Compass Real Estate

These Historic Downtown McKinney Listings Are Shining Examples of Community Preservation

By Joanna England / April 19, 2024 /

There’s no better example of the power of preservation than historic downtown McKinney. It stands as a remarkable testament to the power of community-driven historic preservation efforts. Nestled in the heart of Collin County, this area exudes a distinctive charm that sets it apart. “McKinney’s charm is the neighborhood feel,” says McKinney expert and RE/MAX…

This is a Rare Chance to Buy a Sharif & Munir Home in Exclusive Green Park

By Joanna England / April 17, 2024 /

Sharif & Munir is known as one of the best brands in luxury custom homes and for good reason. The company, a longtime favorite builder of ours, creates homes that feature only the finest materials with rooms that are elegant, gracious, and timeless. If you’re hoping to have Sharif & Munir build you a bespoke…

Compass Realtor Catherine Blevens Has Perfection on The Peninsula Coming Soon

By Nikki Barringer / March 18, 2024 /

We have the scoop on this coming soon listing, which will be ready for showings Thursday of this week. In the meantime, let’s ogle the photos from when it was featured on Houzz.com. But that’s not the only place this home in East Dallas’ Peninsula neighborhood has had the spotlight. According to owner and designer…

Recently Reduced: Here Are Three Fort Worth Homes We Love Worth a Second (or Third) Look

By Eric Prokesh / March 1, 2024 /

The most time-consuming part of writing Fort Worth Friday is finding homes and topics that will resonate with readers. That’s why I welcome the direction offered by sites like Realtor.com, which offers up listings they think I will like based on previous searches. However, this help does come with a downside. In “Recommended Homes,” I…

With Designer Details, This Westover Hills Home Has Changed a Lot But The Address Remains

By Joy Donovan / February 23, 2024 /

Three years ago, 2205 Hidden Creek Road was a fine home in Fort Worth’s posh Westover Hills. Now, in 2024 the home has been transformed into a chic family home with loads of curb appeal and fab spaces for entertaining. “It was lovingly remodeled and updated to fit a contemporary, young owner but it certainly…