['Merica]

Hey future neighbors! I am currently in Tampa, FL but I will be moving to Houston in August with the Fiancé due to a job relocation.

Any suggestions for the area? I have heard traffic is definitely an issue. My office is just south of the airport, and so far I have only done the basic Zillow research.

The two areas we like so far are The Woodlands and Downtown. We most likely will rent an apartment for 6 months-12 months and potentially will look for a house to purchase after.

Thanks for the help and hopefully you guys have some local meets!

[deButler]

Traffic is definitely one of the biggest factors you want to consider in deciding where to locate. If you were only driving to the beltway eight loop from the woodlands the traffic is not as bad as going all the way into downtown. From downtown out to the beltway can get backed up during high traffic times.

There is a really good Camaro club in Houston. Check out the H–Town Camaro club webpage. A really great group of folks and lots of fun events.

[interceptor]

I think it really depends on where you are going to be working.

The woodlands is a pretty dense area with its own set of traffic challenges. While you are looking, check out the Kingwood area. It's convenient to the woodlands thanks to the newly opened Grand Parkway. Like the Woodlands, lots of trees and trails to choose from.

Where ever you end up, pay close attention to water runoff. We get some pretty good gully washers when the skies open up!

As for local meets, I'm still looking for them myself. ☺

Regardless, welcome to the Lone Star State!

[ljc]

Originally Posted by 'Merica

Hey future neighbors! I am currently in Tampa, FL but I will be moving to Houston in August with the Fiancé due to a job relocation.

Any suggestions for the area? I have heard traffic is definitely an issue. My office is just south of the airport, and so far I have only done the basic Zillow research.

The two areas we like so far are The Woodlands and Downtown. We most likely will rent an apartment for 6 months-12 months and potentially will look for a house to purchase after.

Thanks for the help and hopefully you guys have some local meets!

I'll say welcome now before you arrive! Since you'll need a "tour" guide, bring me a Dogo Argentino puppy and I'll show you everything and place in H-town.

['Merica]

Originally Posted by deButler

Traffic is definitely one of the biggest factors you want to consider in deciding where to locate. If you were only driving to the beltway eight loop from the woodlands the traffic is not as bad as going all the way into downtown. From downtown out to the beltway can get backed up during high traffic times.

There is a really good Camaro club in Houston. Check out the H–Town Camaro club webpage. A really great group of folks and lots of fun events.

Originally Posted by interceptor

I think it really depends on where you are going to be working.

The woodlands is a pretty dense area with its own set of traffic challenges. While you are looking, check out the Kingwood area. It's convenient to the woodlands thanks to the newly opened Grand Parkway. Like the Woodlands, lots of trees and trails to choose from.

Where ever you end up, pay close attention to water runoff. We get some pretty good gully washers when the skies open up!

As for local meets, I'm still looking for them myself. ☺

Regardless, welcome to the Lone Star State!

Originally Posted by ljc

I'll say welcome now before you arrive! Since you'll need a "tour" guide, bring me a Dogo Argentino puppy and I'll show you everything and place in H-town.

Thanks everyone... Our office is just East of Aldine and about a few miles South of the Sam Houston Toll and Airport.

So far, we are looking in Spring, The Woodlands, and one place over in the Houston Groves/Lake Houston community. It seems like the office isn't in the greatest of areas for commuting.

We are in our late 20's so we don't really do the party scene too much anymore, but it'd be nice to have a bunch of things to do around us. That's why we were leaning towards The Woodlands. After looking more closely, living in Downtown just seems like it will break the bank and will have us end up living in traffic lol

[mlee]

Awesome!!! Come on down... we have meets almost every weekend here as the Camaro Club is always busy with something.

I also live up in The Woodlands area and love it. You'll have the Hardy Toll as an option for nice travel to your work location. I drive it every day back and forth to downtown Houston. Also, don't limit yourself North wise to The Woodlands as it's only a couple minutes further to Montgomery County, lots of great neighborhoods, lower taxes and great neighborhoods.

Look forward to meeting up with you sometime.

['Merica]

Originally Posted by mlee

Awesome!!! Come on down... we have meets almost every weekend here as the Camaro Club is always busy with something.

I also live up in The Woodlands area and love it. You'll have the Hardy Toll as an option for nice travel to your work location. I drive it every day back and forth to downtown Houston. Also, don't limit yourself North wise to The Woodlands as it's only a couple minutes further to Montgomery County, lots of great neighborhoods, lower taxes and great neighborhoods.

Look forward to meeting up with you sometime.

We are definitely leaning towards the Spring area as of now. There is some new construction and they have pretty reasonable deals right now. More specifically, right around the intersection of the Hardy Toll Road and I-45. We figure it's a good split between my company and The Woodlands.

I will definitely be down for some meet-ups as we don't know anyone in the area whatsoever lol

[deButler]

Originally Posted by 'Merica

We are definitely leaning towards the Spring area as of now. There is some new construction and they have pretty reasonable deals right now. More specifically, right around the intersection of the Hardy Toll Road and I-45. We figure it's a good split between my company and The Woodlands.

I will definitely be down for some meet-ups as we don't know anyone in the area whatsoever lol

Give a shout when you are over. We are also just N of Woodlands off of FM1488. We relocated here also so know that move feeling. If you need anything just shout. GL on the move.

['Merica]

Originally Posted by deButler

Give a shout when you are over. We are also just N of Woodlands off of FM1488. We relocated here also so know that move feeling. If you need anything just shout. GL on the move.

Awesome, sounds good. We plan on having both vehicles shipped. It's not the longest drive in the world, but it will be a lot easier and will keep the milage off

[mlee]

Originally Posted by 'Merica

We are definitely leaning towards the Spring area as of now. There is some new construction and they have pretty reasonable deals right now. More specifically, right around the intersection of the Hardy Toll Road and I-45. We figure it's a good split between my company and The Woodlands.

I will definitely be down for some meet-ups as we don't know anyone in the area whatsoever lol

That is a great choice. My son closes on a house in that area next week. (99 and Gosling - Mckenzie Park) In addition to the Hardy toll road for North/South you're also close to 99 the Grand Parkway to get East and West very easy. I think you will be happy with your choice. Anything we can do to help let us know.

Big caravan to CamaroFest leaves from Houston in July if you want to join us.