Dallas area

[iluvetops]

Hello all NJA crew,

Can anyone of you give me a suggestion on where in greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area to buy a property, where are the nice neighberhood, school, etc.

I am attending NJA interview on 17/18 of Jan.

Many thanks

 

[Guitar Guy]

We haven't lived there for about 3 years, but my wife and I used to have a home in Grapevine and we really liked it there. Good schools, lots of nearby restaurants and shopping, and good highway access.

Be wary of asking anyone in Dallas how long a drive it is from point A to point B: the answer is always "20 minutes", regardless of the actual time.

 

[CL300Pilot]

Though I am not with NJA, I will give you some ideas. Look over in Tarrant County/Fort Worth side of the metroplex. The taxes are lower, insurance lower, people are considerably more laid back and not as crowded. Look at North Fort Worth, North Arlington, Saginaw and Haslet areas. Unless you have income other than NJA, although these are the best areas of Fort Worth, stay away from Colleyville, Trophey Club and Southlake. Great areas, but very expensive.

Good Luck. If you need a realtor, PM me. I have a great one that I will only use.

 

[A-V-8]

I am with Mesa not NJ but I am in Mansfield. There is some ordnance that restricts new construction here to a certain size or larger. Every tract builder is here and all of them are competing for your business right now. I would rent for the first 6 months because real estate will continue to fall but as of now you can get into 4-5 bedrooms and 2500-3000 sq. ft new construction in a master planned neighborhood for 200K to 250k range. If I get on with NJ we will most likely buy a house out here and stay a very long time. I am 1 hour form my front step to a gate in DFW. The trip to DAL would be about 20 - 30 Longer. Grapevine as mentioned is very close, cheap, and good. I have seen a large amount of master planned communities north of the Metroplex. Looking up there would mean a short commute to DAL and as of right now the prices are continuing to fall. Look around North of DAL. That may be the most ideal for you. A cheap place to rent that is mostly safe would be the intersection of 360 and Pioneer. I use to live in that area. Stone Hill. Just go look in that area. Plenty of places around there. Short trip to the airport. Well I don’t know where NJ guys park so I am not sure about your parking a but short drive to the airport for sure.


Congratulations. Hope to join you soon

 

[theskyking]

I am with NJA and have lived in the Dallas area all my life. Some of the best schools in the area are either Keller or Grapevine/Colleyville. Both school districts cover a wide economic spectrum. We bought an 1800 sf house that's in the city of Fort Worth but part of the Keller school district about 18 months ago for 97k. You could find new construction homes anywhere from 125k up to the moon and the drive to DFW is 30 minutes and 45 to 60 for DAL.

Here's a website to help you compare schools. www.greatschools.net

PM me if I can answer any other questions for you. I do agree with the previous poster about taking the Fort Worth side of the metroplex over the Dallas side. Spent most of my life on the Dallas side and couldn't be happier in Fort Worth.

Good luck on the interview. Just remember, CRM in the sim and smile in the technical. Have fun.

 

[Willy21]

I will also say look to the Ft Worth side. You will get more for you money. We live in north Ft Worth and the area is really growing. We are located in the Northwest school district and taxes for now are less than those on the east side of 35W in Keller, Keller is still a very good school district. The drive over to DAL can be as little as 45 min or up to 1.5 hours depending on time of day. DFW is 45 min almost anytime of day. The best part of the DFW area is that there is something for everybody. Best of luck in CMH and add my name to the pm list if you have any questions.

 

[gunfyter]

Though I am not with NJA, I will give you some ideas. Look over in Tarrant County/Fort Worth side of the metroplex. The taxes are lower, insurance lower, people are considerably more laid back and not as crowded. Look at North Fort Worth, North Arlington, Saginaw and Haslet areas. Unless you have income other than NJA, although these are the best areas of Fort Worth, stay away from Colleyville, Trophey Club and Southlake. Great areas, but very expensive.

Good Luck. If you need a realtor, PM me. I have a great one that I will only use.

SouthLake is going down to San Antonio Reagan on December 23rd at the AlamoDome Class5A State Championship game. We will defeat the evil empire.

 

[Mach92]

Look at all you guys trashing us boys over here in Dallas. Nothing wrong with the Dallas side or being 5 minutes to DAL. Well OK one thing property taxes are high in Dallas county. So move north Plano, Frisco, Allen good schools up that way also. COWTOWN is well COWTOWN BLA if you ask me

 

[Willy21]

SouthLake is going down to San Antonio Reagan on December 23rd at the AlamoDome Class5A State Championship game. We will defeat the evil empire.

