I have lived in Forney since 2010…coming from San Diego. We love it here! Affordable homes for sure. We have great school! Wonderful churches and a small town vibe that’s super close to Dallas. Yes we have larger communities with more rental homes but that doesn’t have to be negative. I live and work here. I teach on the north side and I pour into this community every single day. Yes the traffic is terrible but it will improve! That is one of the biggest cons for sure. #forneyfamily choose Forney!
We bought a new home in Forney in the Devonshire area that you and Travis secured for us about 1 in a half year ago, which we just moved in, and we love it! Everything is very accessible.
@LIVING IN DALLAS TEXAS What we love about Devonshire is the community. This is a great community to live and play. The HOA's puts out activities for all ages to engage and to know your neighbors all throughout the entire year. Also, we love that everything is relatively accessible. Cities like Terrel, Rockwall, and Heath are not far to get to bars or restaurants. 😊
Traffic sucks as they haven’t caught up the amount living there ….but, take it like sweat equity if you will…a little patience with your neighbor out there, & eventually the roads will catch up & by then that’ll jack up your value.
How is it working in Forney but living in downtown, or Deep Ellum area?? Is it rough to go back & forth? & what about public transportation for that route?? Moving to Dallas area in a few weeks, curious. My job will be in Forney. Thanks!
No one ever mentions the fact that for years the Trinity River valley is what kept a natural barrier between DFW and Forney. Also 80 is terrible traffic but I20 is still decent. Though homes are being built like crazy and that I20 commute while easier today may start to take a hit in a year or two. The big traffic nightmare is the rail road is busy and cuts the town in half. So when a train comes the whole city comes to a stop.
Thanks for tuning in, and thanks for the insights! While the railroad situation can be a challenge, maybe those intermittent stops are everyone’s much-needed break. Looking on the bright side... ☺ What brings you to the channel?
I live in Forney. I like it here. People are nice and the city is calm and quiet, a good mix of country feel and small town. If you live in South Forney commute to downtown/uptown Dallas is easy with I-20. Wish they expand the other roads sooner. If you need new construction and you have families/friends living in Mesquite, Sunnyvale or Garland, Forney is the best place to be. That's the reason I brought the house here instead of North Dallas suburbs like Prosper, which is just too far from Dallas.
I’m not quite sure of your question but if you need a home with specific needs we’d be happy to discuss that. Give us a call 214-441-6684 and we can chat!
Bloomfield homes in fox hollow has a mother-in-law suite. The floor plan is called the Bellflower. I think Devonshire has Bloomfield homes as well. Lennar Homes in overland grove has a “nextgen” floor plan.
What is the best area in Dallas Region to live if you have a 4th grader who requires ALP/Honors classes and plays football, and a 9th grade girl also in Honors Classes and plays women's flag football? We are Colorado Natives and want to get out of here! The only thing stopping us is our kids are stable in their schools and sports and we want to put them in a area where there are lots of kids their ages at this very important time in their life. Thank YOU!
I dunno, man. I've seen a couple of videos here and your focus seems to be on a kind of living I don't want. Tightly packed suburbs, country clubs and resorts, lake trips and boat ownership. And I'd almost bet real money that these "charming" little planned communities are all HOAs, which is a hard no for me. Do people really want to buy one of a set number of house designs next to neighbors also living in those designs, scant feet away from your neighbor's walls, in an absolute sea of identical streets, policed by a tiny private government that can, if things go pear-shaped, actually place a lien on your house? I mean... isn't that kinda creepy? All the same colors inside, all the same colors outside. This is how horror movies start. "Master-planned communities" gives me the willies.
Texas will always be my "home" but real estate taxes are sheer stupidity...would love to live in Texas again but Abbott needs to STOP real estate tax tyranny.
Hi there! Thanks for tuning in! 'Tyranny' might be a strong word, considering Texas does offer some trade-offs for the high property taxes. But yes, a lot of people struggle with balancing their emotional ties to a state and the practical aspects of living there. Where do you live now?
@@LIVINGINDALLAS Southwest Florida...real estate is around 4k...doable...insurance is high but doable as well. I retired from Houston PD...born in Ennis...Texas is my heart...I'll be buried in Hearne...wish I could "afford" to go home.
While I'd love to share my thoughts on that, I'm aware that there are better public information websites available. You can start by checking those out. By the way, where do you live now?
Please don’t move to Forney. Traffic congestion is horrendous. Main hwy is under construction and will be for at least a few more yrs. Taxes are outrages because of the massive implosion of people and businesses. The planning commission messed our town up. The new houses are very small and close together. Quite a bit of section 8. A lot of gang activity this past year. Shootings and car theft as well as robberies. This past year has run down our community and the city has not kept up with providing police force needed. Forney was wonderful country town. The Heritage Hills, Gateway Park and Windmill Farms areas are going criminal very quickly.
