Texas
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We are moving to Texas soon, for the duration of 2 years. It will be in the Dallas area. More specifically, Nth Irving/Lewisville area. I'm looking for info regarding the apartments/facilities there that fall within our budget. Can anyone advise? Ta!
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Hi there - we're down in Houston, so no idea about your question, but we cheked out Houston Association of Realtors online at har.com before we came and they had a load of good info - maybe do a search on dallas association of realtors and see what comes up. If nothing else, it'll probably give you some links to local realtors.
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Originally Posted by petitefolie
We are moving to Texas soon, for the duration of 2 years. It will be in the Dallas area. More specifically, Nth Irving/Lewisville area. I'm looking for info regarding the apartments/facilities there that fall within our budget. Can anyone advise? Ta!
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http://dallas-tx.addresses.com/city/Relocating/Dallas-Texas-TX-180.html
Alternatively, start searching
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http://www.rent.com
Also, check out shools at the local Independent School District website:
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http://www.irvingisd.net/
(Private Message me if you want more information about the North Dallas area)
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Re: Texas
Wow, thanks for the info! will start my search!
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Re: Texas
Originally Posted by petitefolie
Wow, thanks for the info! will start my search!
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Re: Texas
Welcome to Dallas
I've lived here since 1996 and I must warn you, summers are hotter than you could ever imagine! I come from Northern NY, so I wasn't used to the incredible heat here (my husband is from Newcastle, and he damn near died his first summer visit here )
Pretty much all the apartments in the area will make you fill out a standardized form from the Texas Apartment Leasing division. It's pretty basic, and each complex will fill in information unique to its own property. There are a ton of apartment locator services in the area, and they shouldn't charge you anything. They get their fee when you sign a lease with an apartment and list them as the referral (which, if your locator was helpful, you should do. They usually work VERY hard).
Depending on the area you're settling in, I can recommend a locator that I and just about every person in my company has used in the past. She's chatty, but very VERY thorough. Once you tell her your price range, location, any added features you want (large dogs, workout center, pools, covered parking, etc...) she'll furnish you with a list of apartments that meet your criteria, and include any rental specials she can get for you.
Another thing to think about: the public transit system in the DFW area is VERY poor compared to other large cities in the US (and probably in Europe as well). Don't pick a housing location thinking you can just hop a bus or subway to get around.
Good luck and post any questions you may have
I've lived here since 1996 and I must warn you, summers are hotter than you could ever imagine! I come from Northern NY, so I wasn't used to the incredible heat here (my husband is from Newcastle, and he damn near died his first summer visit here )
Pretty much all the apartments in the area will make you fill out a standardized form from the Texas Apartment Leasing division. It's pretty basic, and each complex will fill in information unique to its own property. There are a ton of apartment locator services in the area, and they shouldn't charge you anything. They get their fee when you sign a lease with an apartment and list them as the referral (which, if your locator was helpful, you should do. They usually work VERY hard).
Depending on the area you're settling in, I can recommend a locator that I and just about every person in my company has used in the past. She's chatty, but very VERY thorough. Once you tell her your price range, location, any added features you want (large dogs, workout center, pools, covered parking, etc...) she'll furnish you with a list of apartments that meet your criteria, and include any rental specials she can get for you.
Another thing to think about: the public transit system in the DFW area is VERY poor compared to other large cities in the US (and probably in Europe as well). Don't pick a housing location thinking you can just hop a bus or subway to get around.
Good luck and post any questions you may have