ellis county

The New Mullican Place Ranchettes Offers Beauty on the Bluebonnet Trail

By Shelby Skrhak / March 26, 2023 /

Every April, thousands descend on the scenic Highland Lakes region of Ellis County, to celebrate a flower so special it’s inspired one of Texas’ longest-running festivals and even its own urban lore. The 71st annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trail guides visitors along 40 miles of hills and pastures so wildflower-laden that the landscape is positively carpeted…

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Development Near Midlothian Expands the Region to the South

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 6, 2022 /

Jordan Meadows will be a new ranch estate residential development in the extra-territorial jurisdiction of Midlothian.

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July Home Sales Down by Double Digits in North Texas

By Marlin Weso / August 15, 2021 /

Sales of existing single-family homes are seeing dramatic declines year over year, according to the MetroTex Association of Realtors’ July housing report.

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The Housing Market’s On Fire, So Brace For That Appraisal Coming in the Mail

By Marlin Weso / April 13, 2021 /

The significant jump in home prices in North Texas means a historic high value for your property if you’re selling. But for those not in the market to buy, it means that walk back from the mailbox while scanning the local appraisal district’s notification probably isn’t going to be much fun. An increase in value…

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This North Texas County Had Record Home Sales to Start 2021, Plus Other Reports

By Marlin Weso / February 22, 2021 /

The home housing market in Dallas-Fort Worth recorded record home sales in 2020 and has shown no signing of slowing during the first month of 2021. In particular, Dallas County had the largest number of home sales in North Texas, moving 1,733 houses — an increase of 13.9 percent from a year earlier, according to…

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