The deadline to file your appraisal protest to lower your property taxes is fast approaching — May 15. The first thing to do when you get your “2024 Property Value Notice” on blue-colored paper from your county appraisal district is grab a blank sheet...
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Home starts in Dallas-Fort Worth soar 45%, closings flat
New analysis finds construction at highest level since early '22 — but it's a 'bifurcated' market North Texas homebuilders posted a strong performance for new home starts and a mediocre showing for closings during the first three months of the year. Home...
Huge North Texas neighborhood wins award
Celina's new Legacy Hills neighborhood recognized for amenities, mix of homes Legacy Hills is a master-planned community under development by Centurion American, led by CEO Mehrdad Moayedi. Plans call for 7,000 single-family homes, 4,100 apartments, an...
First homes delivered in 1,400-acre Solterra community
Community will have an estimated property tax value of $1.7 billion at buildout The sprawling 1,400-acre Solterra master-planned community in Mesquite has welcomed its first residents. Real estate firm Huffines Communities is developing what should be...
When and where can I see the total solar eclipse? Here’s your Eclipse Day survival guide
The 10 things you MUST know before the moon obscures the sun and darkness falls in Dallas-Fort Worth on Monday, April 8 Editor’s note: This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse. For more,...
Price trends, buyer demand make one particular week the best time to list a home
The best time to sell a home is coming up soon, according to an analysis by Realtor.com. It found the best week to put a house on the market is between April 14-20. That timeframe combines an optimal mix of high list prices, buyer demand and quicker...
How many people move to Dallas area each day? Here’s the new number
Information is a kind of capital, one that can be hugely important in business. And one of the richest sources of such capital was just topped off. New metro- and county-level population estimates were published last week by the U.S. Census Bureau....
$220 million open-air music venue on the way to McKinney
The partnership between Notes Live and the city of McKinney is expected to get underway later this year. A Colorado company is teaming with the city of McKinney to bring a $220 million open-air amphitheater to Collin County that could seat up to 20,000...
Texas is the No. 1 destination for Gen Zers on the move, study says
A new population analysis by real estate marketplace Zillow has pegged the Lone Star State as the No. 1 destination for adults born between 1996 and 2004 – also known as Gen Z. Using data from the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, the report identifies the Top 10...
Without extensive bond funding, how can Dallas boost housing supply? These experts have ideas
In the $1.25 billion bond package recently set by Dallas City Council, funding for housing and neighborhood infrastructure will be about $26.4 million — less than what housing advocates had called for in the weeks and months leading up to the vote. The outcome...