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@JaneGojara

Жыл бұрын

​@MrSpeed-do2zkhahaha No !!! Houston is flat out ghetto I've lived here my whole life in the Heights area that was the best neighborhood for me

@gonzalo4658

Жыл бұрын

@MrSpeed-do2zk on the contrary, it should be considered child abuse to raise kids in houston. The air quality is bad that one can’t even breathe there. It’s an environmental disgrace that needs to be wiped off the planet for global survival. The same can be said for many Indian cities and Mexico City. There is also a lot of petty and property theft there. It’s just a desperate coastal shithole. New Orleans but with buildings San Antonio is just like Houston but farther from the coast and hotter. Houston but *without* buildings and, in many ways worse but you can breathe there for now. Your best bet would be Austin and Dallas if you are going to Texas. All the important stuff happens in Austin or Dallas. CNBC finally slammed Texas as the worst state in America, it is dystopian

@tyronne131

Жыл бұрын

​@MrSpeed4 absolutely I live in spring/woodlands ,pretty safe but nowhere is except from petty crumes

@tyronne131

Жыл бұрын

​​@@JaneGojara the heights is a gentrified area so your going to experience some ghetto 😂

@JaneGojara

Жыл бұрын

@@tyronne131 I love the heights I was born and raised in the same house on 305 west 10th Street went to school Harvard elementary hogg middle school and Reagan high school I miss it

In my opinion, house prices will continue down as people leave the state and prices correct due to market pressure. The problem with Florida is the property taxes increased based on the boom and the cost or inability to obtain homeowners insurance. Florida's in for a rough 5 years imo.

@JosephineKenney

20 күн бұрын

A lot of investors have been going on about the bull rally and said stocks that would be experiencing significant growth, any idea which stocks this may be? I just sold my home in the Boca Grande area and I’m looking to remunerate a lump sum into the stock market before stocks rebound, is this a good time to buy or no?

@PennyBergeron-os4ch

20 күн бұрын

Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumors and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of a broker, before I started seeing any significant results in my portfolio, been using the same Adviser and I’ve scaled up 750k within 2 years, whether a bullish or down market, both makes for good profit, it all depends on where you’re looking.

@HildaBennet

20 күн бұрын

Do you mind sharing info of the fiduciary who assisted you?

@PennyBergeron-os4ch

20 күн бұрын

Sonya Lee Mitchell is the manager I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to set up an appointment.

@HildaBennet

20 күн бұрын

It's good you make your own research. and make sure whoever you work with is licensed n verifiable with a repute, this Sonya looks the part but i'd do my due diligence. I set up a call, thanks.

Buying stocks might seem easy, but picking the right one without a solid plan is tough. I've been trying to grow my $100K portfolio, but the tricky part is not having clear plans for when to buy and sell. Any tips on this would really help...

@Elliot-Ivan

14 күн бұрын

The strategies are tough for average people. They're usually done well by experts with lots of skills and knowledge.

@imohimoh3441

14 күн бұрын

@@Elliot-Ivan I agree. From my own experience with an investment advisor, I've got $1 million in a diverse portfolio that's growing fast. It's not just about having money for stocks; you need to know your stuff, stay determined, and be resilient.

@ElijahOliver-t9u

14 күн бұрын

@@imohimoh3441 Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular coach you using their service?

@imohimoh3441

14 күн бұрын

@@ElijahOliver-t9u VICTORIA CARMEN SANTAELLA is the licensed advisor I use. Just search the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

@EleanorMabel

14 күн бұрын

@@imohimoh3441 Thank you! I entered her full name into my browser, and her website came out on top. I filled her form and i hope she gets back to me soon....

I lived in Southeast Texas for the first 41 years of my life. I've never seen hot water heaters or AC units in the attic. I can't imagine why the builders did that. I can say that out of your list my least favorite thing is the fast drivers. I could tell some stories. I used to drive into Houston for the Zoo, the Museums, and Concerts but you couldn't pay me to live there. I'm definitely a small town woman. ; )

@aliciagarner2005

2 ай бұрын

I know my hot water heater is in the garage, and it makes no sense to be above you dangerous!

@homerogarza3060

2 ай бұрын

exactly right this is a bullshit video we don't have hot water heaters on top of the attic lol

@MaryAnn-ob4qb

2 ай бұрын

Texas city TX I 45 exit the dog track.Newerhomes have hot water tanks in the attic.They fought for 10 yrs. A DECADE to build 32nd Ave. NORTH.THEY WON ALL my neighbors were policeman, hospital workers, or fire people.

@claranielsen3382

2 ай бұрын

I used to live in Houston and ours was in the garage. Check your builders people.

@moonshinershonor202

Ай бұрын

I've seen a kid pass two laggers by going 2 miles a minute flat to smoothly flat. In the rain. With multiple other cars already in the ditch. This kid had skill. Skill.

The biggest hazard with Houston traffic is that you have drivers from all over the world, and they all learned to drive differently. That makes them unpredictable. Compare that to New Jersey and New York. There, everyone drives very aggressively, but since they all drive aggressively, they're predictable.

@celiapacheco3288

3 ай бұрын

You have a good point.

@brigitte9999

2 ай бұрын

Every place has drivers from all over the World. But Houston has drivers from all over the Third World.

@joy-to7dx

27 күн бұрын

Them stucker can't drive

@jmw611

22 күн бұрын

Totally different than LA, New York, Chicago, San Diego...what a stupid excuse.

@jmw611

22 күн бұрын

​@@brigitte9999Nice, racism and I bet you drive like sh*t.

Houston is tucked into a southeast corner of Texas, on the Coastal Plain. Texas is HUGE: different soils, widely different average rainfall totals, different average temperatures, different bugs/spiders, different utility delivery systems, and different local customs. Even the local accents in different regions are different.

I'm from Twin Falls, Idaho. I hated our 7-month winters. I moved to Houston in 1979 and have been warm and happy ever since. My birthday is in April, and I always wanted to go swimming for my birthday. Not in Idaho! Shoot, you're lucky if it's warm enough in May. But, as for Houston, I see it as the world's largest small town. I know that sounds odd but, each Zip code has it's own flare. The people are amazing! It makes living here worth every penny. I'll never forget my first day here, stepping out of the car after a 38 hour drive, I stepped in Fire Ants. Welcome to Houston. :)

@user-ne7zi3ym3b

3 ай бұрын

There are always trade offs.

