I spent 34 years living in Flower Mound, which is 12 miles north of Dallas! Absolutely loved it, and it had a great Police Department, which made living there very safe! I've been gone from there for 2 years, and still miss it everyday!
Born and raised in Dallas County. Sorry, but the sweet spot is NE Tarrant county; Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine. Plus maybe 15 minutes to DFW terminals.
@@TJ700 in Keller. People were rude and racist. I lived there alone with my pup and taught downtown at the college. So grateful to have gotten out of that environment.
I love Allen. My grandsons graduated from Allen school district and I live in a great senior living center. This is a beautiful well planned city, with many old trees lining the streets.
Plano is very well-governed and the city government is very forward thinking with planning and budgeting. The fact it is regularly recognized for quality of life and services is no accident.
Hey Phil. Good to see you and your growth in marketing from our Lone Star Lender days. You've always been one of the best in the real estate/mortgage game. This was a great analysis and very informative for those unfamiliar with our suburbs. Looking to expand my rental portfolio to one of these cities and your insight is appreciated. Congrats brother. Cruz
Moved from Boston area to Park Cities area of Dallas, Town of Highland and City oh University Park. Love it. So much better than the northern Suburbs. Top notch public and private schools. Amazing municipal services. Everything is at our fingertips.
I moved from Denton to McKinney because the drive to work on 380 was ridiculous. I used to go the backroads but it’s now developing and it’s equally tedious.
I lived off of 380 for a couple years. About 2 weeks ago I talked to a friend still living off of 380, she said it is so crazy. My son lived there but moved 3 years ago. But goes back often and I knew it was bad, but my friend said it’s gotten so much worse. I remember people drove way too fast and almost every week there was a fatality accident. But I to loved Frisco, Prosper, I remember before it began to grow so much. My friend daughter lives in Allen, she said it’s really a wonderful city to live in. Different she said thank you like Frisco. I loved McKinney too a lot. Spent only a little time in Plano but I liked it. I also loved Celina, my friend told me it is still pretty small town. For now. We did the antique shop and resale shops and music I remember. I actually miss the fun I had in all these towns between hiking, Going to Lake Lewisville, to kareogi nights, places to go listen to music and enjoy a glass of wine 🍷, or Elvis music night! Visiting winery’s. So many great memories
Judy....can't disagree with anything you posted. My friend and his wife and sister owns the Antique Company on the square in McKinney....love it there too. Glad you have great memories. If you ever want to come back call or IM. I'd love to be helpful. Phil Martin
You are right about bad traffic. I think you down played it too much. 380 is a nightmare. I live in an eastern suburb you didn't mention, thankfully 😂. And I shudder when I have to drive to McKinney to do my tax business. Etc. and plano regularly have their streets torn up redoing them. If you live north of 380 in those suburbs, plan for a loooong commute if you work to the south. I suppose if you're retired these areas are good especially when it comes to shopping or medical facilities. But most of us are priced out of owning homes in these areas. It's expensive to live here. Course it was somewhat better before the big C hit.
When I moved back to TX in 2003 121 was a 2 lane FM and super dark at night....the only thing out there was the gas station - restaurant bar b Q right before Josey. Phil Martin
Pearls.....Thanks for checking in. Like you, I am allowed to have an opinion and I think they are the 7 best. Of course, we help people find and purchase their ideal home wherever it is in the area. Phil Martin
The entirety of Collin county is crazy expensive when it comes to home prices. Like stupid crazy expensive. That's why everyone is now moving a little further west to Denton County, Wise County, and far Northwest Tarrant County. I just bought a 4,300 sq ft home for under $500k in Denton county. No traffic issues here either since the infrastructure was in place decades ago.
You probably don't have a job in Plano. Sounds like you got great value out there. Get it While You Can! Growth is targeted for the 35W corridor....big growth. Phil Martin
A great article but you have one particularly misleading state regarding Buc-ees convenience stores. They are never called truck stops and Buc-ees works hard to keep it that way. As a former truck driver myself, we were not allowed to stop or park at Buc-ees and is never known as a truck stop but it is working hard to establish itself as a place to plug in and charge your car battery.
I moved out of Dallas decades ago when they started taxing my car. Plus the plumbing and other infrastructure has to be repaired constantly and that means tearing up the street.
Basically, anywhere in Collin County, right? Check out the new Frisco library and trail system. Lived in Frisco since 2004, has changed quite a bit, kind of lost the small town vibe. Safest city in the U.S.
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I hate contradicting this video but Frisco is huge, really huge and difficult to traverse if you’re not in the right area especially with the school zones. It’s a really great deal for real estate agents but not so great for buyers especially with the US-380 and DNT traffic headache. Plano is old money town mostly for retirees who have enough to splurge and has some of the same problems as Frisco. Did I say it’s old? It’s same for Prosper, McKinney or anywhere in the middle of Collin County which this entire video is focused on. Most of the new community developments are just cutting corners and not a great place to start a family especially if you’re holed in 6 months of the year indoors with the fam. East of 75 is a really big area to miss when moving to Dallas. Lots of development on the 635E side is also affecting the traffic but once it becomes more accessible people will miss getting in while it’s still affordable.
