I live in Webster in a house built in the early 80’s. This year we put in new doors and windows. During the months of May-October the AC is running 24/7. My house is 1600 square feet and due to the humidity we must keep the ac at a lower temperature than in a dryer place. We set ours at 72 and our average electric bill runs at least $250 during these months. Also food costs about the same as in California. I travel frequently to LA so I know. Gas is cheaper here, but the produce is not very good. We do have farms and a farmers market nearby. Due to all the folks who have moved here in the past 2 years the cost of houses has gone up a lot. I bought my house in 2014 for $135 and it is upwards of $275.
All of the immigrants from places like New York and California have caused prices rise astronomically. If you are a local (or someone moving from a state with similar wages) and can no longer afford to purchase a home in Houston, you can still buy some land (with utilities) or property for cheap in the Cleveland/Livingston area.
Hi! Yes! There is a homestead exemption for your primary home which exempts up to 20% of the value. They are actually actively working on increasing this amount. This article covers it really well in my opinion: www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-house-senate-agree-to-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-texas-history/3292744/
get monthly pest control. This way you will probably take care of fleas on your inside and outside pets. You will save money with monthlly treatments vs trying to fix an investation.
Groceries are a bit higher then Califronia and Texas produce sucks. Plus in Houston there are no farmer's markets. Fresh tomatoes in summer? forget it in Houston.
Amazing thanks 4ur time efforts and the value information
Gonna be moving to the Houston next year from Seattle
Would love to help make it a smooth transition for ya, shoot me a call/text/email! :)
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I live in Webster in a house built in the early 80’s. This year we put in new doors and windows.
During the months of May-October the AC is running 24/7.
My house is 1600 square feet and due to the humidity we must keep the ac at a lower temperature than in a dryer place. We set ours at 72 and our average electric bill runs at least $250 during these months.
Also food costs about the same as in California. I travel frequently to LA so I know. Gas is cheaper here, but the produce is not very good. We do have farms and a farmers market nearby. Due to all the folks who have moved here in the past 2 years the cost of houses has gone up a lot. I bought my house in 2014 for $135 and it is upwards of $275.
The produce is not good? Don't lie.
@@whatsyourdream . I’ve generally found produce on the west coast to be a bit better. That’s what I think. No need to be nasty. Peace!
Thank you for the info on cost of energy
All of the immigrants from places like New York and California have caused prices rise astronomically. If you are a local (or someone moving from a state with similar wages) and can no longer afford to purchase a home in Houston, you can still buy some land (with utilities) or property for cheap in the Cleveland/Livingston area.
I lived in league city for a year. So i know the crap there. Major flooding also
Is there property tax deduction if it is your primary home? If so, how much the tax go down?
Hi! Yes! There is a homestead exemption for your primary home which exempts up to 20% of the value. They are actually actively working on increasing this amount. This article covers it really well in my opinion: www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-house-senate-agree-to-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-texas-history/3292744/
Thank you
get monthly pest control. This way you will probably take care of fleas on your inside and outside pets. You will save money with monthlly treatments vs trying to fix an investation.
Groceries are a bit higher then Califronia and Texas produce sucks. Plus in Houston there are no farmer's markets. Fresh tomatoes in summer? forget it in Houston.
Umm what about all the flea markets and the giant farmer's market on 1960? Also, the Walmart on West Rd.
I thought Texas got rid of Property taxes? 💭
Lolllllllll
All I can say is don't believe a word the governor says.