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So he was traveling there a lot.
The couple were long-distance for a few years.
In 2018, the two decided that Reecewould move to Texas.
Feeling Richer in Texas
Once she was in Texas, Reece said she felt richer.
Two other benefits were cheaper groceries and nostate income tax.
In June 2019, she purchased a home in McKinney.
But when I came here, it was immediately a huge relief.
The move also brought with it aneventual career changefor Reece.
When she was laid off from her company in 2023, she left the field.
I decided to pivot into real estate, she said.
That transition has been a rollercoaster.
Its been a learning curve, but its been super, super rewarding and enjoyable.
Adjusting to Texas
For Reece, the move to Texas has also had downsides.
For one, theres missing familiarity and home.
Then theres the weather.
And when youre relocating, its pretty alarming.
Another negative aspect of moving to Texas for Reece?
The highways and tolls.
So to have tolls on a lot of the roads and to have to drive is a huge cost.
But Reece emphasized that she does really love most things about Texas.
For her, the move has been worth it.
Large companies are moving here, so theyre relocated their employees, Reece said.
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