Look like great places to sell propane and propane accessories.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
I never watched the show.... But this is hilarious
@BennyV406
3 жыл бұрын
Slow-effing-clap...well played, Sir.
@eldepavas
3 жыл бұрын
@@BennyV406 Hahaha, thank you.
@thebeardedbear565
3 жыл бұрын
I tell you what
@CindaMurphyRealEstate
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Realtor in Weatherford. You cannot get a frame or brick home here for $145k. A nice mobile home, yes! Nice entry level homes are around $200-225. You might get a fixer upper for $170-199. I’m not sure how they come up with the “livability” score but we do have several good parks, as well as numerous grocery stores and a major hospital. Most of the medical disciplines are represented here. If there’s anything we don’t have, it’s a short drive to the big City of Fort Worth. We are a friendly community and we do LOVE living here. If you love horses, Weatherford is the place to be. Being “The Cutting Horse Capital of the World” doesn’t mean that’s all we do. All of the riding disciplines can be found here. If lakes are your thing, we have a small one here but we’re also only 50min away from Possum Kingdom Lake, or as we call it, PK. This is where they hold the Red Bull diving competitions, at the cliffs of Hell’s Gate. If you like bike riding, we have the beautiful Lake Mineral Wells trail, which is also great for horses. For a paved trail, Town Creek is great. If you really want a mountain bike adventure, ride to the top of Quanah Hill. That’s one of our hidden gems. It’s a crazy fast ride down! We have an outdoor amphitheater at Heritage Park where we have concerts with food trucks. Once a month, we have First Monday Trade Days at Heritage Park as well. Weatherford is home to major retailers such as, JCPenney, TJ Maxx, Ross, Target, Bath and Body Works, Bed Bath and Beyond, Petsmart, OfficeMax, Home Depot, Lowes and of course Walmart. Downtown, we also have several boutiques that are fun to shop-hop. Have a yummy chicken sandwich at Yesterday’s sandwich shop - so good! We have most of the major chain restaurants and a few mom & pop joints. If you have any questions, just let me know! I have videos of Weatherford and lots of home tour videos as well ☺️
@andrealmoseley6575
2 жыл бұрын
Love this town but I looked there a few years back and couldn't find anything. Do you have anything with some land for gardening and maybe trees with water?
@vinalandsford6966
3 жыл бұрын
The food in Texas is so good, you should plan on gaining at least 100 lbs easy....those little barbecue stands and family restaurants will get ya!
@guysumpthin2974
3 жыл бұрын
In San antonio ?
@andrealmoseley6575
2 жыл бұрын
I go visit family and can hardly wear my clothes by the end of the week.
@caesarh3366
3 жыл бұрын
The problem with buying houses in Texas or elsewhere are property taxes 😱 even if you file homestead, school district taxes are half the bill, not including the ever rising home owners insurance. Based on my personal Houston residence experience - Oak Forest - to be precise.
@Narsuitus
3 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Texas (Fort Worth and Bryan), Illinois (Chicago and Champaign), Wisconsin (Madison and Shorewood). If I had my choice, I would live in Texas because I love warm weather and no state income tax.
@christianbrother4724
3 жыл бұрын
No state income tax = astronomical property taxes. I pay them every year.
@Narsuitus
3 жыл бұрын
@@christianbrother4724 In Texas, I am still paying property tax on the income producing property that I still own. The property taxes I pay in Texas are no higher that what I am paying in Chicago. In Chicago, I am paying tax on the property where I live, I am paying taxes on the income that I earn in Chicago, and I am paying Illinois State income tax on the rents that I collect from my property in Texas.
@damiancadell8580
3 жыл бұрын
When and how was Wisconsin
@SenorJuan2023
3 жыл бұрын
Texas isn't warm. It's HOT AS HELL. LOL
@marklarue7949
3 жыл бұрын
@@SenorJuan2023 not so much heat as humidity. Hasn't been over 100 in Houston this year.
@MokuleiaVibes
3 жыл бұрын
This list is good for those who are high maintenance, but for folks like me, just need a simple small house on a few acres, i can easily find that in my area of Texas for way under $125,000 and if I dont want a few acres and just small quaint home, i can find them in my town for under $80,000 easy. Your list is mainly for people who want a typical yuppie HOA kinda suburb home.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
What part of Texas do you call home?
@MokuleiaVibes
3 жыл бұрын
@@timothykeith1367 Coryell County (rural unincorporated town within the county)
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
@@MokuleiaVibes Thank you! I'm looking to move from expensive cities. The difference is in the city there are ten Walmarts, in a rural area there is just one Walmart. I only need one Walmart, so why deal with traffic congestion and the costs? Coryell County is part of the area that I'm considering. I was thinking of Lampasas and that region so you have confirmed my research. My sister lives in Belton. That's a great area with plenty of amenities and some good jobs too.