Only because Trinity's coach is your best player. What a game. Best of luck on Saturday. I would have rather seen Southlake and Trinity this round.

 

[Wankel7]

Roanoke out by the speedway is rather nice and it is a straight shot to DFW.

 

[iluvetops]

Thanks for the replies...

I am looking forward to be a part of NJ.. Hope to see ya all soon.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

I will also say look to the Ft Worth side. You will get more for you money. We live in north Ft Worth and the area is really growing. We are located in the Northwest school district and taxes for now are less than those on the east side of 35W in Keller, Keller is still a very good school district. The drive over to DAL can be as little as 45 min or up to 1.5 hours depending on time of day. DFW is 45 min almost anytime of day. The best part of the DFW area is that there is something for everybody. Best of luck in CMH and add my name to the pm list if you have any questions.

Don't forget to mention our cool new $21 million dollar high school football stadium. We have to keep up with Southlake you know.

Only 20 minutes to DFW for me (90% of the time anyway), but I am on the far eastern edge of the Northwest School District.

 

[Photoflight]

I live in Keller..its just north of Ft. Worth...there some nice new neighborhoods around here and the area is pretty nice..

Theres some lifestyle differences between living on the Ft. Worth side and Dallas side.

Remember in Dallas its sushi and in Ft. Worth its bait.

 

[Wankel7]

For the Dallas guys...

I would assume this is equipment specific. What percentage do you fly out of DFW and DAL. How much do they give you for airport parking?

 

[Flybet3]

Ok, I live in the Dallas area. My recommendation to you my friend is The plano area. Especially the nort plano area. Frisco is also a very nice area. DFW airport, DAL and even ADS are not to far. The school districts are great too. I live near plano now and I plan to move to plano as soon as my lease expires. Not to familiar with the Fort Worth area, but I do know that Keller is nice, but it's kinda far away from DAL and ADS, Colleyville is nice but expensive! Maybe one you make captain and if the wife works you can get a place there. Grapevine isn't bad either, but it does have its areas. I would suggest stay away from East Dallas, South Dallas. Plano, Frisco, Far North Dallas, Far North Carrollton, Keller, Colleyville and some parts of Grapevine are nice and are areas that don't seem to get "old, and ugly" as years go by. If I had the choice I would look at Plano! Especially around the Legacy area. Also Frisco near the Stonebriar Mall! It's just awesome! So much stuff to do, lots of good restaurants and places to take the kids. Good luck my friend, we will see you here and welcome you to the Dallas Aviation Chump club LOL.

 

[psysicx]

Dallas is so cheap. Where else can you buy a house on a lake with a private dock under $250K.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

south Louisiana, so I hear.

 

[LavMan]

If you were leaning towards Ft.Worth, a lot of new construction inventory homes are availiable with incredible inventives. Like 500 dollar move ins which include everything in the home except a frig. The builders are paying all the closing costs. If you mortgage through them, they are giving rates like 6.0% 30yr. fixed, plus downpayments on certain loans too. The 35 corridor north and south of FTW is booming with more new homes than they know what to do with right now. The area is developing from pastures to TX chain resturants faster than you can say yup, or yep if live on the dallas side of town.

http://www.drhorton.com/corp/InvHomeSearch.do?metroId=93&order=2

 

[Mach92]

For the Dallas guys...

I would assume this is equipment specific. What percentage do you fly out of DFW and DAL. How much do they give you for airport parking?

If they start you at DFW all parking is 100% paid. It does not say where you have to park. I park infield curbside AA for $18.00 a day. I have even used the valet service once. If they start you at DAL, you limo over to DFW. Signature has secure parking for us at DAL.

It is hit and miss if you pick up your plane at DAL or not. The G-200 guys pick and drop off here a fair amount because of the gulfstream mx base. NetJets is using the same place for some line mx but nothing heavy yet.

 

[Wankel7]

I was wondering if a NetJet's pilot could PM me...I had a question. And no it is not to ask for a recommendation...promise

Thanks

 

[SigAV8R]

I live in Flower Mound which is North west of Dallas. It's a very good area with good schools and mostly upper-middle class families (with the few exceptions of course). Anyways, it's very "suburbia" up here. My drive to DFW is about 15 minutes and I work out of Love Field (30-45 minute drive).

 

[Flybet3]

I live in Flower Mound which is North west of Dallas. It's a very good area with good schools and mostly upper-middle class families (with the few exceptions of course). Anyways, it's very "suburbia" up here. My drive to DFW is about 15 minutes and I work out of Love Field (30-45 minute drive).

