All About Irving, Texas
Irving would seem to be a strange name for a city until one investigates the history of the place. It is believed that the name was bestowed upon the town by the wife of one of its founders, Netta Barcus Brown, a 19th century school teacher who was an avid reader of the writings of famed literary author Washington Irving.
Irving, Texas is located in Dallas County and is referred to as part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Is Irving the city you may be considering for relocation? If so, consider this; Irving was the city chosen by no less a corporate giant then ExxonMobil for their corporate headquarters. The advantageous of headquartering in Irving has additionally attracted Omni Hotels, Zale Corporation, Michales Stores, and National Care Network among many others.
Families relocating to Irving can rest assured that the educational facilities are varied and highly regarded. In fact, Irving’s North Hills School has been rated the nation’s twelfth best by Newsweek Magazine. For those seeking higher education, the Dallas County Community College District has a campus in Irving - North Lake College. The University of Dallas and DeVry University have campuses in Irving as well.
Commuters have easy access to /from work and to the entertainment and shopping in Dallas via a modern system of roads and highways and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus System ( DART ). A light-rail commuter service is currently undergoing construction and will be completed in several phases over the next few years.
Although nearby Dallas offers all sorts of entertainment, shopping and dining options, Irving residents have much to choose from in their own backyards. In addition to several modern shopping malls and a wide selection of dining options, from ethnic to fast food to gourmet, Irving has various museums, art galleries, cultural events of various sorts, and sporting events such as horse racing, championship rodeo, the NFL Cowboys, the NHL Stars, the NBA Mavericks and the MLB Rangers.
Irving real estate’s considerable variety of housing options and price ranges is as near to “something for everyone” as one can find in today’s marketplace; single family homes, patio homes, apartments, etc. from modestly priced to million-dollar manor homes.
Average sale prices for single family homes as of this writing are in the $113,000 price range for a one bedroom home, $149,000 for a two bedroom home, $192,000 for a three bedroom home and $375,000 for a four bedroom home with median single family home prices hovering around the $260,000 range as of the latter part of 2006. Of course, such variables must be considered as desirability of location, age and condition of the home, etc., factors which will play an important role in the bargaining process.
We at VIP Realty Consultants have a thorough knowledge of the Irving area and can help you find the ideal house for your budget and circumstances, or if you are a seller we have a solid track record in producing satisfactory results. Let us be your guide through the often complex maze of buying or selling a home. Contact us online at www.viprealtyinfo.com or call us toll-free at 1-877-FLAT-MLS. Local telephone: 214-295-4888.