@MokuleiaVibes
3 жыл бұрын
@@timothykeith1367 highly recommend Lampasas! But more expensive than Gatesville. But inexpensive homes can be found in Lampasas County.
@angelpic44
2 жыл бұрын
Where do you live in Texas?
@martyshred
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are so funny. Love your videos! Wish you would do some like: 1. Top 10 towns for the outdoor sportsman. 2: Top 10 towns for bird hunters. 3. Top 10 towns for OHV enthusiasts. 4. Top 10 towns for boaters. You get my point. Best towns for different activities. Maybe even best towns for types of vacations. Food for thought anyway. Thanks!
@ThomasLeonard454
3 жыл бұрын
Don't get me wrong, I love your whole stick, your research, your quips and digs. Thank you Briggs.
@Thomas63r2
3 жыл бұрын
I've been to about half those cities, and they are fairly presented here. Here is the low down to get really cheap, like used car cheap, housing in Texas: go to the smaller cities near to big cities and start making offers on empty houses that are not on the MLS. Five years ago I bought a two bedroom 864 sq. ft. house with an attached 624 sq. ft. two car garage plus shop area on a third of an acre in Slaton (south east of Lubbock) for $11,000 cash. It was built in 1945, the garage in 1987, and has a terrific layout. None of the really cheap fixer upper houses in these smaller Texas cities will ever be listed with an agent or be on the MLS - not enough sales commission to make it worthwhile for the agents time. I've spent about another $17,000 on rehabbing my house, and I will probably spend about another $12,000 before I've done everything I wanted to do. Meanwhile I've been living in it just fine. Just be careful with these fixer uppers that are as cheap as a used car, some are too far gone and are just tear downs.
@starskyhutch6011
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a native Texan now living in Colorado for the past few years, so I can now view these places I grew up and around with a different perspective: Weatherford-stay away unless you like televangelists, bbq, Trump, and pecan pie Lockhart-great BBQ and an Austin exurb....live here if you are priced out of Austin. You can take a tollway with an 85mph speed limit and be there in 20 minutes. Move here before it gets expensive. Elgin-see Lockhart...getting expensive since it's becoming a far out suburb of Austin. Cool little town and Elgin sausage is the best. Dumas-If you like ranching and living on the dusty, arid, treeless high plains in the panhandle Angleton-if you can't afford the suburbs of Houston (which if you are employed periodt, one shouldn't have an issue) but still need to be close to all the jobs and culture of Houston without sucky commute. The freeway between Angleton and downtown Houston is the least congested freeway in metro Houston. Watauga- pronounced Wuh-TAW-guh-pretty much in the middle of the booming northern suburbs of Fort Worth....you really can't go wrong with any town in the DFW Metroplex that puts you in Tarrant or Dallas counties instead of the expensive and crowded shit shows of Denton and Collin counties. then...LOL and fuggidaboutit at all the other towns mentioned in this video, with special exception of Brady. There ain't shit to do there but I spent much of my childhood in this part of Texas, and you'd be hard pressed to find more genuine, NICE people than you'll find in central Texas.
@s.cosmin306
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Briggs can you do top Top 10 Towns with best public transport or walkable ? , thanks and great videos btw
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I can. We have one already written and researched I just haven't recorded it yet.
@debbiekerr3989
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs Thank you I'm looking forward to seeing it, because I was going to ask you the same question.
@colormedubious4747
3 жыл бұрын
That's basically going to be the largest and most expensive cities but I, too, am interested in seeing how his list compares to mine. NYC, Boston, DC, Philly, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis, Portland OR, Seattle, San Francisco, Sacramento, central Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, SLC, Dallas, New Orleans, MSP, and Phoenix are all solid semifinalists. Charlotte, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Kansas City, OKC, Detroit, Houston, and Albuquerque deserve mentions, at least. This list is subject to change as new starts and extensions come online over the next several decades. To be fair, my list is based on cities with rail transit systems, most of which have very walkable CBDs.
@stevenwiederholt7000
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs You get an attaboy...ATTABOY!
@Mike-vd2qt
3 жыл бұрын
@@colormedubious4747 I've lived in San Diego 41 years. Even though the weather is great, it is not a walkable city, and public transportation is poor. The government has always been very conservative, military and defense economy, and car-centric like all of SoCal. I'm a cyclist, and getting bike lanes anywhere other than downtown is impossible. SDPD does not write traffic tickets anymore, so a pedestrian gets killed on a crosswalk every six months. Dangerous place to ride or walk due to drivers in SoCal.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
I lived in San Antonio for 8 years and loved it. Moved there from NYC. Left in 2010. Might return to TX eventually.....but somewhere else other than SA.
