Plano
The spotlight is on Plano this week. The city rated two news stories last Sunday in the Dallas Morning News’ business section, putting the Collin County suburb in the headlines. No worries, though … the current events are good news. First, the Shops at Willow Bend, a 107-acre mall that opened in 2001, is getting…
Read MoreOld Shepard Place in Plano is a classic, established neighborhood with tons of trees, some fantastic single-story homes, and a little bit of whimsical history. Living among the neighbors? None other than Ebby Halliday’s Kirk Scott, who’s lived there for over a decade and absolutely loves it. “A lot of people do not know this,…
Read MoreThe Dallas City Council has remained quiet about short-term rentals as election season is in full swing, but the residents who don’t want Airbnbs in their neighborhood appear determined to keep the issue in the forefront. Several residents spoke about restricting or eliminating STRs from residential neighborhoods during Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 Dallas City…
Read MoreViolent crime is down in Dallas for the second consecutive year, but residents have recently raised concerns about smaller-scale neighborhood crimes like catalytic converter theft and vehicle break-ins. Safety is one of the top priorities when buying a home, and the good news is that three of the safest cities in America are right here…
Read MoreAs a blanket of [… checks my notes …] thundersleet coated the roads Monday afternoon, North Texans are managing to keep their sense of humor as they hunker down while conditions are deteriorating across Dallas-Fort Worth. (And if you have hunker down or deteriorating on your #DFWWX drinking bingo card, we’re sorry. If you have…
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