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House Hunting Tips for Retirees Looking to Buy In Dallas

House Hunting Tips for Retirees Looking to Buy In Dallas

  • June 5, 2019
  • Heather Faires
  • 2019, Blog, Dallas, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Senior Living
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Everything is bigger in Texas, and this includes offerings for retirees. If you’re looking for a new city to buy a home for retirement, you should be seriously considering Dallas. Dallas is ranked #9 on U.S. News’ list of top…

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Everything is bigger in Texas, and this includes offerings for retirees. If you’re looking for a new city to buy a home for retirement, you should be seriously considering Dallas. Dallas is ranked #9 on U.S. News’ list of top places to retire in the whole country – receiving especially positive marks in cost of living and crime rates. It is a sprawling city that offers equal parts urban hustle and bustle and quiet suburban lifestyle. Dallas and the Fort Worth metropolitan area are exciting, fun and have a rich history of arts and cowboy culture.

Read on to learn some great house hunting tips to help streamline your search for the perfect house for retirement in Dallas:

Work Out Your Housing Budget Before You Search

One of the major things that could sabotage your house hunting journey is not having a full grasp of your finances and budget prior to beginning your search. You don’t want to fall in love with a house just to find out you can’t actually afford it. Crunching numbers ahead of time can help you avoid this situation and give you a clearer picture of what makes sense for you going forward. Review your 401k or other retirement savings account, check on your eligibility for federal assistance with health care, and review your spending to identify areas where you can cut back.
Additionally, figuring out the tax situation in your preferred retirement state is an important part of your financial research. Luckily, the Dallas area is an affordable place to live for retirees. According to SmartAsset, Texas is very tax-friendly toward retirees. There’s no state income tax, so you can expect to keep more earnings in your pocket if you continue to work for a while in some capacity after leaving your career. Also, there’s no tax for any type of retirement income – including Social Security benefits or private or public pension income. These tax breaks can generate thousands of dollars annually in tax savings when compared with life in other states.

Find a Home That Suits Your Needs: Present and Future

Buying a home for retirement is a wonderful opportunity to start a fresh chapter in your life, but you need to keep in mind that the house hunting process now is different from what you’ve gone through during your earlier years. Factors like your health and ability to safely move through your own home need to be at the forefront of your decision making.
The find a good home for “aging in place,” you’ll want to leverage the expertise of your realtor. He or she can help you target “universal design” homes – which are homes that were built with the changing needs of seniors in mind. Amenities typically found in universal design homes include: no-step entryways; balancing bars in the shower or walk-in showers; wide hallways; single-story floor plans and low appliances.

Research Other Senior Living Options in Texas


If, during your search, you decide buying a home isn’t totally right for you’ll want to look into other senior living options. Luckily, Dallas is home to a great variety of choices.
One choice you have is to move into an active adult living community. Buying a property in one of these developments affords you the opportunity to live independently without having to deal with managing the more annoying aspects of home ownership – such as landscaping, roofing repairs or overall property maintenance. There’s also a sense of community, which can help you make some new friends and develop new social routines in retirement.
If you think you’ll need help down the road with healthcare or mobility limitations, you might want to consider moving into an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities have round-the-clock staff to help you take care of activities of daily living. Getting dressed, preparing meals and managing medications are examples of things you could get help with – which promotes both safety and peace of mind. There are many assisted living facilities to choose from in Dallas.

If you are a retiree ready to purchase a home for your Golden Years,Big Texas Home Buyers is here to help. Give us a call at 214.444.9385 or fill out our contact form to learn more about how we can help you on your journey to real estate success.

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