rainfall rates can all be extreme in Texas. I remember in 1995 coming out of San Antonio one night and the rain unleashed itself. I estimate the rate was 2.5 to 3 inches an hour. It was whiteout in the highlights.. Could only see about 5 feet in front of the car. Also as a side note, your car batteries will last only about 2 to 2.5 years due to the heat and temperature changes I presume. Have your battery measured alot for wear and tear. In the Midwest I can take a car battery to about 5 years, not so when I lived in Texas. In ten years I went through about 3 to 4 car batteries.
Way more than 15 reasons to NOT live in or near Houston . . . - Houston = USA's most diverse city = the most accents you cannot understand (hospital staff from Nigeria, etc.) - Houston school's are so substandard, the STATE terminated the school board and took over the CITY's schools. - Houston public transportation is also substandard, everyone MUST own a private vehicle - $10 more to fill gas tank in the city (drive over city limit into contiguous suburb to pay $10 less per tank) - among the highest property taxes of all the states - tollways (opposite of freeways) - hard-freezes in December/January and power goes out, no heat! - summer = over half the year (no spring, no fall) - heat 100+ degrees + humidity 90% - HUGE expensive central air conditioning a must - high electric bills to run HUGE central air conditioner - $12,000+ generator to run central air conditioner during power outage a must - Bayous = occasional alligator in the city and suburbs - alligator-wrangler is an actual job title - cockroach-wrangler is another actual job title - Texas has more cockroaches than any other state - Houston has more cockroaches than any other city - residents have roach-control on retainer (inside and out, quarterly) - traffic as bad as Los Angeles - published as the worst drivers in the USA (road-rage+guns=bad combo) - one of the highest crime cities in the USA - 6-months/year = tornado season - 6-months/year = hurricane season - rains part of every month, all year long - more inches of rain per year than Seattle, really, Google it! - lightning storms, lots of lightning strikes in/near Houston (lightning strike capital is just west of Houston) - rain = monsoon = flooding within a matter of minutes - lack of drainage = standing water = mosquitos - city is sinking 2cm, almost 4/5-inch per year - as your house sinks into the SE Texas black-mud, plumbing pipes break resulting in your house floating on a pool of sewage and feces - jacking up houses and repairing foundations (and plumbing) is BIG business in/near Houston - Gulf of Mexico is rising (climate change) - Due to the city sinking and gulf rising, Houston will disappear I could continue but you get the idea. Living near NASA makes sense for astronauts BUT nobody other than astronauts should live in/near Houston...REALLY.
Cool video. Honestly most of this is not really that bad and I even like some of these things like the storms and the heat. For me, the main problem with Houston is the lack of walkability. Although once I got to know the roads, it's actually pretty easy to bike around Houston and there is a lot of shade and nice neighborhoods to bike through.
@@keefers84 In the video he say's his electric bill was 800-900, and that you have to keep shopping around to find the cheapest. He found another company that is cheaper, but I'm wondering how much cheaper, because even 500 is too high.
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@MrSpeed-do2zkhahaha No !!! Houston is flat out ghetto I've lived here my whole life in the Heights area that was the best neighborhood for me
@MrSpeed-do2zk on the contrary, it should be considered child abuse to raise kids in houston. The air quality is bad that one can’t even breathe there. It’s an environmental disgrace that needs to be wiped off the planet for global survival. The same can be said for many Indian cities and Mexico City.
There is also a lot of petty and property theft there. It’s just a desperate coastal shithole. New Orleans but with buildings
San Antonio is just like Houston but farther from the coast and hotter. Houston but *without* buildings and, in many ways worse but you can breathe there for now. Your best bet would be Austin and Dallas if you are going to Texas. All the important stuff happens in Austin or Dallas.
CNBC finally slammed Texas as the worst state in America, it is dystopian
@MrSpeed4 absolutely I live in spring/woodlands ,pretty safe but nowhere is except from petty crumes
@@JaneGojara the heights is a gentrified area so your going to experience some ghetto 😂
@@tyronne131 I love the heights I was born and raised in the same house on 305 west 10th Street went to school Harvard elementary hogg middle school and Reagan high school I miss it
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes...
@@ЕленаФирсова-ц6м That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well
@@MeirPamela My advisor is *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*
You can look her up online
@@ЕленаФирсова-ц6м The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?
In my opinion, house prices will continue down as people leave the state and prices correct due to market pressure. The problem with Florida is the property taxes increased based on the boom and the cost or inability to obtain homeowners insurance. Florida's in for a rough 5 years imo.
A lot of investors have been going on about the bull rally and said stocks that would be experiencing significant growth, any idea which stocks this may be? I just sold my home in the Boca Grande area and I’m looking to remunerate a lump sum into the stock market before stocks rebound, is this a good time to buy or no?
Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumors and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of a broker, before I started seeing any significant results in my portfolio, been using the same Adviser and I’ve scaled up 750k within 2 years, whether a bullish or down market, both makes for good profit, it all depends on where you’re looking.
Do you mind sharing info of the fiduciary who assisted you?
Sonya Lee Mitchell is the manager I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to set up an appointment.
It's good you make your own research. and make sure whoever you work with is licensed n verifiable with a repute, this Sonya looks the part but i'd do my due diligence. I set up a call, thanks.
Born & raised in Texas & to me the worst thing is the humidity, that's why it feels so hot!!! I will never leave though💜
I plan to.
yep!! the humidity for real😅
you know what East Asian loves humidity they think moisture is good for skin caring.
I lived in Houston from 1976-1988 and loved it when I first moved there. It was just the right size with lots of activities and not too much traffic, but then the boom started and it became intolerable. Traffic increased, the heat and humidity were awful, and my sinuses were always inflamed.
Howdy from a native Houstonian. Be a good neighbor. Don’t bring the bad things from your old state here. Remember why you needed to moved here. Keep Texas Texas!
like what bad things? Not thinking what other people do with their family planning is your business?
@@scootergirl3662mainly don't California my Texas.
@@HevyFKNmetalwhat is that suppose to mean ?😂😂
I'm from Twin Falls, Idaho. I hated our 7-month winters.
I moved to Houston in 1979 and have been warm and happy ever since.
My birthday is in April, and I always wanted to go swimming for my birthday.
Not in Idaho! Shoot, you're lucky if it's warm enough in May.
But, as for Houston, I see it as the world's largest small town.
I know that sounds odd but, each Zip code has it's own flare.
The people are amazing! It makes living here worth every penny.
