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Dallas, Texas Top 5 Golf Course Communities

Prolonged periods of mild temperatures have made golf a popular outdoor activity in Dallas. Golf communities are common throughout. These communities provide residents with more than just a house to live in.

As a resident, you’ll get access to golf courses and plenty of other amenities. Here are five of the top golf communities in Dallas, Texas.

1. Gleneagle Golf Community

Located in West Plano, this community consists of over 182 residences. The building’s Mediterranean design emphasizes the natural beauty of the area.

Inside the community is the award-winning Gleneagles private country club. The club’s classic charm and state of the art recreational and social amenities provides a social gathering place for the community.

The…

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Top 5 condo buildings in Dallas for 2017

If you have a small fortune and are looking to make a good investment which would reap great benefits for you and your loved ones in the future, then purchasing Dallas condos would be the way to go. The thing about living in condos is that it introduces you to a completely different style of living. Once you start living in a condo, you would come to realize as to how vastly different it is than living in single detached homes. In simple words, you might actually even become quite spoilt for choice. This is because once you start to live in a condo, you might not actually like living anywhere else.

Now, in the case of high rise condos in Dallas, you would find majority of them to be situated in or near downtown Dallas. In here, you would be able to…

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2. Relocating? Why choose North Texas?

We’re not saying we’re big fans of DFW. Okay, so we are. But don’t just take our word for it when we say that there’s a ton of reasons DFW is a great place to move to.

Healthy Economy

DFW has jobs aplenty and stable business and housing markets. It draws artists and entrepreneurs, families and singles, city folk and nature lovers who stay because the economy is just plain good.

Food

Dallas has more restaurants per capita than even New York. There’s everything from comfort food to eclectic Middle Eastern cuisine.

It Has the State Fair

The State Fair of Texas is big even for Texas, and not just because of Big Tex. The full-scale auto show is just one part of an epic month that includes concerts, food, and college football. You Could Meet a…

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Realtors, VIP Realty is Hiring.

VIP Realty agents are top-producers in their field. Their expertise in the areas of residential real estate, commercial real estate and apartment leasing is unmatched. They simply provide clients with the best service in the business.

If you’re looking to be part of the best residential real estate team in DFW, VIP is the right place to be. Or maybe you’re a commercial real estate expert who understands the needs of today’s businesses. Clients are looking for an agent who will have a firm understanding of local leasing conditions and will possess the tools necessary to negotiate a favorable lease or real estate transaction, and VIP’s team is unparalleled.

Or maybe you want to specialize in helping business professionals find short-term rental…

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South of Dallas: Where the Growth Is

While the higher-end markets in Dallas and its wealthy northern suburbs are cooling, mid-range properties are on fire south of the city. More buyers and investors are looking to step out of the crowded big city and its built-out northern territories and heading to the south to reclaim an area that’s suffered its share of black eyes this past decade or two.

Lancaster

Home values in Lancaster have been climbing more or less steadily for a solid year ‒‒ and inventory is going down. In other words, the word’s out about this unassuming neighbor to Dallas’ south. The city’s inventory has been cut in half since a year ago and the median price of a home has grown by 40 percent. Even the size of the living spaces has increased by nearly 30 percent in new…

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Top 3 High Rise Condo Buildings In Dallas

Dallas is the ideal balance of nightlife, luxury, urban living, walkability, and quiet ‒‒ if you live above the endless hum of the streets. That’s what makes high-rise living in Dallas such a draw for upper-market buyers. Three of the best buildings in town are:

Vendome

Vendome, in Turtle Creek, is a luxury high-rise with a distinct European flair. French architecture accents luxurious finishes, high ceilings,and and beautiful terraces in the homes make you feel like you're in a resort in the South of France. Except that here on the northern part of Lemmon Avenue, you get to experience Dallas’s thriving nightlife and arts scene, just to the side of the city’s business epicenter.

2900 McKinnon Street- The Azure

One of the obvious draws of a…

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Fort Worth Hottest Areas to Live

Forth Worth is no longer the distant cousin to Dallas. The city is its own and it rivals anything its more famous neighbor is doing. It’s also on of the hottest places to live in Texas, especially in these neighborhoods.

Meadows West/River Park

The Trinity River area is booming. New businesses and residences are going up almost weekly, especially in the Meadows West/River Park area. Meadows West and River Park are adding hotels and amenities, and newly built family-sized homes starting around $400,000. Also, the Waterside will be a big draw once it’s built. This is a 63-acre, mixed-used development that will be anchored a Whole Foods and a high-end hotel.

Fairmount

If you’re looking for old-school charm, this neighborhood of Craftsman-style…

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Dallas Family Activities

Finding some time with the family can be tough, sure, but finding fun things to do together isn’t Dallas is full of cool family activities, like:

The Dallas Arboretum

Trust us, kids love the Arboretum. This colorful oasis from the big city is a literal breath of fresh air, and some of the flora is alien-looking enough to intrigue even those most prone to saying “I’m booooored!” Interactive exhibits and hands-on places around the Arboretum make it extra fun.

The Perot Science Museum

Kid or kid at heart, Dallas’s 21st century answer to Philly’s famed Franklin Institute is a for-real wonderland. Just try to spend an hour there and have nothing to do. You and the family can explore space, dinosaurs, and even the world of sports before lunch (if…

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Best Shopping in DFW

Dallas has no shortage of malls, like The Galleria and North Park Mall. But everyone knows the best shopping happens where the action is. If you’re looking to do some big-league shopping, visit these areas:

The Shops at Park Lane, 8080 Park Lane

This blend of designer-value and traditional retail mixes premium stores with distinctive restaurants, and the largest Whole Foods Market in North Texas. There’s also boutique fitness offerings in a modern urban setting.

West Village, McKinney Avenue

“Uptown's Downtown” is Dallas' most vibrant shopping and dining district. It’s walkable, it’s in-town, it’s a real neighborhood, and it’s near the city’s best restaurants. Tons of shops lie right near the DART Rail, the McKinney Avenue Trolley, and the…

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Dallas’ Best Country-Western Spots

Yes, Dallas is very cosmopolitan, and yes, it’s very upscale in spots. But this is still Texas, and that means it’s still native turf for country-western music. Drop into a few of these joints for a genuinely Texan good time.

Katy Trail Ice House

Settled in the middle of Uptown’s portion of the Katy Trail is this Austin-influenced beer garden. The 50-plus beers on tap and the wide, bustling outdoor seating areas are enough to lure anyone already. But when the country-western kicks in, it’s a block party. It’s one of the best patios in Dallas and one of the best places to wander into a show to remember.

Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

In Far West Dallas, on Technology Blvd., sits Gas Monkey, which offers two premium music venues. Live music is the pulse…

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