Splurge vs. Steal

Take Your Pick of Two ‘80s Customs in Plano

By Shelby Skrhak / November 28, 2021 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to the toney zip code of 75093 in West Plano, but this part of Plano near Park and Preston is a perfect little pocket. Homes here are the most affordable you’ll find in the city’s highest income zip code. Head west on Park Blvd. and they go up…

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A Splendid Splurge Vs Steal in Stonebridge Ranch

By Shelby Skrhak / November 7, 2021 /

With the recent announcement that Zillow has curbed its iBuying model, we thought it’d be appropriate to do an iBuyer edition of Splurge versus Steal. And this week’s feature takes us to Stonebridge Ranch, where these two homes are located just blocks away, but are priced worlds apart. And bear with us, the details for…

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See What’s Possible in East Dallas’ Country Club Neighborhood

By Shelby Skrhak / October 10, 2021 /

Possibility. It’s a quality that’s not always easy to see when you’re distracted by something in a home. It could be a bright paint color on the wall, some superfluous clutter, or overgrown landscaping — anything that makes it difficult to picture yourself in that home. But this week’s Splurge vs Steal offers readers my…

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This Splurge or Steal Is Like a Before and After in Plano

By Shelby Skrhak / September 19, 2021 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to the Huntington Park neighborhood of central Plano where two homes are only a street apart but there’s a world of difference. The Splurge Take in the charm of 3200 Dover Drive in Plano. With five bedrooms and four baths, this 2,792 square-foot home features tons of updates…

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Take Your Pick of Splurge vs. Steal in This Frisco Neighborhood

By Shelby Skrhak / September 12, 2021 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to the Vistas at Waterstone subdivision in Frisco. This lovely neighborhood has a community pool, clubhouse, greenbelt, and playground. It’s a well-established community that dates back to 2006, and construction was completed around 2009. And don’t forget, this is Frisco we’re talking about. The Star, Stonebriar Mall, and…

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