I'll never forget my first day here, stepping out of the car after a 38 hour drive,
I stepped in Fire Ants. Welcome to Houston. :)
There are always trade offs.
What do you mean "7 month winters"???????
It's only 6 months and 28 days.
I moved to a location with 4 seasons. Couldn’t take the 8-month summers and wearing summer attire on Christmas Day.
Yes, fire ants attacked me when I first arrived in S.C. They burned so bad.
The first question I was asked after moving to the south, was "what church do y'all go to?"
Houston is tucked into a southeast corner of Texas, on the Coastal Plain. Texas is HUGE: different soils, widely different average rainfall totals, different average temperatures, different bugs/spiders, different utility delivery systems, and different local customs. Even the local accents in different regions are different.
Better or worse?
@@CoochApperoni-fv2sf You seem to have directed this question to me. “Better or worse” than what? Everything I mentioned are related to the differences, in different parts of Texas. Some parts will suit some folks more than other folks. Our family has one member who benefits from being very near the Texas Medial Center, in Houston. Otherwise, I would rather live well outside the Houston metro area, preferably on some relatively high ground, between major rivers, and not too close to either the coast, or the I-35 corridor. The idea is to live in a place that is peaceful, quiet, and that we need never “evacuate.”
That's indifferent
@rexgigout1472 so what area would you recommend that matches the last part of your comment. I am moving from the UK to texas. Any tips?
What's LOCAL about 'em?
FYI, majority of bad drivers are people that moved in to Texas from other states. I’ve lived in Houston for over 30 years and I noticed bad drivers when outsiders started moving in.
Houston has tons of bad drivers. I have been rear ended at least six times in Houston. For some reason, teenage girls are the worst drivers and I have been hit twice by females running through stop signs. The last person didn’t have insurance so she lost her license and my insurance company sued the driver and her mother (who owned the car).
I was in Los Angeles. Also a city of people from not there. Houston drivers are not nice (I'm refraining from saying more) but SD and LA drivers were saints comparatively speaking. In fact I kept saying it as I was driving there.
Maybe the problem is the 3 of y’all. I was born and raised in Houston, so I do drive fast. If you’ve been rear ended several times, drive faster or stay in the right lane. Get out of people’s way. I love driving in Houston. Everyone drives 10 mph over the speed limit. If you can’t handle it, take the bus. My guess is that Downtoearth, Pickles, and Yosteve are older people who were not raised in Houston, nor did they learn to drive there. If they were from Houston or had learned to drive there, they wouldn’t have any complaints. Now that I live in Austin, I’m always beyond annoyed with people who actually drive the speed limit or slower. I don’t have all day to leisurely drive from point A to B.
Arizona has bad drivers too, but like you said it's from those relocation. And the snow birds. And the Mexicans (and I mean leget cars with Sonoran plates Mexicans). So you never know who is going to do what, because people don't know what the other people drive like.
@@Michael-kf7gm I agree with your comment. I was born and raised here in Houston. Lived off I10 in Memorial, now off 59 in Greenway area. We never had all these bad drivers until all these people from California mostly, and other states started moving here. Don''t dislike the people from CA, just their bad driving! We have many freeways, the beltway and 610. Average speed 75-80. The WORST are the ones that stop on the frigging entrance ramp! It's annoying! Picture LA traffic sitting still but in Houston, that same traffic is going 70 plus. They can't handle it. They want to get in the fast lane and go 50 mph then they wonder why they get hit? Ugh. It got so bad, I had to get a dashcam which will protect you from brake checks and insurance scams.
With the water Heaters and the AC unit, you have to put Clorox in the pipes once a month, and that will prevent the pipes from getting clogged
DON"T put plumbing in attic !!!! you wouldn't think someone would have to tell you this .
@JRP357 lkr? Who the fuk puts a damn water heater in the ATTIC OF A HOUS3?
I am a fifth generation Texan, born and raised in north Texas, but I moved away to the east coast for sixty years. I am now widowed and have moved back to live with my daughter in New Caney. I agree with everything you said, and then some! Allergies are off the scale. Driving is insane. Heat is horrible. Schools are near the bottom nationally. Power grid is truly scary. And they are proud of this! Texas has changed for the worse since I was a child.
You need to move, again.
@@texasron9131 Like the Alamo, I’ll stay and fight for the principles Texas taught me as a child: kindness, consideration, truth, equal opportunity and respect for all sexes, nationalities and races, a respect for the law (including on the roads), excellence in education for every child, a dedication to the democratic principles our forefathers fought and died for. I am 84 years old, and will be buried here along side seven generations of Texans on both sides of my family. Not liking something is not the same as not loving it.
It’s been 27 years since republicans have had sole power. Nothing happened but Texas rotting. It was good for corporations, though. All our money went to them so politicians could get kick backs
Love love Houston WestU ! We are from the Netherlands. Always cold and rainy. I love the heat, the people, food. Everything is great. The traffic was in the beginning scary. But I love the freedom.
Why do you like the humidity in Houston?
@@AzureKite191 I love the warm weather, Holland has the same humidity but it’s cold. Then I prefer Houston.
Give it time. You'll hate the place
I go for the food. Southern BBQ and tacos 😊@@katyasmit3277
Welcome to Texas 🤠
I’m born and raised in Houston and lived in LA for two years. Los Angeles has objectively worse drivers and traffic by a country mile.
I think traffic is worse in Houston
I'm from NJ/NY and I just moved to TX.. houston by far or should I say I10 by far have the worse drivers.. LA must be crazy lol
Definitely!!
Y’all haven’t sent nothing come to the bay
Oakland is the Wild West frfr
Houstonian here, I’ve been to LA, traffic is way worse
The worst thing lately is people moving to Texas. They are slow drivers, rude, entitled, complaining about EVERYTHING, lost about everything, imposing their beliefs on you, they also don't seem to be Adapting to life in general.
They can’t drive for shh in the rain here. They cause so many accidents in Houston trying to go like 70 in thunderstorms. Like y’all were going 40 for a reason. Saw someone just the other day wreck on I10 right before the morning commute with them closing 3 lanes 😭 Cali folks
I worked with Texans why are you people so loud.
You just described Texans
News Flash: Texas is not that great and the rest of the country hates you.😊
Go back to CA if it is so bad ya mo r on!
My kids moved to Dallas a year ago and they love it. My son did mention that often he cannot ride his motorcycle. It is too hot and the pavement melts. Thank you to your wife and her help. And prayers for your flooding.