YES!!! I FORGOT ABOUT FLOWER MOUND! It is a very nice area. Now the traffic really suck around that area b/c since it's sooooo new alot of the roads are not "up to date" sort of speak. But it is very nice, the schools are great. Good man SigAV8R.

 

[SigAV8R]

YES!!! I FORGOT ABOUT FLOWER MOUND! It is a very nice area. Now the traffic really suck around that area b/c since it's sooooo new alot of the roads are not "up to date" sort of speak. But it is very nice, the schools are great. Good man SigAV8R.

Thx Flybet...yeah, they're slowly widening roads leading into FM from all directions. It's a good time to get in because they're building a lot of up here. Although it's not really a "secret" anymore cuz housing ranges go up to 400K now. But there's still some affordable homes in the area and it's a good place to be if you've got a family but it sucks for social life cuz there's not much for drinking and stuff.

 

[Pilot's Wife]

We live in Flower Mound and love it. I think you want to consider where you will be flying out of most. If it is DFW, this area would be best for. You don't want to live over in Plano/Frisco or Dallas if you fly out of DFW the most since they are making 121 a toll (its already started) and the traffic is awful including I635. But if you will fly out of DAL or ADS most of the time Plano/Frisco will be a better choice for you. Those towns are more focused on high end retail/restaurants/entertainment also. The Flower Mound/Roanake/Westlake areas are more family oriented. Lots of horse ranches still around and acreages etc. North Fort Worth is currently focusing on large subdivision development (which means lots of trac homes that all look alike) which will affect your resale. Everything is new there still so you have a good 5+ years before you see an increase in your investment. So if you may be here for shorter term try this area. Our school district in Flower Mound is Lewisville School District with many of our schools rated exemplary.

 

[Swaayze]

Almost all of the above are good thoughts. I started out in "North Dallas" just north of Love field, great location but not the greatest idea unless you can afford Highland Park or somesuch high dollar nonsense. Moved to north Plano and really loved it, but moved after 9-11 like a dummy. Finally came back to the DFW last year and chose the Northeast Fort Worth area (basically Keller but Northwest ISD) for the best value and it's growing on me. West of DFW will be a great deal if you plan to stay for 2O years, since Keller/Haslet will be the next North Dallas/Addison/Plano/Frisco but the drive to DAL and ADS is a little long especially with traffic. Of course with only 2 RT drives per month I would hardly even factor that in to the decision.


Good luck and happy hunting.

 

[IronManNDFW]

I have to put in a word for Flower Mound / Lewisville / Highland Village / Lake Dallas areas. I live in Highland Village. I border FM to the South, and Lewisville to the east, Double Oak to the west and Lake Lewisville to the north. Lewisville ISD which are Blue Ribbon Schools, and yes we pay for them.

They are expanding the roads, and building like crazzy. They just started building our last subdivision this week. I can see the houses being built right behind my neighbors house. A new Elementary & Middle school to be built here. The new subdivision will be less in cost than my house (I bought in June 2000 for $220K a 3525 sq ft 5/3/3, but you can get better deals here).

They are building and filling a shopping center at FM2499 & FM 407. Kind of sux, but we have a McD's less than a mile from the house! Will have a movie theater, and everthing else all the bigger cities have but we will remain a small town (were land locked).

It takes me about 10 - 25 min to DFW, 15-45 to DAL, 40 min to ADS of course depending on traffic, which way you go and how you drive.

What I would recommend That once you find where you're going to be domociled, find a place to rent near by. If you have time ahead for training get down here to look around at the areas mentioned. There is good and bad about all of them including HV.

The Metroplex is large and expanding daily. The choice is you'rs to make.

I also have a great realtor who will find you a house or have your built. She works hard for her money, but she earnes every penny.

Best of Luck.

 

[CherryBomb]

Dont forget the areas around downtown Dallas. I live on lower Greenville Ave and I really enjoy the area. Very safe and the property values are climbing steadily. I have probably 100 bars and restaraunts I can walk to from my front door. I would be a little aprehensive about the housing market in the "burbs".

 

[CaptainJaguar]

Dont forget the areas around downtown Dallas. I live on lower Greenville Ave and I really enjoy the area. Very safe and the property values are climbing steadily. I have probably 100 bars and restaraunts I can walk to from my front door. I would be a little aprehensive about the housing market in the "burbs".

Well sh*t if he can really afford it then he should look into Las Colinas or the Downtown area. But ummm, last I check those areas were expensive as hell.