Historic Downtown McKinney

These Historic Downtown McKinney Listings Are Shining Examples of Community Preservation

By Joanna England / April 19, 2024 /

There’s no better example of the power of preservation than historic downtown McKinney. It stands as a remarkable testament to the power of community-driven historic preservation efforts. Nestled in the heart of Collin County, this area exudes a distinctive charm that sets it apart. “Mckinney’s charm is the neighborhood feel,” says McKinney expert and RE/MAX…

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Tax Decrease Sound Good? Check Out These McKinney Open Houses to Save Money

By Joy Donovan / September 14, 2023 /

Well, here’s some good news, especially if you live in McKinney. The McKinney City Council approved its 2024 budget last week, which includes a three-cent decrease in the city’s property tax rate. How about that? Maybe McKinney is the place to be if the tax rates are lower next year, but that’s not the only…

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Realtor Valarie Kerby Can’t Wait to Unveil ‘Tiny’ Butterflies in New Downtown McKinney Project

By Joy Donovan / August 22, 2023 /

When Realtor and long-time McKinney resident Valarie Kerby heard about a new public art project coming to Historic Downtown McKinney, she was interested. When the request came to participate in the city’s upcoming Tiny Doors of McKinney installation, she was ecstatic. “Are you kidding? Of course,” she said recently, remembering the time last spring when…

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How Valarie Kerby is Selling Historic Downtown McKinney One House at a Time

By Shelby Skrhak / August 6, 2023 /

McKinney Realtor Valarie Kerby is busy. Reading through her Facebook page feed feels frenetic about all the people she meets and places she sees. The RE/MAX Four Corners agent posts new home listings as quickly as she posts their respective closings. Open houses, coming soon announcements, and new home walkthroughs come nearly daily, and that’s…

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Take Time to Enjoy World-Class Porch Sitting in North Texas With These Open Houses

By Joy Donovan / April 6, 2023 /

Lemonade, coffee or maybe a glass of wine would be fine refreshments for enjoying on a home’s front porch. It’s April, and the living is easy, so buying a home where you can perfect porch sitting sounds like a good idea. In fact, this time of year, porch-sitting activities approach world-class level in North Texas.…

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