My wife and I lived in Kingwood TX for 21 years and we loved it. The people are great and the area was beautiful.
I'm planning to move to Kingwood but the only thing I'm afraid of is the weather and the flood🥴
Summarizing:
When it rains hard, it splashes.
It is hot during the summer.
Drainage pipes can clog.
Some weird animals unknown to the rest of the US: mosquitos, bees and ants.
Electric bill and property taxes are high.
You think no other state has mosquitoes, bees and ants???? All southern states especially fight them all the time.
Underpaid jobs 😂
hahaha arent you clever. The point he is making that it is worse than other areas. He even gives data to back it up. Get off your high horse.
The biggest hazard with Houston traffic is that you have drivers from all over the world, and they all learned to drive differently. That makes them unpredictable. Compare that to New Jersey and New York. There, everyone drives very aggressively, but since they all drive aggressively, they're predictable.
You have a good point.
Every place has drivers from all over the World. But Houston has drivers from all over the Third World.
Them stucker can't drive
Totally different than LA, New York, Chicago, San Diego...what a stupid excuse.
@@brigitte9999Nice, racism and I bet you drive like sh*t.
Another thing to add to the list which seems to be a problem over the last few years is the horrible drought in the summer. Especially the summer of 2023. Triple digit heat for 3 months straight and not a drop of rain.
Sorry. . .
Hi, I'm a native Texan who was born in Houston. I now live in North Texas near the OK border. As a female, tell your wife not to bother curling her hair because the humidity will instantly make it straight as soon as you go outside. Sometimes the humidity is 100% and will hang in the air like a wet blanket as compared to Denver where there is dry heat. The temperature can be the same but Texas will feel hotter because of the wet heat. Also, always use 50 SPF sunscreen even if the sky is overcast.
Things that can "unalive" you next.
A good idea is to know the symptoms of heatstoke. Keep well hydrated in the hottest months of July through September. Carry water with you.
Crazy drivers are here, I learned how to drive a stickshift, back in the day, on the 6-10 loop by myself. Yes, I was either brave or stupid, maybe both, but with cars whizzing past me at 90 mph, I did learn how to transition the gears and work the clutch smoothly with the brake and accelerator. One bit of advice, drive defensively. If someone is tailgating you in the fast lane, kindly move to the next lane because drivers are tailgating that driver, and so on. It's just a common courtesy. If someone has road rage, move away from them, and do not engage. Nowadays, everyone carries a gun and may use it.
Houston is a floodplain. If there is a watch or warning for floods, heed it very seriously. I have seen fatalities of people who did not know. Water can build up very quickly. Head to high ground immediately and under no circumstances drive through the standing water underneath underpasses.
Hurricane season starts around September. Again, take these seriously, if you are told to flee, do it. You might want to keep bags packed for times like these depending on how much notice you get. I have been through multiple hurricanes.
When I lived in Dallas, coyotes were abundant. They fearlessly walk the streets in the daytime. Be careful, they are wily. They may act like they going away from you, but if you walk away to get in the house, check over your shoulder to see where they are because they will be running at you. If you have small pets, get them inside ASAP.
At the risk of this comment turning into a novel, I will stop now. Sorry it's so long. Welcome to Texas!
What a great comment!
Texas sounds fun 😂
I lived in Southeast Texas for the first 41 years of my life. I've never seen hot water heaters or AC units in the attic. I can't imagine why the builders did that. I can say that out of your list my least favorite thing is the fast drivers. I could tell some stories. I used to drive into Houston for the Zoo, the Museums, and Concerts but you couldn't pay me to live there. I'm definitely a small town woman. ; )
I know my hot water heater is in the garage, and it makes no sense to be above you dangerous!
exactly right this is a bullshit video we don't have hot water heaters on top of the attic lol
Texas city TX I 45 exit the dog track.Newerhomes have hot water tanks in the attic.They fought for 10 yrs. A DECADE to build 32nd Ave. NORTH.THEY WON ALL my neighbors were policeman, hospital workers, or fire people.
I used to live in Houston and ours was in the garage. Check your builders people.
I've seen a kid pass two laggers by going 2 miles a minute flat to smoothly flat. In the rain. With multiple other cars already in the ditch. This kid had skill. Skill.
Y'all are so engaging! Native houstonian here, now in Austin! Your points were on point, but prepare to learn, EACH YEAR GETS HOTTER FOR LONGER!💯🖤
I sometimes wish I could live in Austin, it's less depressing & overpopulated than suburban Houston
Lastly, every sub-division has an HOA. HOAs are huge in Texas, and the state gives them way too much power. The boards can get out of hand. If you move into a new development, it will be several years before the HOA is turned over to the residents, and the management companies need to be more responsive.
Who invented HOA ? And why do home owners not vote them out
@@kathyfugere6085 I'm not sure who created the concept. In newly built neighborhoods, the HOA can take years to transfer to the residents if they ever are. Many new build areas come with contracts that state the HOA is in the hands of a permanent company and never transfers to residents. Many of those companies manage thousands of HOAs and never respond to any of them unless they take enforcement actions. I hate that they end up with more power than some local governments.
We used to run our own HMO until one President courted a Management Company and we’ve been stuck with one company after another since. We were lucky the first Manager had a rental home in the property and he personally visited every other day. He responded quickly to complaints like a landlord. He also kept our maintenance fees lower than the surrounding complexes. However, as soon as we hired a management company our monthly fees increased by 33%. He closed his business and moved to Conroe after 15years and it’s been awful with the two companies who followed. This latest one doesn’t even respond to calls or emails and has no personal contact with anyone except to complain. Our President had to fight with them to pay for my shattered window replacement that was caused by a pebble from the landscapers’ leaf blower. It took months to be finally reimbursed and at first the Mgmt company refused to take responsibility saying the windows were our responsibility. The fees keep increasing each year and our services and landscaping decreases. They just brought us in line with their other properties and regularly charge “assessments” as much as $200/month on top of our regular fees. We were 4 years with the last one and as soon as it was finished our regular monthly maintenance fees rose. I was paying more for my maintenance fees than my mortgage and there was no relief from that during Covid whatsoever. A nightmare.
I don’t know when they started having hoa’s in those kind of developments. They always had them with condos/townhouses which makes sense (esp. if those are rentals). Otherwise these are downright unAmerican.
Nothing says LIBERTY like having to ask permission to paint your own house. Man, these people are so confused about their own values.
I moved out of Houston and Texas in 2006. Smartest thing I have ever done.
