Hello and thank you in advanve for answering my question. I would like to know from people who have moved to Houston from cold weather cities how long it takes to get used to the climate. *or if you never do*
Also from people who have lived there for at least 5 years.
+ Does anyone know how the real estate market is there? I will be selling property if I move.
Thank you!
2007-03-13 15:49:16 · 12 answers · asked by Brian L 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Houston
We've been here 6 years, and are originally Scots. The weather is wonderful in the winter, with only the occasional bad thunderstorm. May and June are bearable to glorious, depending on how you like your sunshine. July, August and most of September can be very hot. Kids can't really play outside in 100+ and you end up shop-hopping to stay in the A/C. Still, Houston is geared up to it, with many malls and indoor play areas, and many subdivisions have community pools (you kind of end up living it them in August!). The only really "cold" months are January & February, but then you still only need a jacket and scarf for about 2 weeks. You have to watch out during hurricane season, but we've only had to evacuate once in 6 years.
For real estate, the market is pretty static, so don't expect to make much money on a house if you buy it and sell within 5 years. There is lots of housing in every price range, and Texas houses can be HUGE! Watch out for MUD taxes and Housing Association taxes if you are buying, some of them can be quite a steep hidden cost. Also watch out for areas that are prone to flooding. If you ask the realtor you hire they will tell you which ones they are. Flood insurance can be quite expensive in some parts of Sugarland for instance for this reason.
The best school areas are Katy and the Woodlands. Katy is actually quite accessible to downtown now that the Westpark Tollway has opened up.
Good luck moving, once you get used to it being so flat, Houston has a lot to offer.
2007-03-15 11:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Viridian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the invention of air conditioning the weather is not an issue. Until your a/c goes down. And then even native Texans suffer. But this does make for very mild Winters in fact Winter does not really begin until January and by March it is Spring.
Houston Area Realtor's website listed all properties for sale by zip code in Houston.
http://www.har.com/
The housing market in Houston has not seen the overpricing the rest of the country has seen in the last few years. Prices have gone up but not at the rates in places like CA or FL. In the last year as other markets have been adjusting down in price, Houston had an influx of new residents due to Hurricane Katrina. This has kept prices steady. Currently it is a seller's market. There is more demand that available stock but that may be changing in the coming years.
2007-03-14 02:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello Y'all:
Howdy partner and welcome to the land down under Texas. Under the Hot and Humid city that is!!!
I live in in the suburbs of Katy, TX 17 miles West of Houston on I-10, the best town in Tx with the best school district in Tx, and also the best housing very affordable and .05% crime rate. If you need help yahoo me at screen name.
Welcome Home.
C.
2007-03-13 17:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by stayedfocus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get ready for some bad hair days! It is humid and hot most of the year. You will really miss the summers in Michigan.
Plus side- you use less moisturizer on your skin because the moisture is in the air.
I live in Dallas & my brother lived in Houston so I would visit frequently.
2007-03-13 15:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by SpaGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Houston has great weather of you are the beachgoing type. I'd say its Michigan with the extreme weather!
2007-03-14 07:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Mark P. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In comparison to Michigan, you will love the Winters, The summers are a different story. But if you like the water, its a good thing. I hope your car has A/C, ever thing else is including our football stadium. hope you get here be for July.
2007-03-14 07:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by fisherman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in houston all my life..a long 16 years..lol and i think we have bearable weather
i admit at times i hate it because it can get very humid and hot but lately its been great...i think that you can adjust to the weather...welcome to houston!
2007-03-13 15:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by M E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been living for 25 years.... the weather in the summer is okay it can vary and it never gets cold here.
2007-03-15 06:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's humid & cold to us is about 50 to 60 degrees.
Also we can have every season here in one week.
2007-03-15 08:49:25 · answer #9 · answered by schristine23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One simple word; Yes ! You never get used to it. You just learn to bear it.
Housing is available in every price range.
2007-03-14 05:00:19 · answer #10 · answered by asmikeocsit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