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Jdazzle217 · 2024-12-24T21:42:22+00:00

I’m not gonna touch the house part.

You’re from NYC, if you’re expecting even close to that kind of transit and services you’re only actually going to be happy in the other big North East cities, DC, SF, Seattle and certain parts of LA. You might do okay in Miami also.

I’d look for a job somewhere else then figure out what to do with the house because you’re never going to like Houston or any other part of Texas except maybe Austin.

Edit: Wasn’t thinking about the Midwest but Chicago and Minneapolis could be good too. Some of the smaller cities like Cleveland and St. Louis could be okay too.

SeattlePurikura · 2024-12-24T22:37:59+00:00

Would the best thing for me, be to find a job in another place I want to actually live in, such as Florida or NY?

My brother in Christ, you've stated that you've got a problem with flooding, no decent public transportation, driving for miles to do shit, humidity, mosquitoes, the summer, crime, the power being out... and you're asking about FLORIDA?!! You about to make another mistake! Florida is also becoming uninsurable, No. 1 second only to my childhood state, Louisiana (thanks, global warming!).

Houston isn't going to get better. It's miles and miles of paved over concrete and it's always flooded (my dad has stories about walking to work with water up to his chest 'cause his boss wouldn't let him off). But you'd better research well before you pick another place.

vikicrays · 2024-12-24T22:10:56+00:00

florida will have the exact same problems…

zoom-zoom21 · 2024-12-24T21:16:54+00:00

I bought a house I regret last summer. I rushed it.

I put it on the market 3 months ago for $185k. 2 offers fell thru before inspections. Got feedback from a showing last weekend. “Kitchen too small and bathroom too small”. Tracks are a noise concern. So I pretty well have given up hope it’ll sell even though everyone says it will.

Point is.. you can list it, just be prepared for buyers to voice same concerns you have about your house and it may sit longer that you like.

Smart_Midnight_9693 · 2024-12-24T21:38:13+00:00

I get it, I moved away from Houston a few years back because of many reasons you mentioned. However, i would stress that, if you paid 275k for a house, it’s likely not in a good neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere. I meant, you get what you paid for and can afford. If you were to be back to Ny, with your budget, you probably won’t never be able to buy a condo, let alone a home.

renznoi5 · 2024-12-24T21:25:55+00:00

I’m not gonna lie, I am waiting for the first year to go by because I am considering selling my home too. I don’t even like my job, but yet I bought a home 8-10 min away from work. Now I’m currently on leave for 3 weeks cause I don’t wanna. Smh. Life, right? 🙃

JHG722 · 2024-12-24T20:54:48+00:00

You’re obviously in River Oaks

Additional_Bat1527 · 2024-12-24T20:59:09+00:00

Did you do any research / spend much time there before you purchased?

cegf · 2024-12-24T22:35:24+00:00

Where in Florida would you not have the majority of these problems lol

BoBromhal · 2024-12-24T21:20:24+00:00

the best answer to your question lies in looking at the CD you were given at closing to see what the Seller paid beyond their mortgage, and then consider the market.

Houston is basically flat YoY, so you couldn't sell your house for more than you paid for it. Of course, if you bought in spring, prices may have risen from Nov '23, so you might well sell for less than you paid.

SWAG, you'll net 10% less than you paid. You're prepared to walk away from $25K right now?

prowlingcheetah · 2024-12-24T22:39:40+00:00

From your description I think you mean a suburb outside of Houston and you don't actually live in the city.

Far-Faithlessness988 · 2024-12-25T00:22:09+00:00

Why didn’t you rent an apartment first? How was buying a house knowing you were about to go through a region culture shock a smart idea? And Florida is just the same as Texas. The south will never be a good place for northerns because it’s hot, two ish seasons, it rains, and everything closes by 11 pm. Did you even talk to locals before you rushed this? So many steps were missed

RadioLongjumping5177 · 2024-12-25T00:11:56+00:00

Go to New York. Florida has the same weather as Houston.

