That $500 is why so many people are moving to my state, but that amount will buy you an apartment with mold/ roaches. $800, and above will get anyone a nice apartment in Dallas or Houston. Never mind coming as we are overcrowded.😅😅😅
When I relocated here I noticed some of these apartment complex always bait you in with their mock apartment..... I would definitely ask to see the actual apartment you'll be leasing before you sign your lease.
Your definitely right about that! I'm a leasing consultant at a community in North Carolina & I always show the actual apartment before I sit down with my new lease holders & do their leasing contract. I know how some of the "Sketchy" places do business & that's not the way to get new residents & actually keep them in your community!! Also.. If someone is being completely rude & disrespectful of your time when you come in to tour a new apartment just imagine how they will act when you're a resident there!! Good luck on your apartment search
There are places less than $1k. Mind you the hood is one of them lol but they out there. I live in Irving/ Las Colina, a studio for $755. My sister lives in Irving as well. 1 BD with a study/ 2nd BD and 1 bath and its less than $900.
@@AshleyRivera Oh please! My sister just text me saying she need help finding a new apartment lol. Its $985 to renew 🥴 still under $1k buts still high lol
Yeah, there is some misconceptions about Dallas and Texas in general. Lots of great people are moving here but they think or have been told to expect a giant lot and home (if buying) and similar with the rentals. First, there is more demand than supply w/ the fleeing of people toTexas, Florida, Tennessee, etc. Builders are also running into extreme material pricing jack ups that have caused some to “edit” their contracts and obligations w/ a “sue me” attitude. That is rare but getting more common and you can’t get them to guarantee a completion date at this point. This will get sorted but be patient and aware of market conditions and you will be awarded in the long run. Welcome to Texas, we love good neighbors here-bring your families, drive safe, we’ll leave the light on for you.
😂😂😂 girl you a tripping! These apartments are way cheaper than what you will find in California. California wants modern apartment rent for apartments that aren’t even up to date.
I want to say that sometimes when you look at the model apartments be sure to ask them if the apartment you may be renting is in the same condition as the one you saw. I had a bait and switch done to me a couple of times. The one I looked at ones so nice, clean and perfect....the day I went to move into my new apartment it was more like a hud home...NO carpet, linoleum peeled up in spots, a huge hump in the floor, the patio door didn't slide open, no screen on the door. Was on a different floor. Paint was peeling, bathroom sink, cabinet and tub were all painted with wall paint, the toilet was coming out of the floor. I'm serious. From day to night difference.
I was lucky to get an apartment that was as good as the model. When I finally got the keys, the cleaning crew was still there that morning and the building manager reassured me, “Don’t worry, it’s going to look just like the model.” They did a great job! Unfortunately, when I went to help my mom move (in another city) her new apartment looked like no one had lived there in months and wasn’t clean at all.
As they say buyer beware although its renter beware in this case , do your homework most often the showing apartment usually up to code ect. but before you move in make sure do what I call a rental walk through and ask them to make and repairs necessary or fix i t yourself then take the costs and either present a bill or take it off the next months rent then ask for the corporate office number ( most companies do )and make your complaints.
The amount of rent that you pay is cheap try living in New York City where you have to pay over three grand for that little apartment. It's also crime-ridden with bugs and rodents.
LIESSSSSSS they would be way more!!!! did you see the Amenities 🧐 I’m from NY born & Raised Rent is disrespectful out here! I pay 2100 for rent alone & I have a 3 bedroom 1 bath no wash or dryer I pay for light gas &&& Cable Man please! 😂😂😂
So she is basically reviewing apartments in low income dangerous areas? They look pretty good though, I was about to pack my bags and move to Dallas from FL.
@@wave_Dee - The first 2 apartments she visited aren't really low income areas, just high crime areas. Some apartment communities just turn out that way. The third place was in an area that's being gentrified so yes, it used to be low income. The high rise she visited is sandwiched between Uptown and Highland Park right off the freeway which makes it a pretty expensive area.
The eye rolling as if commiserating with a potential resident. It's like, "ma'am we don't know each other. You might be rolling your eyes at me next if I ask for maintenance to come fix a leak."
I’m from the DFW area and if you want a nice apartment in a secure environment you’re going to at LEAST be paying $1,000. The only way around it is student living (you don’t have to be a student) and you’re renting by the room, or low income housing which typically has a wait list. Be very careful, there are nice parts of Dallas-Fort Worth and also very sketch neighborhoods. I was once in a shooting over there and didn’t realize I was in a bad area. UPDATE: The range of rent is going up. One bedroom luxury apartments that used to be around $900-1,150 are now $1,200-1,500 😯
Better than the prices atlanta went up to. Those Apts are bigger than mine & my rent is increasing to 1250/month tiny bathroom & I wish I had wood floors
@@tiasmith3492 Yes!! I had to update the post because rent is rising so much. Most of the luxury one bedrooms are around $1,300 now it seems that you get more value for a two bedroom because the prices are not that much of a difference now.
@@KyraMarie23 Hey!! I sure can. I’m assuming you mean a $1,200 for a one bedroom because everything is rising now. Do you care if the apartment has luxury amenities?
@@itsyagirlashleytv Yes! Just a 1BR. I’m not particular about any specific amenities. I’m just not very familiar with the area. When searching, not sure whether they’re “good” apartments or not. They usually have such conflicting reviews.
Anything decent in the uptown area will cost you from 1300-1700 for studios and 1 bedrooms. Decent apts in north dallas will probably be around 1100-1300. I moved from there to San Diego and got a brand new studio for 1650 which isn't that far off from the prices you pay in Dallas. But now I have better weather and almost double pay increase. Prices for apts in Dallas are rising so fast that the employers there need to start paying more to afford to live there. It used to be cheap in Dallas but those days are gone.
Very true, and that’s what all of these “newbies” are not looking at. The housing is unsustainable in Texas, it is a bubble like how there was a bubble back in 2008, and like all bubbles, it will burst, my guess is sooner rather than later although no economist knows the exact timeframe. Employers and wages down here are stagnant and are not keeping up with the very rapid increase in housing costs, both for rental and home ownership so it’s a very volatile market right now. I was born and raised in this area, the last time rents were $500 anything was back around 2010-2012 or so, those days are long gone. I just hate that people who aren’t from Texas or the area, they are up and moving here, not realizing it’s the “calm before the storm” but, Texas will not be their safe haven, long-term, more than likely
@@aishaheath1275 💯💯 True True.. born and raised in Dallas., and the price market is absurd. The newly built homes in old areas.., raising the hell outta property taxes.. Drives me insane..
