We can help you to buy or sell real estate anywhere in this great state of Texas but our primary areas of focus are Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Prosper, Carrollton, Addison, The Colony, Little Elm, Lewisville, Southlake, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Coppell, and other surrounding areas.
We've collected a great deal of local information below, and you can find loads more information under the "local information" tab on the menu above.
The whole area is well connected by freeways and toll ways in addition to the public transportation supplied by D.A.R.T (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) and rail transportation is supplied by the ever expanding Dart Light Rail system in Dallas. Air travel is supplied by two area airports, DFW international and Dallas Love Field.
City of Frisco
Located just North of Dallas off the Dallas North Tollway and HWY 121, Frisco was formed back in 1902. With a population of 108,594, it is one of the fastest growing communities. Ranked #7 in the Top 10 Best Places to Move in the U.S. by Forbes magazine. Shop at theStonebriar Centre the largest mall in the region, then visit the Heritage Center and learn all about life on the Chisholm Trail. Watch or play soccer at the new Pizza Hut Park soccer and event complex, catch a Rough Riders minor league baseball game at the Dr Pepper Ball Parkor even a Texas Tornados ice hockey game at the Dr Pepper Star Center. Bring your family to the Pizza Hut Park for great concerts and events. This is the place to be to find a new home as many homebuilders are building here. Check our Frisco schools.
City of Plano
The community of Plano originated in the early 1840's in the Republic of Texas. Most of the early pioneers migrated from Kentucky and Tennessee as small groups of settlers found their way to Collin County's black land prairie. Population in 1900 was 1304 and currently it is approx. 265,000. Today Plano is the headquarters of several large corporations including Frito-Lay, J.C. Penney, EDS, Ameri-Plan, and soon to be Pizza Hut. Many are located in theLegacy Business Park. Plano is well noted for their schools. Shop and dine in the revitalizeddowntown shopping district, The Shops at Willow Bend and Collin Creek Mall. Here you can also visit South Fork Ranch.
City of McKinney
You will travel 30 miles North on Central Expressway from Dallas to find McKinney, one of the faster growing communities in the nation. Ranked #9 in the top 10 Best Places to Move in the U.S. by Forbes.com, McKinney has the feel of a small Texas town but all of the amenities that one would expect in a big town. Shopping is a wonderful experience in theMcKinney downtown square where you can hunt for antiques then stop in to Lone Star Wine Cellers for a delightful glass or two of local wine. On the weekend before the third Monday of the month, pay a visit to Third Mondays Trades Days to shop flea market style. The elements that have made McKinney unique in the past are the beautiful tree-lined streets with historic homes, gently rolling hills and other natural wonders, a safe environment, outstanding educational opportunities and health-care options, a robust business climate and an appreciation for the arts, an abundance of shops and restaurants, a storybook downtown and a strong sense of community. Check out the schools.
City of Allen
Located off Central Expressway going North from Dallas, you will find the city of Allen. European and American immigrants began arriving in 1844 but the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC), constructed through Allen in 1872, laid out the original township of Allen. Today there are approximately 84,333 residents living there. Enjoy shopping at the Premium Outlets Mall. With more than 700 acres of parks, 40 miles of hiking and nature trails and five recreation facilities, Allen is your ultimate destination for family fun! Check out the schools.
The Colony - City By the Lake
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 square miles, of which, 13.7 square miles of it is land and 2.1 square miles of it (13.15%) is water. The city is bordered on the west by Lake Lewisville, Lewisville on the north and east by Frisco and on the south by Carrollton and Plano. Approximately 23 miles of shoreline on Lake Lewisville are contained within the city's boundaries (the basis for one of the city's nicknames, "City by the Lake"), including two peninsulas. Enjoy boating, fishing and camping at Pier 121 and Stewart Creek Park, The Colony is home to the Five Star Athletic Complex, which was completed in 2003. The Colony was named the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Sports Town of The United States in that same year. If you want a small town atmosphere, this is it. Check out the schools.
Lots of Lakes!
North Texas has a number of lakes for boating, fishing, and camping. Some of the most popular ones are Lake Lewisville, Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Roberts, White Rock Lake, Lake Grapevine and Lake Texoma. How about a dinner cruise or a party boat on the lake?
What About You Golfers?
For the golfer there are more links than you can imagine. Here are just a few: The Trails of Frisco, Stonebriar Country Club, Chase Oaks, Glen Eagles Country Club, Plantation Golf Club, Coyote Ridge Golf Club, Castle Hills Golf Club, The Tribute, and Oak Hollow at McKinney. For a more detailed list click here/Collin County and here/Denton County
Things to do and see in Dallas
Dallas has a long list of places to visit from the arts and sciences to recreational and night life. Some of the more popular attractions in Dallas are the Dallas Zoo, the Sixth Floor Museum, The Dallas Arboretum, The Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center is the place to be for sports where you will see the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks plus concerts and shows. The West End is a great place to experience the Dallas Night life. Another popular attraction that every one loves is the annual State Fair of Texas at Fair Park.
Arlington is home to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers Baseball, Six Flags Over Texas, and Hurricane Harbor.
The BurtonTeam
For more than 24 years, the BurtonTeam has built an enviable reputation for a high level of professional in sales and service. When we agree to help you buy or sell a home, we become more than just another sales agent trying to close a deal. We become your expert strategist, your personal and discreet advocate at-large. We bring you the exclusive use of our estimable work ethic and well-rounded skill as marketing and sale professionals.
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a home, you can reach The BurtonTeam at 972-625-0852 for a schedule appointment to see homes or for a consultation on selling your home. The last thing we want to do is bother you, although the first thing we want to do is be available to you
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