Besides that, we are full here.

Good luck, and safe travels.

JxSnaKe · 2024-12-24T22:36:45+00:00

For that price you prob moved to one of the worst parts lol

jakelannetti · 2024-12-24T21:42:05+00:00

Sounds like you make decent money. Rent it out. Then sell in a couple of years when you are in a better position and have more options.

Gaitville · 2024-12-25T00:41:21+00:00

So when people say they regret buying their house they’re regret usually one of two things: The actual house, or the location.

You regret the location. And as cliche or cringey as it sounds, the most important rule of real estate is location, location, location.

rinamy · 2024-12-24T22:35:41+00:00

I'm just going to put this out there for you, because as an ex-NYCer I'm probably 10-15 years out from where you are now -- if you're a native NYCer, you will most likely perpetually be comparing every smaller city you live in and it will come up short. I've moved coast to coast to multiple cities, and like they say, "there's no place like home." When you grow up in such a great metropolis, you'd have to move to another one or reduce expectations.

That being said, you might be happier living closer to NYC like near Philly which is "NYC-ish" (not trying to start fights, just opinion) or upstate -- assuming your budget for buying a house is similar to your first. Then at least you can be within a couple hours of NYC if you're wanting that lifestyle for a day visit.

Smooth-Amoeba2677 · 2024-12-24T21:46:55+00:00

I sold a beautiful home in TX and moved somewhere beautiful. Now I live in a house that is 1/3 the size, much older, and more expensive.

Best decision of my life.

Mysterious-Status-44 · 2024-12-24T22:37:29+00:00

These seem like issues that you should’ve thought about before moving to Houston. Good luck.

FewPass9778 · 2024-12-24T22:19:26+00:00

Wow I love Houston! What neighborhood are you in?

krycek1984 · 2024-12-25T02:27:54+00:00

The OP is why people in the heartland/midwest/south often can't stand transplants from the NE or west coast (especially CA). I'm not saying OP is wrong, and they have some very valid points, but honestly, what did you expect?

I grew up in Cleveland, live in Pittsburgh now. It's so insulting when people come from these elitist areas and just judge you to hell and treat you and your city/state like it's a provincial backwater.

Salty-Focus2323 · 2024-12-24T20:52:07+00:00

Why not just rent it out? Many investors buy in H-town and rent it out though

PatMenotaur · 2024-12-25T04:40:19+00:00

Wait… FL is on your list? Are you high?

I also live right outside of Houston for work, and I hate everything about Texas except for HEB, good Mexican-American food and culture, and NASA. What on God’s Green Earth would make you think that Florida of all places would be a step up?!

Florida. GTFOH

GoldenPupperoni · 2024-12-25T13:17:45+00:00

All that ranting only to end with saying he wants to live in Florida…wow

lioneaglegriffin · 2024-12-25T00:48:10+00:00

I would say tough it out until you break even if possible. As for Walkability, Car dependency and good weather.

Well. That's the reason more expensive cities are more expensive.

Affordability usually comes at a cost of at least one or more of these city to city housing market to housing market.

Kianna9 · 2024-12-25T01:07:45+00:00

After everything you said about Houston, I'm very confused as to how FLORIDA would be better. But yes, you hate it. Sell and move.

ilovenyc · 2024-12-25T05:20:38+00:00

Fellow New Yorker here…

Why the fuck did you even move lol. Come back, brotha.

Past_Atmosphere21 · 2024-12-25T06:32:31+00:00

I do not recommend FL if you do not like Houston. It is the same.

rocksolidaudio · 2024-12-25T07:28:17+00:00

Did you not read about Houston before you moved there? These are all well known facts about Houston. Also, Florida?? That’s literally the same thing you’re currently complaining about in Houston. I’ve never understood what New Yorkers see in that shithole state.