I’m from Cali and $845 is an amazing price. Just to get a apartment in the hood out here is about 1100 and up depending on if the area is going through gentrification or not. Also the part of California dictates the prices too.
@@theire483 yeah, but they also try to steal disabled ppl's chains ⛓ at Walmart smh. Whenever u drive thru, ppl be like be careful around there. Shit, rich ppl are the ones in the RVs or flying and renting a big ass car.
I can’t imagine getting anything in Dallas for $500. I live in Houston and from what I’ve seen Dallas is more expensive than here. You can barely find a 1 bedroom in Houston for $1000 anymore. The ones that are that price are in the hood.
lol as an ex real estate agent, the first apt the girl was actually right but she just said it way wrong. its a "Fair housing" issue to talk about the property and say things like "its safe, its family friendly, etc" because for discriminatory reasons, those without families could feel like theyre not welcome. its a real thing that people do. in nyc i knew someone who posted an apt "walking distance from the subway" and she had a fair housing lawsuit because "people who cant walk are being discriminated against". super touchy shit.
The 2nd and 3rd locations were my fav! 💕Who needs a dining room in an apartment?! Babygirl you need to house hunt. Also are we still Clickbaiting in 2021?
I was thinking the same about the dining room. One of the apartments had an island that accommodates three stools for seating if you needed to host. That's how young folks do it nowadays. She don't look like she hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family anytime soon 😋😋...
Damn once upon a time living in Dallas was more expensive than Arlington. Now Arlington apartment minimum is $1300…for a ONE BEDROOM. And yes, that’s TAA regulation that apartment reps can’t tell you stats on safety or demographics of the complex. Not strange at all. That’s how it’s been for the last 20 + years. It’s a liability because they can be sued if the stats they share make you believe it’s safe and you happen to experience crime/violence while living there. All they can tell you is to check stats yourself, come to complex at different times of day to get a feel, tell you if they have an on-site officer living there and tell you if they run background checks on residents. About the comment of $500 for a mansion…while is Dallas folks think our apt and home prices aren’t cheap, cost of living in L.A, San Fran, NYC, Chicago are astronomical compared to here. The apartment size you showed is easily $2000 to $3000 a month in Cali and NYC at best! Additionally, a small bungalow type house in the damn hood in L.A. lists for $300,000 to $500,000 honey. That kind of price tag can get you a 5 bedroom 2,000+ sq ft, 2 story home BRAND NEW in Dallas/Ft Worth. Let’s count our blessings guys. It definitely is cheap to live here compared to most other major cities whether in the burbs or near downtown, buying a home or renting an apartment. Period. Edit: this is why DFW especially the bougie and gentrified areas are heavy with New York, Chicago and Cali transplants.
@@msrichardson9281 yeah, I recently read an article on the housing market, it’s crazy! I’m currently building a home in Mexico where I’ll be retiring 😊 where my money will go much farther and the weather and food are much better.
There’s a new property right next to the Langford that they finished in April (the westerly) and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! If you haven’t found a place already, check it out!
So happy my apartment days are over. Building my 5 bed, 5 bath dream home from the ground up, Custome everything I wanted for me and ma two Huskies is LITERALLY life goals. Work hard girl, and everything you want, you can get. Here on the island, you get a one bed, 1& 1/2 bath for about $1700-$2400. None of those amenities are really a thing here. Indoor pools, underground parking, condo fees are normally extra and there is a high demand with few vacancies. Deff a good time to invest in another income property. 🤙🇨🇦 Good luck!
I’ve worked in leasing before and we actually are not allowed to say anything for fair housing reasons. Especially if you came alone apartment hunting she could of thought you were a “shop” and if you did a survey and mentioned she gave a personal answer she could get in trouble.
Our in abilities to get a conducive and loving apartment lies in our job, getting a home becomes and issue for us... well I would prefer businesses and investment , as they have given me financial freedom, to get the best things of life .
Well that 1 bedroom $845 is amazing!!! In Orlando FL where I live, a 1 bedroom like that goes for $1100 and more. The fact that the leasing rep did not want to say information about crime, etc... it is true, they are not allowed to say those details (I worked as a manager in an apartment community for years) the reason: liability. Let’s say that she tells you “no there is no crime” and when you move in, you get assaulted, yes you can sue the property for misinformation (rarely happens but has happened). The landlord is always gonna protect themselves, and even a gated community is no guarantee of safety. All in all, the prices are super cheap compared to other cities in US. For example NYC, a 1 bedroom that looks like that 1st one you showed can go for $2000 and more depending on area...
There is a continuous shortage of rentals in Dallas. You have to really pay and be on a long waiting list. Good luck. Dallas isn't the safest place to live alone as 1 person.
I'm apartment hunting in the same area, but i live 14 hours away and have so much trouble getting out there to see places. I was so excited when I stumbled on this video and you showed my 2nd favorite apartment in the video! Super super helpful and kind of a life saver, I was so indecisive!
I mean in everyone’s defense, texas is so much cheaper than most places hahah in san diego you would be paying $2000 for some of the first units you showed on the video without washer and dryer or a/c
@@Brittnaysbeastin omg $1800 is insane. I used to live in new mexico. Cost of living there is super super cheap! North/central florida is also relatively cheap (anywhere besides Miami lol) I’m in Texas now and this is expensive to what i’m used to but I’ve been told that once the market crashes texas prices should go back to normal
@@KnaughtyKnancy yeah i’m originally from florida so when i moved to california i was blown away by how much rent is for such a little space. but even tampa/orlando is getting close to miami prices, so it’s just insanity no matter where you live since the cost is more expensive overall haha
@@Brittnaysbeastin dang that’s crazy. I was from Jax and it wasn’t and still isn’t bad pricing! I could never move to Cali, it seems so risky financially!
True but it gets tricky when you're looking for a specific location, somewhere safe and somewhere with a responsible, reliable management team. Plus everything is going up in Dallas.
The cost of living here in DFW is out of hand. We moved to north Fort Worth 2 years ago and our rent was $1800. Our rent just went up to $2200. A $400 increase for absolutely no other reason than the demand in the market. We planned to live here 1 year and then buy a home…well, corona hit and we stayed due to the unknowns of the market and little did we know it would get so insane. It’s truly sickening.