I got kicked out by Hurricane "RITA" 2005,117MPH WINDS FOR 5 HOURS, no electricity , for days 100 ° with 99% humidity.no a/C for a week,YUcK!😮😮😮 They were selling generators in the Walmart parking lot for 1,000$ "EACH"!!!
@@MaryAnn-ob4qb at least your home didn't burn down or get washed away by a mud slide.
We moved from Santa Monica CA to the Woodlands TX and lived there for 10 years Everything you say I found to be absolutely true. Your ornamental bark will just float away in a storm, but the rolling thunder is pretty amazing.
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The biggest thing I noticed moving to Texas is the Spring. The Summer is long and all people talk about, but Texas is in Spring if it's not Summer. The lack of Winter makes the longest Spring I have ever seen. The trees do not turn much so October feels like late Spring. Winter is early Spring. And then it's still Spring until late May.
We have 4 seasons in Texas: Hot, Hotter, Hottest and OMGee!
I’m Texas we don’t have the tools to remove ice or snow. Once salt is on the road it melts a little then refreezes then turns to black ice then everything shuts down. Be prepared for January!!! I can’t express that enough your live will be hell when it freezes
@@deskcat6795IKR everybody thinks it never freezes here. 😏
@@deskcat6795infrequent, but yes, freezing conditions are problematic specifically because they're so infrequent.
I feel like the heat, storms, bugs are saying that they dont want me there
My ex's house (worth about $400k) property taxes went from $7000 per year to $13,000 per year in just a few years. That is over $1000 per month, not including mortgage. It's a nightmare here. PS Most of the drivers here aren't from Houston. Used to be much better.
Damn!!!!
Same here
The government “needs” more money just like a drunk needs a drink.. The needs of humans are infinite and there’s always another “need” that collective force individuals to fund.
Same in Austin
@@shaundonovan2193 My friend lives there. She said it's terrible. Not sure how much more of this we can take!
By far the worst thing about Houston imo is the insane heat and humidity 8 months out of the year. It's brutal. Plus all the mosquitos and insects that come with it. Not fun. The traffic sucks here big time too. If you're a home-owner, property taxes suck a big one also.
I can’t even handle gnats in the northeast 😂
Houston was struck by a horrible storm, even the city. Prayers to those in Houston.🙏
Especially the city. Ever since 2017 the weather hasn't been kind.
Prayers don’t do anything and are offensive.
I live in Seattle and moving to Houston soon. I was born and raised in Louisiana so Texas is nothing I can't handle. I really miss the heavy rain and thunderstorms.
but why? what's wrong with Seattle?
@@yukon666 too much homelessness, people high on fentanyl and herion in the streets which the police do nothing about it. Also its too overly progressive and I do not want to raise kids here. If your kid under 17 want to transition at a young age and the parents don't agree with the decision CPS can come and take your child away thanks to our Governor Jay Inslee. Mind you I am apart of the LGBT Community, but I do not support the idea of kids Transitioning under 17 years old and they teach these behaviors in Is their elementary schools and I damn sure don't want to raise me and my bf future kids in such environment. I believe sexual orientation is a decision that is made as they become old enough to explore that part of them, not by indoctrinating these kids.
Stay in Seattle
I live in Seattle and I'm moving to Houston soon as well.
Did you move ? how is it?
@@hungariannerd8445 Houston is nice so far. The only thing I miss is the legal weed but other than that it's the best move I made.
Moved here a few years ago… property taxes are insane…now homeowners and car insurance are following suit. The heat is like living in the devils asshole with the humidity. Outta here in a few years, counting the days
Where are you going?
@k4door789 looking at a few different states… would like a smaller house around 1500-1700 sq ft w30-40 acres. Small farm. Want my seasons back… miss cool crisp fall. Already have a game plan for the farm, just have to implement it to adjust to acres. No big cities, no HOA, quiet country life
Can't wait
Property taxes were not bad till people from CA started moving here and driving property values sky high .
@@seanshay998Southern Michigan sounds like exactly what you're looking for tons of farm properties all over the place for very reasonable prices Detroit is fast rising as one of the country's best comeback stories and you got all the Great Lakes
1. Big house will used more cooling and heating.
2. Wrong place to put water heater.
3. Easy diy fix for your drain pan on the ac. Pour a little bit of bleach With water so it goes down the pvc pipe. As it should eat away any algae buildup.
Even Texans watching this noticed how bizarre it was to find a water heater in the attic. What on earth!? Very bad idea.
Water heater is more efficient in the heat of the attic, no basements, maximizes free space in the home. People should be regularly checking their home (at least every 4 months) anyway
@@TheAdamReedThomas - NO IT IS NOT, THAT IS NONSENSE.
Lots of water heaters are in the attics
The humidity by far is the worst, it’s like living in a tropical rainforest, I’m not sure why more Toucans haven’t made their way here yet.
Houston area native here & I can't believe you missed the #1 worse thing....loss of power & AC after a major storm!! It can last two weeks & in the summer when it's very hot!!
Houston used to be a good City back in the 80’s and 90’s but now it’s horrible. One thing you didn’t mention is how much racism goes on in Houston it’s really bad not to mention the high crimes. I noticed that Houston got really bad when folks from Louisiana came here from hurricane Katherina a lot never went back to Louisiana and stayed in Houston but then crimes drastically increased.
You’re saying racism is a problem in Houston and then go on to say things got bad after people from Louisiana (99% black) moved to Houston. Do you see the irony?
@@anime-tm6dh Blacks are the worst they always complain that people are being racist against them when in reality they are the worst racist ones and the race that commits the most crimes by far.
@@anime-tm6dh
Yep, can’t believe I would drive around alone and meet friends out in the 1980s. At night! Never do that now. Unless I had a bullet proof car.
Houston was dubbed the murder capital of the United States in 1981 when it tallied 701 homicides.
Sam's Club members get tire repairs for free with membership. Just a thought.
Chicago has the same street construction issues at all times, but worse as the street repairs never end as they are never repaired correctly in the first place.
Ok...saw your video.
A MUST NEED IS An ATTIC FAN.. PULLS OUT HEAT AND HUMIDITY FROM THE ATTIC.. THEREFORE KEEPING YOUR HOUSE INCREDIBLY COOLER!!!
STUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT FOR ANY FLOOD..
THE ATTIC FAN .OMG..WILL KEEP YOUR HOME FROM GETTING MOLD WHICH IS INCREDIBLY HAZARDOUS..
I had one on bone dry Sacramento… cools down at night into the 60s… not so in Texas… way too humid and stays 80+ degrees all night may through September . Just my $.02.
