Plano Real Estate Overview

By dallasrealtor | November 4, 2008

Plano is located in Collin County, Texas and is a northern suburb of Dallas.  It is within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area.  It is known that just a few years ago Plano real estate was just farmland.  It is now the 9th largest city in Texas.   Within Plano you will find some of the largest businesses such as Frito-Lay, Cinemark Theatres, UGS, Dr. Pepper and JC Penney.   According to a recent census estimate, Plano has grown to 260,796 making Plano the sixty-ninth most populated city in the United States.

If you are looking for homes for sale in Plano, you will find a variety of new and existing neighborhoods with home to suit just about every lifestyle.  From historic Victorians to comfortable single-family homes, and custom executive properties to luxurious estates, you will find a vast array of unique choices in property, location and communities.   As well as other areas, Plano also offers multi-family properties, townhomes and condos.

Locally you will find that the communities are close to shopping, schools, parks and service facilities.  Homes for sale in Plano are located within the two urban centers – Legacy Town Center and East Side Village.  Legacy Town Center is located in the center of Legacy business park and is just a short walk to more than twenty facilities.  East Side Village is located near Plano’s downtown district.  This is also within walking distance to the village retail shops, restaurants, performing arts center and the Courtyard Theater. 

Being below the national average, the median home price in Plano is about $197,000. You can find homes from the low $70,000s to more than $1 million. And, Plano’s higher than average land values are an added bonus when considering the resale value of a home.

To encourage home ownership within Plano, the city offers homeownership financial assistance to first-time homebuyers with a low to moderate income through its Community Development Building Grant program. This program provides financial assistance with the down payment and closing costs.

So, if you are considering purchasing Plano real estate, you couldn’t have picked a better time.  Take advantage of what this thriving city has to offer and make your dream of home ownership a reality.

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