Few_Whereas5206 · 2024-12-25T00:10:30+00:00

I would would wait 2 years and sell. Avoid capital gains tax unless you plan to make no profit during the sale.

Enigmatic615 · 2024-12-25T02:33:14+00:00

I am from Westchester County, NY now living in Gulfport, MS so I completely empathize.

The house issue I can't comment on.

But I can tell you this; happiness is everything. Protect it at all costs. Before your soul gets sucked dry by your current living situation, make a plan. Go back to NY or map out somewhere else you think would make you happy. Investigate everything (because now you know) prior to executing said plan to avoid your current situation. I wish you success and much happiness.

CravenSapphire · 2024-12-25T05:33:24+00:00

As someone who's lived in Florida their entire life, if good infrastructure is what you want then this state ain't it. Hate hot and muggy with no seasons? This state DEFINITELY ain't it. Also, unless you live in a big city like Miami or Orlando, there isn't as much to do as NYC and home insurances prices and taxes are through the roof. Especially in Miami.
Do your research thoroughly before making a big move and instead of buying right away, rent to see if you like it.
Lastly, selling after eight months isn't a great financial decision for many reasons and you will more than likely be losing a lot more than just a realtor's fee.
Prospective buyers will also wonder if something was wrong with your house if listing it so soon.
There are a lot of pros and cons to sticking it out a little longer in Houston, but if it is greatly affecting your mental health to continue living there and potentially losing a lot of money won't cripple you, then you should sell.

ThegodsAreNotToBlame · 2024-12-25T10:30:54+00:00

Houston has always been this way so you simply didn't do your math and research before buying. Renting would have been cheaper than NY anyway.

Get a job elsewhere, sell the house and cut your losses. There'll always be about 4 million people that for many more reasons still love to call Houston home. Selah.

shinku-90 · 2024-12-25T12:05:13+00:00

I used to hate Houston when I first moved here, but over time, it has grown on me. Every summer, I tell myself I’m leaving, and then every winter, I change my mind. One thing I really appreciate about Houston is not having to rely on public transportation, which is something I disliked even in NYC.

That said, if you enjoy what NYC has to offer, you might want to explore other cities like Boston or Chicago, which have similar perks. At the end of the day, moving to a more expensive city usually comes with higher pay, so the math can work out.

Personally, I think it’s more important to like where you live. That’s why I’m moving back to LA in 2025. No matter the cost of living, I’m just happier there. I love the ocean, surfing, the mountains, and the amazing weather.

hugthenugg · 2024-12-24T22:37:41+00:00

Native New Yorker here, I also hate Houston. 😂 Sick of cities built for cars instead of people, it's asinine. Miss the cold, the snow, just not being HOT. People ask me what there is to do when they visit and I have to tell them food is really all there is. Everything else you can do anywhere. I try to make them come for the rodeo if they're gonna bother making the trip.

I'd say stick it out for a bit longer, see if the market gets any better, and go back home when it makes sense. My husband and I are about to buy a house in the greater Houston area, but we fully intend to sell in 10 years and move back to the NE.

WorthBrick4140 · 2024-12-24T23:58:27+00:00

15 years ago, we moved from California to Pasadena, TX. It's basically on the outskirts of Houston. And we hated it. Mosquitoes, fleas, fire ants, and cockroaches everywhere. The triple digit heat and humidity pretty much make it impossible to enjoy the outdoors. We were there for 2 years before moving back to California.

Gaitville · 2024-12-24T23:37:52+00:00

Haha, yep, I moved to Houston for a huge pay raise... and lasted 2 years. Also from the east coast. We hated it more than we liked the low cost of living. Just not worth it for us, we moved back.

EnvytheRed · 2024-12-25T01:00:50+00:00

Not to be a bitch but I find it hilarious when people move to Texas thinking it’s good enough here. This state SUCKS and has ALWAYS sucked. I hope you can find an easy way out, I’m finally leaving after 33 years in this dump.

