It takes a lot of $$$ as in $2B + to build a 4,500 home subdivision. Besides money the logistics of putting the puzzle together, so to speak, is probably in excess of 10 plus years by the time the developer gets to pouring the foundation for home # 4500. But that’s what the […]
Jerry’s taking his Blue Star Land to Prosper
December 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Blue Star Land heads North And in case you’re not familiar with where Prosper, TX is……it’s just eight miles due north up the DNT from The Star in Frisco and will be known as the Gates of Prosper. As we all know Blue Star Land, The Jones Families Real Estate development division, thinks through all aspects […]
Real Estate Development Progresses in Plano
September 22, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Steve Brown/Real Estate Editor for DMN always keeps readers ‘in the know’! Here’s a perfect example from Steve’s May 18, 2015 Biz Beat Blog on Liberty Mutual’s new West Plano office campus in the $2 billion Legacy West mixed-use development. For those that might not be familiar with Steve Brown ….. he is the longstanding […]
What does a Waffle Wagon have to do with new homes?
September 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
New Homes for Baby Boomers in Dallas New home builders like Dunhill Homes out of DALLAS utilize The Waffle Wagon out of Denton to promote the opening of new subdivisions to both REALTORS and potential new home buyers. The last time I met with Chris Hartley, VP of Marketing for Dunhill Homes, indicated that Dunhill Homes is starting […]
Big Deal to Dallas
October 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Big Deal to Dallas based Santander Consumer USA Inc consolidation will bring 700 to 1,000 employees into the central business district Santander is majority (65%) owned by Banco Santander concentrating on auto financing (such as CarMax) and consumer lending. It has been noted a number of Banco Santander’s North Texas subsidiaries will consolidate within up […]
Dallas Midtown – LBJ and Preston Road a $3 Billion + Project
October 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Creating a one of a kind Dallas Midtown development Never thought about LBJ and Preston Road being noted as Dallas Midtown. But when someone is planning to spend $3 Billion + like The Beck Group, I guess you can name a development anything you like. So here’s the bottom line on what’s being developed by […]
Dallas Market Insight – August 2013
September 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Real Data for Insight into Dallas Real Estate Market Dallas Market Insight for Single Family Homes: Strong demand for a limited supply of homes for sale has continued to rise despite higher interest rate increases, at least for now. If mortgage rates rise further that could put a damper on the party, although that has […]
Victory Park upcoming luxury tower for young renters
August 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Victory Park will include signature SkyHouse clubroom of the Novare Group Adjacent to the House of Blues the land at 2200 N Lamar is being developed as a 24 story, 336 unit luxury tower. It is just northwest of the largest employment center in north Texas and just south of Victory Park. This fits with […]
Where are mortgage rates headed?
July 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Low mortgage rates are going, going, up! There comes a time when you think low mortgage rates are going to last forever. And although they are still low, they have gone up 1% since April. That’s one reason buyer demand is still strong in many parts of the country. No one knows exactly what will […]
Living Large in a New Home
July 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Living Large in a David Weekley Home Open floor plans seem to be on everyone’s wish list when it comes to buying a home. When you buy a new home you will always get the latest trends a builder has to offer. It’s all about how you live in a space. There is more […]