@jameseverett4976

3 ай бұрын

What do you mean "7 month winters"??????? It's only 6 months and 28 days.

@sarakanne

3 ай бұрын

I moved to a location with 4 seasons. Couldn’t take the 8-month summers and wearing summer attire on Christmas Day.

@RBLACKPEARL7

3 ай бұрын

Yes, fire ants attacked me when I first arrived in S.C. They burned so bad.

@tvtothepoint

2 ай бұрын

The first question I was asked after moving to the south, was "what church do y'all go to?"

I lived in Houston from 1976-1988 and loved it when I first moved there. It was just the right size with lots of activities and not too much traffic, but then the boom started and it became intolerable. Traffic increased, the heat and humidity were awful, and my sinuses were always inflamed.

The out of control violent crime, and weak on crime prosecutors, are by far one of the biggest threats facing Houston!

@sandyjuntunen4088

2 ай бұрын

Its a blue city. Their crime always seems worse, Austin is horrible, Dallas & San Antonio too. But Houston is the worst, lots of corruption. It's best to find a smaller city, every time.

@DonaldWheelis-xb1lu

2 ай бұрын

A blue city

@jengamboa4958

Ай бұрын

It can't be as bad as Philly. We are planning to move to The Woodlands. I can't wait.

@marianac715

Ай бұрын

It's a Democrat city. Move to a Republican city or town. Too many Democrats move here and keep voting for the same politics that caused them to move to Texas. Soros is investing millions to try to turn Texas blue like California.

@HoneyPleaseBeSerious

Ай бұрын

Do you or have you lived in Houston or Texas? Are you aware of our punishment process? 😂 What county did you live in and when? I promise you're talking out the side of your neck especially with the justice system. Come on down here and get into some simple 💩 they'll let you out watch you and the next time you're doing 7 years. Texas normally starts out with 7 years stays. That's for aggravated assault pimp charges and petty theft. Get a little more hair on your chest and your next offer starts at 25 to 30. So what's weak about our system again? 😂

Love love Houston WestU ! We are from the Netherlands. Always cold and rainy. I love the heat, the people, food. Everything is great. The traffic was in the beginning scary. But I love the freedom.

@AzureKite191

6 ай бұрын

Why do you like the humidity in Houston?

@katyasmit3277

6 ай бұрын

@@AzureKite191 I love the warm weather, Holland has the same humidity but it’s cold. Then I prefer Houston.

@rossoprint

5 ай бұрын

Give it time. You'll hate the place

@TheBikemaster94

4 ай бұрын

I go for the food. Southern BBQ and tacos 😊​@@katyasmit3277

@wandalemons

3 ай бұрын

Welcome to Texas 🤠

Born & raised in Texas & to me the worst thing is the humidity, that's why it feels so hot!!! I will never leave though💜

2 ай бұрын

GOOD stay there.

@MiaMia-rx9dw

2 ай бұрын

I plan to.

With the water Heaters and the AC unit, you have to put Clorox in the pipes once a month, and that will prevent the pipes from getting clogged

@JRP357

2 ай бұрын

DON"T put plumbing in attic !!!! you wouldn't think someone would have to tell you this .

@valerieneal2747

2 ай бұрын

​@JRP357 lkr? Who the fuk puts a damn water heater in the ATTIC OF A HOUS3?

Another thing to add to the list which seems to be a problem over the last few years is the horrible drought in the summer. Especially the summer of 2023. Triple digit heat for 3 months straight and not a drop of rain.

@MaryAnn-ob4qb

2 ай бұрын

Sorry. . .

I’m born and raised in Houston and lived in LA for two years. Los Angeles has objectively worse drivers and traffic by a country mile.

@Dafuqbro69

6 ай бұрын

I think traffic is worse in Houston

@mikehuynh1103

5 ай бұрын

I'm from NJ/NY and I just moved to TX.. houston by far or should I say I10 by far have the worse drivers.. LA must be crazy lol

@nuthinbutlove

5 ай бұрын

Definitely!!

@itslitallday4361

4 ай бұрын

Y’all haven’t sent nothing come to the bay Oakland is the Wild West frfr

@mcribbedherpleasure668

4 ай бұрын

Houstonian here, I’ve been to LA, traffic is way worse

FYI, majority of bad drivers are people that moved in to Texas from other states. I’ve lived in Houston for over 30 years and I noticed bad drivers when outsiders started moving in.

@picklerix6162

11 ай бұрын

Houston has tons of bad drivers. I have been rear ended at least six times in Houston. For some reason, teenage girls are the worst drivers and I have been hit twice by females running through stop signs. The last person didn’t have insurance so she lost her license and my insurance company sued the driver and her mother (who owned the car).

@amorrbaby8354

10 ай бұрын

Say it again!! It's stupid ppl like this who do whatever for likes that mislead ppl all the time!

@amorrbaby8354

10 ай бұрын

​@@picklerix6162so you missed the part where they said it's peoole from OUT OF TOWN huh???? You DO REALIZE millions that moved here from other states right! And honestly if YOU got in six wrecks YOU are the problem

@yostevedotcom

10 ай бұрын

I was in Los Angeles. Also a city of people from not there. Houston drivers are not nice (I'm refraining from saying more) but SD and LA drivers were saints comparatively speaking. In fact I kept saying it as I was driving there.

@Michael-kf7gm

9 ай бұрын

Maybe the problem is the 3 of y’all. I was born and raised in Houston, so I do drive fast. If you’ve been rear ended several times, drive faster or stay in the right lane. Get out of people’s way. I love driving in Houston. Everyone drives 10 mph over the speed limit. If you can’t handle it, take the bus. My guess is that Downtoearth, Pickles, and Yosteve are older people who were not raised in Houston, nor did they learn to drive there. If they were from Houston or had learned to drive there, they wouldn’t have any complaints. Now that I live in Austin, I’m always beyond annoyed with people who actually drive the speed limit or slower. I don’t have all day to leisurely drive from point A to B.

We moved from Santa Monica CA to the Woodlands TX and lived there for 10 years Everything you say I found to be absolutely true. Your ornamental bark will just float away in a storm, but the rolling thunder is pretty amazing.