$1450 for an apartment is ludicrous. I have a 5 bedroom house and pay $1430 (I pay more so that I can pay it off early) in Charlotte NC. I have just been in my home for a year. I bought right before the prices started hitting the roof. #buyahouse
@@pookie11593 I agree! You have to move down South for your money to go further. I'm originally from Ohio. I think this is why a lot of people move down South. The salaries are horrible, but if you have the salary from up North, you can live like a queen (King for men of course). Since we are working from home indefinitely, I need to consider going abroad if possible. My money could stretch even further 🙌
With rent costs as nuts as they have been this year, these rent amounts are absolutely inflated. I live in a city where you could easily get a 1 bedroom apartment with plenty of room and amenities for $700-$800 but now those same apartments are $1200 - $1300. It is damn nuts!
Okay I lived in Dallas, in Seattle now. Let’s put this is perspective, an efficiency, 600 sq foot apartment - legit, it’s a box, goes for $2050 a month. No A/C, washer/dryer, and then some. You can get A LOT in Dallas.
I didn’t like the Apt for 2K. I honestly felt the homeliness in the Studio. But, I saw how much you were digging the last one for over 2K. Safety is right up there with affordability👍🏾.
I live in Dallas. I love the Village apartments and the newest edition on Southwestern Blvd that community is absolutely amazing. Your video was nice as well what is the name of the last apartment you viewed in downtown Dallas?
Baby I got TF outta Dallas!! I was in a two bedroom for 950 no utilities included and they had bed bugs I moved outta state! I'm in Louisiana a 4 bedroom home for 450!!!! Get out the cities if you can it really pays off I no longer have to work two jobs and living and slaving just to pay all my bills. I'M TELLING YALL GET OUT WHILE YALL CAN!!
Born and raised in Dallas. Anything less than $1200 is straight hood. That being said, stay vigilant and keep to yourself, and you'll be fine. Showing off to others that have no business knowing is how trouble usual starts
Funny about the light. Those types if lights were used going back when I was a child. I'm in my 50's. All they needed to add was an on and off switch at the entrance.
IMT Prestonwood off of Dallas Parkway was pretty good when I lived there. It was about $1200 for a one bedroom and it had a parking garage, pool, and a gym with stair steppers. plus they didn't have stacked washer and dryers. I do agree with you about the mixed kitchen/living room lay out. If you were like me and didn't have much furniture the echo really sucked.
Other ppl think that you can get alot for cheap in Dallas than reality because the truth is it is much cheaper and bigger than what you get in NY. Most apts in NY don't come w/ laundry on site and there is no such things as amenities for a regular apt around $1400 - $2500 for a 1 bdrm in NY. An apt w/ amenities in NY are considered "luxury" apt and depending on the neighborhood, they can range from 2.5K to 5 figures.
I think she literally likes to use the words "literally" and "like"... like literally a lot, but she's so cute and about her business so I'm proud of her. She's gonna be something pretty special I bet.🤔
$500 in ANY city is a gamble! Lol unless you in the backwoods in South Carolina like I was and got a newly renovated apartment in the middle of no where. I literally couldn’t use my cell at home only thing worked was my landline. Till I got to the nearest town.
See I’m from Toronto I notice that a lot of condos in the south look like resorts, you know the lil pool in the middle or the apartments surrounding the pool and everyone has the view of it! I feel like Toronto could do so much better in investing in our city in a different way
I had an apartment in Los Angeles about 4 years ago and it was 550 square feet. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Very bad ventilation. It was 1,350.00 monthly and within a year it went up to 1,385.00. And this was rent control. That was on the low end. In other words it was by Los Angeles standards cheaper.
New subscriber! Love your content! I moved to Austin TX three years ago, after my first year of renting an apt. I decided I needed to buy a house or leave TX & go back home AZ lol... seeing that one bedroom apartment for 1,450 😬 definitely makes me appreciate buying my house when I did.
I lived in Dallas for 11yrs and finding an affordable apartment that was not horrible was rough. We moved to East TX and have a huge 3 bedroom 2 bath for $800 a month lol. It is safe and quiet. Would not move back to the city again
The first apartment is on forest lane. I used to live there on that street and a lot of the apartments on there are depressing. Majority of staff I know there are rude and unprofessional and don’t care about the tenant. I live in Addison which is a much better area but I prefer north dallas over anything in south dallas.
Wow! The last one looks nearly identical to the one Tara Michelle is living in while her 2nd home in Canada is being completely renovated & remodeled! Talk about a girl can dream - Tara's apt is nice, but her LA home is gorgeous. The one she's renovating is a stunner, too! Granted, after 10 yrs on YT, she is a millionaire, & just makes me wish YT had been around during my 20s! So far, I really like your channel, so I'm going to sub!
I word of advice, which by the way has nothing to do with discrimination. I myself am of mixed race. Be very cautious with regards to who will be your neighbors. I am currently living near Indian computer engineering students. Ever since they moved in I have been having issues with my Wifi and computer network being hacked. Besides that, they like to save money and so they will fit about 4 people in a one bedroom apartment. Which causes excessive noise at all hours. Additionally they like having phone conversations outside which usually tends to be in front of other tenants apartments which can cause a disturbance. When they use the laundry room they leave the clothes in the machines over night and do not clean up after themselves once they are done. Additionally, They are not very clean in general. Once a cat must have taken a dump near their front door and they never cleaned it up. This attacted flies in my home. It was a mess.
I live in the DMV our ghettos cost more than $500.00 a month for an apartment and as a matter of fact you can't find no apartment for no $500.00 month period lol 😂😂😂 even to rent a room here in the DMV can be $1200.00 a month.
I think this is the equivalent of renting a mansion for 500 where I’m currently living. You’d never find an apartment like the first for under 1000 these days.
It makes no sense to pay $2000 for a 1 bedroom. Why not just buy a house! I live in a suburb of Chicago where I rent a 2 bedroom apartment with a balcony 3 times bigger then all the apartments in this video for $1,200 and I think that’s a pretty amazing price for such a huge balcony. It’s completely renovated and the best part is it’s a 2 unit building, I love that 😃
The median house price is $225k, but well over 400k in some areas. The prices are jumping sky high, and people are paying 50-60k over asking and waiving inspections. Now, is NOT the time to buy unless you've got significant amounts of cash on hand and great credit.
@@kwill6518 I didn’t know until I read an article about what’s going on in the housing market, it’s crazy! I’m actually building a home in Mexico where I am planning on retiring 😁
I'd say go for the $1250. Please don't rent a place until you check it out at night! You want to feel safe and not break the bank! Trust and believe, that will matter! Good luck with finding your best apartment! (and yeah, here in SF/CA those mid-range apartments would go for around $3800 or so, so most of us mere mortals can't afford those!).
