Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX Real Estate Blog

Haggard Place to Add Luxury High-Rise Condos to Plano's Real Estate Landscape

Although just a 20-30 minute drive from Dallas and widely considered to be an attractive option for suburban home buyers, Plano is actually the 9th largest city in Texas in terms of population and has 269,776 residents according to stats from the 2010 census. Along with a thriving economy and a diverse blend of people, Plano’s real estate market features a broad range of options for home buyers to consider, which will soon include some of the most desirable high-rise condos you’ll find in the entire DFW area.

Earlier this year, Toyota announced plans to relocate its North American headquarters to Plano, but not before the city shells out millions of dollars in order to lure the auto-giant to town. Since the announcement however, developers have shown…

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Search Dallas, TX Gated Communities - Gated Homes in Dallas

Many home buyers associate gated communities with a number of affluent Dallas suburbs, but if you’re unfamiliar with the local real estate market, you might be surprised at how many desirable gated homes are available right here in the heart of Dallas. Luxury gated homes in communities like Glen Abbey, the Oaks at Williamsburg, and Harbord Oaks Estates certainly get a lot of attention due to the pristine curb appeal and magnificent architecture on display all throughout such neighborhoods; but a number of attractive and more affordable gated options are also available to home buyers in smaller, more quaint neighborhoods like Highland Creek Manor, Oaktree, and a wide range of condominium and townhome gated communities that are perfect for those looking…

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40 Braewood Place & Other Homes For Sale in Dallas' Glen Abbey Subdivision

If you prefer a modern, contemporary style to homes for sale in Dallas, there’s not much you’re going to dislike about 40 Braewood Place—an award-winning, 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom masterpiece located in the ultra-affluent Glen Abbey subdivision.

Designed by Oglesby-Greene, a renowned Dallas-based architecture firm known for a modernist style, 40 Braewood Place is one of the more impressive single-family homes you’ll find in all of Dallas; but what makes this luxury home listing special however isn’t just its sleek design or dynamic interior spaces, but also because it fully captures the natural beauty surrounding its one-of-a-kind location.

The rear of the home offers breathtaking nature views, overlooking a bluff, a creek and a dense forest area,…

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Gated Communities in DFW - Dallas Fort Worth Gated Homes

By definition, a gated community is a neighborhood or subdivision that is enclosed by a gate or wall to control the movement of traffic and people in and out of the area. For some DFW home buyers, that added sense of security is a critical factor in determining which home or location may be right for them, while others simply seek the feeling of enhanced privacy, exclusivity, and sense of community that only a DFW gated community can provide. Regardless of your reason for searching DFW’s hottest gated communities, here’s a quick overview on the added benefits of calling some of these neighborhoods home.

Security of a DFW Gated Community

As mentioned, the general concept of a DFW gated community is to specifically control who enters and exits the…

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DFW Equestrian Real Estate For Sale - DFW Urban Realty

While DFW real estate is often associated with all kinds of property-types that range from high-rise condos, authentic lofts, multi-level townhomes, and spacious suburban single-family homes, North-Central Texas is also home to the largest concentration of horse farms and equestrian real estate in the entire United States. Although somewhat of a limited market, if you happen to be in the market for sprawling DFW equestrian real estate for sale, a number of Dallas-area communities may just have exactly what you need in terms of housing and equestrian lifestyle needs alike.

When it comes to DFW equestrian homes for sale, three specific communities first come to mind: The Bridges at Preston Crossings Equestrian Community, Water’s Edge Ranch Equestrian…

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Fort Worth Lofts For Sale - Updated Inventory & MLS Listings

If there’s one thing about Fort Worth lofts for sale, it’s that many of the area’s best loft conversions perfectly combine new and old world charm, ultimately giving home buyers the modern, updated finishes they want, while still maintaining the historic authenticity surrounding each building. Like some of Dallas’ trendiest neighborhoods, Fort Worth has a nice variety of chic and stylish loft residences for local buyers to consider, with some of the more recognizable developments being the Texas and Pacific lofts at 221 W. Lancaster and of course the iconic Montgomery Plaza at 2600 W. 7th Street.
 
In addition to these larger residential loft buildings however, a number of smaller loft developments are scattered all throughout the Fort Worth area, which…

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2014 DFW Car Shows - Dallas-Fort Worth Events

With both the summer season and Father’s Day rapidly approaching, it’s time to start making plans to attend some of DFW’s hottest car shows of 2014. While it’s true plenty of women out there love their cars and have a wealth of knowledge about the automotive industry and its history, car shows seem to be the quintessential “guy thing” to do on the weekends, and if you haven’t yet made plans for Father’s Day 2014, which is Saturday June 15th this year fellas, perhaps swinging by some of the area’s numerous car shows throughout the month of June and beyond may be a good way to get in some quality time with dad.
 
For more information about 2014 DFW car shows, we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest and most anticipated shows of the year below, but if…

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Search Homes For Sale in Allen's Top Subdivisions

Situated in Collin County and only a 30 minute drive from downtown Dallas, Allen, Texas is widely considered to be one of the most desirable suburbs in the DFW region. First-rate schools, fabulous housing, and continued widespread development all make Allen a highly sought after destination for home buyers and renters alike.

In the past several years alone, the accolades Allen has received from numerous media outlets is beyond impressive. In 2009, Forbes ranked Allen as the 19th Best Place to Move in the county; in 2011, Allen was voted among the Best Places to Retire as well as the 9th Safest City in America; 2012 was the year D Magazine ranked Allen a Top Ten Dallas Suburb and Money Magazine recognized Allen as one of The Best Places to Live; and…

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Search DFW Real Estate By School Districts

Whether you’re already from the DFW area or looking to relocate from another part of Texas, or even a different state, searching available homes for sale by school district can be a useful tool for home buyers specifically wanting to live within the boundaries of a particular school or local district.

In the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, more than 100 public schools are available to local students, and when you combine that with more than 250 additional private and parochial schools, the task of deciding where to send your kids to school or which school district may be the right fit for you and your kids can start to become a daunting task.

Some of the best schools in all of Texas are located in Dallas, which include the School for the…

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Where Can I Search Unique Lofts For Sale in Downtown Dallas?

When it comes to real estate for sale in the heart of Dallas, there’s not a property-type buyers tend to seek out more than stylish and trendy loft conversions located in some of downtown’s hottest neighborhoods. The urban setting and history behind each building offers character you just don’t see in other modern, newer construction developments; and furthermore, industrial features and finishes seem to be ultra-fashionable right now, so what better way to incorporate one of the hottest interior design trends than in an authentic and industrial loft-like setting?

The loft market in Dallas is quite expansive, but don’t let its abundance of inventory fool you. Lofts move faster than many condos around the DFW area, so if it’s a chic loft residence…

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