Interesting take on the area. We moved from Flower Mound after 25 years to Uptown. We are retired so schools and other things have fallen in priority. However, we have had an incredible rise in quality of life. Traffic in the suburbs is terrible. Main intersections are many cycles to get through. It took about 20-30 min to get anywhere. Uptown is sort of the eye of the storm with regard to traffic. We are surrounded by it but hardly affected. We are 5-10 min from everything. Medical, AA Center, Arts, Klyde Warren, restaurants. Plus, the McKinney trolley is amazing. We are not blighted by endless strip centers and franchises. Taxes are a little higher but expenses are a little less. In a Condo utilities are way less. No direct lawn car or pool upkeep. Property insurance is 1/4 what it was in Flower Mound. Maybe you could feature this Dallas living option in an upcoming show? For short trips we can Uber. Rarely have to drive long distances. Also, there has been a lot of new multifamily and we have a great mix of young and retired. We share everything in shifts. We take early and they take late.😊
It is interesting when your life circumstances change lifestyle and quality of life desires change. Like when the school system and work drop out of the equation for where you might live, many more and different opportunities open up to you like condominiums in a in a urban area and the Dallas ISD public schools don't affect you. I used to own a condominium in the Aventura in Addison circle before I got married and I loved it (but I didn't like the $500+ a month HOA. My wife on the other hand could not even think of living in a condo lifestyle. So I used my better judgement 😊 and we moved to the suburbs of West Allen and I’ve been here ever since. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to check in. Phil Martin
I'm glad they made stronger disclosure rules. Actually they have always been required to be disclosed....many - the majority of my colleagues just didn't do it justice. The difference now is, it is big, bold and in your face on everything you sign. Fees are and always have been negotiable. Period. Like any service just ask for lower fees. Get what you pay for. Want to know more about the value my team and I represent when you are buying and selling, just reach out. Once you are aware of our expertise and proven systems and process and track record, then you can negotiate what you feel would match the value. Phil Martin.
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Small bit of advice for your video production: Leave out the lens flares. I'm trying to see the neighborhoods, and it is distracting. Also show the neighborhoods more than just 2 or 3 seconds in spots. Less camera on yourself, more showing the neighborhoods. You want me to stay and be encouraged to contact, not to go elsewhere to find this info. I hope these are taking as helpful constructive advice, that is how I intend it. Thank you for the video, I did enjoy it.
I just talk to someone working at TomThum and he grew up in Collin county last 20 years and he told me that Frisco is like a Cinderella and came from nowhere to become a big city to challenge Dallas!
Arlene, there are plans to complete an outerloop connecting the East to the North and West. Between planes, trains and automobiles who knows what it will look like in 20 years. Phil Martin
Cynthia-Baily Both are great communities. Mosaic has the higher potential for appreciation in my humble opinion, especially if you start in the lower price tiers of the $600's. Was out there a couple of weeks ago and they are cranking. Parks at Wilson Creek to but won't have the "Amenities" of Mosaic. Craig Martin (no relation) is the developer at Mosaic and also developed Windsong Ranch just to the south. Reach out if you think it would be helpful. Phil Martin
North DFW is by far the nicest areas. I find myself on the opposite end of the argument many times. I grew up in Dallas county and my family is urgently looking to leave the area. There's a lot of good here, but things have just gone crazy. I don't recognize it anymore. If you want to avoid endless construction and a substantial commute, don't move to these areas. If you want to live in a neighborhood that is walkable and has many things to do nearby, look elsewhere. Everything here requires driving and the counties here are focused on expanding as fast as possible. DFW traffic will rival LA traffic if they keep expanding irresponsibly. And no, highway expansions won't work.
NBA Productions....Prairie View and Miramonte are two communities that are in Frisco, TX between Hillcrest and Coit (North-South) and just North of Panther Creek/Westridge. (Panther Creek turns into Westridge at Hillcrest. Both are great locations from an anticipated appreciation perspective. I have a number of clients who built new Highland Homes in Prairie View and love it. The homes are beautiful. But homes are everywhere. It's a combination of the home and its location that combine to create the "lifestyle" opportunity you desire. There is so much more to learn about your situation. If you think it would be helpful, reach out or IM me. Phone numbers etc are in the description. Talk soon Phil Martin
Look, DFW has 9 million people there is traffic everywhere. Lived in Dallas cty for 16 years, moved to Euless in Tarrant cty, been here 32 years. Good schools, shopping, great highway access, 5 minutes to the airport an 20 mins to FW or Dallas. Never going back to Big D. The sleeper city Euless.
You sure did add 2 million to its actual population.. Dallas-Fort Worth is NOT 9 million people.. I love how all the idiots in this comment section, act is if they moving to any place in massive numbers will not affect that same place negatively ...
IN March 2024 DFW was estimated at 8.1 million people. Ashley, pretty close. Taipan thanks for chiming in...with all the other idiots (that's a joke) Hang out with them...be just like them. Thanks. Phil Martin
I have live in Plano since 1992. Currently I am near the Arbor Hills nature preserve. One city I was hoping to be listed is The Colony. While I don't know as many details as you would, what keeps me coming is all the activity at Grandscape. Especial around the stage.
Jeff....LOVE me some grandscape. Just listed and sold a beautiful home in The Tribute. The Colony is only 18 minutes from Allen and Grandscape in about 3 minutes from Legacy West, Shops at Legacy NOrth and South....so much fun. Andretti's and Hard Eights are my favorite. Check this out...A FREE Quick Reference Guide to Fun Destinations in the area. homes.searchtexashomes.com/cities-dest Phil Martin
Taxes are very very high everywhere in Dfw. It's almost as expensive as california. High home prices and taxes. Lots of Toll roads. Bad schools so have opt for private schools. Bad weather tornados, hail, high winds arctic blasts with icy roads thunder storms which can torch your home. You pay high electric bill in summers and high gas bill in winter. High water bills. High home and auto insurance, Less salaries compared east and west coast. Bad traffic. The list can go on.
If you prefer Mansfield - amost 45 mins to an hour away...my friend is a Long Time HUGELY successful Realtor in Mansfield specifically. Call or IM and I will get you on the Express Lane to his Team. Phil Martin
AI Investments (nice name) I beg to differ. I am not behind. Helped families buy in Harvest in Northlake well before you probably new about it - some of the very first Highland Homes and David Weekley's in Denton. I live in Collin where my primary base of business is. It's my favorite. Here's an idea. Start your own RUclips channel about your favorites. Let me know and I can point you in the right direction. Thanks for taking time out of your day to spread positivity. Phil Martin .
