Tucked away to the south of Lake Grapevine, the city of Southlake has a small-town vibe. But, being close to two major metropolitan cities — Dallas and Fort Worth — and the bustling DFW Airport makes it an extremely popular place to live a best-of-both-worlds life. The city of approximately 33,000 people surrounds the multipurpose Southlake Town Square, a shopping and dining destination for residents and people from all over the metroplex. Its 1,100 acres of parkland and open space [...]

Deep Ellum might be one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in Dallas — and certainly, a fantastic spot to grab a cocktail, dinner, a concert or a new tattoo. But before it was a hot-spot destination for people from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, it rose to prominence as a commercial district for the city’s African-American and European residents, dating all the way back to 1873. Through the middle of the area runs Elm Street, which so many people pronounced [...]

Stereotypes of Texas often make it seem like everyone here wears cowboy boots, 10-gallon Stetson hats and rides horses across their ranches while oil shoots into the air from derricks in the distance. True as all those traits may be for some residents, Texas has given much to the world that can’t be summed up in an amusement-park caricature. Texas is not only a vast space, but a place where innovation happens in a variety of disciplines, from technology and aviation to art, fashion and [...]

One of the coolest neighborhoods in Dallas has been an entertainment destination for residents and visitors for quite a while — since 1873, to be exact. Live music, fantastic restaurants, friendly bars, mom-and-pop retailers, art galleries and tattoo shops all come to mind when anyone mentions [...]

Over the years, Frisco has grown tremendously in popularity, especially as major international corporations move their headquarters to the region north of Dallas. The fondness for the city of just under 200,000 residents can also be attributed to the high quality of life; an abundance of leisure activities and recreation options; and the ability to get a little more bang for your real estate buck than for similar homes within the Dallas city limits. Prices have been slowly ticking up, to [...]

Y’all! Are you ready to make your move to Texas? (Pro tip: We actually do say y’all here, occasionally, so feel free to practice.) Texas has long been a desirable place to live — in part because of its varied landscapes throughout the state, from mountains and prairies to coastline and forests. But its unique mix of urban jungles and wide-open spaces appeals to anyone looking for a place to live that perfectly suits their way of [...]