Sump pump
Basement?! In Houston? What's that?
What Basement? There isn’t a single basement anywhere in Houston. We are too close to the coast.
@@lisawoods7007 That's what some might call an indoor swimming pool!
I was born (1961) and raised (60's and 70's) in Houston and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I left in late '79 through '86, and back from '86 through '89 before I left and never returned. I have second-guessed that decision from time to time because I loved the time I spent there and have such great memories. Just a great place to grow up, during those years at least. Loved it.
It's probably nothing like you fondly remember now. Maryland was that way with me, and I realize it sucks when I moved back and stayed.
Houston Texas has everything to be happy!!! Come and check it out. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!
Houston has horrible humidity, is too spread out, and the city is not walkable. If you don't have a car, you're screwed.
Houston is a waste city. Illegals . Dirty. Crime. No electricity grid. Bums . Ect . We can go on and on.
@@EvangelineMelody2 I am a native born "Houstonian", and I agree with you. Oh let's not forget the gunshots as well.
I lived in Houston for ten years out of college. I don't miss it at all. I like a slower pace of life, less humid climate, and prettier scenery. Not for me. I love Texas, especially west Texas and the smaller towns. But Houston is not for everyone. Spend a couple of weeks there and see if it suits you before you move.
As a Texan, I can say that many people don’t need to be chatty to be capable. You want something? Ask the question. It’s not rude. It’s patience and courtesy.
The allergies suck.
It’s freakin hot.
Outrageous power bills …because,
ITS FREAKIN HOT.
Crying about heater and ac drains…. You can’t maintain your home ?
“But I don’t want to. Why are the attics so hot?”
😂 because it’s freakin hot.
Thunderstorms and hurricanes?
Never heard of em huh?
Property taxes. Yep.
We all hate it. Don’t move somewhere before doing your homework.
Plus, it’s hot.
Traffic?
Construction?
You don’t have that anywhere. The buildings and roads just grow out of the ground everywhere else.
Houston drivers?
Yep. Everyone knows.
Bugs and mosquitoes?
Only tropical rainforests are worse.
Mud daubers, black widows, gators, hogs, Aggies ?
Never watched wild kingdom?
Contractors?
Yeah, do your research.
Again?
Intense heat.
Yeah, it’s hot.
Houston is on the same latitude as the North African desert countries.
Not sarcasm. It’s super hot AND HUMID.
Red ants.
Yep. Avoid em.
SNAKE !
😂
Avoid the poison ivy, poison oak, chiggers, horseflies, paper hornets and yard Nazis ( overbearing HOA’s)
I think being born in texas made me weaker to the cold lol. I can take heat to an extent but cold? no
Atleast mud daubers aren't aggressive like hornets
@@olliewithab1926lol
YEEEEEEE----HAAWWW
@@olliewithab1926 I'm the exact opposite. I live in Cleveland, and i rather have 50 degrees (even 40) over a 90 degree day.
The out of control violent crime, and weak on crime prosecutors, are by far one of the biggest threats facing Houston!
Its a blue city. Their crime always seems worse, Austin is horrible, Dallas & San Antonio too. But Houston is the worst, lots of corruption.
It's best to find a smaller city, every time.
A blue city
It can't be as bad as Philly. We are planning to move to The Woodlands. I can't wait.
It's a Democrat city. Move to a Republican city or town. Too many Democrats move here and keep voting for the same politics that caused them to move to Texas. Soros is investing millions to try to turn Texas blue like California.
Do you or have you lived in Houston or Texas? Are you aware of our punishment process? 😂 What county did you live in and when? I promise you're talking out the side of your neck especially with the justice system. Come on down here and get into some simple 💩 they'll let you out watch you and the next time you're doing 7 years. Texas normally starts out with 7 years stays. That's for aggravated assault pimp charges and petty theft. Get a little more hair on your chest and your next offer starts at 25 to 30. So what's weak about our system again? 😂
I understand how you feel! Because, I turned down my opportunities to move there twice! Once in 1992 and again in 2006! I always believed that Houston were the ‘bomb city’ that you could go there have a great time and live there! However, I had to remember that it is still TEXAS! Houston and Dallas, along with New Orleans has more than its fair share of troubles!
Thank you Joe, From a native Houstonian who has lived on 5 of the 7 continents and would rather be here than anywhere else.... pretty good info
You must be heating and cooling a 5000sqft home for a 700$ power bill. My 2000 sqft home is consistently $130/month for the last 3 years lol
Which company do you use?
The same 😊
@@Diivy Entergy Texas
He probably is running multiple air conditioners all day long as well. Young, healthy people are so ridiculous when they get hot .... especially white people.....they can't stand to be hot for too long they think they're too good to sweat a little bit. Stop running your air conditioner all day and all night, and maybe you'll save money. 🤡
I use Amigo Energy and get free electricity from 9pm to 7am. I leave it on 75 to 77 during the day with my sliding door open enough for my German Sheppard to go out. Am I worried about someone breaking in, no. At 7pm or 8pm I turn it down to 72 . During the heatwave, my highest bill is $160. I sleep with it at 69.
You missed the Crime Rate. It's insane how much crime is in that area.
Some don’t consider stealing a crime. It’s a right! Just ask the collective who vote to force individuals to pay for their special interests or go to prison.
It’s all the you know who’s moving here
@dannyd3394 why not just say it? are you scared?
Do you even live in Houston?
I feel like this list is pretty common among nearly all major metropolitan areas apart from the snakes and fire ants. I've lived in Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, British Columbia, and Illinois. There were snakes and fire ants in NC, but every place has their wildlife woes. WA has bears and mountain lions while OH has turkeys and coyotes.
You kind of gotta pick your poison lol
Native Houstonian here…. Thanks for the love at the end homie! 🤘🏾💪🏾❤️
All the Bad Drivers can to Houston. It wasn't like this. Before Covid. Even after a Hurricane & the signal lights were out, we all allow the 1st person stopping at a make shift Stop signs we were ALL curious to everyone. Fact...
