Relocating? This isThe Thread for YOU!

SummerChild · #1 05-15-2007, 02:45 PM

Hi Soror,
I posted a thread inquiring of Texas and Dallas sorors re Dallas but no one responded. Is it not the place to be? There seems to be alot of backing of Houston. How do the cities compare in your opinion?

SC

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HOUSTON........HOUSTON...............DID I SAY HOU-STON!!!!!

icebrAKA · #2 05-15-2007, 02:59 PM

Me personally, I don't like Dallas. It has its OK spots but for the most part it looks old to me. Even in the nice spots it looks old. The people are different than in Houston also. Although Houston is bigger than Dallas, its easier to navigate in Houston than in Dallas. I love Houston. I love my the people, my church, the professionals, my chapter, who happens to be the BEST chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha hands down, and the food!

Plus its closer to my home which is in Southern Louisiana!

MeezDiscreet · #3 05-15-2007, 03:07 PM

Dallas is my hometown and while it may not be as metropolitan as Houston, I still think it's a great place. I think it's easier to navigate and takes less time--you get almost anywhere in 15-20 minutes compared to the 30 minutes or more in Houston.

SummerChild · #4 05-15-2007, 05:56 PM

Hi MeezDiscreet,
What is the Dallas feel? You mentioned that it's not as metropolitan as Houston. Does it feel like a small and/or country town?
What is it about Dallas that you think is great? What is the AA and dating scene like there for AAs?

SC

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Originally Posted by MeezDiscreet

Dallas is my hometown and while it may not be as metropolitan as Houston, I still think it's a great place. I think it's easier to navigate and takes less time--you get almost anywhere in 15-20 minutes compared to the 30 minutes or more in Houston.

Wonderful1908 · #5 05-15-2007, 08:14 PM

Houston has really been well endorsed on the board. I honestly don't no anybody who has moved here and wants to go back to Lousiana. I think Houston is great becuase even though its a city its so wide that there are like 25 mini Houstons in Houston. Plus as I said earlier the cost of living is awesome! I had a brand new 2500 sq. foot house built 4 years ago and after upgrades we only paid $123,000, so whatever the occupation Houston is the place!

RedefinedDiva · #6 05-16-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonderful1908

Houston has really been well endorsed on the board. I honestly don't no anybody who has moved here and wants to go back to Lousiana. I think Houston is great becuase even though its a city its so wide that there are like 25 mini Houstons in Houston. Plus as I said earlier the cost of living is awesome! I had a brand new 2500 sq. foot house built 4 years ago and after upgrades we only paid $123,000, so whatever the occupation Houston is the place!

The only persons that want to stay are those that went voluntarily. Ask the folks FORCED out by Katrina and they sing a different tune! They ALL want to come back!

But, damn! A brand new home for $123K doesn't sound bad AT ALL!

RedefinedDiva · #7 05-16-2007, 02:01 AM

Any opinions of Chicago? A bunch of folks have gotten jobs there from my school. I've never been, but I have one classmate that is originally from Chicago and says she will NEVER go back. What's up with the Chi?

Wonderful1908 · #8 05-16-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

The only persons that want to stay are those that went voluntarily. Ask the folks FORCED out by Katrina and they sing a different tune! They ALL want to come back!

But, damn! A brand new home for $123K doesn't sound bad AT ALL!

Thats a good point, let me back track all the people who came voluntarily love it!

Yea the house thing is awesome, I caught my house right before that big buidling explosion but one of my friends just bought a 2 story 3 bedroom house for $147,000 and another just closed this week on a new home for $127,000.

I don't know but Mayor Bill White needs to come pay us Houston gals on this board!

SKEEphistAKAte · #9 05-16-2007, 10:50 AM

Hello all, long time no see.

Soror RD, I wanted to move to Houston as well. It was probably my top choice of places to relocate to after graduation. But I simply was unable to secure employment there. So of course, you already know that I am moving to Miami. Therefore, I recommend that you move to Miami simply so that you can be there with me :-)

RedefinedDiva · #10 05-16-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

Hello all, long time no see.

