For those who know Houston

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 04:20 PM

Hey all, newb here. Been lurking since I got an 06 E90 a few months ago. I'm 24, graduating in May and have job lined up in Pasadena. Anyone have suggestions on neighborhoods/apts to consider in the Houston/Pasadena area? Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

yomama69 · 03-30-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pure It

Hey all, newb here. Been lurking since I got an 06 E90 a few months ago. I'm 24, graduating in May and have job lined up in Pasadena. Anyone have suggestions on neighborhoods/apts to consider in the Houston/Pasadena area? Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

Are you going to be making a good salary? If so, don't live in Pasadena. Go North if you don't mind a longer commute...or West.

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 04:38 PM

Salary is solid, don't mind a commute, but I'd like to keep rent around $800/mo for a 1 bdrm. Originally I was looking at Midtown, but everything there looks $900+, unless it's a tiny studio. What is to the west?

yomama69 · 03-30-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pure It

Salary is solid, don't mind a commute, but I'd like to keep rent around $800/mo for a 1 bdrm. Originally I was looking at Midtown, but everything there looks $900+, unless it's a tiny studio. What is to the west?

Your best bet is probably Pearland or Friendswood.

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks for the help, I'll check those out.

Jet335i · 03-30-2009, 06:47 PM

god i wish nj was cheaper...one bedroom apartments around here go for 1400+/month

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 06:55 PM

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god i wish nj was cheaper...one bedroom apartments around here go for 1400+/month

WOW that's rough

gonzo · 03-30-2009, 07:10 PM

I did some contract work in Houston a few years ago. Inside loop 610 is very active, if you will and can get higher in price. I found a 3 br house inside the outer loop, beltway 8 west side, 2100sf for $1200. It was nice enough. Great neighbors etc..

Friendswood is kind of out there. I don't know the scale of this map but Houston is MASSIVE in size and it is a drive to downtown. Sugarland is active, or was, and pretty clean. If you want to live out a bit.

Traffic and hobos at the corner are bad. We all know about the heat.

Came back to Dallas. I like it better. G/L and welcome to Texas Pardner!

In Austin right now. This is like getting around in my neighborhood. Not too big and not too small.

yomama69 · 03-30-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I did some contract work in Houston a few years ago. Inside loop 610 is very active, if you will and can get higher in price. I found a 3 br house inside the outer loop, beltway 8 west side, 2100sf for $1200. It was nice enough. Great neighbors etc..

Friendswood is kind of out there. I don't know the scale of this map but Houston is MASSIVE in size and it is a drive to downtown. Sugarland is active, or was, and pretty clean. If you want to live out a bit.

Traffic and hobos at the corner are bad. We all know about the heat.

Came back to Dallas. I like it better. G/L and welcome to Texas Pardner!

In Austin right now. This is like getting around in my neighborhood. Not too big and not too small.

Houston blows. Austin FTW. I'm glad I don't live in Houston anymore. It takes too long to get anywhere and too humid.

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 09:28 PM

I would prefer Austin, but as a chemical engineer Houston is the place to be.

Coming from the Midwest, I look forward to the more "generous" Texan girls (from what I've heard)

yomama69 · 03-30-2009, 09:29 PM

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I would prefer Austin, but as a chemical engineer Houston is the place to be.

Coming from the Midwest, I look forward to the more "generous" Texan girls (from what I've heard)

I lived in the Midwest. I'm married to a Midwestern chick. Texas chicks are much better. Welcome.

Pure It · 03-30-2009, 09:32 PM

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I lived in the Midwest. I'm married to a Midwestern chick. Texas chicks are much better. Welcome.

hahaha. Thank you.

kabalm18 · 03-30-2009, 09:39 PM

I don't know Houston...but I do know the Colts beat the shit out of the Texans every time!

BillLee · 03-30-2009, 10:31 PM

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I don't know Houston...but I do know the Colts beat the shit out of the Texans every time!

hey! the texans are getting better...kinda

Peg_legs · 03-31-2009, 05:12 AM

I enjoyed living in Clear Lake and it's right near Pasadena

txusa03 · 03-31-2009, 07:15 AM

all I can say is welcome to hurricane territory!

gonzo · 03-31-2009, 08:58 AM

^ Not so much as "Hail Country". My friend north of Ft. Worth said it hailed baseballs last night. That would hurt.

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Pure It New Member 10 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: International iTrader: (0)	For those who know Houston Hey all, newb here. Been lurking since I got an 06 E90 a few months ago. I'm 24, graduating in May and have job lined up in Pasadena. Anyone have suggestions on neighborhoods/apts to consider in the Houston/Pasadena area? Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!
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Pure It New Member 10 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: International iTrader: (0)	Salary is solid, don't mind a commute, but I'd like to keep rent around $800/mo for a 1 bdrm. Originally I was looking at Midtown, but everything there looks $900+, unless it's a tiny studio. What is to the west?
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10187 Rep 14,392 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I did some contract work in Houston a few years ago. Inside loop 610 is very active, if you will and can get higher in price. I found a 3 br house inside the outer loop, beltway 8 west side, 2100sf for $1200. It was nice enough. Great neighbors etc.. Friendswood is kind of out there. I don't know the scale of this map but Houston is MASSIVE in size and it is a drive to downtown. Sugarland is active, or was, and pretty clean. If you want to live out a bit. Traffic and hobos at the corner are bad. We all know about the heat. Came back to Dallas. I like it better. G/L and welcome to Texas Pardner! In Austin right now. This is like getting around in my neighborhood. Not too big and not too small. Attached Images
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Pure It New Member 10 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: International iTrader: (0)	I would prefer Austin, but as a chemical engineer Houston is the place to be. Coming from the Midwest, I look forward to the more "generous" Texan girls (from what I've heard)
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10187 Rep 14,392 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	^ Not so much as "Hail Country". My friend north of Ft. Worth said it hailed baseballs last night. That would hurt.
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