West Plano is a highly desirable area for families, and is a very practical place to call home because of its excellent school system and many business opportunities.
Some say that West Plano features some of the most beautiful homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and the schools found here are ranked as one of the best in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. So it
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A Closer Look at the West Plano Real Estate Market
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Frisco
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011Frisco, without a doubt, is one of the most ideally located cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This dynamic city is located just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas and just 25 minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field, thereby making Frisco the ideal city for both families and city professionals.
Frisco is exciting and progressive, however, in its own right, as it is home to a plethora of award-winning hotels, shopping and dining destinations and many sports venues (it is home to four professional sports teams). In fact, Frisco features over eight million square feet of retail and dining space and is home to Stonebriar Centre Mall.
Frisco isn
Plano
Monday, June 27th, 2011
There are so many reasons to Love Plano. This rapidly growing city boasts a thriving, dynamic economy, thanks to the many corporation headquarters located here, including JCPenney, Dr. Pepper, Frito-Lay and Alcatel. It also features an award-winning school system, plenty of parks and open spaces, and easy access a number of major roadways and regional airports.
In fact, Plano has been recognized on a national level by a number of sources for being an exceptional city, including CNN Money, who ranked Plano as a top place to live in the United States in 2004. In addition, Plano is the only city to have earned the distinction of having a
The New Home Communities of Plano
Friday, May 20th, 2011
The Plano real estate market is strong and vibrant, thanks to the many established home communities and new home communities found here. Plano is one of the largest cities in Texas, and its growth has been quite impressive because residents of Texas love the highly regarded schools, the superior recreational opportunities and the many business and employment opportunities for which Plano has to offer.
It is no wonder, then, that Money magazine recently named Plano the 11th best city to live in in the United States. The Plano real estate market is often divided into older and newer neighborhoods.
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The Landing at Waterstone: Frisco Master-Planned Community
Thursday, March 17th, 2011We love Frisco because it offers excellent suburban living, yet is conveniently located near all major freeways, as well as Dallas and Fort Worth. Because Frisco has become such a hot spot in recent years due to its ideal location, and is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, there is a plethora of outstanding, Frisco master planned communities found here.
Frisco is unsurpassed, not only because of its location, but because of the excellent quality of life found here. From a highly regarded school system to wonderful, family amenities, Frisco is the place to settle for many Texas families, as this city offers a family-friendly atmosphere with all the benefits of living near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
One of our favorite Frisco master planned communities is the Landing at Waterstone. This exclusive address in Frisco is simply superior to many of the other Frisco master planned communities for a number of reasons. Here
Collin County
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Collin County, which has held the title of the single richest county in Texas for some time, features a number of fantastic communities that boast outstanding real estate. Collin County luxury homes are exciting, varied and readily available, thereby making this Texas county highly desirable for everyone from Dallas professionals to families. If you want to find the Best Collin County luxury homes then you owe it to yourself to check out the following Collin County cities:
Allen: A Prime Location Plus so Much more
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009If small town atmosphere and divine real estate are on your must-have list, then you definitely need to get to know Allen a bit better.
Allen is a family friendly community, located just north of Dallas, which features both upscale estates and older, more modest residences.
Combine that with great shopping and dining, and loads of recreational activities, and it’s easy to see why Allen is such a highly desired community for Dallas professionals.
Just some of the sites and sounds of Allen include: the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, which features a swimming pool, interactive water play, a lazy river and loads of recreational activities; Celebration Park, which features a children’s playground and a water playground; the Edge, which features extreme sports activities, such as a skate park, a BMX track and two hockey rinks; Chase Oaks Golf Club; and Allen’s Historical Dam, a state architectural landmark.
Community events are common and varied, and include the Summer Sounds Concert Series, the Allen USA Celebration, the October Harvest Festival and the Holiday Tree Lighting and Rudolph Run.
Allen by the Numbers (2008)
- Median family income – $109,789
- Job growth from 2000-2007 – 69.49%
- Median home price – $226,399
- Colleges, universities and professional school within 30 miles – 19
- Average property taxes – $5,370
- Personal crime incidents (per 1,000) – 1
- Property crime incidents (per 1,000) – 25
- Median commute time (in minutes) – 27.6
- Median resident age – 32.4
A quick search of Allen current real estate for sale yields 6 homes over $1 million; three homes between $900,000 and $1million; and seven properties between $700,000 and $800,000.
On the other end, current real estate for sale in Allen under $100,000 totals 12 properties, while homes priced between $100,000 and $200,000 total 15.
Exciting New Home Developments in Allen
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Allen, Texas is a highly sought-after community in Dallas, and for good reason. A small-town community atmosphere, coupled with outstanding, middle to upper class real estate and an award-winning park system, make Allen a desirable neighborhood for families of every kind.
Allen boasts a plethora of neighborhood and community parks, as well as hiking and biking trails and plenty of green space. Other community amenities include a public golf course, a fitness center, an aquatic center, a family recreation center, a sports park, a public library and a senior recreation center.
The Allen Independent School District is highly regarded in Texas, and includes 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, a freshman center and a massive, 582,000 square-foot high school campus.
Allen, Texas has consistently experienced growth it its population, as well as its home values. It’s no wonder then why new home communities continue to thrive.
Saddleridge Estates
Large home sites and equally spacious, single-family homes are the hallmarks of Saddleridge Estates, a new home community located near Interstate 75 and Highway 121.
Saddleridge Estates feature 12 floor plans, which range in size from 3,200 to 5,600 square feet. Homes are priced from the low $400,000s.
The community of Saddleridge Estates, once completed, will include 155 homes, as well as plenty of community amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool and picnic areas, complete with an outdoor fireplace. Other amenities include a children’s playground and walking trails, all of which surround a large lake.
Lexington at Twin Creeks
Located along Woodsboro Court, Lexington at Twin Creeks features spacious, single-family homes ranging from 3,200 to over 6,000 square feet in size.
The convenient location offers a close proximity to both Interstate 75 and Highway 121.
Community amenities of Lexington at Twin Creeks include basketball courts, a clubhouse, a pavilion, a playground and volleyball courts.
Somerset at Twin Creeks
Just some of the community amenities found at Somerset at Twin Creeks include a community lake, two swim clubs, two, community pavilions, basketball courts and ball fields, a children’s playground and plenty of hiking and biking trails.
The single-family homes of Somerset at Twin Creeks range in size from 2,800 to 3,800 square feet.
Saddleridge Estates – A luxurious Allen, TX Luxury Home community
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009This elegant neighborhood of single family Estate Homes on large home sites offers a distinct lifestyle to satisfy almost any need. Considered to be the premier single-family home community in Allen, Texas.
This neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of homes from Old French Country, to Mediterranean style villas with red terracotta roofs, to English Manors and traditional Southern brick homes.
Plano A Great Place To Live
Monday, February 23rd, 2009A wonderful community with a