McKinney, TX Subdivisions

When it comes to the ideal suburban Dallas lifestyle, most home buyers consider qualities like good schools, safe streets, and a close proximity to things like the grocery store, neighborhood parks, and various other convenient amenities that make life simple and easy.

If you’re already from McKinney, TX or have ever spent anytime browsing the local real estate market, you likely already know there are dozens of attractive and desirable subdivisions in the area, all offering different pros and cons that make for a tough decision when it comes time to purchase a new home. And with so many different options, navigating the McKinney housing market will undoubtedly seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re an out-of-town buyer.

So, to help get…

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National Burger Month in Dallas

Eight days ago we officially turned the calendar to May, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to celebrate National Burger Month! We’re not sure how National Burger Month started or who officially designated May to be the time of the year when we rejoice over one of America’s favorite foods, but if there’s any excuse to incorporate more burgers into our diet, we’re not complaining.

If you’ve ever spent any time in the Dallas area, you likely already know how good the food scene is around town. From delicious southern BBQ to some of the finest steakhouses in the southwest, carnivores certainly love being part of the Dallas community and being able to enjoy the vast selection of first-rate restaurants all throughout the DFW region.

So, whether…

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Monaco Dallas Apartment Rentals

With all the exciting new development happening around Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood, it’s hard to say which specific condo and apartment buildings are among the most popular with locals who live and work in the area. Depending on your style, loft conversions seem to be one of the more highly-sought after property types here in Uptown, but so many attractive mid-rise and high-rise apartments offer world-class building amenities that are hard to overlook when determining which housing option may be the right fit.

Not everyone is in a position to buy right now, or even wants to buy for that matter, and if you’re looking for a stylish rental that features luxurious interiors and convenient lifestyle features, the recently built Monaco may be the perfect…

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Uptown Condos For Sale

The Uptown Dallas real estate market is as hot as ever right now and it seems that with every passing week, a new commercial development, housing project, or retail expansion is announced—only furthering its appeal to local city-dwellers looking for a vibrant and lively part of downtown Dallas to live, work, and play.

Not long ago, we featured the Routh Street Flats and One Dallas—two exciting new apartment rental developments planned for Uptown Dallas in the near future that are getting a ton of hype from both potential renters and local Dallas real estate professionals anxious for these 400+ units to hit the market.

But if you’re searching for something a bit more long-term and need a place right now, 4 specific Uptown Dallas listings might be…

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Northwest Dallas Golf CommunitiesIn a part of Texas that has such a thriving golf scene, it’s hard to pinpoint just where Dallas’ top golf course community is located. Like any new home purchase, there’s certainly a lot to consider when making a final decision—and if factoring in the golf course and it’s club amenities is part of the equation when ultimately deciding which place feels right, your assessment of each property (or community) may be a bit more complex than simply deciding on a home situated in a subdivision without golfing facilities.

Many Dallas suburbs offer top-notch golf courses that nearly any home buyer would enjoy. But if you’re truly looking luxury and exclusivity, perhaps the Northwest Dallas suburbs may be the perfect place for you to eventually call home. Towns…

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Problems with American schools have been well-documented in recent years and while the U.S. education system as a whole may have its flaws in terms of cost, quality, and equality, many individual schools throughout our nation are thriving and doing great things with kids of future generations. Earlier this week, U.S. News released its Best High Schools national rankings and for the third year in a row, Dallas-based School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) took top honors for being the #1 public high-school in the country.   

Partnering up with American Institutes for Research in Washington D.C., U.S. News conducted their research to find the best American public schools based on three specific criteria: overall student performance on state-mandated…

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Dog Friendly Condos & Apartments in Dallas

There’s no doubt living the condominium lifestyle has its share of advantages. From unbeatable downtown locations to a wealth of community or in-building amenities, living in a downtown Dallas condo can be affordable, practical, and most of all—convenient. But for local dog owners however, finding the right Dallas condo can sometimes be a bit more challenging than you think. Some condo developments have breed restrictions, while other buildings may happen to place weight restrictions on any dog(s) you may own. While most area residents consider Dallas to be an extremely dog-friendly city, it’s always best to do thorough research when considering a loft or condo building anywhere in town. And if you happen to be an active home buyer and are currently in…

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Vitruvian Park® home, Savoye / Savoye2

If you live in or around Addison, Texas, chances are you’ve heard of the billion dollar multi-family, retail, and commercial development known as Vitruvian Park®. Situated just west of the Dallas North Tollway and only a mile from the LBJ Freeway, Vitruvian Park certainly allows for easy access to downtown Dallas, as well as many other surrounding Dallas suburbs in the area, but it’s the community’s pedestrian-focused lifestyle that continues to attract both locals and transplants looking to relocate.

Vitruvian Park® is the largest project ever developed by UDR, Inc. and along with occupying a mind-blowing 117 total acres, this Texas-sized community is also Addison’s first major sustainable Green initiative—only adding to its appeal among today’s…

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Routh Street Flats Dallas, TX

Yesterday, we wrote a brief feature on One Dallas—an exciting new apartment development that’s being planned for Uptown Dallas, and one that will bring 200 more luxury rentals to the area. Today, we’re doing more of the same and introducing the Routh Street Flats—a 5-story, 208-unit luxury rental building that’s also slated for one of Dallas’ hottest neighborhoods right now, and just blocks from the very trendy, and very urban One Dallas project.

Being developed by Alamo Manhattan, also the same company behind the gorgeous Monaco at Katy Trail building at 3003 Carlisle Street, Routh Street Flats will be situated at 3011 Routh Street, which coincidentally is also just off the renowned Katy Trail that runs all throughout Uptown.

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One Dallas Luxury ApartmentsIf you haven’t already seen the renderings for One Dallas—a stunning new 20 story residential tower planned for the former site of the Hardrock Café at McKinney and Routh—it’s certainly worth taking a look. Although still in the early conceptual stages, One Dallas will add 200 more luxury apartments to the local real estate market, while also including plenty of additional retail space that will be situated on the ground floor.

For those a bit unfamiliar with the Dallas landscape, One Dallas will be located directly in the heart of Uptown Dallas—a neighborhood known specifically for its vibrant ambiance and pedestrian-friendly appeal. And because of its diverse group of young professionals, there’s no doubt upscale rentals are the ideal property type…

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