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Hi, I am Ronda Ross the Owner and Broker at Texas Living Company. I have personally moved multiple times to different countries and cities so I truly understands the importance of a smooth relocation and getting acclimated into your new city. I put together this guide to get you started with your transition into The Dallas Fort Worth area.
It was important to me that you enjoy the process and love DFW as much as I do. My team and I have worked with many clients across the world to Relocation to various cities in Texas. We would love to help you too!
In this guide you will find important local links, details about DFW and fun games to help you discover fun things to do in Dallas - Fort Worth. We hope you enjoy calling DFW Home.
Sincerely,
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WELCOME HOME.
1. Diversity
2. Mild Winters
3. Strong Job Market
4. Great Sports Teams
5. Rich Food Culture
6. Lower House Prices
7. No State Income Tax
8. Reasonable Cost of Living
9. World Class Museums
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The term 'Super Bowl' was coined in Dallas.
The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas in 1971
DFW is the country’s largest landlocked metropolitan area
Highland Park Village was the nation’s first planned shopping center
Dallas is home to the nation’s largest urban arts district
Dallas is the only city to host the Super Bowl, World Series, and NBA Championship games in the same calendar year
When completed the Trinity River Corridor Project will be more than 10 times the size of New York’s Central Park
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Street Views www.google.com/maps Crime Stats www.neighborhoodscout.com Schools www.greatschools.org/texas/dallas/schools Neighborhoods https://neighborhoods.dmagazine.com/ N E I G H B O R H O O D S DALLAS Helpful Website for Getting to Know the Area
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The climate in Dallas, Texas is characterized as humid subtropical, with hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures average in the low to mid 90s°F (32-35°C), while winter temperatures typically range from the mid 40s to mid 50s°F (7-12°C). Dallas experiences high humidity levels throughout the year, and its location in the interior of the continent can result in temperature extremes. The city also receives significant rainfall, with most of it concentrated in the spring and fall months. Dallas can experience severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, particularly in the spring.
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Dallas has a richly diverse business base. Its large, well educated workforce, central location and history of innovation support several major industry clusters.
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25 Ways to Meet People in Your New City
Volunteer in the Community
Join a gym or try exercise classes
Join your local Chamber of Commerce
Join a Country Club
Become a member of the Junior League
Join a culture club
Join a wine club
Join Amateur Sports team
Attend neighborhood functions
Find out where your college or pro-team fans watch the games
Take your dog to the park
Check out a local festival
Meetup.com
Reach out to your friends to see if they know anyone in your new city
Try a group-oriented hobby
Join a professional networking group
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant bar
Have kids - Join the PTA
Take a cooking class
Go on a winery tour or tasting
Shop at your local farmers market
Office in a Co-working space
Picnic in an active park
Join local groups on Facebook and LinkedIn
Ask your realtor if they have client events
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Paddle board on a lake
Go to Katy Trail and end up at Katy Trail Icehouse
Go to a sports game
Wakeboard Enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop bar
Go to Catbirds for live music
Dallas Museum of Art Visit the Arboretum
Picnic in the park
Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Day pass at the Zaza Pool FREE Visit a farmers market
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Enjoy a candlelight concert
Wine tasting tour Go to a live concert
Take a food tour
Now you have to have Tex-Mex
Texas State Fair Dallas Tennis Open Chocolate Tasting Flight Museum Tour a brewery
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
Dallas Zoo
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TopGolf FREE Arboretum
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
Vintage Railroad Dinosaur Valley
Waterpark Zip line
Treetop Adventures “My Local Library” Crayola Experience Plano Dallas Summer Musicals
Camp Dallas Legoland Discovery Center Six Flags over Texas Grapevine
State park Epic Waters Indoor
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Sell or donate items you don't want to move Start packing items you won't need
Schedule Houston area tour or house- hunting trip
Start interviewing agents to sell your current home
Create a moving budget/Get moving quotes
Look for short-term leases if needed
Compare rates between lenders
If renting let your landlord know
Confirm moving company dates
Schedule utility start/end dates
Select insurance company
Select lender
Set up mail forwarding service
Clean old home
Pack weekend bag (clothes, toiletries, medicines)
Confirm closing dates, moving dates, and utilities start/end dates
Schedule mail forwarding
Confirm closing dates, lender approval, wiring instructions
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Go to closing and pick up your keys
Meet your movers at your new home
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Meet your Neighbors
Recycle your packing materials
Check Fire & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Send all friend and Family new address
Update your address with billing companies, magazines, etc.
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