@maggiemay97
3 жыл бұрын
I used to live in San Antonio but can’t stand it there now. Too crowded, overbuilt, traffic almost rivals LA and to cost of living and housing has shots up. I moved to the coast. Much easier and cheaper to live here.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiemay97 Very true. My Wife has been back to San Antonio for work training, about 4 times since 2010....and she said the same thing.....that it was unlivable.
@maggiemay97
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dangic23 I moved there from NYC in 1996. Absolutely LOVED it. It was such a different world. People very nice, housing prices very reasonable, no city and state taxes, etc. Then in 2006 I went back to Manhattan to work. I retired in early 2016 and moved back to SA and was HORRIFIED by just about everything there. So I started looking for an affordable place where I could afford a little house and bought one in Ingleside. Small town, not much going on here, but there’s a Walmart and a Lowe’s and I spend my time fixing up my little house. There are a lot of very nice, affordable houses here. It’s not too far from the beaches at Rockport and Padre Island National Seashore. The downside is you have to go to Corpus for doctors, hospitals, major shopping but that’s ok with me. I’m very content here. Check it out on KZitem, Zillow, etc.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiemay97 I appreciate it the info. I'm from Manhattan and left in 2002 to San Antonio (Air Force). It was great.....and so cheap. I remember looking for apartments....sorted the list from highest to lowest.....and the highest was cbeaper than what I was paying in NY. I was one of the 1st residents to move into the Lodge at Westover Hills. Back in 2002 it was the top place in SA....and one of only 3 things on HW151. The other 2 were McDonald's and Rudys. I looked at 151 on Google maps....and I couldn't belive how it looks now. Bought a house in 2005, Hillcrest by Pulte on 1604. Today that area looks like a disaster. I retired in 2014....but my wife has 2 more years left to retire...also Air Force.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiemay97 I've been in WY for 6 years.....heading to Bay Area California in 3 weeks for the final 2 years of my Wife's career.
@farmergirlangie3469
3 жыл бұрын
I really prefer it when you show where the places are on the map so that I can see a visual reference of where they are within the state.
@GordoEats98
3 жыл бұрын
Maps services work too
@eggsngritstn
3 жыл бұрын
Brady is known as the Heart of Texas, surprised you didn't mention that. Drove through there many times when I was stationed in San Angelo and remember the sign. It’s close to Fredericksburg which is a great town for stuff to do.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
Brady is charming without the tourists and costs of Fredericksburg. U.S. 190 is proposed to be upgraded to interstate I-14 and U.S. 87 will be upgraded to interstate I-18. With two major highways meeting at Brady, this small town won't be so isolated - someday. I-14 will enable trucks to bypass San Antonio when going west, eventually all the way to California.
@susanvinson2338
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I grew up in Brady, The Heart of Texas (the largest incorporated city to the geographical center of Texas)! I am surprised to see that it is number two on your list. The cost of living is definitely cheap there. There are great hunting, fishing, and camping opportunities in the area. Plus, Brady is known for the World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off which, before COVID, was held every Labor Day weekend and drew in hundreds of people every year.
@laurapa2949
3 жыл бұрын
Is there any way you can LIST the “tens” in the description on your videos? This would be a HUGE help! Thanks for all the work you do for us and all the EXTRA info in your narrations!
@paulherzog9605
3 жыл бұрын
Retired, moved to Texarkana. Great town, lots of cheap housing. 2000 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 car garage. $140000. Lot of jobs but its the south so don't pay much. friendly folks
@feyaia
3 жыл бұрын
If you really want to get a feel for what it would be like to live in a place you may be interested in, after doing much more homework than what these cheap thrown-together videos show, consider a BnB stay. These weekend or weekly rentable places can really give you a feel of what it would be like to live in that town. Also, remember that homework? Its easy to go to any real estate or county tax site in that town and see what homes are going for. Pick a place that you might realistically be able to afford and find the nearest BnB. Just a suggestion.
@stardust949
3 жыл бұрын
I've visited Texas twice in my life. Both trips were incredibly memorable. I never want to live there year round, however. But---gotta love your videos every time!
@kevinasselta4632
3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos but would love to see the map zoom out so you can see the town/city location in the state
@williamcross4379
3 жыл бұрын
Used to live in Lake Jackson near Angleton. Despite the heat I loved the small town feel despite being fairly close to Houston. I sure hope it stays that way too.
@marklarue7949
3 жыл бұрын
Elevation is an issue, down there, I'm in Houston west,elevation is problematic too but not like Pearland,Eagle lake or Angleyon. Mosquitos, big enough to stand flatfooted on the edge of a half dollar.And they wear referee striped socks.
@dykeellison3248
3 жыл бұрын
Love Lake Jackson. Especially downtown with the street names This Way and That Way
@sfavor
3 жыл бұрын
Lived in Eagle Pass about 20 years ago and there were cops chasing down people almost every night. Can't imagine it's any better now. Car exhaust in the Walmart parking lot could rival LA. Best part was the markets across the border.
