I have never had a chiggar, flea, tick bite me in Katy - ever. My community sprays though so that may be why. You can't really stop mosquitos, but the spraying helps. Now if you go to the north side of Houston and other areas (like a state park) you may encounter these other bugs. Katy is okay for food. I think the last 3 years I finally haven't had to drive into Houston for a good restaurant. Seriously, most of the restaurants are just a tiny step up from McDonalds. I'm not sure how you can say Cinco Ranch isn't in a high risk flood area when it flooded in Harvey. I guess that's not "high" risk, but with the extra development approved by the county inside of the Addicks reservoir there will be more flooding in Cinco Ranch.
That sounds great! I would love to help you find a new construction home Here when you’re ready. Please reach out and I’ll let you know what the builder plans are for next summer. 281-781-9537 alexanderwatkins7121@gmail.com
Galveston is a good 50 miles from Katy. As far as the bugs go? They're not a problem in Cinco Ranch because they spray on a regular basis. I can go all summer and count the mosquitoes bites on one hand. Another point..I know you cant list every Katy area restaurant but there are a shitload of them,Orleans is a Cajun place that kicks ass.
I plan on moving to Katy in January. I work from home. Any recommendations on what part of Katy that I should look into. Also, how is crime over there?
Hey there Steven, sunterra is one of the most desirable parts of katy, also cinco ranch is very popular as well. But it also depends on what your needs are. Shoot me a text or email when you get a chance and I can give you more info. 281-781-9537 alexanderwatkins7121@gmail.com
So planning on moving there and selling my house in Houma, Louisiana by 2024 if not sooner. We’re looking at Katy, Texas heavily. A local may know better, I’m wondering if there would be any cities a little more rural that’s still close to everything?
I"m not a realtor, but we moved to Katy last year. We have some pros and cons that apply to your question. We moved to TX to be near son and grandkids. They live in Richmond in Harvest Green. It's a very very nice community. Now the issue with that is the cost. We could not afford to live in Richmond. Nor in Sugar Land. So we looked at Katy. It was close to HWY 99, which was also close to son's home. So there's a HWY that connects us for fairly fast travel. We ended up in North Katy almost Cypress. In an older neighborhood where we could still get a less expensive home and taxes. There are a LOT of building going on here and all the homes are more then we paid for our 1800 sq ft home. However, most of them are less expensive then Richmond. So you might want to look into Cypress off 99 and west of 99. Good Luck
Still looking for those good restaurants. Sure you are right there are a lot of restaurants, but very few are worth returning to. Also the grocery stores are very basic. Only one whole foods and it's not a very big one, one Trader Joes for miles and miles. Kroger and HEB are pretty much it and most of them are old and lack variety. HEB's especially are always extremely crowded. There's always WalMart and they seem to be on every corner. But as can be expected merchandise, customer service and over all shopping experiece is very poor. Traffic on the freeways is a breeze if you can use them to get where you need to go. Otherwise surface streets are extremely congested and drivers have an issue of understanding that when the light is green you GO. Most left hand turn lanes you are going to wait 2 to 3 cycles before getting through. Issue tickets for running red lights and using cells phones would be a start. Weather has been pretty tough this year. After last year/summer I thought "OK, I can handle this", however this spring summer all we've seen for two month are temperatures at or near 100 degrees. If this year is more the typical, I got to get out of here. After a year in Katy what do I like? 1. We could afford to buy a home 2. people are friendly 3. Utilities are pretty reasonable. As a new transplant to Katy and the Houston area what would have been really helpful was an honest guide to how to move in. Where to get your Car Registrations and by what deadline, Where to get your license, whatever is the homestead exemption?? Where to get Federal tax assistance. General rules for gunfire and fireworks because they seem to have no registration/limits or boundaries. The healthcare system has been fairly easy to navigate so far.
Trader Joes is just junk food and not a grocery store. It's where people shop who don't know how to cook or because it's trendy. It's not a grocery store. The weather in TX is always this rough LMAO. Maybe you should have researched this first? I would never move to another state or region without know what I was getting into. And if this is your first year here? Did you even research hurricanes? Most of the questions you ask are a simple google search away. The fireworks stuff though is based on the HOA sometimes, but only Houston city limits has limitations or bans on fireworks. And you can't just "go" when the light turns green - as you say, the running of red lights is an issue and nobody wants to be hit by someone running a red light.
@@melissas4874 Green does mean GO. Doesn't mean sit on your cell phone until you're ready or I honk at you. Red lights are an issue you admit. In CA it's $1000 fine for running a red light. Maybe Texas should try that. I did plenty of research prior to moving. And I grew up in New England so I'm very familiar with hurricanes. The heat is the heat, but if this was normal why are all the news stations commenting on the heat wave streak and lack of rain we've had since May?
