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Families and corporations alike are moving to North Texas to enjoy the family-friendly communities and business-friendly environment. Value for the money spent is one of thebig draws to this area and one that motivates families and businesses to stay. Homes thatreflect superior craftmanship and quality of materials in neighborhoods offering unrivaledamenities make each community one of unique distinction.——————————————

COMMUNITIES WE LOVE

Aspen Oaks

Bella Terra

The Bluffs at Heritage

Bourland Oaks

Bridgewood

Canterbury Hills

Carillon

Carillon Estates

Churchill Downs

Clariden Ranch

Danbury Parks

The Enclave

Estes Park

Glenwick Farms

Harmonson Farms

Hogans Glen

The Knoll

Luxe Ests

The Manors At Waterford

Monticello

Oakmont Hills

Shady Hollow Estates

Shady Oaks

Southern Hills

Spyglass Hill Estates

Thornbury

Timarron

Turnberry

Tuscany

Vaquero

Warrick Parc

Westwyck Hills

Whittier Heights

Wildwood

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A Wonderful PlaceC O M M U N I T Y S P O T L I G H TCarillon is one of the most beautiful and luxurious residential communities in theMetroplex. Uniquely designed and carefully planned, Carillon provides residentswith a diversity of luxury homes from maintenance-free Villa Homes to magnificentEstate Residences. Spectacular entry monuments, winding accent walls, boulevardsand walks in unique paver patterns and wrought iron adornments are the glue thatbring together and guide one throughout the Carillon neighborhoods. >>

B U I L D E R S P O T L I G H TThe Estate Series by Gehan Homes is dedicated to designing and building highlycustomizable, luxury residences in carefully selected communities. The series was builtby implementing the latest architectural innovations, offering uniquely personalized designs and providing a superior and professional buying experience. With 25 years of homebuilding expertise, Gehan Homes takes tremendous pride in longstanding relationships with top architects, trusted contractors and highly-skilled artisans. >>

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The perfect home starts with the perfect piece of property. Whether you envision a largecustom estate or you prefer a secluded getaway nestled among the trees, North Texas hasit all. A welcoming home should offer comfort along with privacy and safety for your family.Yes, your house is important, but the location and proximity to amenities should also beconsidered. Feel just as comfortable with your neighborhood as you do with your house.

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BUILDERS WE LOVE

Ashton Woods Homes

Atrium Fine Homes

Atwood Custom Homes

Belclaire Homes

Browning Custom Homes

Calais Custom Homes

Drees Custom Homes

Estate Series by Gehan Homes

Harrell Custom Homes

Heritage Custom Homes

K. Hovnanian Homes

Larry Stewart Custom Homes

Maykus Custom Homes

Mitcham Custom Homes

Monterey Homes

Monument Custom Homes

Patrick Custom Homes

Renaissance Homes

Simmons Estate Homes

Skinner Custom Homes

Southgate Homes

Standard Pacific Homes

Starwood Custom Homes

Stonebrook Homebuilders

Toll Brothers

Tresor Custom Homes

Windsor Homes

V. Patrick Gray Custom Homes

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A WelcomingHome

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If you are purchasing a brand new home from a builder,know what your upgrades are versus standard amenitieswhen looking at homes. And while all of the communityamenities are nice, be aware of any home owners’ association (HOA) dues that are normally associatedwith these neighborhood perks. The more upscale theneighborhood is and the more amenities it has thehigher the fees are likely to be.

In the last four decades, the number of amenities incorporated into homes and within theirsurrounding communities has increased exponentially.What really matters for consumers today is the overallexperience a home and the community offers to theirfamily. These amenities ultimately cater to the changing ways we live.

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AMENITIES WE LOVE

Benches

Community center

Courtyards

Day spa

Easy access to freeways

Entertainment opportunities

Fishing

Fitness center

Fountains

Gardens

Gated communities

Gazebos

Golf course

Greenbelts

Infinity-edge pools

Jacuzzi spas and saunas

Onsite maintenance

Lakes and ponds

Landscaped lawns

Large lot size

Luxurious clubhouse

Outdoor fireplaces

Outdoor kitchens

Outstanding schools

Parks and trails

Pavilions

Playgrounds

Shopping and dining closeby

Sport courts

Swim pavilion

Tennis courts

Tree preserves

Unobstructed views

Water features

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