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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a dynamic, thriving destination with lots of friendly people. With a net gain of 418 residents per day, DFW is the fastest-growing urban area in the country. In 2024, the region’s population surpassed 8 million. Today’s metroplex stands in stark contrast to the early days when cattle herds rumbled along the Chisholm Trail, forded … Continued
McKinney is a thriving community 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. DFW International Airport is a 35 to 40-minute drive away. Livability ranks McKinney 18th on its list of America’s 100 best cities in which to live. It is the only DFW-area community to make the top 20. 6 Reasons to Move to McKinney Want … Continued
Renting your first apartment can be a daunting experience, but it’s also extremely exciting—especially when moving to a city as fun as Dallas-Fort Worth! With a little bit of planning and research, you can find the perfect apartment in the DFW area that not only meets your needs, but also fits your budget. 1. Determine … Continued
Thinking about a move to McKinney, TX? You’ve got company! McKinney is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. In 1990, McKinney was home to fewer than 22,000 individuals. As of January 1, 2022, McKinney’s population stood at 206,654. Its proximity to Dallas is certainly a factor—you’ll find downtown Dallas just 33 miles to the south. In fact, … Continued
Las Colinas is a 12,000-acre master-planned community in Irving, Texas. Elements of its visionary urban planning are emulated by architects from around the world. It is home to major corporate headquarters as well as the Irving Convention Center. There are also many single-family residences and apartment homes here. Thousands of residents also call Las Colinas home. Water … Continued
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced a new umbrella brand for two adjacent multifamily properties it owns and manages within the Adriatica Village mixed-use development in McKinney, Texas, a suburb 30 miles north of Dallas. St. Paul’s Square, a four-story, 211-unit luxury rental community, has been rebranded Bell Tower … Continued
Thinking about a move to Dallas/Fort Worth? Thanks to the area’s ample employment opportunities, many others are as well. Texas is the nation’s most popular destination for interstate moving. And, Dallas/Fort Worth is the most popular spot within the Lone Star State. Before your move, you might be asking yourself some questions. What will it cost … Continued
Do you love craft beers? If so, look no further than greater Dallas. The metro area is home to more than five dozen breweries! Fortunately, quality accompanies quantity, making the Dallas beer scene one of the state’s best. Lone Star is Texas’ oldest active brewery. It began operations in San Antonio way back in 1883. … Continued
Dallas may be known for its skyscrapers, but there’s a greener side to Dallas, TX that you should get to know. Dallas is the perfect place to live if you love green spaces. For many decades, visionaries in Dallas have set aside swaths of land across the city and beyond for conservation efforts and to provide … Continued
In 1836, Collin McKinney became one of 59 delegates to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Those settling North Texas honored him twice over. Collin County came to be in 1846, and McKinney, TX, followed just three years later. Today, it ranks as one of the most livable places in the United States. In fact, when … Continued