Moving to Houston
#16
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Originally Posted by vachataboon
I'll second that...
Which leads all of us to ponder why is Dallas the wicked step child of Texas?
Which leads all of us to ponder why is Dallas the wicked step child of Texas?
Say, when's that next Mavs game on?
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Originally Posted by JS
As long as you stay away from Sugar Land!
(never heard of anything like that in that area, but it is a whites-only super-rich ultra-Republican spot)
(never heard of anything like that in that area, but it is a whites-only super-rich ultra-Republican spot)
Actually, Sugarland is one of the most ethnically diverse of the Houston suburbs. If you are of Pakistani, Indian, or Vietnamese descent, have saved up some money, and want your kids in good schools, you probably live in Sugarland. Also, wealthy African-Americans live there in large numbers. Think sports team heros and entepreneurs.
And as for the OP, since you are going to have to work in the petro-complex of Deer Park/Ship Channel, definately live inside the loop and commute out. I can't see it taking more than 25 minutes morning or evening. Just bring along a gas mask!!!
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I lived in the Galleria area the first five of my nine years here and I considered it the center of the universe. I had EVERYTHING within a mile radius of my apartment and it was cheap compared to what my buddy was paying in Boston.
This was also when I was traveling a lot so all my trips to IAH and HOU were against traffic which was great.
Your best bet might be Montrose/West U. or even the Galleria for a reasonable commute. At least you'll be moving the whole way.
Yes the summers suck but everything is air conditioned. It's a great city to live in and you can't beat the cost of living here.
BTW-given the multitude of people that I know that live in Sugar Land....it is NOT super-rich.
This was also when I was traveling a lot so all my trips to IAH and HOU were against traffic which was great.
Your best bet might be Montrose/West U. or even the Galleria for a reasonable commute. At least you'll be moving the whole way.
Yes the summers suck but everything is air conditioned. It's a great city to live in and you can't beat the cost of living here.
BTW-given the multitude of people that I know that live in Sugar Land....it is NOT super-rich.
#19
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I recently moved to the Houston area myself.
Luckily I have a home based biz and was not
restricted to city limits.
Housing here is dirt cheap compared with
HNL and LAX, but property taxes are out
of this world.
But it is a wonderful place to live and people
are super, super friendly.
I live out in the Woodlands but I am unable
to find any low cost Airport Shuttle service
like the SuperShuttle at other airports.
Taxi service runs up to $ 90.00 each way
to IAH. Anyone out there amongst long
time Houstonians who can give me some
advice?
I would rather apply the savings to my
mileage runs than spend on ground transportation.
Luckily I have a home based biz and was not
restricted to city limits.
Housing here is dirt cheap compared with
HNL and LAX, but property taxes are out
of this world.
But it is a wonderful place to live and people
are super, super friendly.
I live out in the Woodlands but I am unable
to find any low cost Airport Shuttle service
like the SuperShuttle at other airports.
Taxi service runs up to $ 90.00 each way
to IAH. Anyone out there amongst long
time Houstonians who can give me some
advice?
I would rather apply the savings to my
mileage runs than spend on ground transportation.
#20
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EXLEFTSEAT,
You might be SOL. The only airport shuttle I could think of (Texans Shuttle) doesn't offer service to/from The Woodlands. There was another shuttle company that got bought by Coach USA but I think Coach shut down the operation.....Texans filled the gap.
You might be SOL. The only airport shuttle I could think of (Texans Shuttle) doesn't offer service to/from The Woodlands. There was another shuttle company that got bought by Coach USA but I think Coach shut down the operation.....Texans filled the gap.
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Yes a very old thread, but I'm about to be in the same boat. My new employer is just north of the 8 and just west of the 288 in the southern part of Houston.
I will rent a single family home for the first year. Where should I look for this rental home? Of course I'd like to have a short commute that avoids tolls. I believe the 288 going north/south has a toll, but the 8 going east/west doesn't (at least in that stretch where I'd be using it). Places I'm looking at are: Pearland, Manvel, Friendswood, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Sienna Plantation, Iowa Colony.
Just me & the wife. We like quiet, safe, clean and new. Prefer 3-car garage. Don't care if it has a Texas sized backyard. Must be within 30 minutes drive of a Costco. Budget $3K/month.
I will rent a single family home for the first year. Where should I look for this rental home? Of course I'd like to have a short commute that avoids tolls. I believe the 288 going north/south has a toll, but the 8 going east/west doesn't (at least in that stretch where I'd be using it). Places I'm looking at are: Pearland, Manvel, Friendswood, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Sienna Plantation, Iowa Colony.
Just me & the wife. We like quiet, safe, clean and new. Prefer 3-car garage. Don't care if it has a Texas sized backyard. Must be within 30 minutes drive of a Costco. Budget $3K/month.
#22
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Yes a very old thread, but I'm about to be in the same boat. My new employer is just north of the 8 and just west of the 288 in the southern part of Houston.
I will rent a single family home for the first year. Where should I look for this rental home? Of course I'd like to have a short commute that avoids tolls. I believe the 288 going north/south has a toll, but the 8 going east/west doesn't (at least in that stretch where I'd be using it). Places I'm looking at are: Pearland, Manvel, Friendswood, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Sienna Plantation, Iowa Colony.
Just me & the wife. We like quiet, safe, clean and new. Prefer 3-car garage. Don't care if it has a Texas sized backyard. Must be within 30 minutes drive of a Costco. Budget $3K/month.
I will rent a single family home for the first year. Where should I look for this rental home? Of course I'd like to have a short commute that avoids tolls. I believe the 288 going north/south has a toll, but the 8 going east/west doesn't (at least in that stretch where I'd be using it). Places I'm looking at are: Pearland, Manvel, Friendswood, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Sienna Plantation, Iowa Colony.
Just me & the wife. We like quiet, safe, clean and new. Prefer 3-car garage. Don't care if it has a Texas sized backyard. Must be within 30 minutes drive of a Costco. Budget $3K/month.
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Oh we had mosquitos in Edmonton in the summer And by all accounts, they are WICKED in Alaska in the summer.
And 40 below was not unheard of in the winter in Edmonton
But to get back on topic, I lived in Houston / Galveston area for about 20 years, and while I would NOT recommend it as a tourist destination, it wasn't all bad to live there
And 40 below was not unheard of in the winter in Edmonton
But to get back on topic, I lived in Houston / Galveston area for about 20 years, and while I would NOT recommend it as a tourist destination, it wasn't all bad to live there
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But to get back on topic, I lived in Houston / Galveston area for about 20 years, and while I would NOT recommend it as a tourist destination, it wasn't all bad to live there
David