@johnd4348
3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Texas most of my live and relocated to Tennessee. Never realized how flat Texas was till now. and it doesn't snow much in Texas
@gal2727
3 жыл бұрын
Which do you like better? I’ve been thinking about moving to Tennessee.
@johnd4348
3 жыл бұрын
@@gal2727 Well Texas as good points and Tennessee has good points. I moved to TN because lower cost of living. But Texas has more job opportunities if you have job skills. Tennessee is more low skilled jobs that don't pay much. But then again it does not take much to live here. Texas is warm in the winter. TN is cold, and wet and it snows. So weather is different. Texas is so big you can find pretty much whatever you want there if you look. It' more diverse. Tennessee people are very clanish. They have strong opinions about politics and religion. They are very conservative and religious. Texas not so much. Its way more progressive. So you have to decide what you want. Tennessee is very pretty. ,Most beautiful State I have lived in. have lived all over. Thanks for the reply. Make a visit to TN before you move. Spent several weeks here if you can.
@lisarichards1956
3 жыл бұрын
I remember driving through Dumas as a teenager. We were driving from Colorado to Angleton, TX to visit family. I remember being really impressed with Dumas and thought I'd like to live there someday. The downtown was really pretty. Kind of unrecognizable from your photos. :)
@yhvh4life
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr. Briggs. I always loved Texas anyway and the video you provided here gives me hope : )
@donnagerhart1273
3 жыл бұрын
Hoping to relocate to Texas so I’m excited for this video!!!. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I’m so glad you decided to do individual states, though. I was hoping you would. I’ve got my pen and notebook ready to take notes!! I may just find someplace other than the Lone Star State to retire. Who knows? Thanks for all of the research and effort you put into your videos, Briggs. They are always so informative and well done and your sense of humor makes it even better!!
@jaywashington2196
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking into moving into the plains region and Dumas was on the list. Thanks briggs
@israeldavila27
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you jamar, hope you find your place to move to.
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@terencejay8845
3 жыл бұрын
If you're sitting in a bar there, don't call it 'Dumm-Ass'. They don't like it.
@tonyphelps399
3 жыл бұрын
Dumas isn’t a bad town. Good shopping options and close enough to Amarillo. Got a smell to it... Hot in summer!
@colormedubious4747
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Dalhart, too. It's a little smaller than Dumas and a little farther from Amarillo.
@michelleformanski9875
3 жыл бұрын
I have family north of Houston. In my opinion Texas has some of the nicest people and the way of life is good. Years ago, I had seriously thought of moving. Down there.
@lisad2701
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in Texas. My family is in Texas. I would NEVER move back to Texas! In the summer, even the nights are miserable. Except for some areas of hill country, it is flat and ugly. They have tornadoes, hurricanes, major hail storms, extreme drought and extreme flooding. No thank you. I moved to 36 acres in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas (where Texans come to have fun and the rich ones are snatching up huge parcels of land). My property taxes are $48/year for a modest house with great horse facilities, paved road and "city" water. The only weather event is a very rare tornado. It is gorgeous, you don't need a/c at night, the people are friendly, very low crime, we get 60 inches of rain per year - it is paradise!
@thetimmns
3 жыл бұрын
You won't get a place in Texas with property taxes that low. Not near it. Some places in Ark. are really nice Glad for ya.
@cherrlyn381
3 жыл бұрын
Arkansas isn't the only place Texans head to. We call parts of Southern Colorado: Northern Texas.
@jmewhatzername210
3 жыл бұрын
@Trdflorida 20 yes, the heat is that bad. Worse! It’s 110 in the shade here in the summer and you only get two weeks of cold weather. Cold meaning 45 degrees. If you like living in Hades, you’d like it down here.
@user-sz6kp1tn6c
3 жыл бұрын
"Except for some areas of hill country, it is flat and ugly" I take it you've never been to west texas. You should try branching out of the usual scenery here and there.
@mjm4ut
3 жыл бұрын
@Trdflorida 20 in the Summer yes, but the winters are great in Central Texas. Oct to April/May not too bad.
@biancabianchi2223
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful idea , for people who are thinking about moving but haven't thought about where to begin , I hope those people get inspired and motivated to move forward by moving somewhere more affordable ♥
@DianaWilson
3 жыл бұрын
Woot! Native Texan here. Can't wait to see your list.
