Relocating to Dallas from Cali... (Plano, Amarillo: appointed, transplants, apartment)

[Cami]

I am looking to relocate to Frisco from California. I was just there in August. I really did not get to visit Frisco like I wanted to. I went there for one day and would'nt you know it, it rained all day ! From what I could tell, the area was very nice and I have been told nothing but good things about Frisco. I did visit Mc Kinney, and it was nice also. Could someone please give me more info on the school district. Most of Frisco's schools are recognized. Also I would like more information on the city of Frisco. I am looking forward to coming back out there in a couple of months. I looked at some nice homes while I was there and I was impressed. Any advice? I look forward to hearing from you all.

[socketz]

I like Frisco as well - it reminds me of Irvine, CA. 75034 is the newer area west of the Tollway. Everyone has told me to stay in that area and not go into 75035 which is older. Lots of CA transplants in Frisco.....tons.

Areas I like include:
-Starwood ($$$$$)
-Eldorado Fairways
-Pearson Farms (new David Weekley Homes here are nice)
-Cob Hill (Highland Homes, but the community does not have a pool)
-The Trails of West Frisco (mix of homes, great community)

Note that some areas to the far west are served by Lewisville schools, not Frisco (i.e. Lakes of Legacy).

Keep me posted as to how your search is coming along.....what part of CA are you from ?

[Cami]

Hi Socketz:

Thanks for responding. I am from Corona, the Eagle Glen Area. We are a golf course community with plenty of shops, parks and our newest edition "Dos Lagos". Very Nice area. I am wondering how the weather compares to California. This summer in Corona the temps reached over 110 many days and extremely humid. I visited Palm Springs this summer where the temps reached over 119. I thought I was going to pass out. My daughter was in a pageant there and I felt sorry for the young ladies competing in this scholarship competition because sometimes they had to go outside for pictures and the whole 9. Does Frisco, Plano, or McKinney get any snow at all? What would you consider some of Dallas best areas to live in? Thank you

Originally Posted by socketz

I like Frisco as well - it reminds me of Irvine, CA. 75034 is the newer area west of the Tollway. Everyone has told me to stay in that area and not go into 75035 which is older. Lots of CA transplants in Frisco.....tons.

Areas I like include:
-Starwood ($$$$$)
-Eldorado Fairways
-Pearson Farms (new David Weekley Homes here are nice)
-Cob Hill (Highland Homes, but the community does not have a pool)
-The Trails of West Frisco (mix of homes, great community)

Note that some areas to the far west are served by Lewisville schools, not Frisco (i.e. Lakes of Legacy).

Keep me posted as to how your search is coming along.....what part of CA are you from ?

[momof2dfw]

Cami,

The areas you listed are suburbs that are all North of Dallas. Not much snow at all in this region. Closer to the Red River they may get more spotty storms, rain or snow but it is usually very short lived. This past year my sis in McKinney did get more snow that we did a little farther South but not enough to make a difference. It usually may only snow once or twice a year around here. If it actually sticks to the ground is another. Sometimes it will, sometimes it will not. We tend to get more ice, freezing rain and sleet. This past winter was VERY MILD. I do not even remember getting a heavy coat out at all.

As for the best areas to live in around Dallas, that depends on what you are looking for. Do you want in another golf course community? More of a country club setting that you have to join or a mandatory HOA w/ the pool & clubhouse amenities? Do you want the more "old money" type areas or new subdivisions in towns that were once small dots on a map w/ way out in the boonies with a few residents just a few years ago? Do you want to be near the shopping malls? The higher end shopping mall or the outlet mall? As for the schools, they all have bad spots, even the ones w/ the best ratings based on the TAKS tests have their own troubles. Do you want in an area that has one high school or many? How large of a school do you want your kids in population wise? (that info can be found on publicschoolsreport.com). Do you want to be right by all of the attractions? Touristy? Sporting events? Less traffic or just convienent and close to a highway?

[Cami]

Hi there,

Thank you for responding. I am looking for an area where there are new home subdivisions with plenty of schools, shopping and dining. Maybe an area that is has things to do on the weekend, kind of upbeat. Diversity is very important and a very nice looking area is essential. It does not have to be a golf course community. However, usually living in a golf course community helps the property value increase. I would prefer an area that also has an HOA for various reasons. I am disappointed about the snow but I think I will live. My kids love snow. Even though it does not snow where I live we ere able to take our kids to the mountains during snow season and they love it. Can you reccomend some areas that has snow?

Originally Posted by momof2dfw

Cami,

The areas you listed are suburbs that are all North of Dallas. Not much snow at all in this region. Closer to the Red River they may get more spotty storms, rain or snow but it is usually very short lived. This past year my sis in McKinney did get more snow that we did a little farther South but not enough to make a difference. It usually may only snow once or twice a year around here. If it actually sticks to the ground is another. Sometimes it will, sometimes it will not. We tend to get more ice, freezing rain and sleet. This past winter was VERY MILD. I do not even remember getting a heavy coat out at all.

As for the best areas to live in around Dallas, that depends on what you are looking for. Do you want in another golf course community? More of a country club setting that you have to join or a mandatory HOA w/ the pool & clubhouse amenities? Do you want the more "old money" type areas or new subdivisions in towns that were once small dots on a map w/ way out in the boonies with a few residents just a few years ago? Do you want to be near the shopping malls? The higher end shopping mall or the outlet mall? As for the schools, they all have bad spots, even the ones w/ the best ratings based on the TAKS tests have their own troubles. Do you want in an area that has one high school or many? How large of a school do you want your kids in population wise? (that info can be found on publicschoolsreport.com). Do you want to be right by all of the attractions? Touristy? Sporting events? Less traffic or just convienent and close to a highway?

[momof2dfw]

Areas in Texas w/ snow? Amarillo.

[socketz]

Snow in Texas ? Hell, I'd be happy if it stayed under 80 degrees for more than a week.

As for nice areas....I'm still trying to decide.

West Frisco (75034)
West Plano (West of Independence)
Murphy (75094)
Parker
Parts of Richardson
Stonebridge Ranch in Mckinney
Parts of Allen (Watters Crossing, Star Creek, Montgomery Farms and Twin Creeks)

Are all nice.

I also like Colleyville, South Lake, Flower Mound and Coppell, but they are a bit far from where I'll work off the 75 in Richardson. I haven't been to, but sure I would like the Park cities as well (Highland and University), but those areas are costly I'm sure.

I've decided to move out and live in an Apartment for a while and feel the place out.