Going to Texas...

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Arrell

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After much prayer and reflection. I have decided that I should at least give Texas a visit, and determine the possibilities. I feel that once down there my brother and his wife won't let me leave, however. There just may be better opportunities for myself and my family. I will be relocating a thriving Dog Training business with my move, so I must consider that also. Houston with its metro area, will provide more opportunity to train dogs than rural West Virginia I think. I do desire to move to an area that will offer my children with good schools. Can anyone provide me with any info. on the area surounding Houston. You know what I'm looking for. Thank's.
Arrell
 
If you have the time while you're here, you might also check out the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. There are plenty of smaller cities in the North Texas area that offer a more relaxed lifestyle, yet are still close to the city. HTH
 
I think you're making the right choice. Houston is one of the least expensive housing markets in America, and Texas is one of the gun-friendliest states. I have fond memories of visiting relatives in Charleston and Pendleton County, W.Va. as a kid, but I know that it's a hard state to make a living in.

The areas that might fit your needs are Galveston County (directly south of Houston), Fort Bend County (southwest), or Montgomery County (north). These areas still have affordable land for sale/lease, but are growing in population and have a lot of affluent suburbanites who can afford to pay for dog training. Some above-average school districts are Clear Creek Independent School District in Galveston County, Fort Bend ISD in Fort Bend County, and there are excellent schools in Montgomery County around the (new) towns of Kingwood and The Woodlands.

However, the previous poster was right about Houston's urbanization (all the counties above were completely rural and agricultural 30 years ago), and about life being more relaxed in the smaller Tx. cities.

Also, there are high-crime neighborhoods and schools even in the suburban counties, so you want to do a careful social "reconaissance" before buying a home.
 
Arrell, come on down. You will love Texas, everyone who comes wants to stay. What Phred said makes a lot of sense to me. My brother used to live in Conroe and was very happy there, gotta love big ole pine trees. There are a LOT of wealthy dog owners down around that area, so business should be good. Any other questions, feel free to e-mail me at chadintex@hotmail.com.

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Go north of Houston, east of I-45. Go far enough north to get away from the Houston commuters. The Woodlands in nice, but pricey because you are still too close to Houston.
 
The north side of Houston may be good for you as well. I work in The Woodlands, and will be moving to KingWood(Never thought I'd do that!). Both are big suburbs with lots of pampered pets. My Uncle has a Vet Clinic in the Woodlands that does very well.
 
Wish I was going with you but the heat would kill me if I lived there year round. :( I had an invite to live in Arlington a couple of years ago but the heat wave would have been way too much for my heart. Maybe I`ll get off my dead *** one day and look into winter rentals. :D
 
Bulldog:

I recognize Terry Allen, who was the other feller?

You're right, that calls for an evil grin smiley.

Arrell:

Don't discount south & central Texas. Not perfect, but definitely worth a look.

SA Scott
 
Arrell,

Do look at Magnolia, TX. It's about 30-40 minutes out of Houston to the NW. It's a very nice place to escape the big city rat race and the schools are good there.

If you like, let me know when you plan to visit and I can point you to a few places and steer you away from a few others.

I'm in west Houston...

CMOS



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