Plano, Texas Real Estate

By dallasrealtor | July 1, 2010

You might wonder where you should start looking if you are thinking of moving to a home in Texas. Your decision on where to begin will depend on the amenities you are looking for and the type of neighborhood that best suits you. Dalllas, TX is one of the most popular places in Texas to live, and two of them in particular would be great choices. Both offer high-level housing, a quality educational system, a safe environment.

They are convenient for business travelers, families with children and single people looking to be right near the center of all attractions. While there are very many nice cities in Texas, Plano stands out as a northeat suburb of Dallas as a city with about as many amenities as you will find anywhere. It is within a short driving distance of Dallas, and the roads there are well planned and maintained, making this a very trendy place to live. There are many Fortune 500 companies nearby, and a lot of them are actively looking for new employees.

Many corporate headquarters can be found here as well, making Plano a good choice for anyone seeking new job opportunities. Because Plano has a great school system, your children will also advance on their own road to success. It is well known that many suburbs of desirable large cities can be a little under-developed in terms of amenities. Quite the contrary in Plano.

It will be quite easy for you to make a perfect home in Plano as it has shopping and dining for every taste. You will have your choice of entertainment in Plano, also as there are, for instance, world-famous spas and hot-air balloon rides available during the day, while the nighttime sparkles.

CNN has reported that Frisco, the second city of choice near Dallas, is one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the country. Times have been somewhat tough for the real estate market during this recession, but Frisco has held up well.

This shows that buying a home in Frisco has been, and will continue to be, a sound investment. Frisco is 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas, and 25 minutes from both Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field.

Frisco is, just like Plano, close to many businesses, and has a conference center that hosts conferences and trade shows continuously. It is unusual to find a city with small-town charm that also has a great school system, high job growth, and high median income; nonetheless, Frisco is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. At any time you will find some entertainment in Frisco as it is home to four professional sports teams and has art exhibits including over 150 pieces on public display at all times.

There is major league soccer play at Pizza Hut Park, where a variety of concerts and football take place, and the Dallas Stars are the popular home team.

Those looking for an afternoon of serenity can take a trip to the sculptural garden, which is just one more landmark that makes Frisco a place to call home.

Tad Kirkpatrick is a Plano real estate expert who has over 10 years of experience. Please visit our website to view all MLS listings - including bank-owned and foreclosure homes. Click the link for more information on Plano Homes For Sale.

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