Will the Dallas Stars Arena in Plano Affect Home Values?

  I get one question a lot lately: is the Stars arena actually coming to Plano? Short answer, it is not a done deal, and your vote is part of it.Here is what is real. The Stars signed a nonbinding letter of intent in June to move from the American Airlines Center to The Shops at Willow Bend, part of

Is Frisco Getting a Trader Joe's, and What Does It Mean for Home Values?

Yes. Frisco City Council approved a 9.4-acre mixed-use project on October 6, 2026 that includes the city's first Trader Joe's and a senior living facility. There is no construction timeline yet, so it will be a while before anyone is buying Two-Buck Chuck in Frisco.   I have never seen a grocery sto

Why Did Prosper Reject a $580 Million Data Center? What It Means for Homeowners

  Prosper's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on September 1, 2026 to recommend denying a $580 million data center known as Project Tomahawk, after residents raised concerns about power consumption, water use, and noise. Days later, the developer withdrew the proposal entirely, and the Town C

What's Happening to Willow Bend Mall in Plano? Here's What's Coming Next

  Willow Bend Mall in Plano officially closed to tenants on August 31, 2026, making way for The Bend, a proposed $3 billion mixed-use development with retail, homes, offices, and a potential arena for the Dallas Stars. Demolition on part of the site could start as early as the end of 2026.   I've so