My kids moved to Dallas a year ago and they love it. My son did mention that often he cannot ride his motorcycle. It is too hot and the pavement melts. Thank you to your wife and her help. And prayers for your flooding.

Lastly, every sub-division has an HOA. HOAs are huge in Texas, and the state gives them way too much power. The boards can get out of hand. If you move into a new development, it will be several years before the HOA is turned over to the residents, and the management companies need to be more responsive.

@kathyfugere6085

3 ай бұрын

Who invented HOA ? And why do home owners not vote them out

@indianapapi

3 ай бұрын

@@kathyfugere6085 I'm not sure who created the concept. In newly built neighborhoods, the HOA can take years to transfer to the residents if they ever are. Many new build areas come with contracts that state the HOA is in the hands of a permanent company and never transfers to residents. Many of those companies manage thousands of HOAs and never respond to any of them unless they take enforcement actions. I hate that they end up with more power than some local governments.

@ronalamont

3 ай бұрын

We used to run our own HMO until one President courted a Management Company and we’ve been stuck with one company after another since. We were lucky the first Manager had a rental home in the property and he personally visited every other day. He responded quickly to complaints like a landlord. He also kept our maintenance fees lower than the surrounding complexes. However, as soon as we hired a management company our monthly fees increased by 33%. He closed his business and moved to Conroe after 15years and it’s been awful with the two companies who followed. This latest one doesn’t even respond to calls or emails and has no personal contact with anyone except to complain. Our President had to fight with them to pay for my shattered window replacement that was caused by a pebble from the landscapers’ leaf blower. It took months to be finally reimbursed and at first the Mgmt company refused to take responsibility saying the windows were our responsibility. The fees keep increasing each year and our services and landscaping decreases. They just brought us in line with their other properties and regularly charge “assessments” as much as $200/month on top of our regular fees. We were 4 years with the last one and as soon as it was finished our regular monthly maintenance fees rose. I was paying more for my maintenance fees than my mortgage and there was no relief from that during Covid whatsoever. A nightmare.

@S0ngsyngr

24 күн бұрын

I don’t know when they started having hoa’s in those kind of developments. They always had them with condos/townhouses which makes sense (esp. if those are rentals). Otherwise these are downright unAmerican.

@jmw611

22 күн бұрын

Nothing says LIBERTY like having to ask permission to paint your own house. Man, these people are so confused about their own values.

The worst thing lately is people moving to Texas. They are slow drivers, rude, entitled, complaining about EVERYTHING, lost about everything, imposing their beliefs on you, they also don't seem to be Adapting to life in general.

@CynthiaNotG

10 ай бұрын

They can’t drive for shh in the rain here. They cause so many accidents in Houston trying to go like 70 in thunderstorms. Like y’all were going 40 for a reason. Saw someone just the other day wreck on I10 right before the morning commute with them closing 3 lanes 😭 Cali folks

@tombeegeeeye5765

8 ай бұрын

I worked with Texans why are you people so loud.

@fallonb2362

7 ай бұрын

You just described Texans

@fallonb2362

7 ай бұрын

News Flash: Texas is not that great and the rest of the country hates you.😊

@user-tg9vo4vk5g

7 ай бұрын

Go back to CA if it is so bad ya mo r on!

Howdy from a native Houstonian. Be a good neighbor. Don’t bring the bad things from your old state here. Remember why you needed to moved here. Keep Texas Texas!

My wife and I lived in Kingwood TX for 21 years and we loved it. The people are great and the area was beautiful.

@lizroxyPR

2 ай бұрын

I'm planning to move to Kingwood but the only thing I'm afraid of is the weather and the flood🥴

Summarizing: When it rains hard, it splashes. It is hot during the summer. Drainage pipes can clog. Some weird animals unknown to the rest of the US: mosquitos, bees and ants. Electric bill and property taxes are high.

@mama13bugs

3 ай бұрын

You think no other state has mosquitoes, bees and ants???? All southern states especially fight them all the time.

Moved here a few years ago… property taxes are insane…now homeowners and car insurance are following suit. The heat is like living in the devils asshole with the humidity. Outta here in a few years, counting the days

@k4door789

3 ай бұрын

Where are you going?

@seanshay998

3 ай бұрын

@k4door789 looking at a few different states… would like a smaller house around 1500-1700 sq ft w30-40 acres. Small farm. Want my seasons back… miss cool crisp fall. Already have a game plan for the farm, just have to implement it to adjust to acres. No big cities, no HOA, quiet country life

@alrad5149

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait

@JRP357

2 ай бұрын

Property taxes were not bad till people from CA started moving here and driving property values sky high .

@millspaysbills5146

2 ай бұрын

​@@seanshay998Southern Michigan sounds like exactly what you're looking for tons of farm properties all over the place for very reasonable prices Detroit is fast rising as one of the country's best comeback stories and you got all the Great Lakes

I am a fifth generation Texan, born and raised in north Texas, but I moved away to the east coast for sixty years. I am now widowed and have moved back to live with my daughter in New Caney. I agree with everything you said, and then some! Allergies are off the scale. Driving is insane. Heat is horrible. Schools are near the bottom nationally. Power grid is truly scary. And they are proud of this! Texas has changed for the worse since I was a child.

@texasron9131

Ай бұрын

You need to move, again.

@teddieryan2288

Ай бұрын

@@texasron9131 Like the Alamo, I’ll stay and fight for the principles Texas taught me as a child: kindness, consideration, truth, equal opportunity and respect for all sexes, nationalities and races, a respect for the law (including on the roads), excellence in education for every child, a dedication to the democratic principles our forefathers fought and died for. I am 84 years old, and will be buried here along side seven generations of Texans on both sides of my family. Not liking something is not the same as not loving it.

@user-or4pc9dz7x

27 күн бұрын

It’s been 27 years since republicans have had sole power. Nothing happened but Texas rotting. It was good for corporations, though. All our money went to them so politicians could get kick backs

The humidity by far is the worst, it’s like living in a tropical rainforest, I’m not sure why more Toucans haven’t made their way here yet.

I live in Seattle and moving to Houston soon. I was born and raised in Louisiana so Texas is nothing I can't handle. I really miss the heavy rain and thunderstorms.

