Moved to Canyon Lake early April 2021 from Yakima, WA. I work in New Braunfels and I haven't regretted the move whatsoever. It's the people. I feel blessed to live amongst them.
Great video Raad - love the interview style and hearing directly from your past clients on their experience in your town. I'm definitely going to take a page out of your book for my town Plymouth, MA! Keep up the great work!
Moved to NB from OR. Honestly it has been the best decision for our family. Every morning I wake up and feel so thankful to be here. We love the community, the town and the weather, I only wish that we would’ve moved here sooner. Our house is in its final stages to be completed and we cannot wait to move into our community.
We are the final family from this video and we moved from the Salem area. I know exactly how you feel. I hope the best for you guys in the great city of NB!
Regrets? Lol! Is it possible to have less than zero regrets? Negative regrets? Love the area, the shopping, the friendly people, the weather, the rivers, the views, the ice houses and dance halls, wine country & the definitely love the conservative atmosphere. We should have moved here years ago! Thanks Raad! Oh, and we're in Canyon Lake, just over the line from NB, with lower taxes and more elbow room!
Thanks Matt, happy New Years to you two! Yea, you hit all the points. Not one regret from any one of these families. I'd venture to guess not one regret from others as well. You included.
Thanks for promoting my brothers and children being unable to afford their own state. "Get here quick before prices go up...." Yeah! Keep coming here to flood New Braunfels citizens out of their own hometown!! We *love* it. Nothing beats trying to purchase a home in a town you grew up in and being outbid by people flooding in or buying future rental properties. Gotta love being drowned out of your own home. So neighborly. Thanks, New Braunfels!! But hey... as long as money can be made out of this, I suppose... who cares about those who've been here their whole lives?
We love living here, NBTX has been a dream for close to 20 years. I would say though that new construction quality is suffering, even among highly rated builders. In the end, I think all will be a net positive. The infrastructure improvements planned should also help.
We too made the decision to move to New Braunfels from SoCal in 2021. The housing market made it the right time for us. Although my husband is still living and working in California until his retirement in the Fall of 2022. I miss him like crazy, but we have no regrets on making this kinda crazy choice of living apart for a year. We have a beautiful home in the Hill Country with beautiful views and gorgeous sunsets. Yes, I miss the family in California, but I also have family just 2 hours away, and that makes my heart happy. ❤
Welcome Mary Ann. That's called sacrifice. Typically, when people do things on their time in our housing market, they don't get what they want. This market doesn't wait for anyone. You're better for it in the long run.
I would love to hear from you. We too are living in SoCal (San Diego) and planning to move to Texas. We're looking at homes in the Hill Country. It looks beautiful! The Spring Branch area is appealing but we're still looking for areas to settle. So glad you're happy with your decision!
Our home is being built by TriPointe Homes and is moving along faster than I had anticipated due to the supply chain and labor shortages. If the builder continues at it's current pace our home should be complete in March/April. We already have a Realtor here in California to determine when would be the best time to put our current home on the market, we plan on not moving twice, not worth it to us. For those who are looking into moving be aware that moving companies will not move some items for you like papers with PI on them, Jewelry, plants, Firearms and ammo, flammable liquids and so on. Due your research well in advance.
People moving to the NB area should know that eventhough homes are a bit more affordable here... you will be driving to San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin all the time to go shopping, restaurants, etc. Our mileage/gas has tripled now because there's not much in New Braunfels and what we have is actually very expensive! As a California refugee I am surprise that restaurants in NB are more expensive than LA.
This started as an idea of simply “moving to san antonio” for us…meaning the entire SA area… But then I found out about new braunfels and really fell in love with the idea of NB specifically. But now I’m realizing that perhaps going back to simply broadening my horizon/search to the san antonio area would probably make the entire experience easier and more enjoyable…..I’m starting to think focusing simply on NB is probably not the best idea. But i dunno, NB seems to have so much charm it’s tough to pull back now lol
@@andrewjarvis7777 It has its charm but it's still developing. Maybe in 5+years there will be more. I only sleep in NB but I have to go to the major nearby cities to go the doctors, shopping, eat, play, etc.
