I am moving from California to Texas next year about this time (a little earlier to avoid the rains).
By that time my house will be paid off and I can sell it still for much more than I paid for it (even in today’s market). My note has such a small APR that to do so too soon doesn’t make sense.
I was born and raised in California and will miss the state of my birth. We have everything — desert, beach, mountains, blue skies and temperate weather year around (yes, the occasional temblor but wth).
Texas is my choice because I travel across the country for a living and it is centrally located with one of the largest airports in the country in DFW. They of course don’t have income tax and I am pretty sure the marginal tax rate is a lot less than California.
Also, Texas isn’t insane like California is.
We are contemplating a move to Texas as well. i grew up in Ventura county, and have lived in San Diego county the past 16 years, but i think this last election sealed the deal. We have 11 acres in East Texas, though as we both work for the federal government, I suspect we’ll probably end up near San Antonio.
Some of us are insane.. but in a different GOOD kind of way. ;-)
Texas: check, check, check, check, and 1/2 check.
Welcome to the Great State of Texas my FRiend.
Texas is not where you were born but a State of Mind, Heart and Attitude. It goes something like this: “leave us alone to live our lives in peace and we will get along fine, if that is not satisfactory we will deal with it.”
Bring your guns, your family and your dog (or cat). Leave the California Image at the state line.