Anyone on Fort Worth, TX?

HardDrive · 03-01-2015, 05:51 PM

I'd rather keep quiet about why I'm asking, but can anyone in Forth Worth suggest a few nice areas to live that would have a short commute to downtown, even during rush hour? Schools would not be an issue.

How bad would it be living in Arlington and working downtown? Is Arlington a stable area? Are there liveable areas in downtown?

I'm blown away by how cheap real estate is. Its looks like the foreclosures have still not quite shaken out.

Any thoughts appreciated.

stomachmonkey · 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HardDrive

I'd rather keep quiet about why I'm asking, but can anyone in Forth Worth suggest a few nice areas to live that would have a short commute to downtown, even during rush hour? Schools would not be an issue.

How bad would it be living in Arlington and working downtown? Is Arlington a stable area? Are there liveable areas in downtown?

I'm blown away by how cheap real estate is. Its looks like the foreclosures have still not quite shaken out.

Any thoughts appreciated.

About a half dozen of us regulars here.

Gimme a buzz tomorrow if you want.

Will PM the number.

EDIT: the prices are not due to foreclosures. That's what it costs down here.

You can build a great house from the ground up fOR $100 per sq ft.

Amazing resales as low as $75 per sq ft.

Commuting sucks no matter where you live.

These people can't drive to save their lives.

onewhippedpuppy · 03-01-2015, 06:42 PM

I can't offer any valuable insight, other than that fact that I LOVE the DFW area. I have family in Rowlett and visit often. It's my favorite big city, and one of the few places I would consider moving to. If you're considering relocation, I hope it works out.

M.D. Holloway · 03-01-2015, 07:27 PM

Arlingtoon can be touch and go - traffic can be a bear going into FW depending upon where you are, also some parts of town are better then others. There are plenty of really nice burbs though. I always wondered what it would be like to actually live in the city. Could be fun. I like FW over Dallas.

stomachmonkey · 03-01-2015, 07:35 PM

I'm with Mike.

FW over Dallas hands down.

O'Grady · 03-02-2015, 05:14 AM

I live in FT Worth, Arlington to FtW can be trying but towns to the west are better, search Aledo .
The area west of downtown Arlington Heights has access to some of the best dining, museums & entertainment in the world ( the only ones questioning that don't live here so keep it a secret) not to mention you will be closer to the tracks for DE. Want to really get uptown look at Westover Hills (Bass family) or Westworth Village. I could go on but you get the idea.

Scuba Steve · 03-02-2015, 06:14 AM

If it's anything like San Antonio, a big part of why real estate prices are low is because they make up for it with property tax.

onewhippedpuppy · 03-02-2015, 07:23 AM

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If it's anything like San Antonio, a big part of why real estate prices are low is because they make up for it with property tax.

My family that lives there couldn't ever move back because the pay is much better and the cost of living is lower. That's compared to KS, which is a very cheap place to live.

MrAlien · 03-02-2015, 08:20 AM

there are some things I really like about the fort worth side of DFW, and then there are other things that make me feel glad I live in dallas. I use to own a business in down town, and I still own several properties in fort worth. the best thing about ft. worth, its cheap. what I dont like about that side of DFW is the traffic, the infrastructure does not support the population boom that they have experienced in recent years.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

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what I dont like about that side of DFW is the traffic, the infrastructure does not support the population boom that they have experienced in recent years.

I lived in Wylie from 1978 to 1982. At that time the town had 2700 people, nine churches, one flashing yellow light and no liquor stores. Everyone knew everyone else. When the famous axe murder happened in 1980, the local paper didn't even bother reporting on it because we all knew everyone involved and knew sooner than the paper could go to print. It's at 42,000 residents now! I don't know how they could possibly build enough infrastructure out there to support that. I remember having water restrictions back in the day. How do they handle a 15x increase in population now?

Scuba Steve · 03-02-2015, 09:22 AM

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My family that lives there couldn't ever move back because the pay is much better and the cost of living is lower. That's compared to KS, which is a very cheap place to live.

I don't doubt it - I was surprised how much more the cost of living was in Charleston than back in SA. Property taxes were a big difference though. Living on the northside they were about $9K/year vs. $1,400 here. However on one hand you have no state income tax vs. state income tax. In the end I'm not sure which comes out to more... probably here.

03-02-2015, 09:31 AM

Ft Worth proper has a lot of beautiful neighborhoods. No real need to go to the burbs unless you want a smaller town.