Unsolicited advice. Rent a safe but cheap apartment. Save money for 2 years. Stay out of debt. Pay bills on time. If you can… pay off that car. Don’t finance anything expensive! Live frugally. But keep those accounts active. So if you buy on credit… pay it off within 30-60 days. When you have enough money saved for a 3.5% down payment plus -7K - 15K for closing costs… (1st time buyer? Find an assistance program). Buy a house, or condo, or townhome. A Starter home. Stay there 2 years. Improve the home if you can. Take care of it. After 2 years… sell it. Buy a home in a better area. Rinse repeat. -> -> move into your dream home. Don’t pay someone’s mortgage! Get out of the renting grind!
Girl, you’re giving me Hilary Duff vibes. We live in the same apartments and I have to agree with you, it is one of the few places I’ve lived in where I feel 100% safe walking outside late at night. That said, prices here are going up and I’m looking to pay less for something similar but I guess I just have to accept the fact that rent is only going to keep increasing here in Dallas, sadly. Maybe I’ll have to move out of Dallas for good quality, safe and cheaper apartments. Also, maybe you could revisit the apartments at night with a friend or two, for safety, and just drive around the area. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work. Great content :)
The only thing you can get for $500 in most major cities in America is a big ass storage unit or a garage…. For your car.
😂😂😂
In California 🌴 or New York yes 🙌🏾
That $500 is why so many people are moving to my state, but that amount will buy you an apartment with mold/ roaches. $800, and above will get anyone a nice apartment in Dallas or Houston. Never mind coming as we are overcrowded.😅😅😅
Lol yea a big storage unit for sure or a studio in a project apartment…in Detroit lol
i’m dead hahahaha
When I relocated here I noticed some of these apartment complex always bait you in with their mock apartment..... I would definitely ask to see the actual apartment you'll be leasing before you sign your lease.
Savvy thinking 🧐
Your definitely right about that! I'm a leasing consultant at a community in North Carolina & I always show the actual apartment before I sit down with my new lease holders & do their leasing contract. I know how some of the "Sketchy" places do business & that's not the way to get new residents & actually keep them in your community!! Also.. If someone is being completely rude & disrespectful of your time when you come in to tour a new apartment just imagine how they will act when you're a resident there!! Good luck on your apartment search
girl yes! you better go in person
Yes! I had the same issue
Truth
Next time don’t say exactly who gave you the good info…geeze…..she literally saved you from moving in and your snitching.
Her common sense should've kicked in and caught on to what the lady was tying to tell her.
So I hope it doesn't get back to them and she loses her job. Like sometimes, you've got to keep certain details to yourself. THEY helped you!!!
No common sense
I was thinking the same thing!! Poor thing deff don't belong in that neighborhood if she couldn't get the hint smh 🤦
I’m glad someone said it.
I’m from Dallas, I saw the title and was like she’s about to be apartment shopping in the hood, oak cliff or something 😂
Oak cliff it not even that cheap 1 bd 1bath cost 1k a month in the hood 😩
You can't even do that good in Oak Cliff.
Or highland hills 😂
Yo if I ever move there can you give me a list of where NOT to go?
Right I was like $500!? Where lol
A basic apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth is $1K
Easy…. Not sure which apartment she found for $845 a month! Maybe 10 years ago!
There are places less than $1k. Mind you the hood is one of them lol but they out there. I live in Irving/ Las Colina, a studio for $755. My sister lives in Irving as well. 1 BD with a study/ 2nd BD and 1 bath and its less than $900.
it’s gotten so expensive but there’s still some under $1000! I’m going to make another video soon. :)
@@AshleyRivera Oh please! My sister just text me saying she need help finding a new apartment lol. Its $985 to renew 🥴 still under $1k buts still high lol
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What I want too know is who thought living in Dallas was cheap?
Me
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People from Colorado 2 bedrooms are $1500 on average
People from New York $2bedrooms are $2400 to start
So for some Dallas is still cheap
@@chaneljohns1625 on average a 2brd here is about 1200
Yeah, there is some misconceptions about Dallas and Texas in general. Lots of great people are moving here but they think or have been told to expect a giant lot and home (if buying) and similar with the rentals. First, there is more demand than supply w/ the fleeing of people toTexas, Florida, Tennessee, etc. Builders are also running into extreme material pricing jack ups that have caused some to “edit” their contracts and obligations w/ a “sue me” attitude. That is rare but getting more common and you can’t get them to guarantee a completion date at this point. This will get sorted but be patient and aware of market conditions and you will be awarded in the long run. Welcome to Texas, we love good neighbors here-bring your families, drive safe, we’ll leave the light on for you.
😂😂😂 girl you a tripping! These apartments are way cheaper than what you will find in California. California wants modern apartment rent for apartments that aren’t even up to date.
Omg fr girl! 😫 I hate the prices here but I love living here
But our minimum wage is $7.20😭 and the rental agencies require you to make 3x the rent
@@allisonshey2278 this was about to be my response
Rate of pay is lower than it is in California
Exactly 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😭😂🤣
I want to say that sometimes when you look at the model apartments be sure to ask them if the apartment you may be renting is in the same condition as the one you saw. I had a bait and switch done to me a couple of times. The one I looked at ones so nice, clean and perfect....the day I went to move into my new apartment it was more like a hud home...NO carpet, linoleum peeled up in spots, a huge hump in the floor, the patio door didn't slide open, no screen on the door. Was on a different floor. Paint was peeling, bathroom sink, cabinet and tub were all painted with wall paint, the toilet was coming out of the floor. I'm serious. From day to night difference.
Yes I got played like that
I was lucky to get an apartment that was as good as the model. When I finally got the keys, the cleaning crew was still there that morning and the building manager reassured me, “Don’t worry, it’s going to look just like the model.” They did a great job! Unfortunately, when I went to help my mom move (in another city) her new apartment looked like no one had lived there in months and wasn’t clean at all.
As they say buyer beware although its renter beware in this case , do your homework most often the showing apartment usually up to code ect. but before you move in make sure do what I call a rental walk through and ask them to make and repairs necessary or fix i t yourself then take the costs and either present a bill or take it off the next months rent then ask for the corporate office number ( most companies do )and make your complaints.
that's unfortunate!
what can be done in that situation? just suck it up or break contract ?
Those apartments would be $ 3000.00 and up in NYC.
The amount of rent that you pay is cheap try living in New York City where you have to pay over three grand for that little apartment. It's also crime-ridden with bugs and rodents.
in Ny a regular smaller studio is 2600
I was just going to say this cuz to me these prices are amazing af compared to NYC.
LIESSSSSSS they would be way more!!!! did you see the Amenities 🧐
I’m from NY born & Raised Rent is disrespectful out here! I pay 2100 for rent alone & I have a 3 bedroom 1 bath no wash or dryer I pay for light gas &&& Cable
Man please! 😂😂😂
I was just thinking that lolol
The first apartment is off of forest and audelia. People die by that apartment and area like clock work lol
Yeah, its pretty rough over there.