No that’s not progress that’s called urbanizing and ruining a small country town. I moved from Los Angeles to forney to escape the modern dystopian American city. In just 4 years the city turned into an unrecognizable concrete jungle. Keep your housing projects out of our towns!!!!
Development and growth of cities is progress! It can be bittersweet, I know. But hey, Texas is vast, and everyone can find that special spot that appeals to them.
What we have here is phishing at its best! This guy is trying to ransom your brain, if you have one, that there’s something special about forney. Folks, forney has turned into pleasant grove, Balch springs and oak cliff combined. Unfortunately section 8 has taken over and destroyed forney. Wind mill farms, Travis ranch, trinity crossing, clements ranch. They are all riddled with unsavory minorities that brought the baggage from their prior residence that I mentioned earlier. If you want peace and a HOA that’s worth your money, move up north to celina, prosper or Frisco. Making forney your choice for happiness is one you’ll regret!
I live in forney. It's a great place for families, especially families that use the public school system. They have great opportunities and programs dedicated to kids in public school. They just recently built the OC, where kids can even work and learn to manage businesses. Lots of great things for kids here. If you live here, I suggest pick a community on the south side of 80. Crime is higher on the north end and the schools are not as good as the south side of forney. It is pricier on the south side, but there is a reason for that. Some of the neighborhoods on the north side are sketchy and unsafe. I would not risk it, even if the housing is cheap. You get what you pay for! I have learned that. That being said, we love our house on the south side. It is an amazing house with a pickleball court in the backyard. It is a house we would never have been able to afford if we lived north of Dallas. The location is close to Dallas, I'm actually surprised it's only just starting to boom with growth. We love our backyard, our lot and everything about our house. Our neighborhood is a well established neighborhood. It's safe and the people are friendly. Every once in a while we get people outside the neighborhood trying to take over our community pool but now we have a security guard so the feel is safe and organized. My community is called fox hollow. Great place. Great people. Close to stores and right across from our community park, where they have tons of kid community sports and activities, including a playground and a splash pad. This place is growing, lots more restaurant options coming to forney....Costco, HEB, target, and im surd the list will get longer and longer. I'm already seeing so much growth. The traffic is annoying trying to cross the tracks, but they are building more grocery stores on this side of the tracks so that will make it better. Tom thumb is opening up soon. For the price, forney is worth it. You can get way more for your money. But you have to be careful about where you pick in Forney. South side of 80 and South of the tracks is more expensive but worth paying for, in my opinion of course. I'm currently selling my house in forney, but only because my kids are on a swim team in Rockwall that we have to drive to daily right now. We will miss our house. I have found the people in Forney to be super friendly and have had a fun time in Forney. If you'd like to take a look at a house that is amazing and inexpensive, in a great community, close to shopping. Come check it out: : www.zillow.com/homedetails/202-Fox-Hollow-Blvd-Forney-TX-75126/79960446_zpid/?
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I have lived in Forney since 2010…coming from San Diego. We love it here! Affordable homes for sure. We have great school! Wonderful churches and a small town vibe that’s super close to Dallas. Yes we have larger communities with more rental homes but that doesn’t have to be negative. I live and work here. I teach on the north side and I pour into this community every single day. Yes the traffic is terrible but it will improve! That is one of the biggest cons for sure. #forneyfamily choose Forney!
Your commitment is inspiring. 😊 #ForneyFamily
How about Windmills farm
Thank you for the positivity, I’m considering moving to Forney from California. 😊
I bought a new build in gateway parks about 1 year ago in forney I love it
Great! What do you like best about the community?
We bought a new home in Forney in the Devonshire area that you and Travis secured for us about 1 in a half year ago, which we just moved in, and we love it! Everything is very accessible.
That is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing and its great to hear you are loving the area! What do you like best about Devonshire?
@LIVING IN DALLAS TEXAS What we love about Devonshire is the community. This is a great community to live and play. The HOA's puts out activities for all ages to engage and to know your neighbors all throughout the entire year. Also, we love that everything is relatively accessible. Cities like Terrel, Rockwall, and Heath are not far to get to bars or restaurants. 😊
Traffic sucks as they haven’t caught up the amount living there ….but, take it like sweat equity if you will…a little patience with your neighbor out there, & eventually the roads will catch up & by then that’ll jack up your value.
Thanks for sharing! What do you like best about living out there?
