Thinking About Moving From California to Texas?

CALIFORNIA → NORTH TEXAS

If you're considering leaving California for Texas, Fresh Start Texas™ helps you understand what the move could actually look like, from housing and taxes to cost of living, communities, lifestyle and everyday life in North Texas.

EXPLORE PROSPER • FRISCO • McKINNEY • CELINA

EXPLORE NORTH TEXAS ↓

Free resource. No pressure. Just straightforward information to help you decide if North Texas is right for you.

Brandon Hays | Realtor

Top Equity Group @ Real Broker, LLC

MAYBE YOU'RE NOT JUST LOOKING FOR ANOTHER HOUSE.

Maybe you're looking for a fresh start.
A little more space.
A different pace.
More opportunity.
Maybe lower everyday costs.
Or simply the chance to build the next chapter of your life somewhere new.

Whatever is motivating you to consider leaving California, moving to Texas is about more than changing your address. It’s about understanding what life could actually look like once you get here.

That’s exactly what Fresh Start Texas™ was created to help you figure out.

WHY ARE CALIFORNIANS EXPLORING TEXAS?

Taxes

Texas does not impose an individual state income tax. Understand how income taxes, property taxes and other costs may differ from California.

Housing

Compare home prices, newer construction, lot sizes and what your California housing budget could potentially buy in North Texas.

Medical Choice

Understand Texas laws involving healthcare and medical decision-making and how they may differ from California.

Education Options

Explore public, private and charter school options, district information and education resources across North Texas.

Opportunity

Explore North Texas employment, entrepreneurship, business growth and the economic opportunities attracting people to the region.

Space & Lifestyle

Discover everything from master-planned communities and new construction to larger lots, acreage, parks, recreation, dining, entertainment and Texas outdoor living.

FREE CALIFORNIA → TEXAS RELOCATION GUIDE

THE CALIFORNIA → TEXAS RELOCATION GUIDE™

Thinking about trading California for Texas? Start here.

Get a straightforward look at the questions California residents commonly have before making the move.

California vs. Texas taxes & cost considerations
What your California housing budget could buy in North Texas
Property taxes & homeownership costs
Healthcare & medical-choice considerations
Prosper, Frisco, McKinney & Celina
Moving timelines & California-to-Texas relocation planning

No hype. No pressure. Just useful information to help you decide whether North Texas is right for you.

FIND YOUR NORTH TEXAS FIT™

Four communities. Four different lifestyles. Explore Prosper, Frisco, McKinney and Celina to compare housing, amenities, location and community character, and see which one feels most like home.

PROSPER

Upscale master-planned communities, larger homes and lots, extensive new construction, and a growing small-town feel.

EXPLORE PROSPER →

FRISCO

Shopping, dining, entertainment, major employers, newer communities, and convenient access throughout North Dallas.

EXPLORE FRISCO →

McKINNEY

Historic character meets modern growth, with established neighborhoods, new construction, parks, dining, and a vibrant downtown.

EXPLORE McKINNEY →

CELINA

More space, rapid growth, new communities, and a quieter setting with a strong small-town identity.

EXPLORE CELINA →

Community information is provided for general informational purposes. Fresh Start Texas™ does not determine which community is right for you. We provide resources so you can compare your options and make your own housing decisions.

TEXAS SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

School preferences are personal. If schools are part of your California-to-Texas move, explore school districts, attendance boundaries, enrollment information, programs and other resources to research the options that matter to you.

HOMESCHOOLING & ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

North Texas also offers opportunities for families interested in homeschooling, homeschool co-ops, learning pods, hybrid programs, and extracurricular communities.

Families can explore local groups, educational resources, and opportunities to connect with other homeschooling families as they plan their move.

For third-party school ratings, reviews and information, visit Niche.com.

RESEARCH SCHOOLS ON NICHE →

WHAT WOULD YOUR CALIFORNIA → TEXAS MOVE LOOK LIKE?

HOUSING

Compare California home values, housing costs and what your budget may buy in North Texas.

TAXES

Understand the differences in state income taxes, property taxes and other ownership costs.

COST OF LIVING

Compare everyday expenses and the financial considerations that may change after your move.

LIFESTYLE

Explore space, communities, recreation, climate, dining, sports and everyday life in North Texas.

READY TO GET SPECIFIC?

BUILD MY CALIFORNIA → TEXAS RELOCATION PLAN™

Every move is different. Tell us what you're looking for, your approximate budget, timeline, housing preferences, commute considerations, and what matters most to you.

We’ll help you compare your California-to-Texas move and create a practical starting point for your North Texas relocation.

BUILD MY RELOCATION PLAN →

No pressure. No obligation. Just a clearer path forward.

YOUR CALIFORNIA → TEXAS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE™

Fresh Start Texas™ is powered by Brandon Hays and Top Equity Group. Brandon has worked in real estate since 2005, helping buyers, sellers, builders, and investors make informed real estate decisions.

Today, his focus is helping people considering a move from California understand North Texas real estate, compare their options, and navigate the relocation process with greater clarity and confidence.

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SERVING PROSPER · FRISCO · McKINNEY · CELINA · NORTH TEXAS

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER COULD START IN TEXAS.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you start exploring.

Whether you're planning a move from California next month, next year, or simply wondering what's possible, Fresh Start Texas™ can help you understand your options and start building a plan.

Explore your options. Ask questions. Move when the time is right for you.

BUILD MY CALIFORNIA → TEXAS PLAN →

OR EXPLORE NORTH TEXAS →

FRESH START TEXAS™

Powered by Brandon Hays | Top Equity Group

Prosper • Frisco • McKinney • Celina • North Texas

WHY TEXAS FEELS LIKE HOME. PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. PROUD TO CALL TEXAS HOME.

WE MADE THE MOVE, TOO.

In 2021, my wife and I packed up our family and moved our three boys, then ages 7, 9, and 17, from Oregon to Texas. We didn't have family here. We didn't have a network of friends waiting for us.

We didn't know anyone.

So while our move didn't start in California, I understand what it's like to leave the West Coast, start over in Texas, and build a new life from scratch.

What we did know was what we'd heard about Texas:

welcoming communities
opportunity
freedom
A place where we could put down roots and build something special.

We took the leap.

Texas welcomed our family with open arms, and it quickly became home.

Looking back, there's really only one thing I would have changed...

We should've gotten here sooner.

That’s a big part of why I created Fresh Start Texas™. I’ve been on the other side of this decision. I know what it’s like to research communities, weigh the pros and cons, pack up a family, leave what’s familiar, and start over somewhere new.

If you're considering Texas, you don't have to figure it all out alone.

Proud to Be an American. Proud to Call Texas Home.

Fresh Start Texas™

A North Texas relocation resource by:

Brandon Hays | Realtor® | Top Equity Group @ Real Broker, LLC

Prosper • Frisco • McKinney • Celina • North Texas

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Disclaimer: Information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, financial, medical, or educational advice. Independently verify information important to your decision.