@yukon666

10 ай бұрын

but why? what's wrong with Seattle?

@QJDucati

10 ай бұрын

@@yukon666 too much homelessness, people high on fentanyl and herion in the streets which the police do nothing about it. Also its too overly progressive and I do not want to raise kids here. If your kid under 17 want to transition at a young age and the parents don't agree with the decision CPS can come and take your child away thanks to our Governor Jay Inslee. Mind you I am apart of the LGBT Community, but I do not support the idea of kids Transitioning under 17 years old and they teach these behaviors in Is their elementary schools and I damn sure don't want to raise me and my bf future kids in such environment. I believe sexual orientation is a decision that is made as they become old enough to explore that part of them, not by indoctrinating these kids.

@dannyd3394

9 ай бұрын

Stay in Seattle

@hungariannerd8445

4 ай бұрын

I live in Seattle and I'm moving to Houston soon as well. Did you move ? how is it?

@QJDucati

4 ай бұрын

@@hungariannerd8445 Houston is nice so far. The only thing I miss is the legal weed but other than that it's the best move I made.

Dude, I'm a native Texan, and no one should move to Houston, Dallas, or Austin! Lol. Find you a way smaller city/town to move to, and you'll be much happier. Houston's crime is liken to Atlanta, Ga!

@rneedham667

2 ай бұрын

Add ft worth, arlington

@missjazyb

2 ай бұрын

I’m in Austin and it’s getting pretty crowded and so expensive here but I love it

After Katrina, no one should move to Houston .

@jmooly3870

3 ай бұрын

Why?

@carogibson7109

2 ай бұрын

​@jmooly3870 very unpredictable weather and very extreme. Gusher, slusher, flusher.

@marywillis8372

2 ай бұрын

​@@carogibson7109Weather is becoming unpredictable everywhere lately.

@MaryAnn-ob4qb

2 ай бұрын

Prisoners released into the state of TX from New Orleans. Crime Rose in 2005!😮😢

@greggpennington966

2 ай бұрын

Ditto. All day long !! 😮

Thank To Jill and Yourself for all the helpful advice. I’m sending this to my daughter who has moved to Texas ! 🙏🏾

Y'all are so engaging! Native houstonian here, now in Austin! Your points were on point, but prepare to learn, EACH YEAR GETS HOTTER FOR LONGER!💯🖤

@SlashinatorZ

8 ай бұрын

I sometimes wish I could live in Austin, it's less depressing & overpopulated than suburban Houston

It does get hot and humid (hard to live here without AC), pollen is bad and does flood in some areas but not everywhere, I live in a old four bedroom house and my electric bill is on average $265-$365 in the summer not $600, most of my friends and family only pay about $100-$150 for electricity, I have seen on rare occasions possums, squirrels, racoons, armadillos, turtles, snakes and big and small birds but I have never seen wild hogs in Houston and I'm about to be 54 and live in a mostly unincorporated part of Houston, I use to live in the inner part of the city when I was younger and only seen birds and squirrels there.

I fell in love with Texas the first morning I woke up there and although I didn't plan to I ended up staying 10+ years. That was decades ago. Good to know that nothing's changed in 40 years.

I moved out of Houston and Texas in 2006. Smartest thing I have ever done.

@MaryAnn-ob4qb

2 ай бұрын

I got kicked out by Hurricane "RITA" 2005,117MPH WINDS FOR 5 HOURS, no electricity , for days 100 ° with 99% humidity.no a/C for a week,YUcK!😮😮😮 They were selling generators in the Walmart parking lot for 1,000$ "EACH"!!!

@HughButler-lb6zs

2 ай бұрын

@@MaryAnn-ob4qb at least your home didn't burn down or get washed away by a mud slide.

About property taxes. You need to claim a homestead exemption so they can only raise your value 10 percent. Im using a company to fight it as well

@A_C839

2 ай бұрын

Is that 10% every year or in total over all years?

Houston Texas has everything to be happy!!! Come and check it out. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!

@diamondmarie8208

Жыл бұрын

Houston has horrible humidity, is too spread out, and the city is not walkable. If you don't have a car, you're screwed.

@evielknievel4972

3 ай бұрын

Houston is a waste city. Illegals . Dirty. Crime. No electricity grid. Bums . Ect . We can go on and on.

@anthonyboomer641

3 ай бұрын

@@diamondmarie8208 I am a native born "Houstonian", and I agree with you. Oh let's not forget the gunshots as well.

@jrye5

2 ай бұрын

I lived in Houston for ten years out of college. I don't miss it at all. I like a slower pace of life, less humid climate, and prettier scenery. Not for me. I love Texas, especially west Texas and the smaller towns. But Houston is not for everyone. Spend a couple of weeks there and see if it suits you before you move.

OMG lol hysterical facts 😅thanks for the tips I am sending this to my Brazilians moving to Houston Texas

Hi, I'm a native Texan who was born in Houston. I now live in North Texas near the OK border. As a female, tell your wife not to bother curling her hair because the humidity will instantly make it straight as soon as you go outside. Sometimes the humidity is 100% and will hang in the air like a wet blanket as compared to Denver where there is dry heat. The temperature can be the same but Texas will feel hotter because of the wet heat. Also, always use 50 SPF sunscreen even if the sky is overcast. Things that can "unalive" you next. A good idea is to know the symptoms of heatstoke. Keep well hydrated in the hottest months of July through September. Carry water with you. Crazy drivers are here, I learned how to drive a stickshift, back in the day, on the 6-10 loop by myself. Yes, I was either brave or stupid, maybe both, but with cars whizzing past me at 90 mph, I did learn how to transition the gears and work the clutch smoothly with the brake and accelerator. One bit of advice, drive defensively. If someone is tailgating you in the fast lane, kindly move to the next lane because drivers are tailgating that driver, and so on. It's just a common courtesy. If someone has road rage, move away from them, and do not engage. Nowadays, everyone carries a gun and may use it. Houston is a floodplain. If there is a watch or warning for floods, heed it very seriously. I have seen fatalities of people who did not know. Water can build up very quickly. Head to high ground immediately and under no circumstances drive through the standing water underneath underpasses. Hurricane season starts around September. Again, take these seriously, if you are told to flee, do it. You might want to keep bags packed for times like these depending on how much notice you get. I have been through multiple hurricanes. When I lived in Dallas, coyotes were abundant. They fearlessly walk the streets in the daytime. Be careful, they are wily. They may act like they going away from you, but if you walk away to get in the house, check over your shoulder to see where they are because they will be running at you. If you have small pets, get them inside ASAP. At the risk of this comment turning into a novel, I will stop now. Sorry it's so long. Welcome to Texas!

