Cedar Creek Lake

Emerald Bay’s First Spec Home Hits the Market: A Q&A With the Team Behind It

By Shelby Skrhak / February 26, 2026 /

When CandysDirt last checked in with CedarLux Properties in December, Emerald Bay was still in the early innings. Lots were selling, plans were taking shape, and the development’s long-term vision was clear — but there was not yet a finished home to walk through. Now, that home at 4529 Sapphire Way is underway — and…

Margot Hill in Malakoff Is a Dream Come True

By Karen Eubank / February 23, 2026 /

Are you ready to ditch it all and move to the country, but you’re not sure how to make it work? I’ve got the answer, and it’s this beautiful Malakoff property that comes with a successful event venue and wedding chapel on a smidge over 39 acres. Margot Hill is heaven for anyone who has…

This Cedar Creek Lake House Makes a Strong Case for Planning Your Summer Now

By CandysDirt / December 28, 2025 /

There’s something powerful about having a plan. Not a vague “we should do something fun this summer,” but a real, concrete plan — one with a dock, a boat, and a sunset that doesn’t involve fighting traffic home from dinner. That’s exactly what 258 Sunset Point at Cedar Creek Lake offers. Just a little over an…

Why One Experienced Lake Builder Chose Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake

By Shelby Skrhak / December 19, 2025 /

Gary Payne has spent more than a decade building on Cedar Creek Lake, which means he knows what works — and what quietly becomes a problem later. That perspective is what led the Cedar Lux Properties founder to Emerald Bay, where he’s now delivering the community’s first spec home. Located about an hour from Dallas,…

Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake Hits New Milestone as First Home Build Is Underway

By Shelby Skrhak / December 3, 2025 /

When you drive into Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake, the new gated lakeside community is still taking shape, but the buzz of possibility is evident. With streets, curbs, and infrastructure firmly in place, the community’s earliest buyers are now beginning to shift from the planning stages to actual stakes in the ground. Comprised of…