Your data is a little dated. Katy has 8 high schools. Double that in Jr Highs, and a ton of elementary schools. Yeah there a bugs but who doesn't have them in Houston. You need to mention the price of housing. Katy has new homes from the $200,000 to over a couple of Million. Better pick fast. California transplants are buying them up quickly. By the way, if you can't find a job in Katy/Houston, you're not looking or you are head strong on waiting for that management position. Property taxes are high in TX, and Katy is no exception. If you are retired the Rate doesn't go up but lookout for the valuation. Another year or two, I'm out of here. Foley AL looks good to me. But if I do go, I may be looking for a one bedroom efficiency with a one car carport. If you get my drift. My wife will never leave Katy.
Thank you so much for watching, the high schools that I mentioned are the ones rated in the top 10 in all of Texas. I wasn’t mentioning the total number of schools there are. I was just highlighting how many of each schools were in the top 10 category.
Thanks for watching! The minimum combined 2022 sales tax rate for Katy, Texas is 8.25%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The Texas sales tax rate is currently 6.25%.
Hey I’ve been called by God to move here this my first video watching this but I’m a single mom, wondering if there is any apartments or small affordable rent homes!
Hey there thanks for watching! Me and my team would LOVE to help you move here to katy! Please reach out anytime. Cell:281-781-9537. Or email: AlexanderWatkins7121@gmail.com
Lol Katy is near Houston lots of crime and animals all over the streets starving to death ppl abandon them, the type of ppl who pass by daily on their way to the mall and church 😂😂😂😂
"Let your soooooouuuulll glow"
😂😂😂😂 thanks for watching
I have never had a chiggar, flea, tick bite me in Katy - ever. My community sprays though so that may be why. You can't really stop mosquitos, but the spraying helps. Now if you go to the north side of Houston and other areas (like a state park) you may encounter these other bugs.
Katy is okay for food. I think the last 3 years I finally haven't had to drive into Houston for a good restaurant. Seriously, most of the restaurants are just a tiny step up from McDonalds.
I'm not sure how you can say Cinco Ranch isn't in a high risk flood area when it flooded in Harvey. I guess that's not "high" risk, but with the extra development approved by the county inside of the Addicks reservoir there will be more flooding in Cinco Ranch.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info, very nice
Of course! Thanks for watching !!
I plan on moving there next summer and looking for new construction
That sounds great! I would love to help you find a new construction home
Here when you’re ready. Please reach out and I’ll let you know what the builder plans are for next summer.
281-781-9537
alexanderwatkins7121@gmail.com
Thanks for the great info. What do you think about Elyson?
My pleasure! I have some
Clients that like Elyson as well, are you thinking new construction ?
3600 acres master planned community by newland, developer of cinco ranch. You really can’t go wrong with Elyson.
New HEB and Target coming soon
@@luxyvip yup you’re absolutely right!! Thanks for watching!
Galveston is a good 50 miles from Katy.
As far as the bugs go? They're not a problem in Cinco Ranch because they spray on a regular basis. I can go all summer and count the mosquitoes bites on one hand.
Another point..I know you cant list every Katy area restaurant but there are a shitload of them,Orleans is a Cajun place that kicks ass.
Thanks for watching and commenting! And I’ve never been to orleans! I’ve got to try it out
@@livinginhoustontexas18
If you like crawfish they have the best in Katy and the surrounding counties.
@@TrulyUnfortunate I’m not crazy about crawfish but I love crab legs!!!
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Welp...you're out of luck in that department.
They focus on Cajun food.
I plan on moving to Katy in January. I work from home. Any recommendations on what part of Katy that I should look into. Also, how is crime over there?
Hey there Steven, sunterra is one of the most desirable parts of katy, also cinco ranch is very popular as well. But it also depends on what your needs are. Shoot me a text or email when you get a chance and I can give you more info. 281-781-9537
alexanderwatkins7121@gmail.com
So planning on moving there and selling my house in Houma, Louisiana by 2024 if not sooner. We’re looking at Katy, Texas heavily. A local may know better, I’m wondering if there would be any cities a little more rural that’s still close to everything?
Hey Seth, sounds like a plan! You could try Richmond or the woodlands. Reach out and we can chat about what you’re looking for.
