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September 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM #599930September 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM #598909joecParticipant
My brother lives in Texas and I would agree with mostly what BG just posted…My bro has been posting every positive thing about TX for years and no one within our immediate or extended family has moved yet. One thing that is pretty major in TX is they have no state income tax, but their property taxes are much much higher. With a single income, that helps you much less unless you were both dual, high income earners (which my brother and his wife are).
There’s also no Prop 13 so property tax assessments can sky rocket your bill in any given year. I’m sure someone can post more current info as to what their tax rates are (I think it’s in the 3% range).
Texas sounds cheap on paper for housing, but there is a reason for that. Texas has so much land and it is far more receptive to building and construction. Houses never boomed there and from reading about real estate there, it has never appreciated…ever. Maybe an expert can chime in on this also.
Properties can cash flow for rental purposes, but that’s a separate thing which people take advantage of to benefit from depreciation, diversify from stocks, etc…
IMO, I think San Diego will appreciate more than Austin over the next 20-30 years…
September 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM #599002joecParticipantMy brother lives in Texas and I would agree with mostly what BG just posted…My bro has been posting every positive thing about TX for years and no one within our immediate or extended family has moved yet. One thing that is pretty major in TX is they have no state income tax, but their property taxes are much much higher. With a single income, that helps you much less unless you were both dual, high income earners (which my brother and his wife are).
There’s also no Prop 13 so property tax assessments can sky rocket your bill in any given year. I’m sure someone can post more current info as to what their tax rates are (I think it’s in the 3% range).
Texas sounds cheap on paper for housing, but there is a reason for that. Texas has so much land and it is far more receptive to building and construction. Houses never boomed there and from reading about real estate there, it has never appreciated…ever. Maybe an expert can chime in on this also.
Properties can cash flow for rental purposes, but that’s a separate thing which people take advantage of to benefit from depreciation, diversify from stocks, etc…
IMO, I think San Diego will appreciate more than Austin over the next 20-30 years…
September 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM #599545joecParticipantMy brother lives in Texas and I would agree with mostly what BG just posted…My bro has been posting every positive thing about TX for years and no one within our immediate or extended family has moved yet. One thing that is pretty major in TX is they have no state income tax, but their property taxes are much much higher. With a single income, that helps you much less unless you were both dual, high income earners (which my brother and his wife are).
There’s also no Prop 13 so property tax assessments can sky rocket your bill in any given year. I’m sure someone can post more current info as to what their tax rates are (I think it’s in the 3% range).
Texas sounds cheap on paper for housing, but there is a reason for that. Texas has so much land and it is far more receptive to building and construction. Houses never boomed there and from reading about real estate there, it has never appreciated…ever. Maybe an expert can chime in on this also.
Properties can cash flow for rental purposes, but that’s a separate thing which people take advantage of to benefit from depreciation, diversify from stocks, etc…
IMO, I think San Diego will appreciate more than Austin over the next 20-30 years…
September 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM #599652joecParticipantMy brother lives in Texas and I would agree with mostly what BG just posted…My bro has been posting every positive thing about TX for years and no one within our immediate or extended family has moved yet. One thing that is pretty major in TX is they have no state income tax, but their property taxes are much much higher. With a single income, that helps you much less unless you were both dual, high income earners (which my brother and his wife are).
There’s also no Prop 13 so property tax assessments can sky rocket your bill in any given year. I’m sure someone can post more current info as to what their tax rates are (I think it’s in the 3% range).
Texas sounds cheap on paper for housing, but there is a reason for that. Texas has so much land and it is far more receptive to building and construction. Houses never boomed there and from reading about real estate there, it has never appreciated…ever. Maybe an expert can chime in on this also.
Properties can cash flow for rental purposes, but that’s a separate thing which people take advantage of to benefit from depreciation, diversify from stocks, etc…
IMO, I think San Diego will appreciate more than Austin over the next 20-30 years…
September 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM #599970joecParticipantMy brother lives in Texas and I would agree with mostly what BG just posted…My bro has been posting every positive thing about TX for years and no one within our immediate or extended family has moved yet. One thing that is pretty major in TX is they have no state income tax, but their property taxes are much much higher. With a single income, that helps you much less unless you were both dual, high income earners (which my brother and his wife are).
There’s also no Prop 13 so property tax assessments can sky rocket your bill in any given year. I’m sure someone can post more current info as to what their tax rates are (I think it’s in the 3% range).
Texas sounds cheap on paper for housing, but there is a reason for that. Texas has so much land and it is far more receptive to building and construction. Houses never boomed there and from reading about real estate there, it has never appreciated…ever. Maybe an expert can chime in on this also.
Properties can cash flow for rental purposes, but that’s a separate thing which people take advantage of to benefit from depreciation, diversify from stocks, etc…
IMO, I think San Diego will appreciate more than Austin over the next 20-30 years…
September 1, 2010 at 10:09 PM #598994evolusdParticipantSorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.
September 1, 2010 at 10:09 PM #599087evolusdParticipantSorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.
September 1, 2010 at 10:09 PM #599630evolusdParticipantSorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.
September 1, 2010 at 10:09 PM #599737evolusdParticipantSorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.
September 1, 2010 at 10:09 PM #600055evolusdParticipantSorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.
September 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM #599064CA renterParticipant[quote=evolusd]Sorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.[/quote]
Sounds like you’re making an educated decision, and will likely do very well with whatever you decide. Good luck to you, and I hope you enjoy your new home town! π
September 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM #599157CA renterParticipant[quote=evolusd]Sorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.[/quote]
Sounds like you’re making an educated decision, and will likely do very well with whatever you decide. Good luck to you, and I hope you enjoy your new home town! π
September 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM #599701CA renterParticipant[quote=evolusd]Sorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.[/quote]
Sounds like you’re making an educated decision, and will likely do very well with whatever you decide. Good luck to you, and I hope you enjoy your new home town! π
September 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM #599807CA renterParticipant[quote=evolusd]Sorry guys…I’m just not buying that San Diego is the end all, be all and if we leave we’ll never be able to come back. I’ve lived here a long time and know what I like and don’t like about So Cal.
I’m not looking to buy a home for wild appreciation…I’d prefer a stable market that isn’t as bubbly as the one here in SD.
People live happy lives all over this great country. I’m open to experiencing a different kind of life.[/quote]
Sounds like you’re making an educated decision, and will likely do very well with whatever you decide. Good luck to you, and I hope you enjoy your new home town! π
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