Super excited my wife & I just bought a house in Heartland & we are under 30days to close!
Hi there! late reply here... congratulations to your new home.
Congratulations! We’ve lived in Heartland for 8 years, we love it here!
Can you please do an update on the best neighborhoods in Forney?
I believe we can! Where do you live now?
From 175, take Malloy Bridge to forney is quick and alot less traffic
Thanks for the tip!
Happy to move in Forney soon🙏🏽 we bought a house in Devonshire area❤️ your videos are always great and thank you for sharing😁
Congratulations!
Moving to Forney Dec 1, what’s the cheapest and best bang for buck electric company?
Oh wow! Forney is awesome! Give us a quick call and we can discuss the best options in your area...214-441-6684
How is it working in Forney but living in downtown, or Deep Ellum area?? Is it rough to go back & forth? & what about public transportation for that route?? Moving to Dallas area in a few weeks, curious. My job will be in Forney. Thanks!
You should be headed opposite of traffic during commute times so it should be fairly easy
No one ever mentions the fact that for years the Trinity River valley is what kept a natural barrier between DFW and Forney. Also 80 is terrible traffic but I20 is still decent. Though homes are being built like crazy and that I20 commute while easier today may start to take a hit in a year or two. The big traffic nightmare is the rail road is busy and cuts the town in half. So when a train comes the whole city comes to a stop.
Thanks for tuning in, and thanks for the insights! While the railroad situation can be a challenge, maybe those intermittent stops are everyone’s much-needed break. Looking on the bright side... ☺
What brings you to the channel?
@LIVINGINDALLAS selling my house there and just trying to understand the current market conditions
I live in Forney. I like it here. People are nice and the city is calm and quiet, a good mix of country feel and small town. If you live in South Forney commute to downtown/uptown Dallas is easy with I-20. Wish they expand the other roads sooner.
If you need new construction and you have families/friends living in Mesquite, Sunnyvale or Garland, Forney is the best place to be. That's the reason I brought the house here instead of North Dallas suburbs like Prosper, which is just too far from Dallas.
Thanks for the insight!
How do you feel about Mesquite? It gets a bad rap but I see a lot of good priced new construction happening there
Check out our vlog on Mesquite! You are right...there is some new construction popping up there and they are remodeling the downtown area.
New Construction, will they be building, New Generational (In-Law Suites) in Forney? Looking to relocate from another state.
I’m not quite sure of your question but if you need a home with specific needs we’d be happy to discuss that. Give us a call 214-441-6684 and we can chat!
@carolyngrant7925 yes my friend has a house that has a mother in law suite in Devonshire community!
Bloomfield homes in fox hollow has a mother-in-law suite. The floor plan is called the Bellflower. I think Devonshire has Bloomfield homes as well. Lennar Homes in overland grove has a “nextgen” floor plan.
I’m moving to the Devonshire community next month. Great vid. Moving from MI
Congratulations and welcome to Forney!
Seriously thinking of buying a new build over there and doing a bit of house hacking… do you think I can get some renters ?
Of course. Give us a call 214-441-6684 and we discuss the strategy to do that!
Can you do a video review of Glen Rose, Granbury and Joshua please 🙏🏽
Probably not. We don’t service those areas.
Use the I-20 it is the bwst route.
Thanks for the tip and for tuning in!
What is the best area in Dallas Region to live if you have a 4th grader who requires ALP/Honors classes and plays football, and a 9th grade girl also in Honors Classes and plays women's flag football? We are Colorado Natives and want to get out of here! The only thing stopping us is our kids are stable in their schools and sports and we want to put them in a area where there are lots of kids their ages at this very important time in their life. Thank YOU!
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Bro stop, were tryna convince people to move OUTTT lol
P.s. I live 1 minute away from that water tower and love it ❤️
Edit: traffic is ATROCIOUS
Thanks for tuning in!
I dunno, man. I've seen a couple of videos here and your focus seems to be on a kind of living I don't want. Tightly packed suburbs, country clubs and resorts, lake trips and boat ownership. And I'd almost bet real money that these "charming" little planned communities are all HOAs, which is a hard no for me. Do people really want to buy one of a set number of house designs next to neighbors also living in those designs, scant feet away from your neighbor's walls, in an absolute sea of identical streets, policed by a tiny private government that can, if things go pear-shaped, actually place a lien on your house? I mean... isn't that kinda creepy? All the same colors inside, all the same colors outside. This is how horror movies start. "Master-planned communities" gives me the willies.
So you prefer off-grid all alone in the country or woods somewhere?
Texas will always be my "home" but real estate taxes are sheer stupidity...would love to live in Texas again but Abbott needs to STOP real estate tax tyranny.