@rachelmareywinn

2 ай бұрын

What a great comment!

As a Texan, I can say that many people don’t need to be chatty to be capable. You want something? Ask the question. It’s not rude. It’s patience and courtesy. The allergies suck. It’s freakin hot. Outrageous power bills …because, ITS FREAKIN HOT. Crying about heater and ac drains…. You can’t maintain your home ? “But I don’t want to. Why are the attics so hot?” 😂 because it’s freakin hot. Thunderstorms and hurricanes? Never heard of em huh? Property taxes. Yep. We all hate it. Don’t move somewhere before doing your homework. Plus, it’s hot. Traffic? Construction? You don’t have that anywhere. The buildings and roads just grow out of the ground everywhere else. Houston drivers? Yep. Everyone knows. Bugs and mosquitoes? Only tropical rainforests are worse. Mud daubers, black widows, gators, hogs, Aggies ? Never watched wild kingdom? Contractors? Yeah, do your research. Again? Intense heat. Yeah, it’s hot. Houston is on the same latitude as the North African desert countries. Not sarcasm. It’s super hot AND HUMID. Red ants. Yep. Avoid em. SNAKE ! 😂 Avoid the poison ivy, poison oak, chiggers, horseflies, paper hornets and yard Nazis ( overbearing HOA’s)

@olliewithab1926

10 ай бұрын

I think being born in texas made me weaker to the cold lol. I can take heat to an extent but cold? no

@GLVSCOW

8 ай бұрын

Atleast mud daubers aren't aggressive like hornets

@sarahfranco6802

7 ай бұрын

​@@olliewithab1926lol

@collinloretitsch4731

6 ай бұрын

YEEEEEEE----HAAWWW

@collinloretitsch4731

6 ай бұрын

@@olliewithab1926 I'm the exact opposite. I live in Cleveland, and i rather have 50 degrees (even 40) over a 90 degree day.

The biggest thing I noticed moving to Texas is the Spring. The Summer is long and all people talk about, but Texas is in Spring if it's not Summer. The lack of Winter makes the longest Spring I have ever seen. The trees do not turn much so October feels like late Spring. Winter is early Spring. And then it's still Spring until late May.

@theirmom4723

11 ай бұрын

We have 4 seasons in Texas: Hot, Hotter, Hottest and OMGee!

@deskcat6795

11 ай бұрын

I’m Texas we don’t have the tools to remove ice or snow. Once salt is on the road it melts a little then refreezes then turns to black ice then everything shuts down. Be prepared for January!!! I can’t express that enough your live will be hell when it freezes

@Butt-Head9

11 ай бұрын

@@deskcat6795IKR everybody thinks it never freezes here. 😏

@maverickpaladin4155

11 ай бұрын

​@@deskcat6795infrequent, but yes, freezing conditions are problematic specifically because they're so infrequent.

@meejmuas8686

6 ай бұрын

I feel like the heat, storms, bugs are saying that they dont want me there

Ok...saw your video. A MUST NEED IS An ATTIC FAN.. PULLS OUT HEAT AND HUMIDITY FROM THE ATTIC.. THEREFORE KEEPING YOUR HOUSE INCREDIBLY COOLER!!! STUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT FOR ANY FLOOD.. THE ATTIC FAN .OMG..WILL KEEP YOUR HOME FROM GETTING MOLD WHICH IS INCREDIBLY HAZARDOUS..

@tedleever3559

3 ай бұрын

I had one on bone dry Sacramento… cools down at night into the 60s… not so in Texas… way too humid and stays 80+ degrees all night may through September . Just my $.02.

@flowergirlabc123

3 ай бұрын

Sump pump

@lisawoods7007

2 ай бұрын

Basement?! In Houston? What's that?

@BethBraden-zc9ip

2 ай бұрын

What Basement? There isn’t a single basement anywhere in Houston. We are too close to the coast.

@txlady1049

2 ай бұрын

@@lisawoods7007 That's what some might call an indoor swimming pool!

Houston was struck by a horrible storm, even the city. Prayers to those in Houston.🙏

@moonshinershonor202

Ай бұрын

Especially the city. Ever since 2017 the weather hasn't been kind.

@user-or4pc9dz7x

27 күн бұрын

Prayers don’t do anything and are offensive.

Townes Van Zandt said it years ago "the thing about Houston is, it ain't the heat, it's the humanity". Spot on.

1. Big house will used more cooling and heating. 2. Wrong place to put water heater.

@mah7961

3 ай бұрын

3. Easy diy fix for your drain pan on the ac. Pour a little bit of bleach With water so it goes down the pvc pipe. As it should eat away any algae buildup.

@JM-gu3tx

3 ай бұрын

Even Texans watching this noticed how bizarre it was to find a water heater in the attic. What on earth!? Very bad idea.

@TheAdamReedThomas

3 ай бұрын

Water heater is more efficient in the heat of the attic, no basements, maximizes free space in the home. People should be regularly checking their home (at least every 4 months) anyway

@nunya2954

2 ай бұрын

@@TheAdamReedThomas - NO IT IS NOT, THAT IS NONSENSE.

Awesome video mate , I’m from aus & not looking to move to Texas as of now but I still really enjoyed your video and couldn’t think of anything you’ve missed if this was a q&a about why to or not to move to Texas , keep up the good work & props to your missus/wife for helping with your endeavours I wish the best to both of you

Thankyou Jill, it was awesome to hear from you 🤗

My cat is eyeballing that box...

@ReigningWomban

2 ай бұрын

Lol They love bags and boxes! 😂

Sam's Club members get tire repairs for free with membership. Just a thought. Chicago has the same street construction issues at all times, but worse as the street repairs never end as they are never repaired correctly in the first place.

