Why One Experienced Lake Builder Chose Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake
Gary Payne has spent more than a decade building on Cedar Creek Lake, which means he knows what works — and what quietly becomes a problem later. That perspective is what led the Cedar Lux Properties founder to Emerald Bay, where he’s now delivering the community’s first spec home. Located about an hour from Dallas,…
The 2025 Luxe List: A Gift Guide for the Bougiest Home Amenities You’re Asking Santa For
After covering some of the most extraordinary properties in the state, we’ve pretty much seen it all. In terms of next-level amenities, there’s never been a better time to dream big, live large, and embrace being a little “extra.” In the spirit of the holidays, we’ve compiled a gift guide for luxury home amenities that…
A Modern Waxahachie Home With Cutting-Edge Design — and a Standout Granny Flat
From Mansfield on the west to Celina in the far north, the boundaries of the Metroplex are no longer fixed. Carrera Ranch in Waxahachie, about 30 miles south of downtown Dallas, underscores just how far that definition now reaches. If Waxahachie sounds like a stretch, consider this: Celina sits roughly 15 miles farther from downtown…
Feel Good City: Here Are 2 Homes Under $500K in Plano, Ranked Top 20 as Most Caring
Tis the season for bell-ringing kettle drives, helping needy families, and giving to homeless shelters. But there’s one city in North Texas that keeps this lovely Christmas spirit all year long. It’s Plano. The North Texas city recently earned a top spot in the rankings as one of the most caring cities in America, according…
‘Tis the Season For Extraordinary, Well Priced, and Move-In Ready Homes
by Susan Baldwin, Realtor with Allie Beth Allman ‘Tis the season to deck the halls! If you’re looking for some new halls to deck, December couldn’t be a better time. It’s such a special month for buyers to get incredible homes at a great price. With increased inventory, motivated sellers are pricing homes right. As…
Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Enlists First Passenger Carrier
A North Texas project that has exemplified some of the tensions surrounding rapid regional growth is gaining steam, with local officials signing off on the release of more taxpayer funds authorized for the $79 million expansion of McKinney National Airport. Perhaps more exciting, the airport also nabbed its first commercial carrier. Construction is...
The Historic Swiss Avenue Home of Magnolia Petroleum Company’s E.R. Brown Can Be Yours
Swiss Avenue is Dallas’s most significant street, known for its historic homes, close-knit neighborhood, and the city’s best Mother’s Day home tour. Its roots also reach back to Dallas’ earliest days. According to Preservation Dallas, after the failure of the early La Reunion Colony in 1855, several settlers moved east of the Tr...
More Listings, More Leverage: DFW Housing Market Softens in November
Home sales across North Texas cooled in November as rising inventory and longer market times continued to pull the Dallas–Fort Worth housing market toward a more balanced — and more negotiable — environment. Single-family home sales totaled 5,934 across DFW, an 8% decline compared to November 2024, according to new data from the MetroTex Asso...
Holiday Lights and Christmas Magic in a North Texas Neighborhood Near You
This holiday season, you can go to one of the big destination Christmas light displays all over the North Texas area, and there are plenty to choose from. With The Light Park in Arlington, Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, and Christmas in the Square in Frisco, to name a few, the choices are…