Quail Run Neighborhood (Allen, TX) - 07/31/08 04:52 PM
Quail Run is a master planned community with an expansive 5-acre central park in the middle of the subdivision that is great for kids and pets. In this 5-acre park, there is also a community pool and gazebo with playground and sports court for T-ball practice. Front porches and balconies give a cozy and charming neighborhood feel. Prices at Quail Run are the lowest of new home communities in West Allen ranging from $250s to the $350s. Quail Run is located off of Watters Road in the Allen ISD. CLLICK HERE for current listings of available homes in Quail Run.

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Cumberland Crossing Neighborhood (Allen, TX) - 07/31/08 04:31 PM
Cumberland Crossing is West Allen's best-kept secret. Nestled in the woodlands at Twin Creeks Drive and Exchange Parkway, the community offers rolling hills with home sites wrapped around mature trees. The terraced lots with stone retaining walls provide a most unique topography to the community that is very rare in a North Texas suburb. Cumberland Crossing is off the beaten path in a very serene and tranquil natural setting. New lighted fields and ballparks will be built along Exchange Pkwy adjacent to the community.  The Arts of Collin County will be built north of Cumberland Crossing and within minutes to the … (0 comments)

Star Creek Neighborhood (Allen, TX) - 07/31/08 04:21 PM
Star Creek is an exclusive 529-acre master planned community located off Stacy Road in West Allen, with Darling Homes and Highland Homes building in The Trails starting at the $280's to the $500's and The Reserves starting at the $500's to the $1M+. The incredible amenities center greets you at the Star Creek community entrance with a fountain and pond, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and wooded creeks. Homes in Star Creek are built to create a neighborhood feel with charming elevations, cozy floor plans, and tastefully landscaped lawns. Children in Star Creek attend the high acclaimed Allen ISD.  The Star Creek … (0 comments)

Village at Allen - 07/29/08 06:35 PM
 

The Village at Allen at the corner of Stacy Road and Highway 75 will be another welcomed and much needed shopping complex for the residents of Allen and surrounding areas. The 181-acre mixed-use development will consist of retail, specialty shops and restaurants. It will also include a state-of-the-art event center, office space, and a Marriot hotel and conference center. 
Phase I, scheduled to open in the Fall of 2008, will include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, TJ Maxx Homegoods, Toys”R”Us, Babies”R”Us, Men’s Wearhouse, Cheddars, Nate’s Seafood, Uncle Julio’s, and Olive Garden. Phase II, scheduled to open in the Spring of … (0 comments)

Affordable Alternative in Allen ISD - 07/25/08 06:43 PM
West Allen has become such a sought after area to live in because of the highly acclaimed schools, quaint neighborhoods, and plethora of shopping choices. With growing demand and a finite supply, home prices in West Allen have been steadily climbing. It is nearly impossible to find a brand new home under $300K in the 75013 zip code. An affordable alternative lies just north of 121 in a subdivision called Village Park. This quaint subdivision with its cape cod style homes offer a great alternative to the higher prices of West Allen for newer construction. Although you have a McKinney address, … (1 comments)

7 Reasons to Buy in DFW - 07/25/08 04:04 PM
BUYERS :  7 REASONS TO BUY IN DFW 1. DFW IS A GOOD PLACE TO BUILD EQUITY
The study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research and National Low Income Housing Coalition projects that D-FW homebuyers could see one of the best increases in equity in the country during the next few years. In terms of building equity, the D-FW area is among the top five markets expected to do well between now and 2012. A homeowner who buys a house priced at 75 percent of the median for the area could gain more than $80,000 in equity four years from … (1 comments)

Invest in Real Estate - Diversity Your Portfolio - 07/25/08 03:55 PM
 
DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO BY INVESTING IN WHAT YOU KNOW BEST -- REAL ESTATE!
 
Unlike stocks these days, you can never lose the equity in a real estate investment in a normal market. Real Estate can provide cash flow (short term returns) and appreciation (long term returns). A SLOW MARKET MEANS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS! High inventory and high foreclosure rates have pushed home prices down and turned the red hot seller's market to an investor's dream. This is a great time to get started in real estate investing or buy more investment properties for your portfolio. Home prices … (0 comments)

Somerset in Twin Creeks Neighborhood - An Insider's Look (Allen, TX) - 07/25/08 01:01 PM
 
Somerset in Twin Creeks is one of Allen’s most sought after subdivisions with its combination of rolling hills, sweeping landscape, gorgeous homes, and miles of hike/bike trails through the Arnold Palmer golf course. The Somerset community entrance is separate from the main Twin Creeks subdivision. However, the lighted waterfall, fountains, gazebo and luscious green hills will certainly catch your attention as you cruise west along McDermott. Wimberley Place, Allen’s only gated community, shares Somerset’s amazing entrance off of Lakeway Dr.  Somerset opened up in 2005 with 220 total home sites and is currently in their last phase of construction. Toll … (0 comments)

 

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