Elena R.

The HOA is no joke. I got a letter within the first month because my trash can was visible from the street on a non-collection day. Annoying? Yes. But the neighborhood looks great because of it. Pick your battles.

This is why I check this community. Real conversations about what's happening in Houston.

The short-term rental debate is going to be a war. My neighbor in Waterview runs an Airbnb and there are strangers coming and going every weekend. I am showing up to that public hearing.

Leaving tip: We walk back to our car during the finale, load up, and sit in the car for 15 minutes scrolling our phones. By the time the rush passes it is a clean exit. Do not try to leave during the peak.

The New York slice shop idea is perfect for the Main St revitalization. Someone please open this. Walk-up window, slices by the piece, open until midnight on weekends.

This hits different if you've been in DFW for 10+ years.

Pro tip: the marina waitlist can be long. If you're buying in Waterview partly for marina access, get on the waitlist immediately at closing. Don't wait.

Interesting perspective. I see it differently from the Fort Worth side.

Real talk right here. No sugarcoating.

Not something I expected to read today but glad I did.

Interesting development. Want to see how this plays out.

The property value thing is real. We bought in Waterview in 2019 for $340K. Zillow estimate is $465K now. Sapphire Bay is a big part of that but also PGBT access and just general Rowlett growth.

Saving this post. Exactly what I was looking for.

Been thinking about this all week. Good timing on the post.

This is exactly why I love this platform. Real DFW conversations.

Not something I expected to read today but glad I did.

Location within Austin changes everything. North vs south is two different markets.

This will impact property taxes and city services. Follow closely.

The hill on the east side of Pecan Grove Park is the pro move. We stake out our spot by 4 PM with chairs and a canopy. Bring extra stakes because it gets windy near the lake.

Lakeview Centennial band parent here. The Patriot Band is something special. These kids practice harder than most college programs. If your kid is a musician, Lakeview's band program is one of the best in GISD.

Anyone have more local context on this? The details matter.

Used North Texas Property Tax Consultants last year. They got my appraisal reduced by $28K and I paid them about $230 (33% of the tax savings). Worth it because I did not have to take time off work for the hearing.

The homestead exemption is critical. If this is your primary residence and you have not filed for the homestead exemption, do it NOW. It caps your appraised value increase at 10% per year and exempts a portion from school district taxes. File through your appraisal district website.

This hits different if you've been in DFW for 10+ years.

Following this thread. Want to hear more takes.