Just got here today and spent New Years Eve with my brother and his family who live down here. Currently at a AirBNB condo in NB for 6 weeks until the house is done. Hopefully it will be done by then, the town just finished electrical/plumbing/ETC inspection last week so crossing my fingers. Lived in NJ all my life and while im still a bit shocked I'm actually here, i think it will be a good move overall
Thank you so much Mr. Raad for your time today, when my wife and I met you unexpectedly in a Pharmacy Store here in NB. We are the family from Baltimore MD. You are truly our influencer why we are here in New Braunfels.If the NB officials will see your Blogs on how you uplift for others to discover the true beauty of New Braunfels for sure you are a treasure for the whole community. May God Bless U and your family!!! Happy New Year!
Thank you Anthony. It was a pleasure running into you and your wife. I am happy you found some use from our content here. That's always the end goal. Let me know how everything works out for you with what we talked about. Talk soon
Love the “timeframe” comment. True. I was supposed to move in Aug…. January, KB still hasn’t broken ground and do not know when they will. It is frustrating.
It is frustrating but shortages every where, materials, workers. are you paying rent where you're at right now or living in your home until this one is finished?
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Moved to Canyon Lake early April 2021 from Yakima, WA. I work in New Braunfels and I haven't regretted the move whatsoever. It's the people. I feel blessed to live amongst them.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're happy here
We welcome all! Just remember why you left your old place when you vote.
Great video Raad - love the interview style and hearing directly from your past clients on their experience in your town. I'm definitely going to take a page out of your book for my town Plymouth, MA! Keep up the great work!
Thanks much Jen. I think it adds to the content having actual people to make it more real
@@raadalawanrealtor 100% agree!
We checked out NB looking for our Texas city. It just wasn’t our jam unfortunately but I would come back and visit. We chose East of Dallas.
thanks for feedback. curious, what caused you to make dallas area decision?
Moved to NB from OR. Honestly it has been the best decision for our family. Every morning I wake up and feel so thankful to be here. We love the community, the town and the weather, I only wish that we would’ve moved here sooner. Our house is in its final stages to be completed and we cannot wait to move into our community.
We are the final family from this video and we moved from the Salem area. I know exactly how you feel. I hope the best for you guys in the great city of NB!
Welcome KD, glad you like it here
go back to Oregon
@@mrmp8898 go home to Oregon
@California CC toilets hope it goes well. And you're welcome to the Great State
Regrets? Lol! Is it possible to have less than zero regrets? Negative regrets? Love the area, the shopping, the friendly people, the weather, the rivers, the views, the ice houses and dance halls, wine country & the definitely love the conservative atmosphere. We should have moved here years ago! Thanks Raad!
Oh, and we're in Canyon Lake, just over the line from NB, with lower taxes and more elbow room!
Thanks Matt, happy New Years to you two! Yea, you hit all the points. Not one regret from any one of these families. I'd venture to guess not one regret from others as well. You included.
Thanks for promoting my brothers and children being unable to afford their own state. "Get here quick before prices go up...." Yeah! Keep coming here to flood New Braunfels citizens out of their own hometown!! We *love* it. Nothing beats trying to purchase a home in a town you grew up in and being outbid by people flooding in or buying future rental properties. Gotta love being drowned out of your own home. So neighborly. Thanks, New Braunfels!! But hey... as long as money can be made out of this, I suppose... who cares about those who've been here their whole lives?
I know im so tired of california people coming here like no we dont want yall here go back to your state
My family is in the same situation. And we’re actually German from New Braunfels
Yes RENT IS RIDICULOUS HERE.
Yep. That typically happens when interest rates get like this and it’s the only option and creates demand on not much supply.
Best advice, stay in california.
Quit choking Texans out of our own state. There are Texans unable to afford their homes. I hate this.
Cost of living is NOT less here. It has gone WAY up. Can’t be a single parent and live here unless you have two or three jobs.
Here in NB? Yes it’s gone up. That video’s from last year. Watch Fridays video for an update
We love living here, NBTX has been a dream for close to 20 years. I would say though that new construction quality is suffering, even among highly rated builders. In the end, I think all will be a net positive. The infrastructure improvements planned should also help.
I agree. We don’t regret coming but the quality of new construction leaves something to be desired.
Moved here from California and regret the extremely hot weather. Ugh!
And the mosquitoes!
