Texas pays more, but it also costs more. Before you pack, see the real monthly math for a median home in Houston and DFW, how Texas property taxes and homestead exemptions work, which suburbs fit your drive home, and the 30 and 90 day deadlines after you move.
Houston
Schools come up in almost every buyer consultation I have with families. Sometimes it's the first question. Sometimes it's the reason a family is moving at all. So when U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings in August, I went through the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston lists with one question in mind: if you buy a house, which of these schools does that address...
Houston hit a record 40,750 homes for sale in July 2026. See what 5.5 months of inventory means for Houston buyers, sellers, and pricing strategy.
Dallas vs. Houston food compared: Michelin restaurants, steakhouses, BBQ, cheap eats, neighborhoods and which Texas city has the better food scene.
Houston homeowners could save more than $2,000 annually by filing a free homestead exemption. Learn how to apply with HCAD, what documents you need and what to do if you missed the deadline.
Texas homeowners can explore a special Vivint home security offer through Kory White Real Estate Group, including a Doorbell Camera Pro, installation, activation and 1 month of monitoring, subject to terms.
Learn how Houston's Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 can provide up to $125,000 to eligible homebuyers, who qualifies, how forgiveness works, and the important 2026 funding update.