Plano

Oh, Plano!  We Did Not Expect This Cutting-Edge Soft Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / July 29, 2024 /

Plano is not the place that immediately comes to mind when shopping for a cutting-edge soft contemporary luxury home. That’s not a diss. Plano is known as a fantastic place to raise a family. In fact, last year, WalletHub named it the No. 1 Best City in Texas to Raise a Family and the fourth…

These 3 Dallas Suburbs Got Top Scores for Safety and Affordability 

By CandysDirt / July 4, 2024 /

Staff Reports We always knew that North Texas is a great place to live, but our theory was validated by a recent national study showing that McKinney, Frisco, and Plano are among the top 25 most affordable and safest cities in the country.  Elgin, Ill., topped the list compiled by GOBankingRates, which analyzed the largest…

Plano Says ‘Konnichiwa’ to Miyako Hotel Joining $1 Billion Campus at Legacy Project

By CandysDirt / July 1, 2024 /

Staff Reports A major investment is underway at Plano’s Legacy West, bringing Japanese hospitality to North Texas.  Garfield Public-Private will develop the 217-room Miyako Hotel at Legacy West. Construction could begin on the hotel by the end of this year, officials with the development firm said in a press release.   The Miyako Hotel will be…

Sur Le Lac: The Epitome of Luxury Living With The Convenience of a Condominium

By Joanna England / June 17, 2024 /

“Luxury” has become a rather nebulous concept in real estate. How often is a market-rate apartment building deemed a “luxury” rental? Too often to count. So when a development comes along that speaks to what “luxury” truly means, it’s no surprise that it develops an ardent fan base. That’s the case with Sur Le Lac,…

Zero-Lot Line, Country French Stone Wonder is Now Available in Normandy Estates

By Candy Evans / June 9, 2024 /

We love Normandy Estates in Plano. Frankly, it’s one of the best developments south of 121 and also frankly, the last. Located just west of Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy, the location cannot be beat. Though easy shopping is nearby, once you are ensconced in those gates it takes a lot to get…