Americans who are between the ages of 18 and 34 — known as Generation Y Millennials — could be a “game changer” in the U.S. real estate market, according to Urban Land Institute. As such, ULI researchers are taking careful note of this generation’s preferences when it comes to homes. The Urban Land Institute ULI reports Generation Y, with nearly 80 million members, as a potential “game changer” in the U.S. real estate market.
Of Millennials surveyed in that age range, 59% said they prefer their neighborhood to have a variety of housing types; 62% favor mixed-use developments with shops, restaurants and offices; and 52% like pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.A new ULI survey of about 1,200 Millennials shows that 59 percent of those surveyed prefer a
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The city of Rockwall was born in 1854. It was birthed from the water that surrounds the land. As Leonardo Da Vinci said, "water is the driving force of all nature." This city understands that water soothes and refreshes, which makes living there a true blessing. If you enjoy the freedom of an active yet peaceful lifestyle, then you will love living at the Water's Edge Condos in Rockwall. These condominiums are located in Rockwall harbor which is situated on the Eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Choosing to live in these luxury lakefront condos in Rockwall, means choosing a life of luxury. There are gourmet kitchens, lavish bathrooms, beautiful landscape and best of all a lakeside pool and patio. Those are just mere random samples of the luxuries that
Median single-family home sales prices sold through the MLS in North Texas hit a record high of $176,000 last month. Home sale prices in North Texas are now about 10 percent higher than they were at the peak of the market before the recession.
The District 1444, also known as The Design Village, is located in Dallas, Texas in the Harwood urban district. It is an innovative and new planned property that the Harwood International plan to make public in early spring of 2014. With the creative notion of implementing restaurants, galleries, gardens, and shopping centers in a one and two bedroom apartment building, the creators of the The Design Village are providing their residents with a more convenient way of living. 
New Dallas Midtown Urban District Planned for Valley View Center Live, Work and Play Spaces Planned for Dallas Midtown Urban District Fusion is coming to North Dallas with the development of the Dallas Midtown Urban District, a 450-acre setting featuring living, office, shopping and entertainment spaces.
The 2014 Department of Housing and Urban Development budget proposed by President Obama includes a number of housing programs that will focus on providing assistance to low income families, distressed communities, and the homeless. The proposed budget is also expected to assist borrowers at risk of foreclosure. The Federal Housing Administration is expected to insure $178 billion in mortgage loans in 2014 supporting new home purchases and refinanced mortgages.
The Metropolitan in Dallas defines luxury living and just released new penthouse condos for sale at 1200 Main Street. If you are looking the best urban high rise living experience in Downtown Dallas, check out The Metropolitan which features several one, two, three and penthouse bedroom floor plans. Floor plans at 1200 Main in Dallas range from 660 sq. ft to over 2,000 sq. ft with pricing starting at around $120,000 .
The Retreat townhomes in Castle Hills is a gated community of twenty homes located in Denton County in the Hebron area minutes from Baylor Hospital in Carrollton, each with their own floor plans ranging between 3,200 and 4,200 square feet. This community of Castle Hills townhomes includes over twenty private parks, lake, biking trails, golf course, hiking trails, swimming pools, community centers, tennis courts, basketball courts, sports fields, fitness rooms, and onsite schooling. The Castle Hills Village Shops & Plaza is located in the very center of the community and gives the neighborhood simple conveniences including cleaning, restaurants, a salon, office space, and dental options.
Dallas, Texas has recently been in the spotlight as the best city for good jobs. Unemployment has been falling since 2010 and job growth increased 2.1%. Projections for the next 6 years indicate that Dallas will be adding 2.8% more jobs per year. Thus 300,000 more jobs will be added to the increasingly vibrant Dallas economy by 2019. This will have a considerable impact for the Dallas real estate market and will increase the demand for homes in Dallas.
The Southwestern apartments in Dallas deliver the radiant warmth of the historic Southwest and the looked-for amenities essential for all active, hardworking professionals, or medical students.