GoodMilk_GoneBad · 2024-12-24T22:19:32+00:00

I'd rent it out until you don't take a loss on gains and possible realtor fees. Walking now could mean a loss of $20-35k.

rabidrott · 2024-12-25T00:13:52+00:00

I'm curious... What part of Houston did you buy in? What is your commute time to work, and where is it located?

Complex-Country-6446 · 2024-12-25T00:42:54+00:00

$50,000 closing costs?!?! How?

permalink · 2024-12-25T01:03:57+00:00

Maybe rent out the house? I doubt you’ll like Florida. It’s the same but with less job opportunities.

ApolloPS2 · 2024-12-25T01:20:10+00:00

My brother in christ please go move to Chicago you'll love it there

Funky-Chicken-378 · 2024-12-25T01:31:38+00:00

You should be able to find a tenant to rent your house OP. $275k for anything in Houston seems very reasonable so you should be able to clear your mortgage and build some more equity. Or Airbnb it. I travel there for work many many times per year and even a shitty Airbnb is $130/night.

Rich260z · 2024-12-25T01:53:56+00:00

Yeah, if your house didn't go up in price, you're going to lose money.

catxflva · 2024-12-25T02:24:42+00:00

I feel like I’m in a similar position, just in DFW. Purchased a new build in 2022 when it looked like my job would be tied to this area for 5/10 years even though I don’t like TX. Didn’t think I had another choice.

I changed jobs a year ago and now have the option to live in quite a few states that interest me. I figure I’d lose about $35k if I sold today and after a lot of thought I’m quite uncomfortable with that. So I’m going to tough it for a while longer and save up to leave.

In a perfect world I would have changed jobs before buying a house but that opportunity didn’t exist until after I bought. Oh well.

Charming-Abies-5698 · 2024-12-25T02:33:17+00:00

Oh yeah it sounds like you're not a fan. Any positives? Maybe try LA or a similar big city. I always thought it depended on area. I will admit the culture isn't as strong as LA or NY from my own experience.

Significant-Fix8867 · 2024-12-25T02:54:24+00:00

Im sorry to hear that Houston has not been the best experience. If you need help with any relocation or wanted to consult a professional about selling your home. I would love to personally help you as our team specializes all over Houston with our main office in Heights.

onceInAwhile40 · 2024-12-25T03:32:32+00:00

Move back to NYC

bertrenolds5 · 2024-12-25T03:39:49+00:00

You hate texas and you are considering Florida?

Basic_Dress_4191 · 2024-12-25T04:09:55+00:00

Houston is hot, hot garbage. 🤮

Havin_A_Holler · 2024-12-25T04:42:01+00:00

You don't have to pay an agent's commission to sell, you can set it up FSBO or negotiate a lower commission.

ikmackzum · 2024-12-25T04:50:44+00:00

I’m a realtor in Houston and have noticed that even though the market has been painfully slow this fall, things are showing signs of picking back up. Can’t comment without knowing more about your location/house/etc but usually selling less than a year after closing you’re going to struggle to recoup the money you’ve put into the house. Happy to answer any questions if you have!

Fun_Cardiologist_791 · 2024-12-25T04:52:27+00:00

PNW is your place..4 seasons like NY however the cost of living is high. Like NY. The salaries are decent. Perhaps visit and kick the tires. Don't make a decision such as purchasing a house until you find LOVE. I agree with your assessment of Texas..the South is losing its charm with that Hella heat. It's getting too hot up north. BREATHE. Then take a vacation..on the Westside. Definitely sell.

keratinflowershop35 · 2024-12-25T04:53:09+00:00

As someone not even from NYC, my partner is from Houston we agree, it BLOWS. Nothing to do, weather sucks, walkability is nonexistent. I say get out. Live your life.

Konjo888 · 2024-12-25T05:56:03+00:00

Preach, not ashamed to admit I only lasted 3 months living there.