I understand how you feel! Because, I turned down my opportunities to move there twice! Once in 1992 and again in 2006! I always believed that Houston were the ‘bomb city’ that you could go there have a great time and live there! However, I had to remember that it is still TEXAS! Houston and Dallas, along with New Orleans has more than its fair share of troubles!

I feel like this list is pretty common among nearly all major metropolitan areas apart from the snakes and fire ants. I've lived in Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, British Columbia, and Illinois. There were snakes and fire ants in NC, but every place has their wildlife woes. WA has bears and mountain lions while OH has turkeys and coyotes. You kind of gotta pick your poison lol

My ex's house (worth about $400k) property taxes went from $7000 per year to $13,000 per year in just a few years. That is over $1000 per month, not including mortgage. It's a nightmare here. PS Most of the drivers here aren't from Houston. Used to be much better.

@razorraysolarsavings70

Жыл бұрын

Damn!!!!

@dawatshering4671

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@jessicak4223

Жыл бұрын

The government “needs” more money just like a drunk needs a drink.. The needs of humans are infinite and there’s always another “need” that collective force individuals to fund.

@shaundonovan2193

Жыл бұрын

Same in Austin

@ElizabethF2222

Жыл бұрын

@@shaundonovan2193 My friend lives there. She said it's terrible. Not sure how much more of this we can take!

Idk why everyone hates on Houston drivers. I learned to drive in Houston at 15/16 and love driving there. Always add 10-15 mph to the speed limit. If you complain about Houston drivers, it’s cuz you can’t hack it and Tulsa, OK is more your speed. Houston is massive in size and people don’t have all day to drive leisurely. If you wanna go slow, stay in the right lane, take the bus, or move some place else.

Thanks Jill! You did an awesome job. Your guys are hilarious.

Native Houstonian here…. Thanks for the love at the end homie! 🤘🏾💪🏾❤️

@wandamhughes5030

2 ай бұрын

All the Bad Drivers can to Houston. It wasn't like this. Before Covid. Even after a Hurricane & the signal lights were out, we all allow the 1st person stopping at a make shift Stop signs we were ALL curious to everyone. Fact...

@wandamhughes5030

2 ай бұрын

Wild Hogs are on the out side of Houston. Suburbs.. Keep your Fact straight. 😅😂

You missed the Crime Rate. It's insane how much crime is in that area.

@jessicak4223

Жыл бұрын

Some don’t consider stealing a crime. It’s a right! Just ask the collective who vote to force individuals to pay for their special interests or go to prison.

@dannyd3394

9 ай бұрын

It’s all the you know who’s moving here

@buddyrevell511

2 ай бұрын

​@dannyd3394 why not just say it? are you scared?

@johnh8705

2 ай бұрын

Do you even live in Houston?

I'm thinking of moving to Houston, very insightful video, thank you!

@sqd37l

4 ай бұрын

do yourself a favor and don't move here. I did and I regret it. houston is a sewer

Thank you, Jill. That was awesome :)

Keep making these videos. I’m planning on moving to Texas soon and I’m hoping for a minimum of home buying competition.

The heat in June July August was insanely HOT🔥 when Iwasthere in the 80's.

Great video and nice home. I was born in San Antonio, and worked for IBM in Dallas, so I know hot. However, I went down to EDS in Houston for a job interview, and it was way to hot for me. LOL. Yea, scorpions, snakes, spiders, etc., I remember those. Now-a-days, Texas is not for me, but my family still lives there, including my 95 year old dad.

@gonzalo4658

Жыл бұрын

Texas wont be for anyone this state is really going down the drain this time; the media is catching on that this humid-sunny hellhole is best suited for mediocre drug hooked transplants and POSs and not people with common sense

I am from Houston I went to Atlanta and didn’t realize I was flying past everyone and lost my friends from Alabama they were like how did you get around the traffic I was like on the shoulder 🫣🫣 I didn’t know any better lol

Huge mosquitos, not to mention huge cockroaches.

@homerogarza3060

2 ай бұрын

everything in Texas is big

@rneedham667

2 ай бұрын

Not as big as in florida

I say I am a native Texan, and I love it here. But if you hate it in Texas, all I can say is MOVE

@80skid83

4 ай бұрын

Not very niceeeee 😢

@jamessanders6788

4 ай бұрын

If Texas sucks, Texas sucks. I can confirm a lot about Texas sucks, like a lot of places. Accept it.

@evielknievel4972

3 ай бұрын

Says alot about you. Keep your Texas and illegals.

@shanemcdowell3469

3 ай бұрын

They sound like liberals.

@jamessanders6788

3 ай бұрын

Texas is hot and boring.

Our Air Con. went out last summer Hell on Earth! The bill for the new one as the old one was toast and the duct work was put in wrong ....$8000.

Great job you and your wife did an amazing review and now I’m on the fence lol 😮

Thank you for the video, wondering what type of screens those are that keep the house cool?

I'm moving to Houston in the next 5 months and I would love for Jackson and Joe to be my realtors

Thanks for the tips Jill and Jackson! We’ll have to use these in a few months when we move to Houston.

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

hahah yup its a learning curve!

@rdogshow

Жыл бұрын

From which state are you coming from?

@Livin_the_Dream_77

Жыл бұрын

Coming over from Oregon

@rdogshow

Жыл бұрын

@@Livin_the_Dream_77 are you liberal or conservative?

@deanmason5900

10 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Texas, and you couldn't pay me to move to Houston. Well over half of the population of Houston most likely come from out of state, if you want to retire in Texas it is a big state central, or West Texas are places to look into. Just remember many of the families in these places have roots that go back a hundred years, or more far more, and men there have strange ideals about land,fences, shotguns,daughters, and the family Blue Healer.(Not necessarily in that order).A man I know got tired of seeing the Metro-plex slowly creep across the country side towards his home, so he sold out and bought a ranch five countries farther West .One day he was going around his fence ,and met his neighbor doing like wise ,they got to talking, and he ask "You have much trouble with cattle thieves around here"and the neighbor said "Haven't had no trouble seine Grampa and the boys hung three of them back in nineteen twenty-four Texas is not just Houston.By the way put yor water heater in your garage, and use copper lines ,and your AC behind your house.

In 2019 I went to Houston to watch Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid(soccer game) at the NRG stadium, and I did feel like the service I got at two places I went to seemed a little rude or the workers didn't feel like serving me. That first point you made makes sense now.

