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Where do empty nesters in North DFW actually move when they downsize?

Home / Most North DFW empty nesters downsizing out of a family home in Prosper, Celina, McKinney, or Frisco move to single-story homes with lower maintenance, either in an established neighborhood closer to Plano’s amenities or into a smaller, newer build within their current city. The right answer depends on whether you want to stay

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Top Reasons to Choose Stacy Cate for Luxury and Legacy Home Sales in North DFW

Home / If you’re navigating a luxury sale, an estate decision, or a legacy move (the kind where a family home carries more weight than a price tag) you want someone who understands both the transaction and what’s actually at stake. Here’s why families across Prosper, Celina, McKinney, and Frisco choose Stacy Cate for that

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Should I sell my current home before or after buying my next one in Prosper or Celina?

Home / Most sellers moving up in Prosper or Celina are better off getting their current home on the market before committing to a new construction contract, because builders are currently offering financing incentives, like 2/1 rate buydowns bringing first-year rates near 3%, that put move-up buyers at a real disadvantage if they’re competing on

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Do I need my own agent when buying new construction in Prosper or Celina?

Home / Yes. The friendly representative sitting in the model home works for the builder, not for you, even though they’re the one answering your questions. Bringing your own buyer’s agent to a new construction purchase in Prosper or Celina typically costs you nothing extra, since the builder already budgets for agent compensation into their

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Development plan map and site breakdown for Bella Prosper project in Prosper TX.

What is Bella Prosper, and does it affect nearby home values?

Home / Bella Prosper is a $240 million, 62-acre mixed-use development approved by Prosper Town Council in June 2026, located on the south side of First Street near Legacy Drive. Design work runs through 2027, with construction planned from 2028 to 2035. Mixed-use development of this scale can lift nearby home values over time, but

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Volleys Village sports and lifestyle development sign in Prosper TX

What is Volleys Village, and what does it mean for nearby home values in Prosper?

Home / On June 23, 2026, Prosper Town Council approved rezoning 54.2 acres at Parvin Road and FM 1385 for Volleys Village, a tennis and pickleball-anchored mixed-use development with a hotel, event center, retail, and restaurants. Initial construction is expected within 12 to 18 months, with full buildout over three to five years. Developments like

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Is Prosper a buyer’s market right now, and how much can you negotiate?

Home / Yes. As of early 2026, Prosper shifted into a buyer’s market, with active listings up over 17% year over year and homes routinely selling below asking price. That gives buyers real negotiating leverage, but the data doesn’t support aggressive lowball offers on well-priced homes. Below-asking offers grounded in comparable sales tend to perform

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New construction 2/1 rate buydown offer and loan comparison display in Prosper and Celina TX

What do new construction rate buydowns actually cost buyers in Prosper and Celina?

Home / What do new construction rate buydowns actually cost buyers in Prosper and Celina?   Builders in Prosper and Celina are advertising $10,000 to $30,000 in incentives through 2/1 rate buydowns, temporarily dropping your first-year rate to around 2.875% to 3%. Most of these offers require you to use the builder’s preferred lender, which

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Costco Wholesale store building and opening sign in Celina, Texas

When does the new Costco in Celina open, and what does it mean for home values nearby?

Home / Celina’s first Costco opens on August 26, 2026, at the corner of Preston Road and Ownsby Parkway, with a 158,000-square-foot warehouse and a fueling station. A major retail anchor like Costco typically supports home values in the surrounding area by signaling long-term commercial investment and drawing additional retail and dining growth nearby, though

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