Wild Hogs are on the out side of Houston. Suburbs.. Keep your Fact straight. 😅😂
Unfortunately lived there for 10 years, hated every minute. People are big talk with no response. They act big and friendly but that's just to your face, the moment they can talk about you behind your back they do. Thank God I had the opportunity to move
I'm moving to Houston in the next 5 months and I would love for Jackson and Joe to be my realtors
I’m born and raised in Houston and love it. It is more affordable here than most places. We also have Southern hospitality and I’ve not experienced someone not acknowledging me when I walk in to a coffee shop, restaurant or retail store. Power bills are outrageous? Wow, I think that one is on you, sir. I negotiated a great rate. Traffic is far worse in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, etc. We also don’t have a state tax which is nice and we are a diverse city with a great night life, top notch restaurants and fun things to do. Melting chapstick? If you are in the north, it would be frozen chapstick or other things. Houston is awesome and an hour or so from the Gulf of Mexico. There is so much to love and see throughout Texas, so come visit!!
I live in Houston unfortunately. Houston is not a travel city. The construction and horrible humidity and heat make Houston a miserable place to live.
Thanks but no thanks. Awful place.
I moved to houston almost three weeks ago and I'm actually moving back home tonight. I can't do it anymore. The potholes and terrible roads EVERYWHERE are tearing up my car. Everything is a 45 minute drive to get to. The humidity is off the charts. Have to tske multiple showers a day. Driving here is scary. The white lines on the highway roads are faint and it's hard to tell if you are in the lane at night.
He’s absolutely right! I’m born and raised in HTown and hands down Houston traffic is life or death , like survival of the fittest, you have to drive for yourself and the cars around you… 20 mile drive can take 1.5 hours. 😂
Your title is correct, but in the video you keep saying just "Texas" more often than specifically saying Houston. Texas isn't a small state like where you were before. Many of the things you are talking about are specific to the Houston area. This is especially when you talk about weather (regarding humidity, storms, etc). I lived in both El Paso for around ten years, and didn't experience most of the things you are talking about. The reason why that is true, is because El Paso is 750 miles from Houston. I also lived in Killeen for 3 years, and it also isn't the same as Houston.
El Paso is one of the most boring cities I've ever lived in
Houston is just a big new orleans but nothing changes the fact that Texas is the worst somewhat-relevant state in the US
@@gonzalo4658 Having lived all over the states and the world, I would not put Texas as the worse relevant state category. That honor would go to California.
@@sgtm7 fuck that lol why. Because it’s a great state? Ive never lived in California nor even visited being 19 years old but others have and they say it’s great. Weather, cuisine, tours, cruises, things to do, hiking, nature, the road, and things that aren’t told about.
I think a place is only worth visiting if it’s worth living in.
@@gonzalo4658 I actually lived in California before. I lived in 6 different states and two different countries(not counting the US) before I turned 19. More states and more countries after that age. So unlike you, I am talking about my ACTUAL experiences, rather than second hand, or from some UA-cam videos,
You forgot violent crime
oh, ya like every city??
@@houstontexasliving33 no it's actually pretty bad here
@@ivanrodriguez268it’s about average in comparison to other large cities
@@spaceageexp8679US cities*
Actually Texas is in the top 3 states with low violent crime rates
You're first mistake was moving to Houston. We moved to Texas 30 years ago, live in a small town in east Texas and love it. After Hurricane Harvey flooded our house we installed a heat pump and are very happy with it. It costs less than our old furnace and AC unit costed to operate. We've also installed an on-demand water heater which also saves us money, with a bonus that you can take long showers without running out of hot water. The hay fever is terrible. Fire ants, mosquitoes, spiders and other bugs are horrible, and keep your eyes open for snakes and for alligators.
In Iowa, we are spared of tornadoes most of the time. I absolutely despise tornadoes. Check. I hate hurricanes with a passion and we are spared those. Check. But we get Vietnam-style monsoons occasionally in the summer, in which lightning blows trees down and crash them into houses.....so there's that.
Keep in mind that where you guys are from has low to no humidity, but here in southeast Texas, the humidity is always present. Even in the winter.
I lived in Texas for a short time and I could tell you almost died from the bugs. I ended up in the emergency room like three times. I’m glad I moved.
Move from Indy to Dallas and found it to be an easy transition. Moved from Dallas to Houston and was slapped with huge culture shock. I have found Houstonians to be less friendly than other areas in Texas. Houston feels like a very small town, just with a lot of ppl.
uber drivers are terrible here, they dont even talk
Moved to DFW 8 years ago and have never been to Houston and don't ever want to go there.
Sounds about right. Dallas seems like a larger version of Indianapolis. I disagree on Houston feeling like a big town. Atleast compared to Indianapolis or Dallas
it's Ghetto and I'm from North Texas, it was ghetto back in 1970's, black dudes selling cocaine in downtown then.
Exactly it is such a shithole and the air quality is bad. Dallas a sexy eclectic big city feel with just enough hip hop feel and just enough elegant feel. Whereas for Houston, it should be child abuse to raise a kid there in that polluted oxygen.
Thank you for your informative videos! My daughter recently moved to Houston and has lived in So Cal and Az and she says, worst drivers she’s ever seen in Houston, lol
hey thanks so much and yes I agree its insane here 100%, anything else shock you?
@@houstontexasliving33 Just the red fire ants! Better than scorpions, haha! We were used to lots of spiders in So Cal, and get the crazy heat and monsoons here in AZ!
You haven't been to Atlanta, have you? 😅
People can drive in Houston. See San Antonio for the worst drivers on Earth. Texas just recently got ranked by CNBC as the worst state in the country.
@@gonzalo4658 Not surprised that such a liberal organization would rank Texas so terribly😂 Wouldn’t believe a word they say!
My cat is eyeballing that box...
Lol They love bags and boxes! 😂
Very funny to get the perspective of someone from outside of Houston... I have lived here for 20 years and never liked it. Mosquitos, humidity, heat, property taxes, contractors very true
hot temperature that made me moved back to San Diego ' three month living in Dallas it seem like 3 years
We need republicans to stay in Texas 😢
@@rdogshowimmigration will eventually be the culprit. Look up Texas public school demographics. Way too many people here who’s parents are not from here or the USA for that matter. Too easily manipulated by all the bias media.
We moved to Texas, north east of San Antonio, in 2000. We left last year for many of the reasons you mentioned. We had planned to retire there but we couldn't afford the property taxes. The mosquitos made me stay inside from May to Oct. I was eaten alive the second I went outside. It takes for ever to get anywhere and the traffic just became over whelming in every way. There are many great things about Texas but for these reasons we had to leave.
Sorry to hear that. I love Texas, but some things in Texas get old quick. I kind of wish they would put a cap on how many people can move to Texas
May be you know if person have American citizens but living abroad it is possible to open bank account in Huston? If person have own business in Huston? Thanks
I’ve never seen water heaters in the attic! Weird it’s not downstairs in the garage or a utility closet. I mean, it holds water! Why would it be in the ceiling?
