November 2, 2026
Prosper TX · The Marco · Dallas North Tollway
Venetian Gondolas Coming to Prosper: What The Marco Means for Home Buyers
Prosper just said yes to a village built around a 15-acre lagoon. Here's what it means for home buyers.
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October 30, 2026
Prestwick Grove · Frisco TX · Toll Brothers
Prestwick Grove in Frisco, TX: Toll Brothers Homes, Prices, and Prosper ISD
The full video tour of the Toll Brothers model at Prestwick Grove, plus what the camera can't show you: the school zoning surprise, property taxes, and what comes standard.
September 17, 2026
Northwest Community Park · Frisco Parks · PGA Frisco
Frisco's New 120-Acre Northwest Community Park Opens Sep 19: Here’s What You Should Know
On September 19th, at 8am, Frisco cuts the ribbon on Northwest Community Park. It’s 120 acres, with a splash pad, miles and miles of bike trails, and they preserved a stretch of native prairie, showing how the…
September 16, 2026
HOA Fees · Collin County · Master-Planned Communities
HOA 101 in North Texas: What You Should Know Before Buying
I get asked about HOAs quite often. Some neighborhoods have one. Some don't. Supporters of HOAs say they keep neighborhoods orderly and preserve values, while opposers don’t like paying a “tax” and follow extra rules.
August 27, 2026
Windsong Ranch · Prosper · Prosper ISD
What's It Like to Live in a Community With a 5-Acre Beach? An Inside Look at Prosper's Windsong Ranch (2026)
If you've been house-hunting in North Dallas lately, you've probably heard the name Windsong Ranch more than once. This master-planned community in Prosper spans over 2,000 acres and brings resort-style living…
August 26, 2026
McKinney · DFW Real Estate · Airport
McKinney Is Getting Its Own Airport. Here Is What It Means For Home Values.
McKinney National Airport has served general aviation for more than 40 years. That is changing this November when the city opens a new 46,000 sqft passenger terminal with 4 gates, room to expand to 6, and 980…
August 25, 2026
North Texas Real Estate · DFW Housing Market · Home Prices
North Texas Housing Market 2026: What the Median Price and Inventory Numbers Actually Show
Not at the metro level. According to the MetroTex Association of REALTORS, the median sales price across North Texas held unchanged at $405,000 in June 2026, while the average sales price rose 1% to $535,376.
August 18, 2026
North DFW · Collin County · DFW Real Estate
Where Should You Actually Live in DFW? A Five-Zone Breakdown
This is the fastest growing part of the metroplex and where most out-of-state relocations land. The corridor along the Dallas North Tollway and SH 121 holds a heavy concentration of corporate campuses,…
August 17, 2026
#NorthDFW · #DFWRealEstate · #FriscoTX
7 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Dallas
On either coast, a million dollars often buys a 40-year-old house that still needs a full renovation and barely has a yard.
June 4, 2026
Plano TX · Samsung · Corporate Relocation
Samsung Is Relocating Its U.S. Headquarters to Plano. Here's What That Means for the North Dallas Real Estate Market
On June 1, Samsung Electronics America released a public statement: it is moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Plano. Employees were notified internally on May 29. The announcement followed two days later.
June 3, 2026
#DallasTX · Dallas · #PlanoTX
The Dallas Mavericks Are Leaving Downtown. Here's What That Means for DFW Real Estate.
The Mavericks entered into option agreements for a 104-acre tract at Interstate 635 and Preston Road, well exceeding the 50-acre minimum CEO Rick Welts identified in March as necessary for the project. An…
May 28, 2026
Frisco TX · Universal Kids Resort · Family Living
It Is Official: Universal Kids Resort in Frisco Opens July 1, 2026! Here’s What you Need to Know
Universal Destinations and Experiences announced today that Universal Kids Resort will officially open on July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. Tickets, on-site hotel packages, and the park's first annual pass…
May 27, 2026
Frisco TX · Prosper TX · Celina TX
April Home Sales Are Up in Frisco, Prosper, and Celina. What the Numbers Actually Mean for You
Frisco closed 214 home sales in April 2026, with the majority landing in the $400,001 to $700,000 price range. That is up from 204 sales in April 2025.
