"At first, my partner's job transfer from San Antonio to Houston didn't seem like a huge deal. We assumed our family would just go from living with in one big Texas city's limits to another - and we'd loved our past few years in San Antonio. Nothing beat the convenience of being no more than a few minutes' drive from shops, airports, and museums."
"After weeks of house hunting in Houston, we found most of the homes within our budget were dilapidated fixer-uppers - many considered "tear downs," in which the buyer obtains the property just to demolish the existing home and build a new one. Neither extensive repairs, nor building a brand-new home, were options we were interested in pursuing while raising three children."
The family relocated from San Antonio to the suburbs of Houston after a partner's job transfer. They had valued San Antonio's close conveniences, nearby airports, museums, and a concentrated religious community for their children. House hunting in Houston revealed many affordable properties were dilapidated fixer-uppers or tear-downs, while move-in-ready homes were unaffordable. The family chose suburban living to avoid heavy repairs, reduce traffic stress, and secure strong schools. The suburban home appreciated in value and the children received a good education, leaving the family satisfied with the decision.
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