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas Sorry I am not passionate about RUclips or social media. But you haven’t mentioned Arfyle or Northlake hence I posted above. Don’t get me wrong. Thanks
Unless you have $480K-$1 million you can forget... McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Flower mound, Plano, Allen, Highland Village, Copper Canyon. Keep in mind that prior to the pandemic in 2019, vast majority of the homes in most of these areas were between $140k-$300K. Also, neighborhoods in East Plano and parts of East Allen are falling apart with overpriced homes from the 1970s and 1980s. West Plano properties start at $600K. I am not a 1st time homebuyer, i have equity, but many properties are overpriced for what they offer.
You can purchase NewConstruction starting in the low $300's. Over priced? Yes some. Most. It's just the new price if you want to live here. Why? There has been a 100,000+ influx of people every year....demand has out paced supply here as it has across the nation. Many older homes have been renovated and many have not....from the 70's-80's. There are homes all over the nation that are that old and older and are well maintained. My home was built in early 90's and it has been completely renovated and just fine. By the way Lady Orion, where do you live now and is there anything in Colllin County that you would like? Tell us which ones. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. Phil Martin
Depende de lo que estés buscando en un estilo de vida y calidad de vida específicos. Personalmente prefiero Allen, TX porque es donde vivo. Pero si vives en cualquiera de ellos, estás a sólo 15-20 minutos de todos ellos. Llámame o envíame un mensaje instantáneo. Me gustaría saber más y ser más útil si cree que sería útil. Felipe Martin
I too 5-6 years ago was going to buy Plano but grid lock traffic was so bad then and the cost of housing was a turn off. I bought in Dallas city limits and I looked north south east west. Found South to be best Why South Dallas 1 Noise If you loook at a noise map of all of Dallas county and the suburbs South Dallas is 70% less noise than anywhere in DFW area. 2. Traffic No traffic outside of grid lock times 7-9 & 4-6 South Dallas has zero traffic. I mean you can drive to anywhere with out fear of road rage. 3. Home $ Cost My 5 br 3 bh single story 1/4 acre cost me $190,000 Now this same home 2024 today will cost you $400,000 but next week that may go down in value like the Dow has today dropped 1,000 points. 4. Water Parks A short bike ride away is a nation park Joe Pool Lake national part & Dallas City park with a lake & Dallas city library with a lake behind it Dallas City Limits is location location location always the best location is inside Dallas City Limits.
Dallas69. Joe Pool Lake is nice. That area is great too, but a completely different VIBE than North of Dallas. Not good or bad, just very different. Not close to alot of retail (like in Collin County) or many corporations to work for unless you work in downtown Dallas (Ughh). Thanks for the post. Phil Martin
White Flight. Dallas Magnet schools are the best around here. if you live in dallas and you send your kids to private unless they get into magnet schools.
I have to disagree with you. Do you even live in Dallas or in Texas?.. more more people are coming here. The people that have been living here for years decades are the ones that are moving out of Dallas to nearby suburbs or cities like Melissa Texas Aubrie, Texas McKinney Allen , Frisco. I remember way back in the days when those places I just mentionedhardly had any people there now it’s a big city, but I don’t think people are leaving in Dallas it’s too congested right now. There’s way too many people here.
Quality of life for schools, public education, safety, crime, etc.....put them all together and the average ratings are much lower for Dallas. Period. Especially public school. And the growth in Collin has been so fast...I've been here for most of it...is stupendous compared to just about anywhere. So much fun here too. I appreciate everyones' perspectives.
lived in dallas for a year.Beautiful up there but all those suburbs are way way to expensive to buy a home. Moved down to Houston suburbs not as nice but i can buy a house for 300k
UnEye....Might be less expensive to buy the house, but Home Owners Insurance can tip the scales the other way for wind/water/hurricane. And the humidity is oppressive...LOL. But have friends that love it, and a client that just moved there this week. THanks for the post. Phil Martin
35E and 35W are better. I would not live off 75 or 121. I grew up in Lewisville-Denton 60's-70's. Denton - Fort Worth side much better. Prosper and Salina are the best choices of the 7 you mentioned.
Thanks Debra. 35 E is probably the best. 35W North of 820 was truly bad when they were building the new sections. Time of day is everything. I actually plan my day around peak travel times and if I have to go through the peak, I make sure my audio book is dialed up. Thanks. Phil Martin.
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Larry, I'm not paid by Collin County. I make a living helping PEOPLE buy and sell their ideal homes. I live here and happen to really like it here. Phil Martin
@wizdomtrust1596 You can drive to a ball game or six flags "Mark" .Those amenities are not everyday living . Arlington is dirty ,ghetto , highways are overcrowded with bad drivers, and its outdated . The North is none of the above and safer and has plenty of new construction . You must be in your 20s and living paycheck to paycheck . No successful adult would choose Arlington to live ...maybe visit only .
Victor. I spent days driving around with new clients moving here from the Houston area. They continually commented that the traffic wasn't that bad. Granted if you hate your work and it is 1 hour drive each way that would be miserable. I know people that love their jobs and that kind of drive is a breeze. On the other hand, I also know folks that live in my neighborhood that think the 3 minute drive to the grocery store is terrible. It all comes down to what you are used to and does you drive time OUTWEIGH the value of having a home where it is and the value that you and your family gets from being there. Tradeoffs! Part of life. Phil Martin
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas to each their own sir. Was raised up here in little the colony Texas and I’ve witnessed it first hand the mass population growth here and the surrounding cities. It’s ridiculous man I see it everyday.
What a lot of crap. Every one mentioned is North. And all the most expensive suburbs. Not to mention the traffic. Driving in any of the cities mentioned is horrendous. Go South and it's cheaper, not to forget less traffic. This guy lives in one, so how is he not prejudiced?
