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McAllen Texas Homebuying - Real Estate Relocation
1. Write out a list of activities your family normally likes to do. You can then look for homes that have the right kind of space for your family. The first couple of homes we bought, we just went looking and decided on what we thought was the prettiest. However, we really didn’t think about how we lived and consequently neither of these houses were comfortable for us. A relocation expert specializing in relocating to McAllen, Texas, can help you analyze what type of home in McAllen Texas would suit your family.
2. Decide what your monthly housing budget will be once you move to McAllen, Texas. Qualify and get approved for a mortgage before you even arrive. If possible, schedule a house hunting trip about 6-8 weeks before you will be transferred. That way you can move right into your home when you relocate to McAllen Texas without having to stay in a Hotel. When we moved we actually parked the moving van at our new home, spent 2 hours closing the loan and then moved right in!
3. Decide which features in a home you have to have, and which would be nice to have. Focus on homes that meet your “have-to” requirements and then use “would be nice” features to determine which home to buy. For example: I had to have four bedrooms but I didn’t have to have a formal dining room as long as the house had a large breakfast room. There are many homes in McAllen Texas, with a great variety of price and amenities. Request a Free “Relocation to McAllen Texas” relocation package (click on link above) from one of our expert McAllen Real Estate agents and you will be on your way to finding out how much home your budget can buy.
4. How important are schools? You may want to contact some schools in McAllen, Texas and surrounding areas and talk to principles. You will find out much more about schools this way. National test scores are not always an accurate indication of how appropriate the school will be for your child/children. If you have requested a FREE “Relocation to McAllen Texas” real estate information package, the McAllen Realtor who is chosen to provide that McAllen Relocation information can also give you valuable advice about which schools are the best in the McAllen area. Our Realtor told us about one school district whose whole curriculum is built around boosting test scores, but their standard of education and extra-curricular activities were lacking. But the results looked good!
5. How important is ease of upkeep? New homes in McAllen Texas are normally built with energy efficient features and low maintenance exteriors. Older homes in McAllen Texas may make up in charm what they lack in ease of upkeep. My husband is extremely busy and we like to spend what little time we have on our hobbies. So we chose to buy a low maintenance home. My brother, on the other hand, just bought a house built in 1910 and is loving renovating his new home! The wonderful thing about America is that it can accommodate all tastes! Click on the link above to receive your FREE “Relocation to McAllen Texas” real estate package today from one of our top McAllen Real Estate agents!
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The following is a compilation of material from the McAllen Chamber of Commerce: McAllen is known as the “City of Palms” for the thousands of palm trees that dot the local lanscape and line many of the city's streets. Local residents (and most Texans) simply refer to the entire 4-county area that comprises the Lower Rio Grande Valley as “the Valley”. A center for international commerce and trade, McAllen is a major gateway to Mexico and the countries of Central America. The city’s population nearly doubles from October through March, as retirees descend upon the area from the north. These “Winter Texans” come to south Texas to enjoy the tropical climate, Mexican culture, square dancing, golf courses and other unique recreational outdoor opportunities. Most "Winter Texans" live in mobile home parks and RV campgrounds, but in recent years, a small but growing number have permanently relocated to the Valley. -- Source: Wikipedia.com
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Census Data for McAllen, Texas
| McAllen | Texas | United States | |
| Population | 106,414 | 20,851,820 | 281,421,906 |
| Median age | 30.5 | 32.3 | 35.3 |
| Median age for Male | 29.1 | 31.3 | 34 |
| Median age for Female | 31.7 | 33.4 | 36.5 |
| Households | 33,151 | 7,393,354 | 105,480,101 |
| Household population | 105,428 | 20,290,711 | 273,643,273 |
| Average household size | 3.18 | 2.74 | 2.59 |
| Families | 26,092 | 5,247,794 | 71,787,347 |
| Average family size | 3.64 | 3.28 | 3.14 |
| Housing units | 37,922 | 8,157,575 | 115,904,641 |
| Occupied units | 33,151 | 7,393,354 | 105,480,101 |
| Vacant units | 4,771 | 764,221 | 10,424,540 |
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