My goodness
So she is basically reviewing apartments in low income dangerous areas? They look pretty good though, I was about to pack my bags and move to Dallas from FL.
@@wave_Dee - The first 2 apartments she visited aren't really low income areas, just high crime areas. Some apartment communities just turn out that way. The third place was in an area that's being gentrified so yes, it used to be low income. The high rise she visited is sandwiched between Uptown and Highland Park right off the freeway which makes it a pretty expensive area.
That’s what I was going to say but yeah about what you said about that area is true tbh.
The $1250 studio I’m loving n yes I would pay that for it as well the amenities are nice 👍🏽 too
The lady felt comfortable enough with you to give you signs you shouldn’t hold that against her.
The eye rolling as if commiserating with a potential resident.
It's like, "ma'am we don't know each other. You might be rolling your eyes at me next if I ask for maintenance to come fix a leak."
Yeah the agentt was trying to tell her but she just wasn't catching on
I’m from the DFW area and if you want a nice apartment in a secure environment you’re going to at LEAST be paying $1,000. The only way around it is student living (you don’t have to be a student) and you’re renting by the room, or low income housing which typically has a wait list. Be very careful, there are nice parts of Dallas-Fort Worth and also very sketch neighborhoods. I was once in a shooting over there and didn’t realize I was in a bad area.
UPDATE: The range of rent is going up. One bedroom luxury apartments that used to be around $900-1,150 are now $1,200-1,500 😯
Hi ☺️ I plan on moving to Dallas before the year is out. Are there any specific apartments you recommend around $1200?
Better than the prices atlanta went up to. Those Apts are bigger than mine & my rent is increasing to 1250/month tiny bathroom & I wish I had wood floors
@@tiasmith3492 Yes!! I had to update the post because rent is rising so much. Most of the luxury one bedrooms are around $1,300 now it seems that you get more value for a two bedroom because the prices are not that much of a difference now.
@@KyraMarie23 Hey!! I sure can. I’m assuming you mean a $1,200 for a one bedroom because everything is rising now. Do you care if the apartment has luxury amenities?
@@itsyagirlashleytv Yes! Just a 1BR. I’m not particular about any specific amenities. I’m just not very familiar with the area. When searching, not sure whether they’re “good” apartments or not. They usually have such conflicting reviews.
Your forgetting to mention if any of the apartments have utilities included or not , that’s important!
Wow, no such thing in Florida.
Anything decent in the uptown area will cost you from 1300-1700 for studios and 1 bedrooms. Decent apts in north dallas will probably be around 1100-1300. I moved from there to San Diego and got a brand new studio for 1650 which isn't that far off from the prices you pay in Dallas. But now I have better weather and almost double pay increase. Prices for apts in Dallas are rising so fast that the employers there need to start paying more to afford to live there. It used to be cheap in Dallas but those days are gone.
Very true, and that’s what all of these “newbies” are not looking at. The housing is unsustainable in Texas, it is a bubble like how there was a bubble back in 2008, and like all bubbles, it will burst, my guess is sooner rather than later although no economist knows the exact timeframe. Employers and wages down here are stagnant and are not keeping up with the very rapid increase in housing costs, both for rental and home ownership so it’s a very volatile market right now. I was born and raised in this area, the last time rents were $500 anything was back around 2010-2012 or so, those days are long gone. I just hate that people who aren’t from Texas or the area, they are up and moving here, not realizing it’s the “calm before the storm” but, Texas will not be their safe haven, long-term, more than likely
@@aishaheath1275 💯💯 True True.. born and raised in Dallas., and the price market is absurd. The newly built homes in old areas.., raising the hell outta property taxes.. Drives me insane..
“ All we need is a paradigm shift and we can afford anything you want.” I go by this quote . “ Believe and the belief will create the fact .”
I’m from Cali and $845 is an amazing price. Just to get a apartment in the hood out here is about 1100 and up depending on if the area is going through gentrification or not. Also the part of California dictates the prices too.
Thank you! I live in hood in Cali. Those apartments she showed looked so cute & the prices were perfect!
the pay isn't too high though so you def should consider that
Exactly....the South is about the cheapest place to rent in the country.
Lol... my boss told me that Cali is more expensive than the NYC Metro Area. How's the parking there?
@@theire483 yeah, but they also try to steal disabled ppl's chains ⛓ at Walmart smh. Whenever u drive thru, ppl be like be careful around there. Shit, rich ppl are the ones in the RVs or flying and renting a big ass car.
I can’t imagine getting anything in Dallas for $500. I live in Houston and from what I’ve seen Dallas is more expensive than here. You can barely find a 1 bedroom in Houston for $1000 anymore. The ones that are that price are in the hood.
I know! it’s crazy how much it’s increased
Yeah u arent finding anything in Dallas for $500..even in The Hoods.
it's all the people from california coming here and the price is rising up lol
@@revertedrf978 True and a lot of Californians are moving to Arizona, Nevada and Florida too. There will be an influx in North Carolina soon.
I will remain reply greatful to Agent jessica on whatsapp.
For $500 a month you can sleep in the bushes in a upscale neighborhood.
Well, but, those neighborhoods have “crime watchers” and HOA Presidents and the local police as family, so there is that🤷🏽♀️
😂😂😂
lol as an ex real estate agent, the first apt the girl was actually right but she just said it way wrong. its a "Fair housing" issue to talk about the property and say things like "its safe, its family friendly, etc" because for discriminatory reasons, those without families could feel like theyre not welcome. its a real thing that people do. in nyc i knew someone who posted an apt "walking distance from the subway" and she had a fair housing lawsuit because "people who cant walk are being discriminated against". super touchy shit.
Steering lol
@@oliviacartwright3410 hahah yess!!
@@Christinaifbbpro my ex real estate agent head was about to explode lol but it is what it is. You don't know what you don't know..
The 2nd and 3rd locations were my fav! 💕Who needs a dining room in an apartment?! Babygirl you need to house hunt. Also are we still Clickbaiting in 2021?
I was thinking the same about the dining room. One of the apartments had an island that accommodates three stools for seating if you needed to host. That's how young folks do it nowadays. She don't look like she hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family anytime soon 😋😋...
@@DeantezHarris she’s Mexican so she probably is
Yes. I'm like wth did I miss the $500 apartment?! 😂
You right about that. The title states: Dallas Apts. for $500! 🤣🤣
You don't "NEED" one, but it would be nice to have at least a desk area.
