Are You Moving From California To Texas?

Are You Moving From California to Texas?

Families are moving from California to Texas in droves.  And who can blame them?!  Texas is affordable, the job market is booming, and there are no personal or corporate income taxes to pay.  Some of the best places to choose when moving from California to Texas are located along what’s known as the I-35 corridor, and the most central of those locations is beautiful New Braunfels, Texas, geographically situated conveniently between Austin and San Antonio.

The quaint Main Plaza in historical downtown New Braunfels, Texas

Because of the differences in real estate prices when moving from California to Texas, Californians can often pay cash in full for a home in Texas that is larger than their previous home in California and still have money left over.  See what $300,000 will buy in New Braunfels, Texas versus San Diego, California, below:

Everything in Texas really is BIGGER!

Why is this is the case?  Land is cheaper than elsewhere and the process of land acquisition very efficient, says Dr Ali Anari, research economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.

“From the time of getting a building permit right through to the construction of homes, Texas is much quicker than other states.

“There is an abundant supply of land and fewer regulations and more friendly government, generally a much better business attitude here than other states.”

You can have a lovely home like this built to your exact specifications!

This flexibility, plus strict lending rules, helped to shield the state from the recent housing market crash.

Restaurant manager Christopher Hislop, 33, moved in 2007 from Los Angeles to Austin, where he met his wife and they now have a nine-month-old boy.

“I came to Austin for a wedding and thought it was a really cool city and the people were nice – it was everything that LA wasn’t but still had that hip vibe without pretension. The nightlife is great and there’s an emphasis on getting out and about – they maintain trailways and nature.

“It’s not Texas at all and that’s what I liked about it. I don’t know Texas very well, I grew up in Chicago, but Austin is not Texas because you think of 10-gallon hats and guys on horseback. It’s a cliché but Austin isn’t like that, it’s hip and in the now … .”

Homes just like this are move-in ready!

The state’s economic boom and its migrants’ upscale expectations seem to be driving real estate upgrades. Since 2008, specialty home features, such as granite countertops, swimming pools, and solar panels have become increasingly common in Texas homes.  But it’s not just top executives who want these luxury amenities - even first-time homebuyers can have a spa bathroom!

Wouldn't you love to relax in this beautiful New Braunfels home?

If you are considering moving from California to Texas, top Texas real estate agent Dawn Loding can help you every step of the way.  With over a decade of experience and a team of polished professionals, The Loding Group will find you the perfect home at an amazing price.  Call Dawn Loding today at 830/481-7580 so she can help you get started on your move!