MegaTRon

Looking to purchase a 150k-180k single story home w/ garage in the DFW area. Any decent/safe areas in the DFW with nice homes in that price range?

Kenny_Stang

Lots of decent homes in that price range in the metroplex. We bought our second house last year (October) in Burleson, but looked at lots of houses for a few months prior to that. I don't have much to comment on homes in Dallas or its suburbs, as our search was centered around Fort Worth. We ended up in Burleson because its close to work, its a nice area with all of the convenience of a big city, but with a small town feel. We also looked at homes in Fort Worth, Keller, Saginaw, Watauga, and Arlington.

StormTroopinAP2

Is there a certain city youre looking to be close by? That would definitely help, DFW is a huge metroplex.

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MrKlean187

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Jdrum1

What are your priorities (i.e. schools, safety, value, amenities, etc.)?


My sister moved back to Texas a few years ago, and did extensive research for the best DFW area for her needs.

She ended up in Azle. It has a stellar public school system, low crime rate, and housing is a value.

She recently purchased a home; 3bd/2bth, pool, 2car garage, huge lot........all for $117k!

SouthDakotaS2K

Depends on where you need to be. Close to a job? $180k can get you decent stuff in some places and not in others. Also depends on your definition of nice mine certainly has changed over the years.

MegaTRon

Looking for areas near central or a little north of Dallas. Seems like prices have gone up quite a bit lately.

StormTroopinAP2

With Toyota moving their HQ to Plano, just outside of Dallas, home prices will be going up in and around Dallas. If you don't mind a longer commute, you can still get a decent sized home/lot in the more rural areas.

Jdrum1

Probably not many bargains in the area you're looking.