Thank you Joe, From a native Houstonian who has lived on 5 of the 7 continents and would rather be here than anywhere else.... pretty good info

hot temperature that made me moved back to San Diego ' three month living in Dallas it seem like 3 years

@rdogshow

Жыл бұрын

We need republicans to stay in Texas 😢

@jgringo5516

Жыл бұрын

@@rdogshowimmigration will eventually be the culprit. Look up Texas public school demographics. Way too many people here who’s parents are not from here or the USA for that matter. Too easily manipulated by all the bias media.

I’ve never seen water heaters in the attic! Weird it’s not downstairs in the garage or a utility closet. I mean, it holds water! Why would it be in the ceiling?

@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603

3 ай бұрын

Not only that but an air conditioner too???!!! Zero sense.

I use to live walking distance to the mouth of the Columbia river in Oregon. For 4 days straight winds were clocked gusting over 120 mph at the south jetty. After 8 years we had enough. East coast calls them hurricanes, we called them winter.

Could you please tell me what the name of that Mosquito repellent machine yourwife uses? Thanks. Loved the video. I'm in Victoria Texas. Love your channel. Just subscribed.

Moved to Cypress 2 years ago and you hit the nail on the head with your list. Been a huge adjustment for me moving from the northeast. But living near family trumps all the negatives! Thanks for all the great informational videos about Texas.

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

its so different but yes Texas is also so great!

@karengaudet7006

Жыл бұрын

@@123msvs Excuse me!, are you talking to me? Never said I was a Democrat. I assure you, no matter what states I’ve lived in, always been a conservative.

@whatsyourdream

11 ай бұрын

Cypress is getting really nice now. It used to be so undeveloped.

Property taxes is significant, have to hire a company to fight it for you as HCAD laughs at you if you try to fight it yourself. High home taxes did prevent a real estate crash couple decades ago as normal people cannot afford to pay double taxes when houses double in price. BUT no state income tax, this is one reason why state income tax isn’t needed.

YOU MUST VENT EACH END OF YOUR CRAWL SPACE ATTIC AND ADD A SOLAR POWERED FAN to it as well. The attic temp should be the same temp as outside at all times and that will save HUGE on your bill. TAXES thoughts a month OMG if I ever have to pay over $200/month for taxes im OUT. Screw that. LOVE you video. Also I use to work for DISCOUNT TIRE for 10 yrs and they will fix all tires for FREE to anyone that walks in the door. Rotations are also free. Doesn't matter if you ever been there before in your life. If you want free balance just tell them you want a vibe check too.

Wow Joe I like how you broke it down. I think any place you go. You will have to adapt regardless. I moved from California in 1996 to Louisiana. Yes it was a big culture shock. But i wanted a better life. For me and my family. Yes we left much of out family behind. But im glad we made the move. I"v been here now oh 45 years later. I Still growing strong. Thank you for sharing that great video.

As someone who was born and raised in Houston, I have all kinds of issues with this video. I feel like someone from Idaho posting videos on Living in Houston, Texas should really engage with a native Houstonian. This is definitely a non-native Houstonian perspective.

@henrylee9496

9 ай бұрын

I have to agree to what he and his wife said. You should travel outside of Houston and see how other cities/people live.

@Michael-kf7gm

9 ай бұрын

@@henrylee9496 You apparently didn’t read what I wrote carefully. I was BORN and RAISED in Houston. I currently live in Austin. I also lived for several years in Fort Worth, New York City and Seattle. I studied abroad in Dubai and Moscow. So, you can agree with him and his wife till you’re blue in the face, but I’ve lived all over the US and abroad. That said, I lived in Houston for 18 years and know the city well. I grew up in the loop and went to high school in Sugar Land. I know what I’m talking about Henry. And for the record, this video is about living IN HOUSTON, not other cities. So I don’t know why someone should leave Houston and experience how other people live in other cities to be better informed to talk about Houston. Lay off the beers dude.

@user-tg9vo4vk5g

7 ай бұрын

Yep. Nailed it.

@AzureKite191

6 ай бұрын

@@Michael-kf7gm you like Houston more than Seattle and NYC?

@Michael-kf7gm

6 ай бұрын

@@AzureKite191 Each of the 3 cities have their own appeal. I was born and raised in Houston so it will always feel more like home. Seattle is more scenically beautiful and NYC has an energy unlike any place else. But both Seattle and NYC are insanely expensive. That said, all 3 cities have their perks. If money weren’t an issue, my favorite city is San Diego.

I'm not moving to Texas, but, ya all are great. Totally enjoyed this video.

@pathtovortex

5 ай бұрын

if you are not moving here then back off ,weisting our time

@80skid83

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂​@@pathtovortex

@evielknievel4972

3 ай бұрын

I hope Texans never flood our great states.

husband speaking age 81 - Reminds me of my Air Force time in Tucson, Az. Storms, rain - currently I spend 4 or more months in the Philippines. When it rains there Texas has nothing on Cebu and the thunder sounds like it went off in your bedroom. And then Typhoon Odette sat on top of Cebu for 5 hours before moving on. Tore our fake tile roof of the back end of our two story home. The saving grace is that the walls are cement block, tile floors, no dry wall or insulation. Still cost us 20k to put the house back in shape.

I was born (1961) and raised (60's and 70's) in Houston and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I left in late '79 through '86, and back from '86 through '89 before I left and never returned. I have second-guessed that decision from time to time because I loved the time I spent there and have such great memories. Just a great place to grow up, during those years at least. Loved it.

@jamessanders6788

3 ай бұрын

It's probably nothing like you fondly remember now. Maryland was that way with me, and I realize it sucks when I moved back and stayed.

Homestead Exemption also protects you from ridiculous rate increases, 10% max every year. So even if your house goes up by 50% you max out at 10% in taxable value

Houston used to be a good City back in the 80’s and 90’s but now it’s horrible. One thing you didn’t mention is how much racism goes on in Houston it’s really bad not to mention the high crimes. I noticed that Houston got really bad when folks from Louisiana came here from hurricane Katherina a lot never went back to Louisiana and stayed in Houston but then crimes drastically increased.