Morgan, Thanks for taking the time to air you opinion. Although not mentioned my team and I routinely help people buy NEW construction homes priced at $270ish and up. It is more expensive in Collin than say....Hunt or Johnson. But those are completely different offerings, lifestyles etc. Not right, not wrong just different. Live where you like! Thanks for the comment. Phil Martin
None of these are suburbs of Dallas. You weirdos in Dallas need to quit trying toninflate the size of Dallas. Frisco, Mckiney and prosper and Melissa aren’t even in Dallas county. lol. It’s Colin county.
@VahidMusicTX.... Thanks for taking the time to make this comment. You are correct. But people who are not from around here do not know about Collin county and certainly are not going to search by "Collin" County. Even people who live here do not search by "Collin" County. I'm and trying to do people a favor who don't know the "Dallas" area to find "Collin" County. That is why the name of my channel is Live NORTH of Dallas Texas. What is North of Dallas Texas Vahid....yes it is Collin County. In the intro to virtually every video I say ...." my team and I do everything residential real estate in the neighborhoods and cities NORTH of Dallas Texas cities like, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Prosper, Celina, McKinney"....etc, etc. etc. Just watch a few and you'll hear it. If I had a channel for every city that would be unmanageable. If I had a channel about Collin County, very few people would find it. So hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to give us your opinion......Phil Martin
Of course these cities exist in the same county as the City of Dallas which goes into 5 counties…. Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwell and Kaufman Counties.
These suburbs you mentioned…..they are ALL MORE EXPENSIVE THAN DALLAS! Did they pay you to advertise them? Check out these other, MUCH BETTER TOWNS that people have written about in these comments. Places where FAMILIES CAN AFFORD TO LIVE. Hope this doesn’t violate any rules by being honest, pal, but you didn’t do your homework!
Ken Hutchinson and Judith Glover....what are you selling. Interesting way to advertise. Something to be said about being positive. Have a great day. Phil Martin
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Going to visit north of Dallas tomorrow from Massachusetts. Hoping to move there soon!
Good luck! Keep us posted what you experience.
Hoping to move there too.
If you are liberal. leave that crap in Massachusetts
😂 Registered republican here. No worries
@@SVM80 Then welcome to the Neiborhood! I live in Allen and really enjoy life here.
Thank you! Moving to Rockwall mid July
We moved to McKinney from San Antonio in 2018. We are very happy to have made that decision.
I also lived in San Antonio for some time....LOVE living in Allen, TX more. Phil Martin PS: please don't hate on me if you live in SAT - Go Alamo!
I spent 34 years living in Flower Mound, which is 12 miles north of Dallas!
Absolutely loved it, and it had a great Police Department, which made living there very safe!
I've been gone from there for 2 years, and still miss it everyday!
Born and raised in Dallas County. Sorry, but the sweet spot is NE Tarrant county; Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine. Plus maybe 15 minutes to DFW terminals.
That's a matter of opinion. Hated that area. Very unfriendly and unsafe.
@@pureceeparis
As you say. Matter of opinion.
@@JimMammen and experience.
@@pureceeparis Where were you? And what was unsafe?
@@TJ700 in Keller. People were rude and racist. I lived there alone with my pup and taught downtown at the college. So grateful to have gotten out of that environment.
Awesome video. Very helpful.
I love Allen. My grandsons graduated from Allen school district and I live in a great senior living center. This is a beautiful well planned city, with many old trees lining the streets.
Pat, I love Allen too. Lived here almost 20 years. The mature trees in my neighborhood are simply gorgeous. Thanks for the post. Phil Martin
Plano is very well-governed and the city government is very forward thinking with planning and budgeting. The fact it is regularly recognized for quality of life and services is no accident.
Correct TL! Thanks. Phil Martin
Hey Phil. Good to see you and your growth in marketing from our Lone Star Lender days. You've always been one of the best in the real estate/mortgage game.
This was a great analysis and very informative for those unfamiliar with our suburbs. Looking to expand my rental portfolio to one of these cities and your insight is appreciated. Congrats brother. Cruz
You didn’t mention Coppell. It’s a great location and top rated schools. It’s a very friendly town too! Minutes from DFW airport!
Absolutely! A great community. Phil Martin
Sorry, but I've found the town of Coppell to be cold and uninviting. People are extremely pretentious and condescending. That has been my experience.
Moved from Boston area to Park Cities area of Dallas, Town of Highland and City oh University Park. Love it. So much better than the northern Suburbs. Top notch public and private schools. Amazing municipal services. Everything is at our fingertips.
I've lived on both coast and a few placed in between....and I couldn't wait to get back to TX and I will NOT be leaving. Glad you made it. Phil Martin
I live in Frisco and I love it. My kids go to Frisco schools. It's great for like minded people.
I moved from Denton to McKinney because the drive to work on 380 was ridiculous. I used to go the backroads but it’s now developing and it’s equally tedious.
No way, it’s way too congested out north! All day, everyday there is traffic!
Depends on where you have to go everyday and at what time. But yep....millions of people here. Thanks. Phil Martin
I lived off of 380 for a couple years. About 2 weeks ago I talked to a friend still living off of 380, she said it is so crazy. My son lived there but moved 3 years ago. But goes back often and I knew it was bad, but my friend said it’s gotten so much worse. I remember people drove way too fast and almost every week there was a fatality accident.
But I to loved Frisco, Prosper, I remember before it began to grow so much. My friend daughter lives in Allen, she said it’s really a wonderful city to live in. Different she said thank you like Frisco. I loved McKinney too a lot. Spent only a little time in Plano but I liked it. I also loved Celina, my friend told me it is still pretty small town. For now. We did the antique shop and resale shops and music I remember. I actually miss the fun I had in all these towns between hiking, Going to Lake Lewisville, to kareogi nights, places to go listen to music and enjoy a glass of wine 🍷, or Elvis music night! Visiting winery’s. So many great memories
Judy....can't disagree with anything you posted. My friend and his wife and sister owns the Antique Company on the square in McKinney....love it there too. Glad you have great memories. If you ever want to come back call or IM. I'd love to be helpful. Phil Martin
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas thank you
You are right about bad traffic.