Soror RD, I wanted to move to Houston as well. It was probably my top choice of places to relocate to after graduation. But I simply was unable to secure employment there. So of course, you already know that I am moving to Miami. Therefore, I recommend that you move to Miami simply so that you can be there with me :-)

LOL! You know that I HAVE been looking fr jobs there. Since the BLSA conference, I've been I LOVE with Miami! I had a fabulous time for those few days. I would spend nearly every weekend I could at the beach. I hope to visit again soon.

SummerChild · #11 05-16-2007, 11:30 AM

MeezDiscreet, may I PM you re the city?
SC

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Originally Posted by MeezDiscreet

Dallas is my hometown and while it may not be as metropolitan as Houston, I still think it's a great place. I think it's easier to navigate and takes less time--you get almost anywhere in 15-20 minutes compared to the 30 minutes or more in Houston.

RitaMae1908 · #12 05-15-2007, 03:28 PM

Houston has more restaurants per square inch than any city in the nation!!! That's probably why we listed as one of the FATTEST cities too though!

All my family is from South LA as well so it doesn't take me no time to hop in the whip and roll down I-10 to see my people!!!

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Originally Posted by icebrAKA

Me personally, I don't like Dallas. It has its OK spots but for the most part it looks old to me. Even in the nice spots it looks old. The people are different than in Houston also. Although Houston is bigger than Dallas, its easier to navigate in Houston than in Dallas. I love Houston. I love my the people, my church, the professionals, my chapter, who happens to be the BEST chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha hands down, and the food!

Plus its closer to my home which is in Southern Louisiana!

SummerChild · #13 05-15-2007, 05:54 PM

Hi Soror. Thanks. I guess that I was under the impression that Dallas had alot of new housing and development. Your observation about it looking old is an interesting one. I will have to see if that jumps out at me when I visit in a couple of weeks. How are the people different than in Houston? Are the AAs different than the AAs in Houston? There seemed to be alot of places having happy hours each week when I looked online so I just assumed that it was a good place for singles that want to go out and meet other people. Have you found that this isn't the case?

Houston may not be an option for me as I am primarily being led by opps - long and short-term and Dallas appears to have more in line with what I do.

I appreciate your feedback,
SC

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Originally Posted by icebrAKA

Me personally, I don't like Dallas. It has its OK spots but for the most part it looks old to me. Even in the nice spots it looks old. The people are different than in Houston also. Although Houston is bigger than Dallas, its easier to navigate in Houston than in Dallas. I love Houston. I love my the people, my church, the professionals, my chapter, who happens to be the BEST chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha hands down, and the food!

Plus its closer to my home which is in Southern Louisiana!

SummerChild · #14 05-25-2007, 02:39 PM

Hi Houston Lovers

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Can anyone comment on the dating scene in Houston? In some places, which shall remain nameless lol, the number of AA single women greatly outnumber the number of AA single men - who actually date AA women. What's it like trying to date and settle down in Houston?

Also, if there are any attys practicing in Houston, what is it like there for AAs in firms or in-house?

SC

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Originally Posted by icebrAKA

Me personally, I don't like Dallas. It has its OK spots but for the most part it looks old to me. Even in the nice spots it looks old. The people are different than in Houston also. Although Houston is bigger than Dallas, its easier to navigate in Houston than in Dallas. I love Houston. I love my the people, my church, the professionals, my chapter, who happens to be the BEST chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha hands down, and the food!

Plus its closer to my home which is in Southern Louisiana!

darling1 · #15 02-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Does anyone live in the York, Harrisburg, Hanover area of Pennsylvania? Hubby and I are talking about relocating. I am interested in school systems, private schools, things to do for black people, what areas not to live in and any other info that may be helpful.

If we move, hubby will be commuting to DC, which is why counties closest to the PA/MD line are what we are looking at.

Thanks!!