She is telling you without telling you, so run the other way.
You can get something in oak cliff for 500 but the strap gon cost you an extra 300$
😂😂🤣🤣🔫 you're so right!
I'm in the Grove and hear gunshots way too often for my taste.😪
🤣🤣🤣🤣 i.am.dead.
Damn once upon a time living in Dallas was more expensive than Arlington. Now Arlington apartment minimum is $1300…for a ONE BEDROOM. And yes, that’s TAA regulation that apartment reps can’t tell you stats on safety or demographics of the complex. Not strange at all. That’s how it’s been for the last 20 + years. It’s a liability because they can be sued if the stats they share make you believe it’s safe and you happen to experience crime/violence while living there. All they can tell you is to check stats yourself, come to complex at different times of day to get a feel, tell you if they have an on-site officer living there and tell you if they run background checks on residents. About the comment of $500 for a mansion…while is Dallas folks think our apt and home prices aren’t cheap, cost of living in L.A, San Fran, NYC, Chicago are astronomical compared to here. The apartment size you showed is easily $2000 to $3000 a month in Cali and NYC at best! Additionally, a small bungalow type house in the damn hood in L.A. lists for $300,000 to $500,000 honey. That kind of price tag can get you a 5 bedroom 2,000+ sq ft, 2 story home BRAND NEW in Dallas/Ft Worth. Let’s count our blessings guys. It definitely is cheap to live here compared to most other major cities whether in the burbs or near downtown, buying a home or renting an apartment. Period.
Edit: this is why DFW especially the bougie and gentrified areas are heavy with New York, Chicago and Cali transplants.
You was in north dallas for that first apartment and idk why ppl think it’s so cheap, I pay 1300 for a one bedroom
My 1 bedroom in California, is $2200/month id kill for $1000-$1300 rent for a 1 bdrm
$1,300!!?? That’s crazy for a 1 bedroom 😮 wouldn’t a mortgage be less out there?
How much people make to afford $1300 a month for a 1bed apart in a state with $7.5 minimum wage😳😳😳😳
@@esmeraldagarcia2848 no ma’am. Houses being built now are going 300-450k in neighborhoods. Old houses are even going for 250k
@@msrichardson9281 yeah, I recently read an article on the housing market, it’s crazy! I’m currently building a home in Mexico where I’ll be retiring 😊 where my money will go much farther and the weather and food are much better.
If paying 3000.00 to 7000.00 get a house.
Exactly!
If you want to, can afford the down payment, aren’t in a transitory part of your life, have good credit, have enough furniture to fill it, etc
Agree!!
@@missythefabulous3857 I will remain greatful to Agent jessica on whatsapp.
@@missythefabulous3857 +. 2.1.3.8.0.0.9.0.5.9.
I like the laundry room being in the bedroom. I’d never fold my laundry 😂
There’s a new property right next to the Langford that they finished in April (the westerly) and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! If you haven’t found a place already, check it out!
So happy my apartment days are over. Building my 5 bed, 5 bath dream home from the ground up, Custome everything I wanted for me and ma two Huskies is LITERALLY life goals. Work hard girl, and everything you want, you can get.
Here on the island, you get a one bed, 1& 1/2 bath for about $1700-$2400. None of those amenities are really a thing here. Indoor pools, underground parking, condo fees are normally extra and there is a high demand with few vacancies. Deff a good time to invest in another income property. 🤙🇨🇦
Good luck!
🙏🏽💖
Windsor Cityline is nice and comes with a full size washer and dryer. It’s a non-smoking complex with nice amenities. I think you would love it.
Might as well stay in California for that price. 🙄
You should have shown the apartments from the north areas. Frisco, Allen, The Colony. Those apartments are waay more expensive...
I’ve worked in leasing before and we actually are not allowed to say anything for fair housing reasons. Especially if you came alone apartment hunting she could of thought you were a “shop” and if you did a survey and mentioned she gave a personal answer she could get in trouble.
compare to nyc apartment those 2 first apartment were nice. especially for the price. in nyc you can't get an apart for under 1200
Yea but as a New Yorker I was shocked they are paying $1450 & $2190 for that apt. Still a lot $ for that scale of city.
@@lolad6083 - Hmm... That scale of city? I'm not quite sure what that means...
@@guesswho2033 Scale means size hun
@@lolad6083 - Okayyy.... So you thought for a city the size of Dallas they would be paying a lot less... Got It! 🤔
Our in abilities to get a conducive and loving apartment lies in our job, getting a home becomes and issue for us... well I would prefer businesses and investment , as they have given me financial freedom, to get the best things of life .
businesses and investment are the easiest way to make money
Yes especially crypto currencies,
Crypto currencies are the future currency
I have heard a lot about crypto currency, but I really have no idea about it
Crypto currency is the future world currency
Well that 1 bedroom $845 is amazing!!! In Orlando FL where I live, a 1 bedroom like that goes for $1100 and more.
The fact that the leasing rep did not want to say information about crime, etc... it is true, they are not allowed to say those details (I worked as a manager in an apartment community for years) the reason: liability. Let’s say that she tells you “no there is no crime” and when you move in, you get assaulted, yes you can sue the property for misinformation (rarely happens but has happened). The landlord is always gonna protect themselves, and even a gated community is no guarantee of safety.
All in all, the prices are super cheap compared to other cities in US.
For example NYC, a 1 bedroom that looks like that 1st one you showed can go for $2000 and more depending on area...
West Dallas- literally THE OLDEST, first neighborhood in Dallas.
There is a continuous shortage of rentals in Dallas. You have to really pay and be on a long waiting list. Good luck. Dallas isn't the safest place to live alone as 1 person.
I liked your favorite the best. The 1250 studio is better than the expensive one I think
I'm apartment hunting in the same area, but i live 14 hours away and have so much trouble getting out there to see places. I was so excited when I stumbled on this video and you showed my 2nd favorite apartment in the video! Super super helpful and kind of a life saver, I was so indecisive!
Lord I LIVED in those first apartments 😂🤣😂🤣
I mean in everyone’s defense, texas is so much cheaper than most places hahah in san diego you would be paying $2000 for some of the first units you showed on the video without washer and dryer or a/c
Bro that’s Cali. anywhere else and rent is like MAX $800. My last apartment was $325 a month plus gas and electricity 🥴
@@KnaughtyKnancy that’s crazy! i feel like most people who live near any big city can expect to pay $1800+ for a studio- what state do you live in?
