Plano Real Estate

Is Transit Oriented Develoment Making a Comeback? Richardson Develoment Dubbed CityLine is Betting on it

By Joanna England / October 29, 2013 /

Less than a decade ago, “transit-oriented development” was a buzzword you couldn’t escape. It was heralded by DART Rail boosters as a way to make mass transit and greater urban density more palatable and accessible. Since then we haven’t seen much in the way of successful transit-oriented development, as even Mockingbird Station — the project…

Friday Four Hundred: Lovely Home in Deerfield East Proves Plano is Still Smokin' Hot

By Joanna England / October 4, 2013 /

Yes, we do love Plano! It’s the original upscale suburb to Dallas, and it is full of gorgeous homes in pretty much every price range. It’s both affordable with great amenities, but you’ll also get a great bang for your buck considering the excellent schools. And it’s not too far from downtown Dallas if you’re…

Dallas Real Estate News: Local Market Monitor Report Projects Growth in Home Prices, Rents as RedFin Analysis Says Market is Transitioning to Benefit Buyers

By Joanna England / October 3, 2013 /

Rarely do you see both home prices and rents grow in the same market where, as we reported earlier this week, net migration is in the red. And yet that’s what Local Market Monitor is projecting for Dallas-Irving-Plano area over the next 12 months.

That’s partially due to unemployment rates dropping and a strong financial and service job market in the Dallas area. Local Market Monitor projections show 9 percent growth in housing prices over the next 12 months and 12 percent growth over the next three years. And demand for housing, both buying and renting, will grow thanks to overall population growth that is outpacing the national average.

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Perfect Plano Pad Pacifies Parents and Pupils

By Joanna England / October 2, 2013 /

Sure, school has already started, but if your lease is ending soon and you’re on the fence about renewing for another year, consider this wonderful option inside Plano ISD. It’s the perfect family home for those who want some space but don’t want to commit to a 30-year mortgage. At 4105 Eastleigh you’ll find a…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Sitting Pretty in Plano, This Fantastic Family Home is For Rent

By Joanna England / July 17, 2013 /

You guys, if you’re looking for a place to settle with your young charges before the school year starts, your deadline is fast approaching. If you’ve been Googling, searching, pointing, and clicking and you still can’t decide, let me do the work for you. Over at LocalDwelling.com, these hard-working agents have found the balm for…