I think you down played it too much.
380 is a nightmare. I live in an eastern suburb you didn't mention, thankfully 😂.
And I shudder when I have to drive to
McKinney to do my tax business. Etc.
and plano regularly have their streets torn up redoing them. If you live north of 380 in those suburbs, plan for a loooong commute if you work to the south. I suppose if you're retired these areas are good especially when it comes to shopping or medical facilities.
But most of us are priced out of owning homes in these areas. It's expensive to live here. Course it was somewhat better before the big C hit.
Raised in Dallas and moved to Rowlett in 2005. Traffic is terrible, but now retired so nolonger commuting daily. Rush hours roads are a parking lot.
Move to Texas 12 years ago and live on the Little Elm/Frisco line for the last 10 years. We have seen the area explode.
When I moved back to TX in 2003 121 was a 2 lane FM and super dark at night....the only thing out there was the gas station - restaurant bar b Q right before Josey. Phil Martin
Northlake Texas is growing fast as well!
You could have just said Collin County. :p
North of Dallas is a long history of hail damage, traffic, HOA fees, and most of all property taxes are crippling.
This is misleading. This video should be retitled “where to live in Collin County, Texas.
I agree with you, it’s going to be the same as Dallas pretty soon with high prices, kind of sounds like he downplayed these cities a lot
Pearls.....Thanks for checking in. Like you, I am allowed to have an opinion and I think they are the 7 best. Of course, we help people find and purchase their ideal home wherever it is in the area. Phil Martin
1-McKinney 2-Frisco 3-Plano 4-Prosper 5-Allen 6-Celina 7-Melissa
These cities are all in Collin County Texas
That is true. Phil Martin
Frisco 1/2 and Colony, LE, Hackberry, oak point & crossroads all in Denton county!😊
The entirety of Collin county is crazy expensive when it comes to home prices. Like stupid crazy expensive. That's why everyone is now moving a little further west to Denton County, Wise County, and far Northwest Tarrant County. I just bought a 4,300 sq ft home for under $500k in Denton county. No traffic issues here either since the infrastructure was in place decades ago.
You probably don't have a job in Plano. Sounds like you got great value out there. Get it While You Can! Growth is targeted for the 35W corridor....big growth. Phil Martin
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas Thankfully I work from home full time!
Where?😊
A great article but you have one particularly misleading state regarding Buc-ees convenience stores. They are never called truck stops and Buc-ees works hard to keep it that way. As a former truck driver myself, we were not allowed to stop or park at Buc-ees and is never known as a truck stop but it is working hard to establish itself as a place to plug in and charge your car battery.
True! I wouldn't try to pay for anything in Bukkohs!
D-Lester LOL. I didn't know Buc-ees was so sensitive. I love em! Thanks. Phil Martin
I moved out of Dallas decades ago when they started taxing my car. Plus the plumbing and other infrastructure has to be repaired constantly and that means tearing up the street.
I think argyle is the Best Kept secret there great in sport's across the board
Basically, anywhere in Collin County, right? Check out the new Frisco library and trail system. Lived in Frisco since 2004, has changed quite a bit, kind of lost the small town vibe. Safest city in the U.S.
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I hate contradicting this video but Frisco is huge, really huge and difficult to traverse if you’re not in the right area especially with the school zones.
It’s a really great deal for real estate agents but not so great for buyers especially with the US-380 and DNT traffic headache.
Plano is old money town mostly for retirees who have enough to splurge and has some of the same problems as Frisco. Did I say it’s old?
It’s same for Prosper, McKinney or anywhere in the middle of Collin County which this entire video is focused on. Most of the new community developments are just cutting corners and not a great place to start a family especially if you’re holed in 6 months of the year indoors with the fam.
East of 75 is a really big area to miss when moving to Dallas.
Lots of development on the 635E side is also affecting the traffic but once it becomes more accessible people will miss getting in while it’s still affordable.
Rowlett is at the Eastern most DART train station and has excellent amenities without all the traffic in Collin county.
If you hate traffic, don’t move north of 380 or east of 75. You will spend a good amount of time on the road. Plus taxes are getting outrageous.
Interesting take on the area. We moved from Flower Mound after 25 years to Uptown. We are retired so schools and other things have fallen in priority. However, we have had an incredible rise in quality of life. Traffic in the suburbs is terrible. Main intersections are many cycles to get through. It took about 20-30 min to get anywhere. Uptown is sort of the eye of the storm with regard to traffic. We are surrounded by it but hardly affected. We are 5-10 min from everything. Medical, AA Center, Arts, Klyde Warren, restaurants. Plus, the McKinney trolley is amazing. We are not blighted by endless strip centers and franchises. Taxes are a little higher but expenses are a little less. In a Condo utilities are way less. No direct lawn car or pool upkeep. Property insurance is 1/4 what it was in Flower Mound. Maybe you could feature this Dallas living option in an upcoming show? For short trips we can Uber. Rarely have to drive long distances. Also, there has been a lot of new multifamily and we have a great mix of young and retired. We share everything in shifts. We take early and they take late.😊
It is interesting when your life circumstances change lifestyle and quality of life desires change. Like when the school system and work drop out of the equation for where you might live, many more and different opportunities open up to you like condominiums in a in a urban area and the Dallas ISD public schools don't affect you. I used to own a condominium in the Aventura in Addison circle before I got married and I loved it (but I didn't like the $500+ a month HOA. My wife on the other hand could not even think of living in a condo lifestyle. So I used my better judgement 😊 and we moved to the suburbs of West Allen and I’ve been here ever since. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to check in. Phil Martin
Also, a video on how agent fees are determined now? And what is disclosed and when regarding these fees. Thanks
I'm glad they made stronger disclosure rules. Actually they have always been required to be disclosed....many - the majority of my colleagues just didn't do it justice. The difference now is, it is big, bold and in your face on everything you sign. Fees are and always have been negotiable. Period. Like any service just ask for lower fees. Get what you pay for. Want to know more about the value my team and I represent when you are buying and selling, just reach out. Once you are aware of our expertise and proven systems and process and track record, then you can negotiate what you feel would match the value. Phil Martin.