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Briggs- LOVE your channel! And your sense of humor too!! I hate to mention this, but you may have mispronounced the town Elgin. I believe it's with a hard G, as in Good. I'll check with some other Texans to verify. Afterall, I could be wrong! Other than that I'm really diggin your videos! Thank You for sharing them with us! ♡ Edit: I took a poll w the locals, and yep, it's Elgin with a hard G across the board. Sorry. ♡
@buffalobillh
3 жыл бұрын
Elgin (the town): the g is like the g in “good.” Elgin (the street in downtown Houston): the g is like the j in “juice.” Go figure. LOL
@robertsitch1415
3 жыл бұрын
I believe that Elgin is a Scottish name. We have Elgin County in Ontario and a Port Elgin.
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
@@buffalobillh I know! It's so funny bcuz of how there are SO MANY weird ways to pronounce things around here! We even have a highway that's called MoPac, but that name isn't official written on any signs, or maps! You just have to know what people are talking about, it's like insider information. Not fair to all the newbies! But that's Texas for ya.
@colormedubious4747
3 жыл бұрын
@@gardengatesopen Loop 1 was also signed as "MoPac Expressway" back in the days of yore. It was originally called "MoPac Boulevard" in order to trick the residents of the adjacent neighborhoods into believing it wasn't going to be a freeway. Politicians are scam artists, but that's EVERYWHERE for ya.
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
@@colormedubious4747 YES ! Loop 1! I DO remember that too!
@MokuleiaVibes
3 жыл бұрын
You really need to look at towns like Lampasas, Gatesville, Belton, Nolanville, Ding Dong, Hamilton.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
Stephenville and Llano too
@luramirike8539
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I live here.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
@@luramirike8539 I just saw Ding Dong on the map a few days ago. That's a funny name. There is a place called Nameless in Travis county. I want some rural acreage but I can't afford it within 60 miles of a city, maybe not even then. My parents bought 11 acres in 1963 for just $1,000. Those days are long gone, that's for sure.
@robertmoore2049
3 жыл бұрын
How about the Top 10 cities with the highest livability scores in each region of the US. Thanx for another great video!
@texomajohn2916
3 жыл бұрын
Muleshoe does get a little warm in the summer , but the winter is a killer, northers roll in to the panhandle section of Texas and it is wind, ice and snow . Just saying
@colormedubious4747
3 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that you always mention the heat when you talk about Texas towns. Be warned, the towns in the Panhandle suffer some BRUTAL winter weather for a few weeks to a couple of months every year. They also experience tornadoes, haboobs and tumbleweed assaults.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
The humidity in south and central Texas is worse than the heat.
@christianbrother4724
3 жыл бұрын
Hurricanes on the coast. Remember 2017 when the entire Texas coast was either destroyed or under water.
@colormedubious4747
3 жыл бұрын
@@christianbrother4724 I remember it QUITE well, I assure you. My rental property was knocked completely out of commission from Aug 2017 until Jan 2019. Had to spend about 1/3 more than the insurance covered to bring it up to the new windstorm code. Ouch.
@kathleenkirchoff9223
3 жыл бұрын
@@christianbrother4724 Do you know how long the Texas coast Is? Last time the whole coast was flooded, Noah was cruising on the Ark. Even the last few big ones don't scare off real Texans.
@christianbrother4724
3 жыл бұрын
@@kathleenkirchoff9223 I know Harvey hit it from Corpus Christi all the way to Beaumont. Corpus is on the west side of the coast and Beaumont is on the far east. I would say it hit pretty much most of the coastline of Texas.
@ingodwetrust6676
3 жыл бұрын
If you are coming from California please don’t California our Texas thank you have a blessed day
@kathleenkirchoff9223
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@MayWhite-bz7xl
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Briggs another good one.
@yeti8it396
3 жыл бұрын
BRIGGS your killin it with the content
@jlgreen61
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Briggs, you should do an episode on places in the U.S. with a livability score above 90.
@andrewsherman5899
3 жыл бұрын
It’s pronounced Wah- tah- gah. Other than that good list.
@tonyspohn
3 жыл бұрын
^ What he said....
@jeremyharris2998
3 жыл бұрын
When he said that I was like where?????
@tobyallred4413
3 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it....LOL
@thexoftexas4267
3 жыл бұрын
@@tobyallred4413 Met too. I live in the next town over.
@D3c3pTion
3 жыл бұрын
Yup 👍
@Hillers62
3 жыл бұрын
Having grown up in the Metroplex (aka Dallas-Ft.Worth) I have been to many places in Texas as I used to ride with my Dad, who was a truck driver...some of the towns you didn't mention that I think are great are Fairview, Fredricksburg, New Braunfels, and my Dad's birthplace, Liverpool (South of Houston)...
@justinl2753
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Elgin is really growing into Austin and so is the cost of housing. The locals pronounce the "gin" in Elgin like Guin-ness (beer).
@loveorconfusion
Жыл бұрын
Yall have Great Sausage and BBQ.