Not only that but an air conditioner too???!!! Zero sense.
I agree with the heat, traffic, construction, etc. especially the weather. I grew up in SC. It gets hot there but nothing like Houston.
Yeah, that is true. When it rains, it pours and suddenly the streets are flooded with deep standing waters that can literally flood your car. If you are walking and waiting for a bus, thaat dark deep standing water looks intimidating. Like one wrong step, you are about to drawn.
I say I am a native Texan, and I love it here. But if you hate it in Texas, all I can say is MOVE
Not very niceeeee 😢
If Texas sucks, Texas sucks. I can confirm a lot about Texas sucks, like a lot of places. Accept it.
Says alot about you. Keep your Texas and illegals.
They sound like liberals.
Texas is hot and boring.
YOU MUST VENT EACH END OF YOUR CRAWL SPACE ATTIC AND ADD A SOLAR POWERED FAN to it as well. The attic temp should be the same temp as outside at all times and that will save HUGE on your bill. TAXES thoughts a month OMG if I ever have to pay over $200/month for taxes im OUT. Screw that. LOVE you video. Also I use to work for DISCOUNT TIRE for 10 yrs and they will fix all tires for FREE to anyone that walks in the door. Rotations are also free. Doesn't matter if you ever been there before in your life. If you want free balance just tell them you want a vibe check too.
As someone who was born and raised in Houston, I have all kinds of issues with this video. I feel like someone from Idaho posting videos on Living in Houston, Texas should really engage with a native Houstonian. This is definitely a non-native Houstonian perspective.
I have to agree to what he and his wife said. You should travel outside of Houston and see how other cities/people live.
@@henrylee9496 You apparently didn’t read what I wrote carefully. I was BORN and RAISED in Houston. I currently live in Austin. I also lived for several years in Fort Worth, New York City and Seattle. I studied abroad in Dubai and Moscow. So, you can agree with him and his wife till you’re blue in the face, but I’ve lived all over the US and abroad. That said, I lived in Houston for 18 years and know the city well. I grew up in the loop and went to high school in Sugar Land. I know what I’m talking about Henry. And for the record, this video is about living IN HOUSTON, not other cities. So I don’t know why someone should leave Houston and experience how other people live in other cities to be better informed to talk about Houston. Lay off the beers dude.
Yep. Nailed it.
@@Michael-kf7gm you like Houston more than Seattle and NYC?
@@AzureKite191 Each of the 3 cities have their own appeal. I was born and raised in Houston so it will always feel more like home. Seattle is more scenically beautiful and NYC has an energy unlike any place else. But both Seattle and NYC are insanely expensive. That said, all 3 cities have their perks. If money weren’t an issue, my favorite city is San Diego.
I don't think the 1st one is bad at all. I, myself won't speak
until someone speaks first. That's how I keep peace within
my surroundings today.
About property taxes. You need to claim a homestead exemption so they can only raise your value 10 percent.
Im using a company to fight it as well
Is that 10% every year or in total over all years?
I'm thinking of moving to Houston, very insightful video, thank you!
do yourself a favor and don't move here. I did and I regret it. houston is a sewer
Congratulations, you've single handedly convinced me not to move here anymore lol
Good
Don’t!
@@dannyd3394 Rude
I lived in Houston 27 years and I have to agree with nearly all your items, except for those things specific to home ownership since I lived in apartments. The roaches were awful in areas I lived in; they were GIGANTIC!
Lived in Houston 16 years. The worst thing for me was the heat & humidity. Traffic was terrible too!
Dude, I'm a native Texan, and no one should move to Houston, Dallas, or Austin! Lol. Find you a way smaller city/town to move to, and you'll be much happier. Houston's crime is liken to Atlanta, Ga!
Add ft worth, arlington
I’m in Austin and it’s getting pretty crowded and so expensive here but I love it
moved to Houston in 2020, everything that you're talking about is TRUE!!!!!!!
Great video and nice home. I was born in San Antonio, and worked for IBM in Dallas, so I know hot. However, I went down to EDS in Houston for a job interview, and it was way to hot for me. LOL. Yea, scorpions, snakes, spiders, etc., I remember those. Now-a-days, Texas is not for me, but my family still lives there, including my 95 year old dad.
Texas wont be for anyone this state is really going down the drain this time; the media is catching on that this humid-sunny hellhole is best suited for mediocre drug hooked transplants and POSs and not people with common sense
husband speaking age 81 - Reminds me of my Air Force time in Tucson, Az. Storms, rain - currently I spend 4 or more months in the Philippines.
When it rains there Texas has nothing on Cebu and the thunder sounds like it went off in your bedroom. And then Typhoon Odette sat on top of
Cebu for 5 hours before moving on. Tore our fake tile roof of the back end of our two story home. The saving grace is that the walls are cement
block, tile floors, no dry wall or insulation. Still cost us 20k to put the house back in shape.
You're right. But not just Houston. All of Texas is terrible. So go home! And please ... make more videos like this to spread the word.
I'm from SoCal- so of course foreigners ( anyone from out of state ) are SLOW!!! We have unwritten rules for our traffic/freeways and highways. And yes, we cannot drive in the rain to save our lives!! It's horrible.
Go back to cali
I'm only on #1 but I had to comment. I'm from GA and I've always assumed southern hospitality was in SOUTHERN states. Y'all are not very friendly here. I smile and say good morning, etc. A lot of people ignore me. I wasn't sure if it was a black/white thing, but even some black people don't acknowledge me. I'm like damn 😩😩
Probably just a not friendly thing. Keep on smiling and saying hello. 😊
Not all of use are unfriendly
Ppl in the boonies in ATL still have southern hospitality. That's one thing I noticed when I went to Houston. No southern hospitality
I’m in Georgia and the hospitality ain’t here either lol. It has become very big-city attitude in nature. Nobody speaks. Southern hospitality has left the building in Georgia
@atima50614 it still exists in places like Newnan, Peachtree City, Senoia, Dallas, Tyrone...I take GA over TX hands down. I came from there. I'm in FL. Please do not move to FL. We're way over crowded. Too many ppl moving here. Stop moving to Florida. 😆
Also came from the northwest. This video is 100% accurate
haha yup its an adjustment fo sho!!
Are you liberal or conservative?
Notice after any rainstorm you'll hear various frogs and toads. The toads are abundant. I'd catch one whenever possible.
