Plano TX is located north of the George Bush Freeway and between the North Dallas Tollway and Central Expressway north of Dallas.  This city of over 250,000 was named the best place to live in the Western United States by CNN Money magazine in 2005.  In 2006, Plano was selected the 11th best place to live in the United States by CNN Money magazine.  Plano was declared "Most Affluent City" in 2008 by the United States Census Bureau. 

Plano is known for the Plano Balloon Festival, its excellent school district, affluent residents, and the city is home to many corporate headquarters.  Some of the most expensive homes in the Dallas area are located in the Willow Bend area of Plano and Shoal Creek.  Accessibility to freeways make Plano a popular suburb for downtown commuters.

Plano offers a variety of activities for the entire family.  For example, the ArtCentre of Plano offers a venue for plays, vocal performances and an art gallery.  For the freshest produce, you can visit the farmer's market at Fairview Farms.  And, of course, the big city delights of Dallas are a short trip away.

When you're looking for some of the best places to live in the Dallas area, Plano TX real estate should certainly be high on your list of places to investigate.  While Collin County and the State of Texas home values have remained relatively flat for the past two years, Plano real estate median prices have been rising, and are now approximately $240,000 as of May of 2009. In 2006, Plano ranked number 11 in Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live. 

Luxury neighborhoods include Willow Bend Estates, The Creeks of Willow Bend, Lakeside on Preston, Shoal Creek, Cliffs of Gleneagles, Glen Lyon, Pebblebrook, The Meadows, King's Gate, King's Ridge and Cypress Point.  Other popular neighborhoods include Willow Bend Polo, Windhaven, Steeple Chase, Wolf Creek, Russell Creek, Forest Creek, Highlands of Russell Park, Preston Meadow.

When you're ready to start looking, the market knowledge I provide will be a valuable tool to help you streamline your home search.  Call me at 214-558-1004 or use the form below to send an email today!

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