@geminiecricket4798
3 жыл бұрын
NO I LIVED IN TEXAS AND THE HUMIDITY AND HEAT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY SAVED ON HOUSING AS YOU NEED ELECTRICITY 24/7/365 FOREVER.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
And the high property taxes. Cheap houses.....but the added costs brings the real prices almost to Washington level values.
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes you do.
@cr1ptan46
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dangic23 Great choice for disabled Veterans as they have a sliding tax scale for disabled vets. If you are 100 percent disabled you are exempt from all tax on your main house.
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
@@cr1ptan46 Nice. I'm at 50%, but my Wife retires in 2 years and will definitely get 100%.....she is all messed up. Now if we could only find an area in TX with no mountain cedar issues...lol.
@robertsitch1415
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in Canada I have wondered if what you save on heating would have to go to air conditioning most of the year.
@meredithpoor666
3 жыл бұрын
Point 1: I was living very close to Lockhart for about three years. I used to go there for the BBQ - including BBQ joints with a lot of vegetables (El Chapparal). If you haven't been there or been through it, I highly recommend it. Point 2: Elgin is close enough to Austin that there's plenty of work. There may not be much work in Elgin proper, but most people that live there are commuters. See Tesla Gigafactory Austin - US 290 to Texas 130 - lots of tolls, but the speed limit is 80 MPH.
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
Elgin will also take off like the Hutto area has.
@garyleibitzke4166
3 жыл бұрын
I really like that you added the real cost of a house instead of the "average".
@susanneschmidtcruz7156
3 жыл бұрын
Wish you had been around 20 years ago Briggs. I'm stuck where I am being too old to move.
@IberianLife
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Can’t wait to see the video on Florida.
@ladydragon7777
3 жыл бұрын
Florida is a way overpriced Nazi piss hole.
@SCLARK2112
3 жыл бұрын
@@ladydragon7777 Currently Florida has the best government in America, we're FREE!
@Hillbilly_Bob_Rides
3 жыл бұрын
I want to see a video about some places in some islands like in the Caribbean or something and the cost to live there. Hookt up Briggs I'm a dedicated viewer and enjo most all the stuff u do which is unusual for me so keep up the good word brother!
@scarredwoodmichael6825
3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Briggs! Can we get a top 10 best “2nd” cities of the US. By “2nd city” I mean a city that is 2nd in population in it’s state! Would be awesome and interesting!
@timothykeith1367
3 жыл бұрын
There is a Briggs Texas near Lampasas. I think Lampasas could have been on this list.
@johnmorgan1629
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Briggs.
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@texasgal07
3 жыл бұрын
The way you pronounce some of the towns made me chuckle. And anything north of Lubbock is considered to be IN the Panhandle. (Not ON) 😉
@jimkinkade6919
3 жыл бұрын
Muleshoue Texas,I heard of it in Vietnam from some Air Force NCOs.
@quincyharon3320
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome thanks shout out from Philadelphia Pennsylvania 👍🌎
@GEAUXFRUGAL
3 жыл бұрын
Brady TX looks good. I really liked Gonzalez TX. Kids walk to school, cool little places to gather and eat.
@SM-tq7or
3 жыл бұрын
Top 10 places to rent or retire in pa for under $1500
@johnwood551
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not the pandemic causing the downturn ,it’s POLITICIANS !!
@sharonthomas865
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Briggs 😊 👍👍
@nobodyspecial9262
3 жыл бұрын
Muleshoe Texas is a Wonderful little town in West Texas. We've visited many many times. You are correct, there are no theme parks there but if that's what you want, got to Florida. Muleshoe has nice people, and that makes a HUGE differance. They have a few good restaurants, almost everything there is walkable and the they have a wonderful RV park. The only problem is , it does get hot and dry, but then again, what do you want, your at the edge of the Great Plain and the Desert. We still love to visit on our way to the PNW from the SE.
@georgeboyer8158
3 жыл бұрын
That first place, Weatherford...you said there were churches for everyone, which is OK by me, but I really prefer Popeyes.
@geow551
3 жыл бұрын
They really need a “Lisa’s Chicken and Seafood”.
@johnmooney6862
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@annhowcroft9493
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@jondstewart
3 жыл бұрын
Weatherford is a great place. Only some 25 miles east of where my grandparents lived and the place Larry Hagman was from. It’s a sleepy small town not even an hour from a bustling metropolis
@lisarichards1956
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! My hometown, Angleton, made the list! I haven't lived there for decades, but have lots of relatives there. :)
@BeyondtheRailz
3 жыл бұрын
Briggs! You would be the funniest travel agent.
@gbaker929
2 жыл бұрын
Just so you know, #7 is pronounced Watawga, not Watooga. Love the videos, Keep em coming
@OutAllDay
3 жыл бұрын
Been to Brady, Texas. Not bad at all
@richardsharp6875
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best, very informative, and entertaining, you really do your homework Thank you so very much
@SaceedAbul
3 жыл бұрын
Little Elm Texas is an amazing city. Check it out. Not far from Dallas. Near water.
