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McKinney MF36 Zoning: 600 Apartments Across My Street
Many times we have had to stop in the middle of the road to the let the the baby ducks and geese walk across the road
Cole Ranch: 4,365 Homes Break Ground in Denton
Houston-based Johnson Development is leading the roughly $5 billion project on land the Cole family has held since the 1930s.
Texas Data Center Land: Why 66 Acres Sold for $76.5M
The real asset in this Texas data center land deal is 164 megawatts of grid interconnection that Plug Power had already secured for a green hydrogen plant it never built.
Dallas North Tollway Corridor Development: A Generational Land Use Story Unfolding in Real Time
Dallas North Tollway corridor development is no longer a single-project story. It is a 14-mile stretch of pavement pushing north…
Parker County Land Development Claims 487-Acre Horse Ranch
A 487-acre ranch marketed as a horse property west of Fort Worth sold above its $11 million asking price on…
North McKinney Development Approved Despite Resident Pushback
McKinney City Council approved a rezoning request on May 5 covering nearly 39 acres east of Lantana Drive along FM…
Willow Park Annexation Lawsuit Threatens $500M Texas Development
The Willow Park annexation lawsuit filed by Fort Worth and Aledo could halt a $500 million mixed-use project on the…
Prosper Celina Development: Three Approvals Stack the Full Land Use Cycle
Three Prosper Celina development approvals in late March and April 2026 reveal something land professionals should track closely. Within a…
Serenade Texas: Huffines Communities Breaks Ground on 468-Acre Celina Texas Master Planned Community
Huffines Communities officially broke ground on Serenade Texas on March 26, 2026, adding another major Celina Texas master planned community…
Celina Mixed-Use Development Shawnee Trail Opens Walmart April 29 on 150-Acre Site
Celina's first Walmart Supercenter opens April 29 at Shawnee Trail, the most significant retail milestone yet in this Celina mixed-use…
The Texas Data Center Market's Hidden Costs: Grid Strain, Water, and Your Electricity Bill
The Texas data center market is building fast. What it is also doing, to the power grid, to residential electricity…
Texas Data Center Market Is on Pace to Become the World's Largest by 2030
The Texas data center market is rewriting the map of American infrastructure. According to JLL's North America Data Center Report…
Sherley Farms Breaks Ground: Anna Texas Master-Planned Community Adds 3,000 Homes
Tellus Group broke ground March 25, 2026 on Sherley Farms, an Anna Texas master-planned community spanning 970 acres just east…
Willow Bend Redevelopment: Centennial to Begin Demolition Within Next 12 Months
Centennial has confirmed it will begin demolishing a portion of The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano within the next…
Rivulet Master-Planned Community Breaks Ground in Southern Dallas
Russell Glen Company is moving forward on Rivulet, a 90-acre master-planned community at the northwest corner of University Hills Boulevard…
DFW Housing Market Turning Point: The Westoplex Is Where Growth Is Headed
The DFW housing market turning point is official. At the 2026 Real Estate Symposium hosted by the University of Texas…
Texas Data Center Boom Is Reshaping Rural Land Markets
The Texas data center boom has moved well past the announcement stage. The deals are signed, the acreage is committed,…
Prosper Inclusive Playground: $3M Investment Reshaping North Texas Family Development
Prosper Town Council approved $2,012,000 in Prosper inclusive playground equipment purchases on November 25, 2025, advancing a $3 million regional…
Powder Creek Ranch Bonham: 3,000 Homes Transform Texas Land Market by 2035
Bonham has greenlit Powder Creek Ranch Bonham Texas, its first master-planned community bringing 3,000 residential units to 400 acres near…
McKinney National Airport Commercial Terminal Gets $14.8M TxDOT Boost
The McKinney National Airport's commercial terminal project secured a $14.8 million grant from TxDOT, facilitating ongoing construction for essential infrastructure including the terminal and parking facilities. Anticipated to open by late 2026, the terminal aims to accommodate extensive commercial airline operations, significantly boosting local economic impact and job creation.
Plano's Historic Lavon Farms Nears Final Approval for 215-Acre Mixed-Use Development
Plano's Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended a 215-acre Lavon Farms development, proposing 1,678 residential units and 37 acres of open space. The project aims to balance growth and preservation, maintaining historical structures while addressing housing needs. The City Council will decide on approval on December 8, 2024.
Prosper Town Council Tables $313.6M Bella Project
The Prosper Town Council has postponed the decision on the $313.6 million Bella project until February 2026 due to concerns regarding multifamily density and phasing plans. Developers aim to create a mixed-use community but face stricter approval standards that necessitate demonstrable public benefits and design excellence to justify residential density.
Starwood Land Unveils Revelry: 1,400-Acre Master-Planned Community Near Tesla Gigafactory
Starwood Land has introduced Revelry, a 1,400-acre master-planned community in Del Valle, featuring 2,300 single-family homes and commercial development. Acquired from Hines for $800 million, the project benefits from established infrastructure and proximity to key employment sites. Despite market challenges, Revelry signals ongoing investment in Texas residential development.
Fermi Orders Four Nuclear Reactors to Power Texas Data Centers Near Amarillo
Fermi Inc. has secured deals for four Westinghouse AP1000 reactors to energize its Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus in Texas. Despite the U.S.'s slow reactor development, this project aims to meet the demands of AI technology with a combination of energy sources, potentially creating thousands of jobs and boosting the local economy.
Village Homes Files Chapter 11 Amid Legal Dispute with Olerio Homes
Fort Worth builder Village Homes files Chapter 11 amid Olerio Homes dispute but continues building, closing, and honoring warranties.
Firefly Park Frisco: Billion-Dollar Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground Despite Challenges
Firefly Park is a significant 217-acre mixed-use development in Frisco, Texas, blending nature, entertainment, and urban living. With a $2.5 to $4 billion investment, it's set to unfold in three phases over a decade, featuring residential, retail, and extensive green spaces. Challenges include infrastructure needs and market fluctuations, but its strategic location aims to draw tourists and redefine urban living.
Chattel Loans for Manufactured Homes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2025
Chattel loans are a key financing option for manufactured homes classified as personal property. In this blog, we break down how they work, when they’re used, and what buyers and sellers should know before financing or selling a manufactured home without land.
Long Branch in McKinney: A $1.3B Mixed-Use Vision by Creation Equity
A transformative development is set to reshape McKinney as Creation Equity unveils plans for Long Branch—a $1.3 billion mixed-use project…