Essentials Guide

Essentials GuideSay Yes to Dallas
See what makes the Dallas Region one of the best places to live in Texas. Explore our Essentials Guide to see everything both Texas natives and newcomers need to know about the Dallas Region!
The Dallas Region is home to some of the most livable cities in America. When deciding where to live, the sky is the limit.
From all over the Dallas Region – discover Dallas through stories from locals both new and native.
Got a few minutes? From living to culture, get a feel for what it’s like to start or continue a career in the Dallas Region.
Top 9 myths about the Dallas Region to help you understand what locals really know and love about Dallas.
Our best places to eat, drink, and go in Dallas that will surely make you want to stay longer (maybe even forever).
Looking for places in the Dallas Region to explore? We did the research for you on some of the Region’s best-kept secrets.
What you need to do in your first 30 days to get established, make connections, and feel at home in the Dallas Region.
Let us help you navigate your way around the freeways, highways, tollways, airports, and the DART system.
The Dallas Region offers a variety of schooling options: public, public charter, private or parochial, and homeschooling.
You may not be able to move mountains, but you can plan an organized move with help from our 8 week timeline.
We are a melting pot of cultures & traditions. If you pulled out a passport to get here, you may want to see this.
Laws and taxes vary from state to state. Here are a few that may be different in Texas once you move to Dallas.
Expenses in the region can be up to 50 percent lower than most other metro areas. But don’t take our word for it; use our cost calculator to see how we stack up.
Get our inside scoop to jobs, living, parks & outdoors, culture, and more highlights around the area each month. Did we mention you’ll get one of our stickers in the mail too?

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