I"m not a realtor, but we moved to Katy last year. We have some pros and cons that apply to your question. We moved to TX to be near son and grandkids. They live in Richmond in Harvest Green. It's a very very nice community. Now the issue with that is the cost. We could not afford to live in Richmond. Nor in Sugar Land. So we looked at Katy. It was close to HWY 99, which was also close to son's home. So there's a HWY that connects us for fairly fast travel. We ended up in North Katy almost Cypress. In an older neighborhood where we could still get a less expensive home and taxes. There are a LOT of building going on here and all the homes are more then we paid for our 1800 sq ft home. However, most of them are less expensive then Richmond. So you might want to look into Cypress off 99 and west of 99. Good Luck
Still looking for those good restaurants. Sure you are right there are a lot of restaurants, but very few are worth returning to. Also the grocery stores are very basic. Only one whole foods and it's not a very big one, one Trader Joes for miles and miles. Kroger and HEB are pretty much it and most of them are old and lack variety. HEB's especially are always extremely crowded. There's always WalMart and they seem to be on every corner. But as can be expected merchandise, customer service and over all shopping experiece is very poor. Traffic on the freeways is a breeze if you can use them to get where you need to go. Otherwise surface streets are extremely congested and drivers have an issue of understanding that when the light is green you GO. Most left hand turn lanes you are going to wait 2 to 3 cycles before getting through. Issue tickets for running red lights and using cells phones would be a start. Weather has been pretty tough this year. After last year/summer I thought "OK, I can handle this", however this spring summer all we've seen for two month are temperatures at or near 100 degrees. If this year is more the typical, I got to get out of here. After a year in Katy what do I like? 1. We could afford to buy a home 2. people are friendly 3. Utilities are pretty reasonable. As a new transplant to Katy and the Houston area what would have been really helpful was an honest guide to how to move in. Where to get your Car Registrations and by what deadline, Where to get your license, whatever is the homestead exemption?? Where to get Federal tax assistance. General rules for gunfire and fireworks because they seem to have no registration/limits or boundaries. The healthcare system has been fairly easy to navigate so far.
Trader Joes is just junk food and not a grocery store. It's where people shop who don't know how to cook or because it's trendy. It's not a grocery store.
The weather in TX is always this rough LMAO. Maybe you should have researched this first? I would never move to another state or region without know what I was getting into. And if this is your first year here? Did you even research hurricanes?
Most of the questions you ask are a simple google search away. The fireworks stuff though is based on the HOA sometimes, but only Houston city limits has limitations or bans on fireworks.
And you can't just "go" when the light turns green - as you say, the running of red lights is an issue and nobody wants to be hit by someone running a red light.
@@melissas4874 Green does mean GO. Doesn't mean sit on your cell phone until you're ready or I honk at you. Red lights are an issue you admit. In CA it's $1000 fine for running a red light. Maybe Texas should try that. I did plenty of research prior to moving. And I grew up in New England so I'm very familiar with hurricanes. The heat is the heat, but if this was normal why are all the news stations commenting on the heat wave streak and lack of rain we've had since May?
@@melissas4874 thanks for watching ! I hope you’re enjoying living here!
Is there community colleges their? How about Whole Foods? Gluten free places? Museums like is their a downtown? Is their a lake or community pool?
There are lakes, community pools, Whole Foods, gluten free places and museums near by. And yes there is community colleges as well
no Whole Foods or Trader Joe's unless you are in Cinco Ranch area. No farmer's markets. There are community colleges though.
Your data is a little dated. Katy has 8 high schools. Double that in Jr Highs, and a ton of elementary schools. Yeah there a bugs but who doesn't have them in Houston. You need to mention the price of housing. Katy has new homes from the $200,000 to over a couple of Million. Better pick fast. California transplants are buying them up quickly. By the way, if you can't find a job in Katy/Houston, you're not looking or you are head strong on waiting for that management position.
Property taxes are high in TX, and Katy is no exception. If you are retired the Rate doesn't go up but lookout for the valuation. Another year or two, I'm out of here. Foley AL looks good to me. But if I do go, I may be looking for a one bedroom efficiency with a one car carport. If you get my drift. My wife will never leave Katy.
Thank you so much for watching, the high schools that I mentioned are the ones rated in the top 10 in all of Texas. I wasn’t mentioning the total number of schools there are. I was just highlighting how many of each schools were in the top 10 category.
Thank You
Of course my pleasure! Thanks for watching !
Is Congo ranch country or a suburbs place?
It’s suburbs
Definitely suburbs and tons of traffic. The 99 FWY goes by Cinco Ranch and it's the ONLY place that traffic comes to a complete hault.
Are there specific times the traffic is bad
Hey thanks for watching! And yes traffic is bad early in the morning 7-8:30 And in the afternoon from 4 o’clock until 6:30
I thought sales tax is 6.25% in TX?
Thanks for watching! The minimum combined 2022 sales tax rate for Katy, Texas is 8.25%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The Texas sales tax rate is currently 6.25%.
Sales tax is only on certain items as well. Most groceries aren't taxed.
@@melissas4874 but services are taxed. So if you hire a plumber or electrician, the labor and the parts are taxed.
Hey I’ve been called by God to move here this my first video watching this but I’m a single mom, wondering if there is any apartments or small affordable rent homes!
Hey there thanks for watching! Me and my team would LOVE to help you move here to katy! Please reach out anytime. Cell:281-781-9537. Or email: AlexanderWatkins7121@gmail.com
Lol Katy is near Houston lots of crime and animals all over the streets starving to death ppl abandon them, the type of ppl who pass by daily on their way to the mall and church 😂😂😂😂
made for the out of state peeps
Absolutely, I work with lots of buyers from out of state
What is he talking bout 😂😂😂 no fleas bugs