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UPDATE: Collin Creek Mall
From thriving, to dying, and back to thriving: Collin Creek Mall is finally set to receive its much needed transformation. The City of Plano has worked amicably with developer Centurion American to create a new master plan including rezoning for single-family, multi-family, office, and retail space. In a unanimous vote earlier this week, these plans... Read More
Is Single Story Living the New Norm in Dallas-Fort Worth?
There’s no denying that Dallas-Fort Worth has changed dramatically over the past few years with corporate relocation, a thriving economy, and a booming real estate market. With people moving into DFW from coast to coast, there’s a wide variety of real estate that appeals to any taste. The one niche market that’s been slow to... Read More
UPDATE: The Star in Frisco
Officially dubbed as The Star Entertainment District, The Star has become one of the hottest mixed use developments in North Dallas. This has brought several retail and commercial tenants to Frisco over the last two years with many more to come. Frisco Station is a similar new development bordering The Star on the north and... Read More
Best Places to Spend Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, here are a few of our favorite places to spend it around the Metroplex. Andiamo Italian Grill | 4151 Belt Line Road, Addison Andiamo is a modern take on Italian dining with a heavy Tuscan influence. Its intimate feel along with a diverse wine menu makes for the perfect... Read More
Grandscape, Texas
The Colony, Texas is becoming the entertainment center of North Dallas. With Highway 121 running through the city, it is easily accessible for the hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents from Grapevine to McKinney. Instead of seeing shiny new office buildings along 121 like in Frisco and Plano, you’re more likely to see the... Read More
Frisco’s Latest Entertainment Addition
The City of Frisco is starting 2019 off strong with new plans for yet another entertainment destination. Frisco RoughRiders, an affiliate team of the Texas Rangers, is finally getting its fair share with an upgrade to their home. The city has tentatively approved plans for “RoughRider Plaza” to be developed between Dr. Pepper Ballpark and... Read More
Downtown’s Newest Rival
There’s no question that West Plano’s Legacy Corridor and West Frisco’s $5 Billion Mile have seen tremendous growth within a three year time period. This growth can be attributed to the relocation of corporate headquarters such as Toyota Motors USA and JPMorgan Chase & Co., a thriving housing market, and highly rated school districts. This... Read More
Saved by the Developer!
Plano’s Collin Creek Mall has been a seemingly prehistoric landmark, welcoming residents and visitors in to East Plano. Collin Creek Mall is pushing on nearly forty years old and hasn’t been able to keep up with its competitors like the Stonebriar Centre, Allen Premium Outlets, and even Garland’s Firewheel Town Center to name a few.... Read More
Millennial Real Estate Advice (From an Actual Millennial)
There seems to be a report daily of increasing student loan debts, an impending financial crisis, or anything else you can name that produces uncertainty. The media focus has been on millennials and how we seem to cause all of these financial woes with no understanding of its implications. In reality, there’s a huge gap... Read More
NYE in DFW
Although 2018 is coming to a close, there are still plenty of events going on throughout North Texas to wrap up the year. Here are some of the best places to spend your New Year’s Eve with friends and family: Family Fun 1. Adventure Landing – 17717 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252 Adventure Landing has year-round... Read More