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TexasTowelie

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3. That simply is not possible in a number of areas.

Reply to Fullduplexxx (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 14, 2021, 04:22 PM

Apr 2021

There is not enough existing housing stock in some areas such as around some cities such as north Dallas and north Austin where the population has exploded. The houses that are available are either too expensive or too old that they include amenities that people desire such as HVAC and garages. The schools are also old so parents prefer to live in newer neighborhoods so that their children have modern facilities.

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GOP Bill Would Limit A Texas Homeowner's Ability To Sue Over Construction Defects [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2021 OP

Well stop buying new homes buy older homes that have been weathered Fullduplexxx Apr 2021 #1

That simply is not possible in a number of areas. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #3

Quelle surprise! Mr. Leach/Author of said bill is a RE/CONSTRUCTION ATTY. CurtEastPoint Apr 2021 #2

They made similar promises about lowering the price of insurance when tort reform was the TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #4

"Norman told lawmakers the change would make it cheaper to buy a home." NCjack Apr 2021 #5

One of my friends (now deceased) ran into some of the issues mentioned in this article TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #6