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Old 08-27-2007, 10:59 AM
 
Location: The Big Mitten
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My husband and I currently live in Michigan - he has his own tile installation business, and we seriously need to consider our options. Mostly meaning, a relocation. I've been hearing/reading wonderful things about Texas, and I certainly would not object to making it my home.

My question is, what areas would be best for a self-employed tile contractor? He's been in the business for 25 years, specializes in custom work - all types of tile, stone, marble, and mostly does remodeling jobs. Kitchens, baths - whatever.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? We've stayed about as long as we can, as I'm sure you've heard, Michigan is dying a death...

Thank you very much for any input you give. We're open to anything at this point.
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Old 11-09-2007, 10:40 PM
 
Location: Bel Aire, KS
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Austin would be best. Booming construction plus tons of rich people in West Austin. I don't live there anymore due to a finacee in Wichita, KS.
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Old 11-10-2007, 04:08 AM
 
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Any of the big four metro areas would suffice in terms of someone in the tile industry. I live in San Antonio and know of someone who about 4 months ago started his own tile laying company (after years of working for a moving company) he does primarily homes in middle class subdivisions that are under construction. After 4 months he now makes between 7,000 and 10,000 a week with a small crew. If homes aren't your thing, SA is currently booming in commercial construction with over 6 million square feet of retail (just retail) under construction. The office market is doing very well also, and there is a mixed-use development under construction called The Landmark that will have 1 million square feet of office alone.
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Old 11-10-2007, 01:36 PM
 
Location: San Antonio-Westover Hills
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I agree with Insomniac, all 4 metro areas would work. I'll go with SA or Houston in terms of overall growth though.

We need our bathrooms re-tiled, so come on down!
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Old 11-09-2008, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Trenton mi
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I've heard down south things are diferrent,lots of construction going on.
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