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Mount Vernon, the Former H.L. Hunt Estate, Is Back on the Market

By Karen Eubank / July 28, 2025 /

The former H.L. Hunt estate, which sits on 10 beautiful acres fronting White Rock Lake, is back on the market. The Georgian Colonial was completed in 1930 as an almost exact replica of Mount Vernon, the former residence of President George Washington. Hunt, a true Texas legend, was an oil tycoon who had 15 children…

Home Prices Hit Record High for June, Just Not in Texas

By Charles Grand / July 28, 2025 /

Those hoping to see home prices calm down got a rude awakening last week when the National Association of Realtors clocked record-high listings for June. Nationally, the median sales price for existing homes hit $435,300, marking a 2% increase for the month year-over-year. Meanwhile, the sale of existing homes dipped by 2.7% between May and…

Whole Foods To Anchor Upscale Retail at Frisco’s The Mix

By Charles Grand / July 28, 2025 /

There’s few better signs that a city has officially made it than Whole Foods Market deeming the demographics strong enough there to plant a store — looks like Frisco has made it. Construction of a Whole Foods is now underway as part of the first phase of the upcoming 112-acre mixed-use community and high-end retail…

McKinney Approves $325M JW Marriott Resort at Craig Ranch

By Shelby Skrhak / July 28, 2025 /

McKinney is stepping into the luxury hospitality game with a planned JW Marriott resort and residences set to anchor the Craig Ranch master-planned community on the Collin County city’s northeast side. This 18‑story high‑rise will sit on approximately 8 acres at the corner of Collin McKinney Pkwy. and Van Tuyl Pkwy. The new JW Marriott…

Fairmont Homes Offers a Fresh Take on Transitional, and We’re Here for It

By Daniel Lalley / July 27, 2025 /

When we picture transitional architecture, bold isn’t often the first adjective that comes to mind. Prioritizing functional design and subtle aesthetics, these homes often evoke a minimalist mindset. Some may go so far as to confuse their clean lines and simple silhouettes with Scandinavian or Swiss modern architecture. However, in a city like Dallas, developers…