We too made the decision to move to New Braunfels from SoCal in 2021. The housing market made it the right time for us. Although my husband is still living and working in California until his retirement in the Fall of 2022. I miss him like crazy, but we have no regrets on making this kinda crazy choice of living apart for a year. We have a beautiful home in the Hill Country with beautiful views and gorgeous sunsets.
Yes, I miss the family in California, but I also have family just 2 hours away, and that makes my heart happy. ❤
Welcome Mary Ann. That's called sacrifice. Typically, when people do things on their time in our housing market, they don't get what they want. This market doesn't wait for anyone. You're better for it in the long run.
I would love to hear from you. We too are living in SoCal (San Diego) and planning to move to Texas. We're looking at homes in the Hill Country. It looks beautiful! The Spring Branch area is appealing but we're still looking for areas to settle. So glad you're happy with your decision!
Go back to California
@@MsBobip If you have Conservative values, come on down. If not stay where you are.
Our home is being built by TriPointe Homes and is moving along faster than I had anticipated due to the supply chain and labor shortages. If the builder continues at it's current pace our home should be complete in March/April. We already have a Realtor here in California to determine when would be the best time to put our current home on the market, we plan on not moving twice, not worth it to us. For those who are looking into moving be aware that moving companies will not move some items for you like papers with PI on them, Jewelry, plants, Firearms and ammo, flammable liquids and so on. Due your research well in advance.
Thanks Monty
Go back to California
People moving to the NB area should know that eventhough homes are a bit more affordable here... you will be driving to San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin all the time to go shopping, restaurants, etc. Our mileage/gas has tripled now because there's not much in New Braunfels and what we have is actually very expensive! As a California refugee I am surprise that restaurants in NB are more expensive than LA.
This started as an idea of simply “moving to san antonio” for us…meaning the entire SA area…
But then I found out about new braunfels and really fell in love with the idea of NB specifically.
But now I’m realizing that perhaps going back to simply broadening my horizon/search to the san antonio area would probably make the entire experience easier and more enjoyable…..I’m starting to think focusing simply on NB is probably not the best idea.
But i dunno, NB seems to have so much charm it’s tough to pull back now lol
@@andrewjarvis7777 It has its charm but it's still developing. Maybe in 5+years there will be more. I only sleep in NB but I have to go to the major nearby cities to go the doctors, shopping, eat, play, etc.
Looking to move to new braunfels TX, coming Sept 27 to Oct 3 to see what area is good for us, would you want to be our realtor
If you would like me to be, yes.
Your first interview with Thomas, from California, is an absolutely fantastic addition to the State of Texas and City of New Braunfels.
you know that guy lol. Happy New Year Glenn
stay in Cali
Just got here today and spent New Years Eve with my brother and his family who live down here. Currently at a AirBNB condo in NB for 6 weeks until the house is done. Hopefully it will be done by then, the town just finished electrical/plumbing/ETC inspection last week so crossing my fingers. Lived in NJ all my life and while im still a bit shocked I'm actually here, i think it will be a good move overall
Welcome Jason!
Go back to Jersey
@@texasisfortexans7170 Ok, but thats one less vote for Abbott, Huffines or West.. Not all of New Jersey is blue.
@@jasonthompson8157 we never needed you in the past. We are fine without you yanks in the future. Go home because this ain’t it
@@texasisfortexans7170 I bet you weren't even born here. Sit down some where. As a Texan I welcome anyone that wants to move here.
Welcome to TX, kindly leave your politics outside so that you don't turn our state into the crap hole you ran away from - thank you.
Thank you so much Mr. Raad for your time today, when my wife and I met you unexpectedly in a Pharmacy Store here in NB. We are the family from Baltimore MD. You are truly our influencer why we are here in New Braunfels.If the NB officials will see your Blogs on how you uplift for others to discover the true beauty of New Braunfels for sure you are a treasure for the whole community. May God Bless U and your family!!! Happy New Year!
Thank you Anthony. It was a pleasure running into you and your wife. I am happy you found some use from our content here. That's always the end goal. Let me know how everything works out for you with what we talked about. Talk soon
This is a good video.
Thanks Quincy
Love the “timeframe” comment. True.
I was supposed to move in Aug…. January, KB still hasn’t broken ground and do not know when they will. It is frustrating.
It is frustrating but shortages every where, materials, workers. are you paying rent where you're at right now or living in your home until this one is finished?