Best Areas to Invest in Dallas-Fort Worth

[Omar Ascha]

My wife is starting is starting her 4 year PHD program in Fort Worth this summer, we are originally from California and will look to move back in about 5 years. I am looking to buy a house in the next 10-14 months and am wondering if it is better to buy in Fort Worth or closer to Dallas suburbs like Irving or Arlington. Where are the best areas in DFW to invest in your opinion (suburbs or city center even)? My budget is $500k-$1mm.

[Lisa Walker]

The 76107 area has been very popular for awhile. There is also several nice condos in that area and lots to do with 7th St & Camp Bowie nearby if you want to be close to restaurants/bars etc. I agree with Bruce on the historical area around Ryan Place & Fairmount, which is not far from TCU campus. 

If you want more suburbs- Keller is safe choice, except traffic on 35 can be brutal at times, and I also like Haslet- as traffic would be little easier and closer.  Aledo is about same driving distance or less/its 20ish mins, if you want more country feel. Its Parker County, but just barely.  All 3 of these are in demand with schools, and nice, newish (if not new) homes overall. 

So really depends on what you want nearby & overall feel. I'm local realtor, so I do sell in these areas and know they continue to appreciate in price & demand. I used to live in Ryan Place, before moving into Parker County.