Now is a great time to move to Texas! There are quite a few reasons as a military family that this state will welcome you in with open arms.
One of the major reasons to move to Texas would be the overall friendly nature of the people that live in the state. Texas has a laid back open minded atmosphere and a casual feeling that is very welcoming to anyone who would want to move here. Most of the state is fairly patriotic and conservative, which many veterans find as an easy transition into a new area.
There are many large cities in the state, with surrounding suburbs, or small towns on the outskirts, so there are many different types of locations to choose from, all of which can be purchased with a Texas VA loan! Texas is an expanding state. There is room to grow, which is nice for any family. Right now, the housing is cheap and there are many opportunities for any kind of environment your family wants. In the city a variety of entertainment is available; shopping, bars and restaurants, theatres, galleries, and much more. In the suburbs and outside of the cities, there is hiking, parks, pools, lakes, rivers, the mountains, the beach, and again much more. It seems that there is an infinite amount of space in Texas. Don’t forget the warm weather, which allows an almost year round outdoor long play time. In fact, the heat in the summer is just about all that would keep you in at times, if at all.
Texas is home to many major attractions around the state to visit as well. The NASA Space Center is located in Houston. The Alamo is a very historically important monument for our country. It is located in San Antonio and symbolizes a battle where many Texans died. The Schlitterbahn Water Park and the Austin Zoo are just two places for tourists or locals to visit for a day of fun and relaxation. Texas as many national parks as well that can we visited for short trips or long vacations.
Another major reason that now would be a good time to move to Texas would be that this state is on the economic rebound. Opportunity for work is promising as jobs appear fairly plentiful. The financial magazine, Forbes, ranked small and large cities throughout America based on the best places for jobs in 2009. Texas claimed eight of the top twenty spots, including major cities Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Dallas. For the unemployed this could be a fantastic prospect for work. The energy and healthcare industries in Texas especially, have many facilities available to those in search of work.
Texas has many facilities available to its inhabitants. Its medical centers are superb. The state houses some of the best burn and trauma care centers in the country, as well many cancer research centers. There are numerous universities around the state, such as University of Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Texas Christian, Baylor, Texas Women’s University, and many more. The school districts are very highly recommend. Transportation is readily attainable, as there is easy access to public buses and cabs.
Now is a great time to move to Texas. The state welcomes new people in and is even offering jobs! With an abundance of entertainment, and a safe place for your children to grow up, your family will have a wonderful place to develop. There are 7 air forces bases, 7 military bases, 1 coast guard base, and 3 naval bases in the state as well. Many veterans already live here and feel comfortable with this atmosphere the state provides. Why not move here?