@@Brittnaysbeastin omg $1800 is insane. I used to live in new mexico. Cost of living there is super super cheap! North/central florida is also relatively cheap (anywhere besides Miami lol) I’m in Texas now and this is expensive to what i’m used to but I’ve been told that once the market crashes texas prices should go back to normal
@@KnaughtyKnancy yeah i’m originally from florida so when i moved to california i was blown away by how much rent is for such a little space. but even tampa/orlando is getting close to miami prices, so it’s just insanity no matter where you live since the cost is more expensive overall haha
@@Brittnaysbeastin dang that’s crazy. I was from Jax and it wasn’t and still isn’t bad pricing! I could never move to Cali, it seems so risky financially!
That one bedroom studio was beautiful!!!!
Get an apartment below budget so you save your money.
True but it gets tricky when you're looking for a specific location, somewhere safe and somewhere with a responsible, reliable management team. Plus everything is going up in Dallas.
Yes. Put up with a cheaper apartment for awhile and save money to buy a house!
Living below your means
The cost of living here in DFW is out of hand. We moved to north Fort Worth 2 years ago and our rent was $1800. Our rent just went up to $2200. A $400 increase for absolutely no other reason than the demand in the market. We planned to live here 1 year and then buy a home…well, corona hit and we stayed due to the unknowns of the market and little did we know it would get so insane. It’s truly sickening.
Your place is now is great and cute for a good price.. Plus laundry.. that's like the cherry on top. 🤣
$1450 for an apartment is ludicrous. I have a 5 bedroom house and pay $1430 (I pay more so that I can pay it off early) in Charlotte NC. I have just been in my home for a year. I bought right before the prices started hitting the roof. #buyahouse
It's different up north lol $1450 is hard to come by for rent and houses are a whole different struggle. 300k houses are rundown shacks
@@pookie11593 I agree! You have to move down South for your money to go further. I'm originally from Ohio. I think this is why a lot of people move down South. The salaries are horrible, but if you have the salary from up North, you can live like a queen (King for men of course). Since we are working from home indefinitely, I need to consider going abroad if possible. My money could stretch even further 🙌
@@sha_la007 How is NC compared to Ohio?
With rent costs as nuts as they have been this year, these rent amounts are absolutely inflated. I live in a city where you could easily get a 1 bedroom apartment with plenty of room and amenities for $700-$800 but now those same apartments are $1200 - $1300. It is damn nuts!
That’s still good! Here in Washington state $1500 is a studio apartment it’s crazy!
Girl, I wish you listed the apartments. So I can pick the right one for me. Most of them look safe.
look safe is far different from being safe. Read the comments.
@@allthingsdelightful8565 alrighty
Ummm... the last time I was in an apartment for $500 was in 1993 off of Skillman.
Okay I lived in Dallas, in Seattle now. Let’s put this is perspective, an efficiency, 600 sq foot apartment - legit, it’s a box, goes for $2050 a month. No A/C, washer/dryer, and then some. You can get A LOT in Dallas.
I didn’t like the Apt for 2K. I honestly felt the homeliness in the Studio. But, I saw how much you were digging the last one for over 2K. Safety is right up there with affordability👍🏾.
It was too narrow. The bathroom, with the floor-to-ceiling tile, was the only room I saw where a price increase might have been warranted.
I live in Dallas. I love the Village apartments and the newest edition on Southwestern Blvd that community is absolutely amazing. Your video was nice as well what is the name of the last apartment you viewed in downtown Dallas?
I miss the Village. I lived in The Bluffs which is now called The Upper East Side. It’s way too expensive now.
Had to click on this I live in Dallas and $500 will get you a storage seriously. It’s expensive to live out here well at least North Dallas.
I knew it had to be somewhere near downtown because I ain’t seen apartments this cheap in a long time in Dallas and I been here all my life
That is perfect advice. Go at night and check police reports. It might look nice but the area can be high crime.
Baby I got TF outta Dallas!! I was in a two bedroom for 950 no utilities included and they had bed bugs I moved outta state! I'm in Louisiana a 4 bedroom home for 450!!!! Get out the cities if you can it really pays off I no longer have to work two jobs and living and slaving just to pay all my bills. I'M TELLING YALL GET OUT WHILE YALL CAN!!
You never said what the names of the apartment complexes were. I really want to rent that studio
I am cracking up in the end when she said "yeah for 500 dollars you're gonna get roachez" 😂😂😂
West Dallas isn't new been there for years it just goes to show what happens when you invest in the hood.
It's improving but there are still some sketchy parts and crime is still pretty bad in that part of town
Gentrification, all they doin is just pushing pple to another area
Born and raised in Dallas. Anything less than $1200 is straight hood. That being said, stay vigilant and keep to yourself, and you'll be fine. Showing off to others that have no business knowing is how trouble usual starts
Its called steering as someone that works there they are legally not allowed to do that.
Funny about the light. Those types if lights were used going back when I was a child. I'm in my 50's. All they needed to add was an on and off switch at the entrance.
IMT Prestonwood off of Dallas Parkway was pretty good when I lived there. It was about $1200 for a one bedroom and it had a parking garage, pool, and a gym with stair steppers. plus they didn't have stacked washer and dryers. I do agree with you about the mixed kitchen/living room lay out. If you were like me and didn't have much furniture the echo really sucked.
Dallas in 2021 what a time to be alive😂🙏🏾
Can we get the name of the studio apartment with the water bottle fill-ups in the hall? 🙂
The Langford in Dallas :) these were so cute
@@AshleyRivera what camera are you using?
@@tommymayberry3800 canon g7x!
Other ppl think that you can get alot for cheap in Dallas than reality because the truth is it is much cheaper and bigger than what you get in NY. Most apts in NY don't come w/ laundry on site and there is no such things as amenities for a regular apt around $1400 - $2500 for a 1 bdrm in NY. An apt w/ amenities in NY are considered "luxury" apt and depending on the neighborhood, they can range from 2.5K to 5 figures.
I know exactly where you are at on that first apartment 😂😂😂😂😂your camera work is fantastic it makes it actually looks better
i just love how you talk
With the rents so high they can keep their amenities & bring the rates back down. Hell I'll clean the pool.
Agreed. I don't even use the amenities at my place in Dallas.
I think she literally likes to use the words "literally" and "like"... like literally a lot, but she's so cute and about her business so I'm proud of her. She's gonna be something pretty special I bet.🤔
That studio apartment outside area is going to be perfect to see the fireworks though come July 4th.
$500 in ANY city is a gamble! Lol unless you in the backwoods in South Carolina like I was and got a newly renovated apartment in the middle of no where. I literally couldn’t use my cell at home only thing worked was my landline. Till I got to the nearest town.
