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I moved to Houston and regretted it. I stuck out at work and it was impossible to save.

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 05:10

a couples takes a selfie in Portland — Jules Rogers and her husband, Marshall, in Goose Hollow, Portland.
Courtesy of Jules Rogers

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Relocation, Texas, Oregon, Houston, Portland

Chemical Explosion Near Houston Creates Huge Fire, Residents Told to Avoid Area

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 16:40

Gizmodo : Environment

First responders in Texas are fighting a fire from a chemical plant explosion north of Houston on Wednesday morning.

Houston, disaster accident, Environment, shelter in place, emergency management, geoff harfield

We moved to Mexico from Texas and have never been happier. We're saving $2,000 a month and can even afford to go to the dentist.

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 06:15

Spencer (left) and Braelyn Stone (right) in Mérida, Mexico. — Spencer (left) and Braelyn Stone (right) moved to Mérida, Mexico in 2022.
Courtesy of the Stones.

Real Estate, Expats, Houston, housing-affordability, Healthcare, rental-prices, Renters

I moved to Texas from California. I was nervous to live here, but the people are friendlier than I expected.

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:10

a woman talks a selfie in front of the ocean — Brianna Mckiddy.
Courtesy of Brianna Mckiddy

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Relocation, California, Texas, Houston, teacher

I left Houston for a small Texas town. Now I own a house, my kids like it more, I feel safer, and my neighbors are like family.

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 05:58

Quiana Darling and her sons. — Quiana Darling and her sons in their home.
Courtesy of Quiana Darling.

Real Estate, Houston, katy, Texas, Crime, Homelessness, first-time-homebuyer

4 cities in the South where home prices are falling

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 05:22

San Antonio river walk — The San Antonio river walk.
Adam Jones/Getty Images

Real Estate, Memphis, Texas, Tennesee, north-carolina, raleigh, Houston

I moved from Texas to Italy because I was concerned about US politics and the economy. Venice is so much more reasonable in every single way.

Sun, 09/10/2023 - 06:50

A man on a boat in Venice, Italy. — Alan Bruton moved to Venice, Italy, in his late 50s and opened an architecture and exhibition design studio.
Alan Bruton

Real Estate, Relocation, venice, Italy, Houston, Texas, new-york

Texas is about to shut down an election office in a heavily Democratic county that includes Houston less than two months before the city's mayoral election

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 15:26

Tech Insider : Politics

Red yard signs in Texas that read — Election administration offices in Texas' Harris County, home to Houston, will soon close after a challenge from state Republicans.
Veronica G. Cardenas/Reuters

politics, News, Texas, greg-abbott, Houston

Austin is copying Houston's playbook for making housing more affordable

Sun, 08/06/2023 - 06:15

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

General view of atmosphere during the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival at Auditorium Shores on November 05, 2022 in Austin, Texas. — General view of atmosphere during the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival at Auditorium Shores on November 05, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Rick Kern/Getty Images

economy, Real Estate, politics, Austin, Housing, Zoning, Houston

A rental car company is now demanding $10,000 from a Texas influencer who has been detained in Dubai for 3 months

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 14:43

Tierra Allen. — Tierra Allen.
Courtesy of Tina Baxter.

News, Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates, Extortion, Houston, Texas

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