@anime-tm6dh

9 ай бұрын

You’re saying racism is a problem in Houston and then go on to say things got bad after people from Louisiana (99% black) moved to Houston. Do you see the irony?

@goyofalcon102

9 ай бұрын

@@anime-tm6dh Blacks are the worst they always complain that people are being racist against them when in reality they are the worst racist ones and the race that commits the most crimes by far.

@iremozbey007

9 ай бұрын

@@anime-tm6dh

@texadonkey34

8 ай бұрын

Yep, can’t believe I would drive around alone and meet friends out in the 1980s. At night! Never do that now. Unless I had a bullet proof car.

@vidpie

3 ай бұрын

Houston was dubbed the murder capital of the United States in 1981 when it tallied 701 homicides.

This video was awesome. I’m an Oregonian who relocated to Dallas for three years. Miss the food down there and the sun

Jackson.. Dude.. just ran across this video and the Pollen in NC is terrible also.. but I was fine until watching this lol.. I'm going to claw my eyeballs out now!! (love your content)

Thank you for your informative videos! My daughter recently moved to Houston and has lived in So Cal and Az and she says, worst drivers she’s ever seen in Houston, lol

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

hey thanks so much and yes I agree its insane here 100%, anything else shock you?

@angieherron5305

Жыл бұрын

@@LivinginHoustonTX Just the red fire ants! Better than scorpions, haha! We were used to lots of spiders in So Cal, and get the crazy heat and monsoons here in AZ!

@DNAleguillou

Жыл бұрын

You haven't been to Atlanta, have you? 😅

@gonzalo4658

Жыл бұрын

People can drive in Houston. See San Antonio for the worst drivers on Earth. Texas just recently got ranked by CNBC as the worst state in the country.

@angieherron5305

Жыл бұрын

@@gonzalo4658 Not surprised that such a liberal organization would rank Texas so terribly😂 Wouldn’t believe a word they say!

1st mistake: You moved to Houston 😅 I don't even like visiting Houston. In all seriousness though just found your channel and i am digging the content so far. 👍

Hi, thank you for the wonderful video you gave some good points. I am interested in moving to Texas. I am from New York City so I am use to living the city life and I am a single guy so I don't have kids to worry about. For Texas which city would you recommend for a single guy who is in his upper 40's and is looking for a city which has some similarities like NYC. Just started my research for Texas, thanks for sharing I hope to learn more from your videos.

One of the best things about living in or around Houston, if you’re a nature lover, is the Monarch Butterfly’s come through on their way to Mexico in fall and back up through when they return in March. Buy or grow milkweed plants, they look for these to lay their larvae! Lots and lots of Monarch butterflies!

@pathtovortex

5 ай бұрын

nobody cares , fuck off

@evielknievel4972

3 ай бұрын

Don't forget the 1ll3gals coming from Mex as well.😂

Jill is awesome! Thank you Jill!

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

She is awesome and glad she came in with me!!

@tamarasauls8855

3 ай бұрын

Tell her to put ammonia directly on that ant bite and asap! It neutralizes the formic acid in the ant venom since ammonia is a base. ​@LivinginHoustonTX

I'm from SoCal- so of course foreigners ( anyone from out of state ) are SLOW!!! We have unwritten rules for our traffic/freeways and highways. And yes, we cannot drive in the rain to save our lives!! It's horrible.

@dannyd3394

9 ай бұрын

Go back to cali

Why is your AC and Heating systems up in the attic, just curious Sooner or later it's gonna come down and come down hard

Yeah, that is true. When it rains, it pours and suddenly the streets are flooded with deep standing waters that can literally flood your car. If you are walking and waiting for a bus, thaat dark deep standing water looks intimidating. Like one wrong step, you are about to drawn.

Cool video. Honestly most of this is not really that bad and I even like some of these things like the storms and the heat. For me, the main problem with Houston is the lack of walkability. Although once I got to know the roads, it's actually pretty easy to bike around Houston and there is a lot of shade and nice neighborhoods to bike through.

@cannotbeshaken7889

7 ай бұрын

If you have AC how much is your electrical bill. 800 a month is outrageous don't you think?

@keefers84

7 ай бұрын

@@cannotbeshaken7889 800 a month is definitely outrageous. You’d have to have a really big house or bad insulation to have a bill that high.

@cannotbeshaken7889

7 ай бұрын

@@keefers84 In the video he say's his electric bill was 800-900, and that you have to keep shopping around to find the cheapest. He found another company that is cheaper, but I'm wondering how much cheaper, because even 500 is too high.

Live in DFW & noticed highway patrol & police aren't as present on the highways as in the past- likely because it's just too dangerous! However bad drivers are everywhere (place I hate driving most is Atlanta). All The Best!

@misternaem2103

10 ай бұрын

Its true. Dallas can basically be mario kart. Especially on DNT or 30 😄

@someguyfromtheinternet5102

5 ай бұрын

Fucking 635 is the rainbow raceway

Allergy - True!, Rain - fronts are a problem at times, Traffic - True!, 2hours away - cross town a very large city, Heat - True! Watch humidity!, Snakes - rare!😊 He forgot air pollution is a factor n Tropical storm are somewhat rare!😊

This is the best place I've ever moved 😂 Literally amazing. Affordable, amazing weather. This video is wild

Also came from the northwest. This video is 100% accurate

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

haha yup its an adjustment fo sho!!

@rdogshow

Жыл бұрын

Are you liberal or conservative?

@leemartin1417

Жыл бұрын

Notice after any rainstorm you'll hear various frogs and toads. The toads are abundant. I'd catch one whenever possible.

When buying a house TX, would you recommend facing west, East, north or south due to heat? I like the sun in the morning to hit my backyard but I’m not sure how it is in TX

@LivinginHoustonTX

Жыл бұрын

Ya usually the back of the house has huge tall windows. The solar screens help big time!

@sherlhoeppner2392

Жыл бұрын

Depends-- I definitely want my bedroom facing East-- west side of the house is way too hot at night for sleeping.

@ivanrodriguez268

Жыл бұрын

I recommend one with huge oak trees shading your house. It makes a difference. I own two homes, one has a tree and the other does not and my AC goes crazy in the summer even with those nets on the windows. Summer sun in any direction is awful. Trees will be your best friends.

Thank you, Jill! Need the momma's perspective!