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Life on the Ranch

Contemporary North Texas ranch defies expectations of country living

Megan Winkler
Aug 5, 2015 | 1:07 pm

Nestled among 10 acres in the heart of self-proclaimed Horse Country, USA, is a contemporary ranch full of luxurious surprises. With ample room inside for entertaining and plenty of space for a couple of horses outside, it’s practically a steal at $1,440,000.

The 6,400-square-foot looker at 5000 Bridle Path in Aubrey was just listed by Evan Stewart at Ebby Halliday Realtors. The front facade epitomizes clean modernity juxtaposed with Texas rustic, and the house is surrounded by beautiful mature trees. The mix of pastoral with modern elements continues inside with rich hardwood floors, custom cabinetry in the kitchen and specialty rooms that provide a respite from everyday life.

The commercial-grade kitchen, complete with dual dishwashers and an island that stretches 9 feet long and more than 5 feet wide, opens to the casually elegant living room. Tall windows make for a light-flooded living space during the day with a dreamy view at sunset. Each of the five bedrooms has its own distinct personality — from, you guessed it, rustic to chic — and each can accommodate a king-sized bed with plenty of room to spare.

The real jewel to the estate is the romantic master suite. Like something from a five-star retreat, the master bathroom is equipped with a walk-in overhead shower, modern freestanding tub, dark custom cabinetry and marble countertops. A simple staircase runs up the wall dividing the spa-like bathroom from the tranquil bedroom that takes you to the private third-story loft from which you can view the entire property. We can just imagine how idyllic mornings must be watching horses graze from this intimate vantage point.

Other surprises include a huge laundry room, complete with its own sink that Martha Stewart would kill for — perfect for cleaning up after a ride on your favorite steed — built-in bookcases in several rooms and a cozy media room. On hot summer days, chill out in the expansive recreation room that’s large enough for a pool table and home exercise equipment. When the days get cooler, the large covered back patio is the perfect place for gathering with friends and family. There’s also plenty of room for vehicles and gear in the three garage spaces.

As if on theme, even the location of the ranch is a blend of opposites. Located along the coveted 380 corridor, the home is close to local businesses where everyone will soon know your name and less than an hour from DFW Airport. At about 20 minutes east of the culturally vibrant Denton and a little more than 30 minutes from Frisco, this charmer exemplifies the concept of the best of both worlds.

The modern ranch at 5000 Bridle Path in Aubrey just hit the market for $1,440,000.

Bridle Path Aubrey Exterior
Photo courtesy of Ebby Halliday/Shoot 2 Sell
The modern ranch at 5000 Bridle Path in Aubrey just hit the market for $1,440,000.
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homebuyer power play

Dallas declared one of the top 10 buyer's markets in the U.S. right now

Amber Heckler
Sep 18, 2026 | 2:35 pm
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The tide has turned for the Dallas housing market, and buyers now have more power than ever to negotiate on their forever home, a new real estate report has confirmed.

Dallas has now become one of the top 10 strongest buyer's markets in the nation with sellers outnumbering buyers by 107 percent, Redfin's newest market trends report found.

Nationally, sellers outnumbered buyers by 58 percent in August 2026, which Redfin says is the largest gap on record. Out of the 49 most populous metros in the U.S., only five are considered seller's markets, and eight are considered "balanced" markets where the number of buyers and sellers are nearly equal.

That leaves the remaining 36 most populated U.S. metros as buyer's markets, which includes the biggest cities in the Lone Star State. In fact, four Texas cities rank among the 10 strongest buyer's markets in the country right now: Houston (No. 3), San Antonio (No. 6), Austin (No. 7), and Dallas (No. 8).

There were 30,854 sellers on the market in Dallas last month, more than double the amount of buyers (14,865). The market's tilt in favor of house hunters allows more legroom to be picky with the increased supply of available housing, while falling demand indicates less competition with other buyers.

"In most markets, buyers should negotiate on price and ask for concessions like repairs or help with closing costs," said Redfin senior economist Asad Khan. "Buyers shouldn’t assume every seller will budge, especially on a desirable home that’s already priced well, but they don’t need to rush into a deal that doesn’t feel right."

For sellers that want to stand out in a saturated market, Redfin suggests they should price their homes competitively and be prepared to negotiate.

A separate Redfin report found mid-September is the best time for Dallasites to buy a home, but other experts say hesitant shoppers have until early October to take the plunge.

Regardless of the timeline, the report warns that the recent surge of available housing is only beneficial for homebuyers that can afford it.

"High housing costs and widespread economic uncertainty have caused many would-be buyers to back off in recent years, creating the imbalance of buyers and sellers we see today," the report said.

The median price of a home in Dallas came out to $408,561 in August, though 79 percent of all home sales in the city sold for below their original asking price.

The top 10 strongest buyer's markets in the U.S. are:

  • No. 1 – Nashville, Tennessee
  • No. 2 – Miami, Florida
  • No. 3 – Houston, Texas
  • No. 4 – Orlando, Florida
  • No. 5 – Las Vegas, Nevada
  • No. 6 – San Antonio, Texas
  • No. 7 – Austin, Texas
  • No. 8 – Dallas, Texas
  • No. 9 – Atlanta, Georgia
  • No. 10 – Phoenix, Arizona
"Nashville, Texas, and Florida are home to robust buyer’s markets partly because they have some of the most active homebuilding pipelines in the country, with newly built homes continuing to hit the market even as demand cools," the report said.
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