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When Canopy Views Meet Contemporary Vibes, You Might Be in Oaktree

By Daniel Lalley / April 19, 2026 /

Few features enhance a home as much as its scenery. Recently, a study by American Home Shield found that natural views add an average of 44.2% to home values nationwide. In states like California, New York, and Arizona, spectacular panoramas can come with a premium of over $1 million. In landlocked metros like Dallas, an…

The Style in This Lake Highlands Listing Is Through the Roof — Literally

By Daniel Lalley / March 8, 2026 /

After covering thousands of homes, highlighting countless features, and celebrating an array of styles, one thing is clear: ceilings are often overlooked. We’re always dazzled by original hardwoods and admire artistic moldings. However, how often do we look up and appreciate the upper echelon of the home? More importantly, how often do we have the…

Wake Up to White-Picket Dream in McKinney

By Joy Donovan / October 31, 2025 /

So, you’ve been dreaming of the perfect life…down to the white picket fence, you know an American symbol of the good life. If your vision of a perfect life includes a white picket fence, you’re in luck. In historic downtown McKinney, here we have a house with that literal white picket fence at 919 S.…

An Adorable Oak Lawn Heights Tudor Cottage With a Pool!

By Karen Eubank / March 8, 2025 /

You need to see this 1928 Oak Lawn Heights Tudor today. It’s just about the cutest house I’ve seen in a month of Sundays. This little neighborhood has been gaining attention for some time now, and it’s with good cause. Although it’s considered the largest single-family neighborhood in Oak Lawn, it’s not very big. The neighborhood…

Tax Decrease Sound Good? Check Out These McKinney Open Houses to Save Money

By Joy Donovan / September 14, 2023 /

Well, here’s some good news, especially if you live in McKinney. The McKinney City Council approved its 2024 budget last week, which includes a three-cent decrease in the city’s property tax rate. How about that? Maybe McKinney is the place to be if the tax rates are lower next year, but that’s not the only…