With how much you saved from rent you could get really good WiFi tho 🤣👀
See I’m from Toronto I notice that a lot of condos in the south look like resorts, you know the lil pool in the middle or the apartments surrounding the pool and everyone has the view of it! I feel like Toronto could do so much better in investing in our city in a different way
What’s the average price for an apartment in Toronto if you don’t mind me asking?
@@lydia8263 $1500/m (Canadian Dollars) for a 1br if youre lucky (anywhere decent)
I had an apartment in Los Angeles about 4 years ago and it was 550 square feet. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Very bad ventilation. It was 1,350.00 monthly and within a year it went up to 1,385.00. And this was rent control.
That was on the low end. In other words it was by Los Angeles standards cheaper.
New subscriber! Love your content! I moved to Austin TX three years ago, after my first year of renting an apt. I decided I needed to buy a house or leave TX & go back home AZ lol... seeing that one bedroom apartment for 1,450 😬 definitely makes me appreciate buying my house when I did.
thank you! is your mortgage similar to what you were paying for a apartment?
I lived in Dallas for 11yrs and finding an affordable apartment that was not horrible was rough. We moved to East TX and have a huge 3 bedroom 2 bath for $800 a month lol. It is safe and quiet. Would not move back to the city again
The first apartment is on forest lane. I used to live there on that street and a lot of the apartments on there are depressing. Majority of staff I know there are rude and unprofessional and don’t care about the tenant. I live in Addison which is a much better area but I prefer north dallas over anything in south dallas.
Granite countertops is that important. Decent prices and cleanliness are the most important. Space is great.
Agreed. I don’t really like granite countertops anyway.
I had to watch this cause I haven't heard anything for 500 a month in a long time
500 is exaggerating but it feels like that when u pay 1200 for a closet in a 130 yo building lol....
Thanks for the video I’m planning on moving to Dallas & needed to see this
The title is misleading, but awesome video.
Wow! The last one looks nearly identical to the one Tara Michelle is living in while her 2nd home in Canada is being completely renovated & remodeled! Talk about a girl can dream - Tara's apt is nice, but her LA home is gorgeous. The one she's renovating is a stunner, too! Granted, after 10 yrs on YT, she is a millionaire, & just makes me wish YT had been around during my 20s!
So far, I really like your channel, so I'm going to sub!
That second one would be almost $2000 in Chicago.
The $1400 would be a studio apartment.
I love the apartments but …. Can we talk about how beautiful your nails are?! IJS 😍🥰💐
You strike me as someone who wouldn’t be caught dead in a $500/month apartment. Am I right?
I word of advice, which by the way has nothing to do with discrimination. I myself am of mixed race. Be very cautious with regards to who will be your neighbors. I am currently living near Indian computer engineering students. Ever since they moved in I have been having issues with my Wifi and computer network being hacked. Besides that, they like to save money and so they will fit about 4 people in a one bedroom apartment. Which causes excessive noise at all hours. Additionally they like having phone conversations outside which usually tends to be in front of other tenants apartments which can cause a disturbance. When they use the laundry room they leave the clothes in the machines over night and do not clean up after themselves once they are done. Additionally, They are not very clean in general. Once a cat must have taken a dump near their front door and they never cleaned it up. This attacted flies in my home. It was a mess.
I live in the DMV our ghettos cost more than $500.00 a month for an apartment and as a matter of fact you can't find no apartment for no $500.00 month period lol 😂😂😂 even to rent a room here in the DMV can be $1200.00 a month.
I reside in the dmv area lol 😂 you will end up in Baltimore lol 😂 with a roomate for this price .
@@breawalker3854 I know right 😂😂😂😂
Exactly
sometimes I miss living in the city but then I see rent prices and I don't miss it so much.
Lol I’ll be moving out there in 12 weeks time 💪🏾 but this video really made me laugh. Your funny
I will remain greatful to Agent jessica on whatsapp.
+2.1.3.8.0.0.9.0.5.9.
Make sure your In a nice area because Dallas is the new Chicago
Be ready for a pay drop
I think this is the equivalent of renting a mansion for 500 where I’m currently living. You’d never find an apartment like the first for under 1000 these days.
Thank you this was really helpful!!!!
Visiting an apartment complex at night and checking crime records of an area is like 101 apartment hunting....
It makes no sense to pay $2000 for a 1 bedroom. Why not just buy a house! I live in a suburb of Chicago where I rent a 2 bedroom apartment with a balcony 3 times bigger then all the apartments in this video for $1,200 and I think that’s a pretty amazing price for such a huge balcony. It’s completely renovated and the best part is it’s a 2 unit building, I love that 😃
The median house price is $225k, but well over 400k in some areas. The prices are jumping sky high, and people are paying 50-60k over asking and waiving inspections. Now, is NOT the time to buy unless you've got significant amounts of cash on hand and great credit.
@@kwill6518 I didn’t know until I read an article about what’s going on in the housing market, it’s crazy! I’m actually building a home in Mexico where I am planning on retiring 😁
Why would you want granite countertop top? They are hard to clean if you tip a nice glass over it breaks.
I'd say go for the $1250. Please don't rent a place until you check it out at night! You want to feel safe and not break the bank! Trust and believe, that will matter! Good luck with finding your best apartment! (and yeah, here in SF/CA those mid-range apartments would go for around $3800 or so, so most of us mere mortals can't afford those!).
Could you possibly drop the names? Especially the $1250 apartment.
Unsolicited advice. Rent a safe but cheap apartment. Save money for 2 years. Stay out of debt. Pay bills on time. If you can… pay off that car. Don’t finance anything expensive! Live frugally. But keep those accounts active. So if you buy on credit… pay it off within 30-60 days. When you have enough money saved for a 3.5% down payment plus -7K - 15K for closing costs… (1st time buyer? Find an assistance program). Buy a house, or condo, or townhome. A Starter home. Stay there 2 years. Improve the home if you can. Take care of it. After 2 years… sell it. Buy a home in a better area. Rinse repeat. -> -> move into your dream home. Don’t pay someone’s mortgage! Get out of the renting grind!
Girl, you’re giving me Hilary Duff vibes. We live in the same apartments and I have to agree with you, it is one of the few places I’ve lived in where I feel 100% safe walking outside late at night.
That said, prices here are going up and I’m looking to pay less for something similar but I guess I just have to accept the fact that rent is only going to keep increasing here in Dallas, sadly. Maybe I’ll have to move out of Dallas for good quality, safe and cheaper apartments.
Also, maybe you could revisit the apartments at night with a friend or two, for safety, and just drive around the area. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work. Great content :)
omg what a small world!! yes I love it here but i’m def ready for something new. thank you! I appreciate that