May 26, 2026
Property Tax · Homestead Exemption · Collin County
Save on Taxes! 2026 TX Homestead Exemption Changes 2026: What You Need to Know
Texas has been cutting property taxes in stages since 2023. The 2023 reform raised the school district homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, the largest single property tax cut in state history at the time.
May 12, 2026
Frisco TX · Toyota Stadium · World Cup 2026
Frisco Committed $191 Million to Toyota Stadium. The World Cup is Just the Beginning.
Construction cranes have been visible at Toyota Stadium in Frisco since March 2025. Workers began deconstructing a portion of the 20-year-old facility to kick off what has become a $182 million renovation,…
May 8, 2026
DFW Real Estate · Buyer's Market · Market Update
DFW: Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market in 2026? Data Breakdown and What It All Means ForYou NOW
Mostly, yes. But "buyer's market" is one of those phrases that means something specific when you look at the numbers, and something very vague when it's just floating around social media.
May 7, 2026
Celina TX · New Construction · Master-Planned Community
Celina just unveiled a New 1,380-Acre Community | What 2026 Buyers Need to Know
Hillwood Communities has begun construction on its fourth master-planned development in Celina. The 1,380-acre community spans from Preston Road to Custer Road, two miles north of downtown Celina.
May 4, 2026
DFW Rents Are Cooling Off in 2026. Here's Why That Might Be the Best News Investors Have Heard All Year.
The average rent for an apartment in Dallas is about $1,582, down roughly half a percent compared to the previous year. For a metro that saw double-digit rent spikes during the pandemic, that number is…
May 4, 2026
DFW Housing Market · Mortgage Rates 2026 · North Texas Real Estate
Spring 2026 DFW Housing Market Update: What Rates Today Mean for Buyers & Sellers
Mortgage rates hit 6.3% this week, according to Realtor.com's May 1 data. And instead of market panic, something is happening behind the scenes. Buyers are out there. Sellers are adjusting. Deals are getting done.
April 28, 2026
Texas Is Adding 278,000 Jobs This Year. Here's What That Means for Your Home's Value in North DFW
On April 3, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released its latest Texas Employment Forecast. The headline number: Texas is projected to add about 278,400 jobs this year, with total employment reaching 14.6…
April 27, 2026
#CollinCounty · #NorthDFW · #DFWRealEstate
National Association of Rrealtors Just Cut Its 2026 Housing Forecast by 71%. Here's What That Means if You're Buying or Selling in North DFW.
Five months ago, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun stood on a stage in Houston and told a room full of agents that 2026 would bring a measurable rebound. He projected existing-home sales would rise about 14%,…
April 15, 2026
MortgageRates · FirstTimeBuyers · #DFWRealEstate
Fannie Mae Says Mortgage Rates Could Hit 5.7% by Year End. Here's What First-Time DFW Buyers Should Know.
Fannie Mae released its March 2026 Housing Forecast in early April, and the headline number got a lot of attention. The agency projects the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declining from 6% in Q1 to 5.9%…
April 15, 2026
#DFWRealEstate · FriscoTX · HomeValues
Frisco Grand Park Is Finally Breaking Ground: What 1,011 Acres Along the Tollway Means for Buyers and Homeowners
Frisco City Council approved a $43.39 million construction contract on April 7, giving the official green light to build the first piece of Grand Park. The groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for mid-April,…
April 8, 2026
McKinney · CollinCounty · DFW Real Estate
McKinney Is Tearing Up Its Roads on Purpose. Here's Why It Matters
I don’t know if you’re like me and drive on Eldorado Parkway regularly. The lane closures are annoying. The detours are annoying. Getting stuck behind a slow-moving truck at 8am when you're already running…
April 7, 2026
MarketUpdate · DFW Real Estate · North Dallas
Dallas Home Prices Are Higher Than the National Average... and So Are Price Reductions. Here's What the Market Is Saying.
2 Minute ReadOver the past 2 years, I've noticed something about the housing market here in DFW. Homes that were priced right and marketed well sold fast, usually within a week, while others sat for a long…
April 6, 2026
#DFWRealEstate · #AnnaTX · #CollinCounty
A 970-Acre Community with a Working Farm? Anna’s Wildest New Development Yet
3-minute readAnna is getting a 970-acre master-planned community, and the wildest part is this: it will have a 65-acre working organic farm at the center of the neighborhood. 🤯 If you have been looking to own…