Dallas Home Listings

By dallasrealtor | June 17, 2010

Texas is home to several cities rates the best places to live in America.

In addition, the Dallas/Fortworth (DFW) area offers an incredible variety of communities in which to live, from newer neighborhoods (Plano, Frisco, Allen) to older, more established neighborhoods (Addison, Carrollton, Richardson) some of which were founded in the 19th Century. In addition, these cities and surround neighborhoods provide a wide variety of living opportunities for the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, from more recent developments in Plano, Frisco and Allen to older, more established communities in Addison, Carrollton, and Richardson, some of which date back to the late 1800s.

But even time-honored cities like Richardson have seen steady growth over the past few years. Just 12 miles north of Dallas on Highway 75, families and young professionals find Richardson an excellent suburban location with larger than average home sizes. The otherwise small town feel also boasts a national and ever-popular music event known as Wildflower, among other arts and entertainment events around the community. For families and first-time homebuyers, Richardson's affordable home and rental prices offers an opportunity for convenient Dallas living and commuting.

While the highway surrounds Richardson, other popular growing communities, are stops for the Light Rail System, Dart, which connects 13 cities for now, but a major expansion is in the works. One such city is the well-to-do and ever-popular Plano, which is home to many major corporations' headquarters, so commuting to work might not be an issue for many residents, but when a business-trip to Dallas is on the schedule, Dart offers a stress-free 20-mile transport. On the other hand, the Dallas North Tollway offers other affluent and booming cities like Frisco (with no Dart access) an alternate method of do-it-yourself transport down part of the 30-mile trek to Dallas.

Texas is also home to older neighborhoods that are protected conservation districts because of their historic nature.

If you are wondering when you should buy your home, look into the current market forces, such as government incentives, market value of homes, and interest rates. All of these economic factors vary with time, but Dallas has stayed strong, attracting steady growth because of its affordable pricing and low interest rates throughout the area. In addition, DFWs great school system is a great incentive for family relocation.

The bottom line for a successful home transition is knowledge and experience. Picking a neighborhood to live in Dallas can be very frustrating if you don't know where to go for qualified advice. Be assured that our very experienced team of realtors have intimate knowledge of Dallas and its many suburbs and can explain the advantages and disadvantages of each neighborhood for you.

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