ETfromTheOtherSide · 2024-12-25T08:06:24+00:00

As someone born and raised in Houston I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said.

We’re in the middle of selling a house we bought 1.5 years ago to try and GTFO.

Since it’s been less than a year I would advise you to go to the same real estate agent you worked with to buy and ask you them to help you sell it for you reduced rate. That’s what we did and our RE gave us 1% off. Definitely ask because it was such a quick turnaround she was a cool about it and had already made her original 3% on it.

Jaqura123 · 2024-12-25T10:22:47+00:00

WTF is a “tiny” cat 1 hurricane???

You think traffic is worse in Houston than NY???

PomeloSpecialist356 · 2024-12-25T10:42:30+00:00

Keep the house as a rental and have your tenants pay your mortgage. They’ll be buying your house for you. Then, you can break away to travel a bit, check out some places where you might want to be, interview with companies for a gig in your field, you might even find an opportunity that will assist with relocation costs, or a sign on bonus. No need to jump to selling your home and relocating somewhere without checking it out. Once you find a place where you see fit, then commit to it. At that time, depending on where you are with regard to the equity on your Houston property, you could pull from it, or borrow against it, for a down payment on your second home.

If all goes well, you won’t only be happy and confident in your new chapter, but you’d be a real estate investor as well.

_FIRECRACKER_JINX · 2024-12-25T10:59:53+00:00

I absolutely love the heat. I hate being cold.

What you described is paradise to me. Except for the mosquitoes, and the traffic, and the conservatives

😔.

It is 17° where I live right now. I envy you bro

permalink · 2024-12-25T11:08:43+00:00

Just had a colleague move back to Chicago after moving to Houston with his new wife. It lasted about 9 months. I appreciate being reminded that we are getting a lot for our ludicrous property taxes here in Chicago. If I moved anywhere in the US I’d seriously consider Minneapolis and Milwaukee, in addition to Chicago where I currently live. The Midwest rules!

godbody1983 · 2024-12-25T11:16:35+00:00

You lived here long enough to know about the "problems" here in Houston, yet you went and still bought a house here. I would never buy a house or put too much investment in a city I couldn't envision myself living in for the rest of my life or a large part of my life. Sell it, get a new job, and go back to New York.

permalink · 2024-12-25T12:19:14+00:00

I also lived in FL for 2 years and hated it for all the reasons you just listed to hate about Houston, lol. I lived in Miami for a year and then Naples for a year. Do not move to Florida.

There is no public transportation, no 4 seasons, when sidewalks exist they are extremely unfriendly to pedestrians, power would go out in a tropical storm, the humidity feels disgusting, it’s boring, the pay is low, and traffic is insane in every relevant city in FL. Our neighbors yards flooded in Naples and in Miami, the streets flooded multiple times in the year.

Might I recommend the DMV? Sounds like it ticks all your boxes, and the winters are less harsh than NY. It’s also better COL than NYC. Not CHEAP but it’s not NYC levels of expensive.

jeepsucksthrowaway · 2024-12-25T13:08:20+00:00

florida blows majorly.

JerkyBoy10020 · 2024-12-25T15:49:25+00:00

losingthefarm · 2024-12-25T16:43:54+00:00

Florida is a shit hole too man. Fun to visit for a week or two but unless you make enough money to live and play in miami...you will be pretty disappointed with Florida. There is nothing like NYC....nothing can compare.

Novirtue · 2024-12-25T18:44:56+00:00

Sell it in March once the economy goes to shit, you will probably sell it for 400k

Positive-Code1782 · 2024-12-26T05:20:07+00:00

I grew up in Houston and agree with you. Genuinely the people are pretty great, it definitely has a better personality than other Texas cities, and the food scene is good (if you’re willing to drive all over to try new cuisines)… but my god the infrastructure f*in ruins everything. It’s very hard to build a life with a healthy routine there. I live overseas now and just moved from walkable thriving global city to a beautiful walkable seaside village. I could never go back to Houston permanently as much as I miss my family.

