Denton County

What’s Developing: Hillwood Finalizes Plans for Denton Property With a Historic Twist

By Tommy Cummings / July 28, 2024 /

Centuries of running water formed three sandstone ledges on land southwest of Denton. The knob is capped by dark brown arenaceous ironstone. From a distance, the ledges resembled a ship’s lookout, which earned the landmark the name Pilot Knob. Over time, the 900-foot natural protrusion — one of the highest points in north central Texas…

Briggs Freeman’s David Burgher Lists Mayer Ranch, Home of SMU’s Polo Team, For $20 Million

By Joanna England / December 15, 2023 /

You may not realize it, but SMU has a polo team and its practice facility is located in Cross Roads, Texas. Not only that, but Mayer Ranch — the home of the ponies for the Mustangs — is now for sale. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty‘s David Burgher and his co-listing agent Harlan Ray are…

The End of Exurbs? Small Cities in North Texas Feeling the Pressure as Growth Closes in

By Mike Albanese / December 2, 2022 /

Once rural, cities in Denton County are grappling with providing services as people are making their way past US 380. The growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth region has been steady and swift, with data showing the population has ballooned from 4.1 million in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2022.  Growth is not isolated to Dallas…

These North Texas Counties Aren’t the Cheapest for New Construction Value, Report Finds

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 7, 2022 /

Collin and Denton counties are the most expensive in Texas when it comes to average new construction value, according to a report by Construction Coverage.

We Know Where Shaquille O’Neal Calls Home in North Texas

By Marlin Weso / June 24, 2022 /

Attention Carrollton residents: Shaquille O’Neal is your new neighbor.