@israeldavila27
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed
@louisandrus8532
3 жыл бұрын
A
@jefferyblack3838
3 жыл бұрын
Wife and I are looking to relocate and Texas is looking very possible
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
3 жыл бұрын
It's not a bad place to look at.
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
Except for Austin and the Austin burbs, along with all the little towns now attached to Austin. There's just too many people. The infrastructure cannot accommodate all these new people. A case of growing too big, too fast. Seriously, you'll spend a minimum of one hour in traffic to go most places, each way. And all the newbies drive like maniacs. Speaking from experience. Good Luck ☆
@Dangic23
3 жыл бұрын
Beware of mountain cedar
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dangic23 OH! Right! I forgot to add CEDAR FEVER! Even people who normally don't have any allergies succumb to Cedar Fever. If not the 1st year, then usually by the third year it takes over their lives, and they wish they had never moved here. Even your car turns green! This is something the realtors never tell you.
@1CharlesSwain
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t bring liberal ways if that’s the way you swing JK JK
@kathleenmilligan2944
3 жыл бұрын
"through the floor" excellent!
@bubbaj6773
3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't to be with my daughters, I would still be in Texas
@gwolf6975
3 жыл бұрын
Same issue here. Im in a Sh!+hole.
@Hillers62
3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for my six figure job here in Florida, I'd be back home in Texas, too...
@bubbaj6773
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hillers62 can go back after you retire
@marklarue7949
3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could.been here 44yrs.
@marklarue7949
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hillers62 Florida is ok,maybe retire in Tx. We have some elevation here, pick the right place you won't get your feet wet.
@charlesgray3810
3 жыл бұрын
That man is crazy those prices are high.
@jordanwelch3832
3 жыл бұрын
Angleton is good just floods all the time due to the occasional hurricanes we get (coming from a Houston native)
@sigmoundthomas3082
3 жыл бұрын
facts
@JBR7655
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much time you spend on Texas for someone from Oregon
@msgreen512
3 жыл бұрын
I would move to Weatherford, it isn't far from Fort Worth l could commute to work.
@MrPjcrews
3 жыл бұрын
A suggestion, Best Towns In America for Special Needs (Down Syndrome, Autism, Etc..) population to live that are affordable and have a community for this population to thrive that isn't in California. Someplace near medical facilities that are highly needed for special needs people is a must. Thank you, Paul
@eventhisidistaken
3 жыл бұрын
Every time we drive through Dumas, we have to call it dumbass of course. But really, it is a cool little town. I'll say this though. Chicago has *nothing* on this windy city. It's a constant 15 mph wind "minimum" at all times. But it is *way* out in BFE. Amarillo is the closest medium sized city, maybe about 1.5 hour drive away.
@mikeguentzel
3 жыл бұрын
Native Texan here...nice list. I've been to many of the towns on your list and there are probably another 30 in Texas that would also be great places to live. BTW, I live in the Austin area and the locals pronounce Elgin with a hard G (like eggs) and not like the city in Illinois. I know it makes no sense...it's the same word, but here we are. The BBQ sausage in Elgin is quite good (Southside Market, Meyers, etc)...if you make it down here, you should give it a try. :)
@10lauset
3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious about areas for live-aboard boats and houses. Thanks. Cheers
@marklarue7949
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of lakes in Tx big ones good fishing, plus the entire coast. I prefer fresh water, lakefront.
@corallewis3788
3 жыл бұрын
Ty Briggs very informative..
@crs11becausecrs10wastaken
3 жыл бұрын
Got my brand new home under 200k in Willis. 👍
@meredithpoor666
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to see a 'really ghastly' Texas town, look up Redwood, Texas.
@GarrettWorcester
3 жыл бұрын
I read some of the stats on city-data, and it looks like a "self-policing" kind of place. Next exit, please... make it the next four exits, and thank you.
@DIVISIONINCISION
3 жыл бұрын
I was warned by one of my clients to cross over into Mexico through Eagle Pass as it's the safest.
@SinksYourBoat
3 жыл бұрын
Weatherford really is a beautiful town.
@mariarivera1404
3 жыл бұрын
Left wing should no move Weatherford. Those left wing like Californias may ruin that beautifull town
@jmewhatzername210
3 жыл бұрын
Just FYI , it’s pronounced “Ellg-in”, not “El-gin”. Just like Waco is pronounced “Way-co”, not “Wack-o” and Burnet is pronounced “Burn-it”, not “Burr-net”. Also, Buda is pronounced “Bew-duh” here.
