Downtown Dallas has transformed into an independent live-work-play community of its own.

This is in contrast to the past when it turned into a ghost town after 5 p.m. on weekdays when thousands of office workers trooped home. Besides the glassy skyscrapers of its business zone, Downtown Dallas contains much of the city’s artistic, cultural, and gastronomic treasures. If you are looking for a great place in Dallas to live on your own, raise a family or retire, our real estate agents can help you choose the neighborhood that best suits your needs.

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About Downtown Dallas

Besides serving as the Central Business District, one of the largest art districts in the country is right here in Downtown Dallas.…

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In many respects, Texas stands alone—this iconic state is huge and its people are proud. 

Texas is one of the few states in the country that gives its citizens autonomy, independence, and freedom to decide their future. With its wide-open spaces, there's plenty of room for growth, and the friendly business environment makes it attractive for businesses and workers alike.

Besides the wide variety of affordable real estate, the dining scene is deliciously sophisticated that being overweight is inevitable. Add on the vast array of natural resources and living in Texas can be overwhelming. We have to be honest though and admit that Texas also has its fair share of shortcomings.

Are you pining for a more simple life in Texas? Contact us today and…

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Pros & Cons of Living in Frisco

Many people in Texas consider the Lone Star State the best place to live in the country, and the City of Frisco fits that bill.

Frisco is located north of Dallas in both Denton and Collin counties. As the 17th most populous city in Texas, the Dallas suburb is enjoying its merited reputation as the #1 city to live in America.

As recently as 1990, Frisco was a 6,000-person bedroom community. Today, its home to over 200,000 residents who have transformed it into one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

From great amenities to family-friendly neighborhoods and a booming economy, the stylish community offers an exceptional quality of life in North Texas.

If you’re planning to move to Frisco, contact…

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One unfortunate thing that many office renters often have to experience is miscalculating the amount of space that they need. This could have a potential impact, not just on the operations of the business, but also to the finances. Even though there is no strict rule on this, having the right office space for the needs of your company will establish a productive and positive working environment.

How Much Space Is Needed Per Employee?

The requirements on space may vary depending on industry, company, as well as geographic area. Another important factor to consider is the style of the office a company may have in mind.

One design for office space is a traditional one. This could be described as one having a traditional hardwall for a layout,…

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Common Area Maintenance. What is it? By description, it refers to one of the three primary components of the operating expenses, alongside property taxes and insurance taxes. It is included in the so-called Triple Net Lease. These fees are collected by landlords from tenants in order to cover the expenses that are usually associated with operating and overhead operations for common areas.

These common areas refer to the spaces that are used by all tenants, including elevators, hallways, lobbies, parking lots, building security, and public bathrooms, among others. These CAM fees are typically stated in the lease in order to clear up any potential misunderstanding and to have a better insight about these expenses before a tenant signs up for a new…

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There are a number of factors that determine the fast growth of a city. This includes the population size, the median home price growth, and the number of residents that are college-educated. With these factors, cities are ranked across entire Texas.

#1 SELMA

If you currently live in Selma, you may not be that surprised to see it on top of the list. This city is located in the Comal, Bexar, and Guadalupe counties in Texas. It is also part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical area, serving as home to 5,540 people based on the 2010 census. In 2015, the estimated population already reached 9,108. This city boasts a growth rate of 103.02%.

#2 CIBOLO

This city is located in the Bexar and Guadalupe counties in Texas. It belongs to the San…

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Facing the sun in the mild winters feeling the sunshine infused in the epidermal of the face. The crystal clear water relieving the stress of every inch of a muscle making one calm, while feeling the salty breeze on the cheeks and hearing the trouts flopping with the pebbles.Nothing can be more soothing than the scent of a dewy grass near the lake. One can never resist meditating, especially near the lakesides of the Lake towns in Texas.

Texas is not only the heart of amusements, entertainment and “Hollywood stars”. It is the hub of nature and beauty as well,  encompassing many of the Lake Towns within the Estate. The Estate is strategically planned one will find the skyscrapers, shopping malls and the creative use of science and technology yet,…

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Let’s face it - people are social creatures. We all crave for interacting with other human beings. In fact, this particular trait has helped mankind evolve throughout history. But how to make friends in a new city?

Even though it may appear as something effortless, especially since we are living in the most dynamic times in terms of accessible socializing, things are not always what they appear to be on the surface.

Above all, if you are struggling with difficulties in finding new buddies to hang around after you have moved to another city, remember that you are not alone.

There are many people out there who have been dealing with the same issue. And then there are those who still are. Instead of letting your good spirit down and before you…

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Many colleges and universities in Texas are located in the cities of Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi and Austin. Two of the state’s publicly funded universities – the University of Texas, Austin and Texas A&M University, College Station are among the largest universities in the country, with each enrolling roughly 40,000 undergraduate students.Texas Colleges & Universities

In matters, real estate, one of the benefits of investing in properties near any university campus, is that property owners can keep their investments insulated from the dips in the market as student housing is always a necessity.

Here are some of the top ten universities in Texas you should consider.

1. Rice University

Located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District,…

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Austin is a thriving city with a cosmopolitan luxury real estate market. It comprises of properties in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. The rapid growth in population along with modern infrastructure has created demand for luxury homes both inside and outside the city of Austin. Buyers can find a wide variety of homes in different architectural styles, locations and price points.

Here are some of Austin’s newest luxury subdivisions. 

1. Belvedere

Belvedere is one of Austin’s newer luxury neighborhoods and is ideal for families who want to be a short distance from the town, inside a gated community with loads of amenities. This subdivision was named the Best Overall Community at the 2010 Max Awards and 2010 Star Awards. The most common …

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