{"id":554,"date":"2015-03-06T13:14:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T13:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/?p=554"},"modified":"2015-03-06T13:14:47","modified_gmt":"2015-03-06T13:14:47","slug":"buying-a-home-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/buying-a-home-in-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Things People Who Buy A Home In Dallas Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re thinking about moving to the Lone Star state or just making a purchase in Dallas<\/a> for the first time in your lives, there\u2019s a lot to keep in mind. Here are some tips from Movoto<\/a> certified agents on what to watch for.<\/p>\n

1. Younger Families Probably Don’t Want To Live Downtown<\/h2>\n

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The suburbs are where it\u2019s at. Unless you\u2019re a wealthy urban dweller, you\u2019re going to want to purchase a home in the \u2018burbs.<\/p>\n

Movoto certified agent Jim Wood gave us the scoop on which suburbs young, first-time home buyers focus on: <\/a>Garland<\/a>, <\/a>Arlington<\/a>, <\/a>Mesquite<\/a> and <\/a>Carrollton<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Wood cautioned that while the suburbs on the south side of town are highly affordable, the crime rate there is very high.<\/p>\n

2. The Hot Spot For Higher-Priced Buyers<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got the cash, White Rock Lake is the place to be. First-time home buyers usually can\u2019t afford to jump in and pay for a $500,000 home from the get-go, but repeat buyers can. If you\u2019re looking for the posh spot in Dallas, White Rock Lake is a good option, Wood said.<\/p>\n

3. Peace And Quiet? Not A Chance.
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Dallas is in a growth mode. If you\u2019re looking to move to an area that\u2019s big city without the hustle and bustle, Dallas might not be a good fit. Wood told us that Dallas is expected to continue growing until the year 2040.<\/p>\n

4. Where To Live On The Cheap<\/h2>\n

Fixer-uppers are all over if you look around. Ward told us that the Casa View area of Dallas has low prices and a lot of foreclosure opportunities. If rolling up your sleeves and making a home your very own is your thing, look there.<\/p>\n

5. Condo Central May Be Out Of Your League<\/h2>\n

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Downtown condos are plentiful, but expensive. There\u2019s a mini boom in the center of town, and a lot of new condominium developments are springing up.<\/p>\n

New means pricey, so be ready to pay a lot. Depending on the street, you can expect to pay between $170,000 and $450,000 for a condo downtown.<\/p>\n

6. The Homes Here Are Hot In More Than One Way<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t like hot, buy a newer home. Just like any large city, Dallas has its older areas and its newer areas. Newer homes have a lot more radiant barriers and newer air conditioning units, which can make dealing with the June through September annual heat wave more manageable.<\/p>\n

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