Your comment on service in Texas- remember, when you go for coffee or car service- the people there ARE NOT from Texas!!
Like you, they came from somewhere else. Texans are VERY friendly- initiating conversations, smiles, etc.
Very true! We've had so many flood in ,from everywhere.
Similar to FL transplants. The people that moved away and realized once they moved the FL they have to work for a living😂
One of the worst of all time decisions I ever made in my entire existence was moving to Houston.
One of the best was moving out of that toxic town.
Our Air Con. went out last summer Hell on Earth! The bill for the new one as the old one was toast and the duct work was put in wrong ....$8000.
He's just trying to get referral money from the power site, bills are no where near that
or it was and im seriously trying to help 1,000's of people, either way you want to look at it
@@houstontexasliving33now’s your chance to get out before your kids get too invested with friends & school! Houston is not worth the hype! Save your family & move to the suburbs, somewhere like Cleveland, TN!
Property taxes is significant, have to hire a company to fight it for you as HCAD laughs at you if you try to fight it yourself. High home taxes did prevent a real estate crash couple decades ago as normal people cannot afford to pay double taxes when houses double in price. BUT no state income tax, this is one reason why state income tax isn’t needed.
Friendliest people I've met have been in Houston and that's all races. Fifteen years in Austin and a few people have started speaking only in the past four years.
It's good to see someone perspective on how Texas and Texans are really.
I'm from Texas, born and raised!
Anywhere in Texas, I'm at home, that's because I have family in the entire State!
There are three different types of weather in Texas!
Houston, San Antonio and Austin are a sauna in the Summer!
If you wanna lose weight, move to either of those cities in Texas!
West Texas has that dry heat, which is better than that humidity!
Texas Summers last until November mid February now!
It didn't use to be like that!
We use to have Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
Now, we just skip from Winter to straight Summer.
We bypass Spring and Fall!
So, if you're looking for all four seasons, you will be disappointed here!
Never seen water heaters or A/C units in an Attic ?
AC for sure but never water heaters, in fact its common in the NW for water heaters to be in the garage!
@@houstontexasliving33 I agree with you I would re-plumb that before you have to replace them just to make it easier in the future heaven for bid one of them leaks
Jill is awesome! Thank you Jill!
She is awesome and glad she came in with me!!
Tell her to put ammonia directly on that ant bite and asap! It neutralizes the formic acid in the ant venom since ammonia is a base. @LivinginHoustonTX
I am from Houston I went to Atlanta and didn’t realize I was flying past everyone and lost my friends from Alabama they were like how did you get around the traffic I was like on the shoulder 🫣🫣 I didn’t know any better lol
This is the best place I've ever moved 😂 Literally amazing. Affordable, amazing weather. This video is wild
As a long time storm chaser who used to live in Texas, it is ground central for the strongest storms ever. The tornadoes, hail, wind and rainfall rates can all be extreme in Texas. I remember in 1995 coming out of San Antonio one night and the rain unleashed itself. I estimate the rate was 2.5 to 3 inches an hour. It was whiteout in the highlights.. Could only see about 5 feet in front of the car. Also as a side note, your car batteries will last only about 2 to 2.5 years due to the heat and temperature changes I presume. Have your battery measured alot for wear and tear. In the Midwest I can take a car battery to about 5 years, not so when I lived in Texas. In ten years I went through about 3 to 4 car batteries.
The heat in June July August was insanely HOT🔥 when Iwasthere in the 80's.
Way more than 15 reasons to NOT live in or near Houston . . .
- Houston = USA's most diverse city = the most accents you cannot understand (hospital staff from Nigeria, etc.)
- Houston school's are so substandard, the STATE terminated the school board and took over the CITY's schools.
- Houston public transportation is also substandard, everyone MUST own a private vehicle
- $10 more to fill gas tank in the city (drive over city limit into contiguous suburb to pay $10 less per tank)
- among the highest property taxes of all the states
- tollways (opposite of freeways)
- hard-freezes in December/January and power goes out, no heat!
- summer = over half the year (no spring, no fall)
- heat 100+ degrees + humidity 90%
- HUGE expensive central air conditioning a must
- high electric bills to run HUGE central air conditioner
- $12,000+ generator to run central air conditioner during power outage a must
- Bayous = occasional alligator in the city and suburbs
- alligator-wrangler is an actual job title
- cockroach-wrangler is another actual job title
- Texas has more cockroaches than any other state
- Houston has more cockroaches than any other city
- residents have roach-control on retainer (inside and out, quarterly)
- traffic as bad as Los Angeles
- published as the worst drivers in the USA (road-rage+guns=bad combo)
- one of the highest crime cities in the USA
- 6-months/year = tornado season
- 6-months/year = hurricane season
- rains part of every month, all year long
- more inches of rain per year than Seattle, really, Google it!
- lightning storms, lots of lightning strikes in/near Houston (lightning strike capital is just west of Houston)
- rain = monsoon = flooding within a matter of minutes
- lack of drainage = standing water = mosquitos
- city is sinking 2cm, almost 4/5-inch per year
- as your house sinks into the SE Texas black-mud, plumbing pipes break resulting in your house floating on a pool of sewage and feces
- jacking up houses and repairing foundations (and plumbing) is BIG business in/near Houston
- Gulf of Mexico is rising (climate change)
- Due to the city sinking and gulf rising, Houston will disappear
I could continue but you get the idea.
Living near NASA makes sense for astronauts BUT nobody other than astronauts should live in/near Houston...REALLY.
Now THAT’s a true Houstonians list of reasons NOT to move to or near Houston! Well said 👏🏼
Good list. Informative. I don't think we meant to live in places with such unrelenting heat and humidity. I prefer four seasons,balanced weather.
Really I will never recommend Houston as the first city to live in America.
😂You should have given this list the the video maker! This is an informative list. I looked up this info about Houston ....and it checks out!
Cool video. Honestly most of this is not really that bad and I even like some of these things like the storms and the heat. For me, the main problem with Houston is the lack of walkability. Although once I got to know the roads, it's actually pretty easy to bike around Houston and there is a lot of shade and nice neighborhoods to bike through.
If you have AC how much is your electrical bill. 800 a month is outrageous don't you think?
@@cannotbeshaken7889 800 a month is definitely outrageous. You’d have to have a really big house or bad insulation to have a bill that high.
@@keefers84 In the video he say's his electric bill was 800-900, and that you have to keep shopping around to find the cheapest. He found another company that is cheaper, but I'm wondering how much cheaper, because even 500 is too high.