We're moving to NB to live in a community with like minded people. We are not comfortable with the direction our current community is headed. This area of Texas reminds us of what our current community used to be. Most of our neighbors are happy with our states radical direction. That tells me it's time to explore other options. For us (after years of research) the best option was NB. We are excited, NB is a special place and honestly, we feel honored to call it home!

The growth has ruined our town.

I was born and raised in Germany and immigrated to the United States when I was 17 years old. After 20+ years on the west coast, we seeked asylum in Texas and found New Braunfels. I understand, coming from California we are not the most popular people right now to the locals but please, please, please give us a chance. We acclimated and celebrate the culture, became active in the local community and share the very values that made this town what it is today. As a German citizen living in New Braunfels and sharing a slice of my culture with my kids, I am over the moon living in this community.

I've lived here over 16 years, my wife was born and raised here and never moved away. Her dad was born and raised here and never moved away. The growth has ruined this town. Period. There's nothing unique left in this town anymore.

Thank you so much for your videos. My husband and I are planning to make the move in May 2025. I have been researching like crazy; we have a trip planned in October to visit New Braunfels to see for ourselves. Yes- we are from California, but we have conservative values- we are Christian’s and vote Republican. We just want to be able to buy a home we can afford and start a family. If people hate me for doing that- then that’s on them!

Raad, thanks for making this video It's a subject that needs to be addressed. Definitely needs to be managed, example we desperately need sidewalks just east of Creekside leading from our communities back into Creekside! Management especially when it comes to resources, unlike a lot of other towns along the I-35 Corridor between the two large cities we actually have more of a cohesive Community with lots of Rich history "Not just suburbs," hopefully like-minded individuals will choose us because of that and bring that quality along with them. Thanks again!!

My wife and I are native Californians, both born and raised in Whittier, a bedroom community suburb near Los Angeles. Whittier was founded as a Quaker town, so it's obviously seen great changes over the last 100 years or so. We are planning to retire to New Braunfels in the next few months and I understand the concerns of people native to the Hill Country, especially with the influx of Californians. All I can say is that there are plenty of beautiful, rural places in California we could retire to. There is a _reason_ why so many Californians are moving to Texas; many of us feel that the state we grew up in is gone (remember that Ronald Reagan was once our governor). We are not moving there to bring change to the values and/or atmosphere. We are moving there BECAUSE of same. Also, we're in our 60's, so you won't have to put up with us for too long. :)

As long as people are willing to sell land to developers and the city grants zoning and lot regulations that benefit builders the growth will come, like it or not. Planned growth that preserves the heritage and ensures the ability to provide for that growth is the challenge. We all want big city conveniences with small town feel and vibe. It's a hard act to follow.We need to assure the availability of housing and services for all groups of people.Not everyone can afford a 500K house. I am more concerned with availability of water for the next generation as growth continues.

I have to say, I like your real estate channel more than another local realtor. NB is a great town like many other in TX are growing. Its about smart growth at the end of the day.

Hopefully not out growing city services, Hollister Ca had the same problem several years ago and had to put new building permits on hold for a couple years.

I was a Kid in the seventies, and lived in Austin, and people would ask me why , the secret is out for all three towns now.

I feel sorry for wildlife families who are losing their homes to the urban sprawl.

I miss my favorite city New Braunfels Texas I can't wait to go back over There once my favorite place in "THE WORLD" opens up again over there, and that's Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark AKA "SCHLITTERBAHN DISNEYWORLD WATERPARK."

So I was looking to eventually move to Nebraska's.But if social media is telling me not to then i'm gonna listen to the media instead.😅

70 years wow

It’s my Birthday. I live in Central Texas. I’m coming to NB to visit today!

The growth goes hand in hand with development and the development is the most exciting part about living in New Braunfels because there is always something on the horizon to look forward to. That said, there are legitimate concerns about the sustainability of the growth when it comes to water. Overall, I would prefer living somewhere people want to move to as opposed to somewhere people are moving away from.

Growth is inevitable. The speed of government is slow so it will always lag behind and be frustrating and expensive. Everyone contributes to the growth of a community. Someone who is born in a community becomes part of the growth issue as soon as they, drive a car on the roads, move out and need housing and begin a family of their own. That person is no different than someone who comes from another community, impact is the same. Thank you Raad for the interviews and for your continued efforts.

How did the people that were there feel about it when these people moved there.

This is like a skit from SNL. What did u expect the locals to say in front of the cameras😅 Dont move here ! We are Full! Stay away? 😅 stop Trolling 😅😅😅

People from other states are flocking here and have been since the 2008 financial crisis. They are overcrowding the big cities which is increasing traffic which require wider road construction, which makes traffic even worse. It's also putting stress on the other infrastructure in general and the family entertainement centers are always crowded, even on weekdays. Case in point, I visited the Houston Rodeo earlier this year on a Tuesday to avoid the crowds. Ha, that didn't wrok, it was still very crowded. So, what I'm gathering is that the city folks are getting tired of it and are starting to move to the smaller towns inside of the major Texas triangle away from cities like Houston, Dallas-FtWorth, Austin & San Antonio. I heard Tennesse is becoming another target state for people wanting to leave Blue states so I hope that softens the load here.

Trump 2024!

This type of show is not good.