How BIG is BIG in Texas?

Endre Barath, Jr. - I would not place a bet that CA taxes are bigger than TX.

News Update as of 6/5/2023: "Governor Greg Abbott wants to slash school property taxes 29% and eventually eliminate them!"

Kathy Streib - I did not know you were "Texas born and bred." One thing I learned over  the 26 years I've lived in Texas, Native Born Texans are very, very, very PROUD of their heritage. 

Nina Hollander, Broker - Hey there, this is Patricia, not Sheila (LOL) - No problem. 

Dallas has changed a lot and in many ways it hasn't. I remember moving here that first year in 1997, and there were people from the office who always found something to do and invite me to go with them. It was the first time in my life, I found myself eating out more in restaurants, and not just for special occasions. 

Then when I got started in real estate, I figured out quickly that the way for a Mortgage Lender and/or Title Company got to get to the heart of the a real estate agent to use them in business was to feed them! 

Rarely, do I get invitations to eat out anymore, and I am not sorry. But if it was for friends sake, I'd be there with invisible bells on my toes!

Kat Palmiotti - I remember moving to Texas and when I received business invitations to go out for dinner or lunch, the question was always: Which Mexican Restaurant do you prefer? 

I was always stumped by that question and never really had an answer. Before moving to TX, I never had Mexican food, nor did I know there was a difference between Mexican food and Tex-Mex. 

I don't think we can count on accurate population counts now because of all the people moving all over the United States! Those numbers must be changing daily!

I never thought of Montana as being too big or too small. For me, it was just right! I am glad to know it is just right for you too!

Leanne Smith - the day I moved to Texas and drove my car from my previous home to TX for my new job, I thought I would never arrive! Then, shortly after joining AR and I found out RainCamp was being held in Houston, I registered and drove my car. The next few times I had to go to Houston for business, I flew by plane! 

People can be fooled by how things look on a map versus actually driving.

Have a great day!

Carol Williams - Driving across Texas is like the road of no return. I used to drive to  from Northern, IL to Maine for five years leaving the first day in June and coming back Labor Day weekend. Each time, I was the only driver. It was never as long of a commute as it was for me after I moved to TX driving to Padre Island from DFW when I drove by myself and took solo vacations. I was younger then. It isn't going to happen again. That drive is crazy, long, and unpredictable. It is easy to fall asleep behind the wheel too and that is why I quit. 

George Souto - BIG in Texas is no exaggeration! The last time I drove to Houston, I rented a car. After that, I booked a flight. I need to be in San Antonio this fall. You bet I'm going to book a flight there and rent a car too.