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Newlyweds Flock To Dallas

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Real Estate Agent with Lisa Von Domek Team TX License #0552989

 Newlyweds Flock to Dallas

 

The news is out, Texas has three of the top ten cities for Newlyweds to relocate to...Dallas, Austin and Houston!  Visit my website at www.LisaSellsTexas.com to find out more about the Dallas Area Metroplex that includes not just the Homes for Sale in Dallas, but the things to do in Dallas too!

 

Top 10 metros for newlyweds

Rent.com: Rental inventory, cost-of-living factors for 'just married'

By Inman News
Inman News®

Rental search site Rent.com has identified 10 metro areas it says are "wonderful places to create a fun and affordable lifestyle" for those just tying the knot. Six are in the South, including three in Texas; two are in the Midwest; and two are in the West. No metro in the Northeast made the list.

The site chose the metros based on availability of rental inventory, cost of living, annual average wages and unemployment rates. After choosing the top 25 markets by rental availability, the site compared the remaining three factors for the metro to national averages, giving unemployment double weight. The 10 resulting metros are not ranked in any particular order.

  • Austin, Texas
  • Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
  • Dallas, TX
  • Kansas City, Mo.
  • Houston, TX
  • Denver
  • Minneapolis
  • Phoenix
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Baltimore

In addition, market research firm RedShift Research conducted an online survey of 1,000 cohabiting couples in November 2010 on behalf of Rent.com. The vast majority of respondents were married, 92 percent, while 2 percent were engaged and 6 percent were neither.

According to the previously unreleased findings, 75 percent of all respondents reported that their quality of life had improved since moving in with their significant other, while the remaining 25 percent reported that they found cohabiting "stressful," the site said.

The principal stressors for this group included not having their own space (cited by 42 percent), sharing household expenses (33 percent), and divvying up household chores (25 percent).

A majority of all respondents, 62 percent, said their financial situation had improved as a result of moving in with their significant other.

When it came to combining household items, 62 percent of all respondents said they kept everything from both previous homes when moving in together. Nearly a fifth, 19 percent, said they got rid of almost everything previously owned and bought new items, according to Rent.com.

 

Are you searching for a Home For Sale in Dallas?  Here are just a few homes in and around the area that might be just what you are looking for!

Comments(13)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Texas has inexpensive land, great real estate values, and jobs! Seems you have withstood the downturn better then others and will further benenfit as things turn around. Good Luck!

Mar 27, 2012 08:35 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Wayne,

It was great to see three Texas cities in the top ten...and the reasons you mention are just a few of the reasons why we love Texas!

Mar 27, 2012 08:41 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Lisa.  I  noticed the surveying company is from Texas.  Just kidding.  Congratulations.

Mar 27, 2012 08:55 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Conrad,

And just what are you implying!?!  LOL  

Mar 27, 2012 09:18 PM
Mary Murillo
Lisa Von Domek & Associates, LLC / Real Living Real Estate Group - Cedar Hill, TX

Good morning Lisa,

Come one, come all...Texas offers the opportunities for jobs, housing, education and fun!

Mar 27, 2012 09:52 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Mary,

Of course, we are biased (LOL) - but that doesn't mean your comment isn't true!

Mar 27, 2012 09:58 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing this report, Lisa.

Texas offers jobs and a good quality of life and that is a very attractive combination.

Mar 27, 2012 11:25 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Roy,

I am so glad that we agree!  Have a lovely day!

Mar 28, 2012 06:13 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Lisa .....this should be a feature!  Very nice ...the only problem is they should be moving to Bristol!  LOL

Mar 28, 2012 07:42 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good evening Rob,

Suggest, Suggest (!)  I keep hoping for a "feature"...some day, my wish will be granted (LOL).  So sorry that Bristol did not make this list, but I bet it is on many other "best" lists!

Mar 28, 2012 08:51 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

I was implying that there are two types of people according to Texans.  Those that are Texans and those that want to be Texans:)

Mar 28, 2012 08:30 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Well Conrad, that's true - isn't it? (Giggle)  One of the favorite slogans for transplants here "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!" 

Mar 28, 2012 10:53 PM
Bill Richey
Lisa Von Domek & Associates / Real Living Real Estate Group - Desoto, TX

All of those Newlyweds can not be wrong...Texas is the State to choose!

Mar 29, 2012 02:32 AM