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Oct. 2, 2026

New Construction Hot Spots: Frisco & McKinney

Collin County has been the new-construction center of gravity for North Texas for over a decade, and Frisco and McKinney are still where most of that growth is happening. Here’s what to know before you buy new instead of resale.

The Star in Frisco, Texas
The Star, Frisco. Photo: Danazar, Wikimedia Commons, …
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Oct. 2, 2026

First-Time Buyer's Guide to Dallas-Fort Worth

Buying your first home in Dallas-Fort Worth means choosing not just a house, but which of four very different counties to plant roots in. Here’s a practical rundown for first-time buyers weighing their options across the metroplex.

Dallas skyline from the prairie
Dallas, the anchor of the metroplex. Photo: drumguy8800, Wikimedia Commons, …
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Oct. 2, 2026

Best DFW Suburbs for Families in 2026

Every family cares about a different mix of school ratings, commute time, yard size and neighborhood feel. Here’s how some of the most-asked-about DFW suburbs compare.

Historic downtown Mansfield, Texas
Downtown Mansfield, one of DFW's family-friendly suburbs. Photo: Rene Gomez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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