What no Flower Mound?
I can't cover everything. But I have helped clients in FlowerMound - great neighbors over in Denton County. Phil Martin
what about Flower Mound
There are some very nice places in Flower Mound. IM if you want more info or have a specific place in mind. Phil Martin
ALLEN here!!! Twin Creeks! Lol 👍🏾
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How about Johnson County?
Small bit of advice for your video production:
Leave out the lens flares. I'm trying to see the neighborhoods, and it is distracting.
Also show the neighborhoods more than just 2 or 3 seconds in spots. Less camera on yourself, more showing the neighborhoods. You want me to stay and be encouraged to contact, not to go elsewhere to find this info.
I hope these are taking as helpful constructive advice, that is how I intend it. Thank you for the video, I did enjoy it.
I’d like to see what areas along the 35 are good to buy, areas growing and how?
Jacks......35E or 35W? IM or Call if you think it would be helpful. Phil Martin
What is the HOA percentage rate in these areas. How far do you have to go out to avoid HOAs.
Christine....Pretty far. They are everywhere. IM or call and I can show though. Phil Martin
We live in Frisco, tx. More and more people are moving in from all over the country. Our property taxes went down considerably last year.
Kathy, Yes the diversity is great. Frisco has some of the lowest taxes as well. Thank you. Phil Martin
I just talk to someone working at TomThum and he grew up in Collin county last 20 years
and he told me that Frisco is like a Cinderella and came from nowhere to become a big city to challenge Dallas!
These towns are too far from the airports.
@@BoomshakalakaLad Love Field is in Dallas county, half of DFW airport is in Dallas county the other half is in Tarrant county.
30 minutes to 45 minutes is too far? There is always stuff closer - just a little more pricy. Phil Martin
@LiveNorthofDallasTexas that's not far at all
From McKinney it’s usually a 25 minute drive. That’s not far at all.
We live in McKinney. Just get on 121 and you are at the airport in 20 minutes or so.
I have said for years a new international airport needs to be built East of Mesquite. The implications for economic development are beyond staggering.
Arlene, there are plans to complete an outerloop connecting the East to the North and West. Between planes, trains and automobiles who knows what it will look like in 20 years. Phil Martin
Really looking at Parks at Wilson Creek or the mosaic or anyother master planned community or even any new acre lot community
Cynthia-Baily Both are great communities. Mosaic has the higher potential for appreciation in my humble opinion, especially if you start in the lower price tiers of the $600's. Was out there a couple of weeks ago and they are cranking. Parks at Wilson Creek to but won't have the "Amenities" of Mosaic. Craig Martin (no relation) is the developer at Mosaic and also developed Windsong Ranch just to the south. Reach out if you think it would be helpful. Phil Martin
I’m so glad the growth is mainly north! Hopefully it stays away from Waxahachie.
Waxahachie is exploding with growth. Careful. Phil Martin
North DFW is by far the nicest areas. I find myself on the opposite end of the argument many times. I grew up in Dallas county and my family is urgently looking to leave the area. There's a lot of good here, but things have just gone crazy. I don't recognize it anymore. If you want to avoid endless construction and a substantial commute, don't move to these areas. If you want to live in a neighborhood that is walkable and has many things to do nearby, look elsewhere. Everything here requires driving and the counties here are focused on expanding as fast as possible. DFW traffic will rival LA traffic if they keep expanding irresponsibly. And no, highway expansions won't work.
Prosper is growing rapidly. Are the communities, Prairie View and Miramonte good?
NBA Productions....Prairie View and Miramonte are two communities that are in Frisco, TX between Hillcrest and Coit (North-South) and just North of Panther Creek/Westridge. (Panther Creek turns into Westridge at Hillcrest. Both are great locations from an anticipated appreciation perspective. I have a number of clients who built new Highland Homes in Prairie View and love it. The homes are beautiful. But homes are everywhere. It's a combination of the home and its location that combine to create the "lifestyle" opportunity you desire. There is so much more to learn about your situation. If you think it would be helpful, reach out or IM me. Phone numbers etc are in the description. Talk soon Phil Martin
Try seven cities WEST of Dallas !!
Beverly.....which ones? Phil Martin
Farmers Branchi is near the airport and has parks everywhere.
Marcia Beverly, True! Lots of gentrification still going on, but many nice place. Phil Martin
Look, DFW has 9 million people there is traffic everywhere. Lived in Dallas cty for 16 years, moved to Euless in Tarrant cty, been here 32 years. Good schools, shopping, great highway access, 5 minutes to the airport an 20 mins to FW or Dallas. Never going back to Big D. The sleeper city Euless.
You sure did add 2 million to its actual population.. Dallas-Fort Worth is NOT 9 million people.. I love how all the idiots in this comment section, act is if they moving to any place in massive numbers will not affect that same place negatively ...
IN March 2024 DFW was estimated at 8.1 million people. Ashley, pretty close. Taipan thanks for chiming in...with all the other idiots (that's a joke) Hang out with them...be just like them. Thanks. Phil Martin
I have live in Plano since 1992. Currently I am near the Arbor Hills nature preserve. One city I was hoping to be listed is The Colony. While I don't know as many details as you would, what keeps me coming is all the activity at Grandscape. Especial around the stage.
