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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…

City Hall Roundup: Blackmon’s Budget Priorities, Downtown Crime Drops

By Charles Grand | July 27, 2025 |

Summer break is winding down for Dallas City Council members, and a tough budget session lies ahead for City Hall. As previously reported, a series of budget town halls are scheduled across town so residents and stakeholders can meet with officials and express their views on how the city should prioritize spending. Some hard choices…

Gov. Abbott Awards D-FW Affordable Housing Projects $18M in Tax Credits

By Charles Grand | July 27, 2025 |

Several local affordable housing developments and rehab projects stand to benefit from the nearly $100 million in tax credits Gov. Greg Abbott authorized this week. The governor signed off on the tax credits to help defray the cost of new construction and rehabilitation for 63 rental properties comprising over 4,410 units with rents that households…

Lakefront Living With a Cape Cod Twist — Your Dream Holiday Getaway Awaits at Pinnacle Club

By CandysDirt | July 26, 2025 |

If ever there were a home made for hot summer weekends, cozy winter holidays, or any number of feeble but still highly justifiable reasons to escape the city, it’s this one. Welcome to 127 Hilton Head Island Dr. — a Cape Cod-style showstopper perched on nearly an acre of prime waterfront in the gated Pinnacle…