Hi there! Thanks for tuning in! 'Tyranny' might be a strong word, considering Texas does offer some trade-offs for the high property taxes. But yes, a lot of people struggle with balancing their emotional ties to a state and the practical aspects of living there. Where do you live now?
@@LIVINGINDALLAS Southwest Florida...real estate is around 4k...doable...insurance is high but doable as well. I retired from Houston PD...born in Ennis...Texas is my heart...I'll be buried in Hearne...wish I could "afford" to go home.
How about windmill farms
Posible in our future videos! where do you live now?
I am not moving there just want I know that area more
How are the schools? And crime?
While I'd love to share my thoughts on that, I'm aware that there are better public information websites available. You can start by checking those out. By the way, where do you live now?
Please don’t move to Forney. Traffic congestion is horrendous. Main hwy is under construction and will be for at least a few more yrs. Taxes are outrages because of the massive implosion of people and businesses. The planning commission messed our town up. The new houses are very small and close together. Quite a bit of section 8. A lot of gang activity this past year. Shootings and car theft as well as robberies. This past year has run down our community and the city has not kept up with providing police force needed. Forney was wonderful country town. The Heritage Hills, Gateway Park and Windmill Farms areas are going criminal very quickly.
Progress can indeed bring a new set of challenges, but solutions usually move close behind.
No that’s not progress that’s called urbanizing and ruining a small country town. I moved from Los Angeles to forney to escape the modern dystopian American city. In just 4 years the city turned into an unrecognizable concrete jungle. Keep your housing projects out of our towns!!!!
Development and growth of cities is progress! It can be bittersweet, I know. But hey, Texas is vast, and everyone can find that special spot that appeals to them.
@user-gq3qo9wp6v all of you had the same idea (•_•)
My wife judges distance by Costco and Sam’s club
haha!. Yeah who needs miles or kilometers 😂
It's too crowded don't move here
Thanks for tuning in!
What we have here is phishing at its best! This guy is trying to ransom your brain, if you have one, that there’s something special about forney. Folks, forney has turned into pleasant grove, Balch springs and oak cliff combined. Unfortunately section 8 has taken over and destroyed forney. Wind mill farms, Travis ranch, trinity crossing, clements ranch. They are all riddled with unsavory minorities that brought the baggage from their prior residence that I mentioned earlier. If you want peace and a HOA that’s worth your money, move up north to celina, prosper or Frisco. Making forney your choice for happiness is one you’ll regret!
Thanks for the insight!
I live in forney. It's a great place for families, especially families that use the public school system. They have great opportunities and programs dedicated to kids in public school. They just recently built the OC, where kids can even work and learn to manage businesses. Lots of great things for kids here.
If you live here, I suggest pick a community on the south side of 80. Crime is higher on the north end and the schools are not as good as the south side of forney. It is pricier on the south side, but there is a reason for that. Some of the neighborhoods on the north side are sketchy and unsafe. I would not risk it, even if the housing is cheap. You get what you pay for! I have learned that.
That being said, we love our house on the south side. It is an amazing house with a pickleball court in the backyard. It is a house we would never have been able to afford if we lived north of Dallas. The location is close to Dallas, I'm actually surprised it's only just starting to boom with growth. We love our backyard, our lot and everything about our house. Our neighborhood is a well established neighborhood. It's safe and the people are friendly. Every once in a while we get people outside the neighborhood trying to take over our community pool but now we have a security guard so the feel is safe and organized. My community is called fox hollow. Great place. Great people. Close to stores and right across from our community park, where they have tons of kid community sports and activities, including a playground and a splash pad. This place is growing, lots more restaurant options coming to forney....Costco, HEB, target, and im surd the list will get longer and longer. I'm already seeing so much growth.
The traffic is annoying trying to cross the tracks, but they are building more grocery stores on this side of the tracks so that will make it better. Tom thumb is opening up soon.
For the price, forney is worth it. You can get way more for your money. But you have to be careful about where you pick in Forney. South side of 80 and South of the tracks is more expensive but worth paying for, in my opinion of course.
I'm currently selling my house in forney, but only because my kids are on a swim team in Rockwall that we have to drive to daily right now. We will miss our house. I have found the people in Forney to be super friendly and have had a fun time in Forney. If you'd like to take a look at a house that is amazing and inexpensive, in a great community, close to shopping. Come check it out: : www.zillow.com/homedetails/202-Fox-Hollow-Blvd-Forney-TX-75126/79960446_zpid/?
Forney sucks!!! And I lived here for 26 years lol
Why didn't you move then?
The Traffic is Really Bad