Im Moving to TX.... Houston vs. Dallas

[Matthew Wright]

This is a broad question, I know. I'm looking for comparisons between Dallas and Houston. I'm moving from New England to TX and its down to these two cities and their suburbs. Which is better for RE opportunity, cost of living and quality of life?

[Nick Paredes]

So I moved from San Antonio TX to Houston with my family (wife and two little boys) we love it, there are many opportunities in and around the Houston area, many family friendly places and awesome food scene. Houston is also very diverse, I've met great individuals from all over the globe. I'm a Realtor with Remax Signature and can say that the market is great! Properties are moving quickly and the price point over 250 is picking up, investors are doing great as well. The best strategy I think in Houston and what I've seen are rentals because flips are a little tight right now but not impossible there still out there, you just have to work a little harder to get them. Best thing about Houston is it keeps growing and values keep going up and rental rates are great. Despite the oil and gas industry slowing down the population keeps growing and many jobs are coming to the city. By 2020 Im sure Houston will be in the top metro areas. I don't have much experience with Dallas although I hear alot of great things but I have also met a good amount of Dallas investors starting to buy in the Houston market now. But it's safe to say Texas is a great market all around.