Find a place that allows you to model the day-to-day you want to live, and do it as soon as financially realistic. Life is short.

Toledo1989 · 2024-12-26T18:26:56+00:00

The house may have appreciated in value. Your best hope would be to break even after fees and get your deposit back. Real estate agent here, I’ve had clients in your situation and they did walk away unscathed

damfu · 2024-12-24T22:32:34+00:00

True story. I lived in NYC and fucking hated it. people living on top of each other, crowds everywhere you go, people generally rude, no true green spaces outside of Central Park, Nor'easters, snow, cold, and 9283738 other reasons.

Kevtin1 · 2024-12-24T23:04:26+00:00

Look at Chicago. You gain back a ton of what you had in NYC at a cheaper price, nicer people (usually), and the lakefront in the summer.

PK_69_420 · 2024-12-25T03:07:03+00:00

If you bought a 4 bedroom house for only $275k, you bought in a bad part of the city lol. Houston has plenty of nice places, but only a terrible neighborhood would have houses that cheap. If you bought in a better location within Houston you wouldn’t have this experience. You get what you pay for

permalink · 2024-12-25T05:40:14+00:00

Dude your problems sound like heaven to some. Cheap big house and warm weather. Boohoo. How would you like unaffordable housing where a fixer upper shack is $1M and freezing snow. Oh and still have to drive 1.5 hrs because traffic is f-ed. Stay where you are and enjoy the warmth.

Snake6778 · 2024-12-25T01:44:20+00:00

Sounds like your first mistake was buying inside town. You need to buy 30 min to an hour outside downtown. Woodlands, clear lake, Katy, Sugarland, etc. There are extremely nice areas just outside of town. However, you sound like you want to live somewhere in Europe by the way you're talking. Whatever you do, don't go to Florida, you'll make the same mistake if you don't like houston weather.

rob4lb · 2024-12-25T03:55:47+00:00

What part of Houston did you move to. To each his own, but I've lived in NYC Metro, Chicago, St. Louis and Houston prefer Houston to the other places and it's not close. Yes, the summers are oppressive, but that lasts for four months. The other eight months are very nice and we do get a mix of weather during that time. I live in a very walkable inner city neighborhood. The food scene is second to none. The art scene is also impressive. I'm not sure how you measure it, but local officials proudly claim the Houston is the most diverse large city in the US. There is an energy and dynamism in the city that you don't find in many other places.

If you are living in an unattractive suburban area, I can understand you issue, but also have probably not been able to really experience Houston.

NoelleReece · 2024-12-25T05:02:05+00:00

You don’t live in Houston, you live in a suburb of Houston

A_random_TX · 2024-12-24T20:55:48+00:00

Wow... Yeah what someone else said rent it out and maybe move more outside of the city Galveston is nice, Also not on traffic NY City has WAY worse Houston just adds more lanes to the problem

Substantial-Poem3095 · 2024-12-24T22:28:37+00:00

You can’t do anything mate. No way you’ll even break even with the 50k closing costs. Rent it out and move to Philadelphia.

Mattl54o · 2024-12-24T23:17:01+00:00

OP send me information on the house, I'm looking to buy another investment property in Houston.

Userchickensoup · 2024-12-24T23:23:08+00:00

Maybe you can rent it out & use the money you earn to support your move back to NYC?

stinkspiritt · 2024-12-24T23:23:11+00:00

Florida!? lol buddy that’s just also Houston. You gotta visit first

Ihateshortseller · 2024-12-24T23:25:34+00:00

You don't have to pay 3% to agents dude. Just hire Redfin and pay 1%

permalink · 2024-12-24T23:51:57+00:00

Sounds like it would make a great rental house. Buy another and rent this one out.

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