@rodmandealerman3297
3 жыл бұрын
We moved to Elgin in April, and it is SO much easier to live here than within the city limits of Austin. 5 minutes away from the local Wally World, and 6 minutes from HEB (grocery store). I can sort of agree with your figures on the cost of buying a house, but lately prices for a modest, recently renovated home are creeping up to well over $100/sq. ft.. As for crime, the biggest problem (lately) is a handful of car break-ins, and a few young people in the local parks 'smoking' after dark. Traffic is no problem, until you have to go to work in town. Typical rush hour shenanigans on Hwy 290 will aggravate you, but it clears out once you get through Manor, about 10 miles away. If anyone is thinking about buying one of the newer homes, make SURE you take a tour of the subdivision you're interested in. These George Jetson homes sprout up overnight, and I have seen plenty of streets/foundations that were not properly prepped. Driving down the street, you would think you're at sea, going over 10 ft. waves. Ugly.
@eileenmcloughlin4778
3 жыл бұрын
Here is an idea that would probably get a LOT OF VIEWERS! How about finding land in the USA that someone could legally build a Tiny Home on!
@danielleonard5998
3 жыл бұрын
The real estate market is one of the biggest investment company in the world now, but I don't see myself Making good profit from it.
@allencampbell6580
3 жыл бұрын
Same here man... Though it was lucrative at first.
@NicloasSmith
3 жыл бұрын
Stock market is the best when it comes to investment right now, so far I have been able to grow my portfolio from $450,000 to over $600,000 within 4months.
@masonwilliam8921
3 жыл бұрын
I still don't know what stock to buy, do you have any idea on more assets with high yielding potential?
@georgeflorence2671
3 жыл бұрын
@Jason Brian stock management and trade are better handled by experience account managers.
@NicloasSmith
3 жыл бұрын
@@georgeflorence2671 In order to make profits in the stock market, one has to have a good strategy and proper knowledge of how the holders manipulate the market.
@allnyabi7823
3 жыл бұрын
I actually live in Elgin and it's not a bad town if you work in North Austin, Round Rock or Pflugerville. If you work downtown or far north you want to move closer to Austin. With the invasion of California folks migrating the amount of people that live here has skyrocketed, causing some traffic issues but outside of rush hours it's not too bad.
@The_Bermuda_Nonagon
3 жыл бұрын
There is actually a very small town northwest of Austin called Briggs, Texas. : )
@annoyingperson2255
3 жыл бұрын
I have to qorenteen because I got experiencee to civic so u cheer me up
@THETexxStarr
2 жыл бұрын
The only problem with the panhandle towns is the winters. It's FLAT!!! When it gets cold wind chills can reach -20+.
@matthewmajestic1013
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Briggs, thanks for this one the Lone Star state!
@larryrodriguez5287
3 жыл бұрын
Elgin is pronounced with a hard “g” as in again. Example, someone pronounced Elgin wrong again. 😂
@Johnnyboy414
3 жыл бұрын
Really? Because the Elgin in Illinois is pronounced the exact way he said it
@larryrodriguez5287
3 жыл бұрын
Correct, Elgin, Illinois is pronounced the way he said. But Elgin, Texas is not. I should know, I lived there for 20 years.
@JMR-1953
3 жыл бұрын
One of the first things my sister pointed out to me when I lived with her for a couple of months in Hutto was the pronunciations of several cities. We are both from IL originally and would definitely have pronounced it wrong. LOL
@danielmcginnis5134
3 жыл бұрын
Elgin is actually pronounced "speed trap for people driving to Austin"
@SLICKW1993
3 жыл бұрын
EL Gen no Gin, my dad use to make sure we pronounced it correctly lol. It’s named after my Great Great Grandfather. My Grandmother was a Elgin.
@maggiemay97
3 жыл бұрын
The barbecue in Lockhart sure is good.
@donperry8627
3 жыл бұрын
Briggs unassuming appreciation for red heads might supersede my own.
@joshuagarner1654
3 жыл бұрын
Underage redheads
@donperry8627
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagarner1654 how dare you sir!
@mattmcspadden7792
3 жыл бұрын
Lockhart has some good BBQ Restaurants
@ZomBieKingTK
2 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked that my hometown of Abilene, TX hasn't made any of these lists. We were featured in Forbes magazine once as being one of the best places in the country to retire because our median home price and cost of living are so low. Beef and gas have always been very cheap here as well.
@sheronlee152
Жыл бұрын
I like your list. As a Texan I've been to half these places. btw, Elgin is pronounced with a hard g like 'go.' Not like the watch. I know, lots of texas pronunciations are odd.
@GEAUXFRUGAL
3 жыл бұрын
Eagle pass is near canyon it's breath taking sunset is worth the drive.
@softballm1991
2 жыл бұрын
Watauga, is buried between Ft. Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills. The 109k is a joke, no really a joke. Gentrification and land cost pressures are off the charts.
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