Collin County

Friday Four Hundred: Contemporary Remodel in Plano Breaks The Mold

By Joanna England / July 31, 2015 /

More proof that there are some really cool houses up north that are far from your standard, brick-and-stone-clad builder’s special. This 1970s contemporary in West Plano is a wonderful example of how you can find a fabulous, updated home with tons of great details up in Collin County. Located inside Bent Trail, this lovely home…

‘Bury the Lines’ Hearings Began Today, Frisco Power Lines at Center of Arguments

By Leah Shafer / July 27, 2015 /

After months of preparation, the State Office of Administrative Hearings today began proceedings in Austin regarding a proposed 138,000-volt transmission line across Frisco. This power line has been at the center of a hotly contested debate between Frisco homeowner associations and Realtors on one side and Brazos Electric, CoServ Electric, and the Public Utility Commission (PUC)…

Friday Five Hundred: Sacrifice Nothing With This Allen Home

By Joanna England / July 24, 2015 /

Sometimes homes have little, niggling things that bother you. Perhaps it’s a 1950s post-war with a laundry area in the kitchen. Maybe it’s an ugly color combination of backsplash and countertops in a bathroom. Or perhaps it’s a master suite with no bathtub. Rarely do I come by a home that is priced less than…

Friday Five Hundred: This Allen Abode Has Me Dreaming of Life in The ‘Burbs

By Joanna England / July 17, 2015 /

As much as we talk about the demand for walkable housing, I have to admit that sometimes I want to high-tail it out of the land of potholes and title loan shops for the plush, green lawns and HOAs of Allen. I mean, they have some award-winning city government, great schools, and attractive prices for…

No Plans for Lunch? Vivo Realty Has 2 Fabulous Broker Open Houses in Plano

By Joanna England / June 25, 2015 /

Hungry? Don’t have plans for lunch? Vivo Realty is hosting two fabulous Broker Open Houses today. These two tremendous properties in Plano have a lot going for them, but if you need any more incentive to come out and perhaps even bring a buyer, there will be a drawing at 1712 Glenwick. Honestly, that party…