Grandscape is nice but I avoid it in the weekends! Over crowded and parking is a pain!
Jeff....LOVE me some grandscape. Just listed and sold a beautiful home in The Tribute. The Colony is only 18 minutes from Allen and Grandscape in about 3 minutes from Legacy West, Shops at Legacy NOrth and South....so much fun. Andretti's and Hard Eights are my favorite. Check this out...A FREE Quick Reference Guide to Fun Destinations in the area. homes.searchtexashomes.com/cities-dest Phil Martin
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexasthe tribute is too far back by lake! 9 miles each way in and out low speed limit school zones & we thought Frisco was bad😀
Taxes are very very high everywhere in Dfw. It's almost as expensive as california. High home prices and taxes. Lots of Toll roads. Bad schools so have opt for private schools. Bad weather tornados, hail, high winds arctic blasts with icy roads thunder storms which can torch your home. You pay high electric bill in summers and high gas bill in winter. High water bills. High home and auto insurance, Less salaries compared east and west coast. Bad traffic. The list can go on.
Where can you move to and be with Texans? Not Californians
Fort Worth! Still home town and conservative. People are nice! Historical!
@@Brian-dr2yi Argyle
Where’s Mansfield belong on this list?
I would look at Mansfield before going North.
If you prefer Mansfield - amost 45 mins to an hour away...my friend is a Long Time HUGELY successful Realtor in Mansfield specifically. Call or IM and I will get you on the Express Lane to his Team. Phil Martin
You are totally behind in identifying growth areas. Plz come see Argyle, Northlake cities. You will ❤them.
AI Investments (nice name) I beg to differ. I am not behind. Helped families buy in Harvest in Northlake well before you probably new about it - some of the very first Highland Homes and David Weekley's in Denton. I live in Collin where my primary base of business is. It's my favorite. Here's an idea. Start your own RUclips channel about your favorites. Let me know and I can point you in the right direction. Thanks for taking time out of your day to spread positivity. Phil Martin .
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas Sorry I am not passionate about RUclips or social media. But you haven’t mentioned Arfyle or Northlake hence I posted above. Don’t get me wrong. Thanks
Unless you have $480K-$1 million you can forget... McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Flower mound, Plano, Allen, Highland Village, Copper Canyon.
Keep in mind that prior to the pandemic in 2019, vast majority of the homes in most of these areas were between $140k-$300K.
Also, neighborhoods in East Plano and parts of East Allen are falling apart with overpriced homes from the 1970s and 1980s. West Plano properties start at $600K.
I am not a 1st time homebuyer, i have equity, but many properties are overpriced for what they offer.
You can purchase NewConstruction starting in the low $300's. Over priced? Yes some. Most. It's just the new price if you want to live here. Why? There has been a 100,000+ influx of people every year....demand has out paced supply here as it has across the nation. Many older homes have been renovated and many have not....from the 70's-80's. There are homes all over the nation that are that old and older and are well maintained. My home was built in early 90's and it has been completely renovated and just fine. By the way Lady Orion, where do you live now and is there anything in Colllin County that you would like? Tell us which ones. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. Phil Martin
hola de las 7 ciudades cuál es la mejor?
Depende de lo que estés buscando en un estilo de vida y calidad de vida específicos. Personalmente prefiero Allen, TX porque es donde vivo. Pero si vives en cualquiera de ellos, estás a sólo 15-20 minutos de todos ellos. Llámame o envíame un mensaje instantáneo. Me gustaría saber más y ser más útil si cree que sería útil. Felipe Martin
I too 5-6 years ago was going to buy Plano but grid lock traffic was so bad then and the cost of housing was a turn off.
I bought in Dallas city limits and I looked north south east west. Found South to be best
Why South Dallas
1 Noise
If you loook at a noise map of all of Dallas county and the suburbs South Dallas is 70% less noise than anywhere in DFW area.
2. Traffic
No traffic outside of grid lock times 7-9 & 4-6 South Dallas has zero traffic. I mean you can drive to anywhere with out fear of road rage.
3. Home $ Cost
My 5 br 3 bh single story 1/4 acre cost me $190,000 Now this same home 2024 today will cost you $400,000 but next week that may go down in value like the Dow has today dropped 1,000 points.
4. Water Parks
A short bike ride away is a nation park Joe Pool Lake national part & Dallas City park with a lake & Dallas city library with a lake behind it
Dallas City Limits is location location location always the best location is inside Dallas City Limits.
Dallas69. Joe Pool Lake is nice. That area is great too, but a completely different VIBE than North of Dallas. Not good or bad, just very different. Not close to alot of retail (like in Collin County) or many corporations to work for unless you work in downtown Dallas (Ughh). Thanks for the post. Phil Martin
White Flight. Dallas Magnet schools are the best around here. if you live in dallas and you send your kids to private unless they get into magnet schools.
Tell us more Shirley. Phil Martin
I have to disagree with you. Do you even live in Dallas or in Texas?.. more more people are coming here. The people that have been living here for years decades are the ones that are moving out of Dallas to nearby suburbs or cities like Melissa Texas Aubrie, Texas McKinney Allen , Frisco. I remember way back in the days when those places I just mentionedhardly had any people there now it’s a big city, but I don’t think people are leaving in Dallas it’s too congested right now. There’s way too many people here.
Quality of life for schools, public education, safety, crime, etc.....put them all together and the average ratings are much lower for Dallas. Period. Especially public school. And the growth in Collin has been so fast...I've been here for most of it...is stupendous compared to just about anywhere. So much fun here too. I appreciate everyones' perspectives.
What about argyle fasting growing city
Krum tx is great little town 5 miles from denton good schools very low crime
Krum is probably underrated. If it suits your lifestyle / quality of life goals well worth looking at. Phil Martin
Love Mckinney
thanks Kate! I appreciate the comment. Phil Martin
lived in dallas for a year.Beautiful up there but all those suburbs are way way to expensive to buy a home. Moved down to Houston suburbs not as nice but i can buy a house for 300k
UnEye....Might be less expensive to buy the house, but Home Owners Insurance can tip the scales the other way for wind/water/hurricane. And the humidity is oppressive...LOL. But have friends that love it, and a client that just moved there this week. THanks for the post. Phil Martin
35E and 35W are better. I would not live off 75 or 121. I grew up in Lewisville-Denton 60's-70's. Denton - Fort Worth side much better. Prosper and Salina are the best choices of the 7 you mentioned.
Thanks Debra. 35 E is probably the best. 35W North of 820 was truly bad when they were building the new sections. Time of day is everything. I actually plan my day around peak travel times and if I have to go through the peak, I make sure my audio book is dialed up. Thanks. Phil Martin.
Dallas and suburbrs used to be middle class now its wealthy class so native texans are priced out. California prices in Texas
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Frisco is all Indians appears like almost 100 percent.
He obviously is paid by Collin County as every town mentioned is in collin County. Should change the title to top 7 Collin County towns😂
Larry, I'm not paid by Collin County. I make a living helping PEOPLE buy and sell their ideal homes. I live here and happen to really like it here. Phil Martin
Give me Fort Worth every day all day! Cow town!
Woop woop. Phil Martin
Mansfield and Arlington are better than Celina, Melissa, and Prosper.
Arlington? 😂😂😂😂
@@sleepmoneyken9234 Cowboys, Rangers, Wings, TX LIVE & Six Flags What do they have in Celina Mark? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
@wizdomtrust1596 You can drive to a ball game or six flags "Mark" .Those amenities are not everyday living . Arlington is dirty ,ghetto , highways are overcrowded with bad drivers, and its outdated . The North is none of the above and safer and has plenty of new construction . You must be in your 20s and living paycheck to paycheck . No successful adult would choose Arlington to live ...maybe visit only .
Grand Prairie is the best of all suburbs … lots of Mexicans live there.
My guy the traffic up here in north Texas is horrible quit telling lies 😂 it’s getting way too crowded. Don’t move here 🤣.
Victor. I spent days driving around with new clients moving here from the Houston area. They continually commented that the traffic wasn't that bad. Granted if you hate your work and it is 1 hour drive each way that would be miserable. I know people that love their jobs and that kind of drive is a breeze. On the other hand, I also know folks that live in my neighborhood that think the 3 minute drive to the grocery store is terrible. It all comes down to what you are used to and does you drive time OUTWEIGH the value of having a home where it is and the value that you and your family gets from being there. Tradeoffs! Part of life. Phil Martin
@@LiveNorthofDallasTexas to each their own sir. Was raised up here in little the colony Texas and I’ve witnessed it first hand the mass population growth here and the surrounding cities. It’s ridiculous man I see it everyday.
Zero interest in a master plan community. I want rural.
Plenty of that as well. More than 1 acre? Call or IM me. Phil Martin
THE CONSERVATIVE ONES ANYWAY AND ALWAYS NOT TO MENTION THEIVES
OK. Thanks romansmetak9212 Phil Martin
All of Dallas is expensive, greed has consumed the whole DFW area.
What a lot of crap. Every one mentioned is North. And all the most expensive suburbs. Not to mention the traffic. Driving in any of the cities mentioned is horrendous. Go South and it's cheaper, not to forget less traffic. This guy lives in one, so how is he not prejudiced?
They can stay North. Traffic is already becoming worse down this way.
Morgan, Thanks for taking the time to air you opinion. Although not mentioned my team and I routinely help people buy NEW construction homes priced at $270ish and up. It is more expensive in Collin than say....Hunt or Johnson. But those are completely different offerings, lifestyles etc. Not right, not wrong just different. Live where you like! Thanks for the comment. Phil Martin
None of these are suburbs of Dallas. You weirdos in Dallas need to quit trying toninflate the size of Dallas. Frisco, Mckiney and prosper and Melissa aren’t even in Dallas county. lol. It’s Colin county.
@VahidMusicTX.... Thanks for taking the time to make this comment. You are correct. But people who are not from around here do not know about Collin county and certainly are not going to search by "Collin" County. Even people who live here do not search by "Collin" County. I'm and trying to do people a favor who don't know the "Dallas" area to find "Collin" County. That is why the name of my channel is Live NORTH of Dallas Texas. What is North of Dallas Texas Vahid....yes it is Collin County. In the intro to virtually every video I say ...." my team and I do everything residential real estate in the neighborhoods and cities NORTH of Dallas Texas cities like, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Prosper, Celina, McKinney"....etc, etc. etc. Just watch a few and you'll hear it. If I had a channel for every city that would be unmanageable. If I had a channel about Collin County, very few people would find it. So hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to give us your opinion......Phil Martin
These are North Texas cities along with the city of Dallas. What's your point?
If they are not suburbs of Dallas what city are they suburbs of? You think 300K people moved to Plano because of …. Plano? 😂
Of course these cities exist in the same county as the City of Dallas which goes into 5 counties…. Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwell and Kaufman Counties.
These suburbs you mentioned…..they are ALL MORE EXPENSIVE THAN DALLAS! Did they pay you to advertise them? Check out these other, MUCH BETTER TOWNS that people have written about in these comments. Places where FAMILIES CAN AFFORD TO LIVE. Hope this doesn’t violate any rules by being honest, pal, but you didn’t do your homework!
Ken Hutchinson and Judith Glover....what are you selling. Interesting way to advertise. Something to be said about being positive. Have a great day. Phil Martin
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Very bised and misleading
Wrong in so many ways!
Thanks for checking in. Phil Martin
Collin County Propaganda Video
Thank you for your cooperation. Where do you live? Or where will you be moving to? Phil Martin
Yep.