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    Prime location makes this pristine Prairie home a top East Dallas prospect

    Diana Oates
    Oct 4, 2018 | 2:30 pm

    Those looking to land a luxurious Lakewood-area home would be wise to check out the Prairie-style stunner at 6111 Prospect Ave. Its fantastic floorplan combined with a top notch location poses million-dollar potential sans the million-dollar price tag.

     

    This four-bedroom, 3.2-bathroom home boasts 3,236 square feet of living space made for entertaining. The flow from the fancy kitchen to the relaxing living room retreat is ideal for hosting parties, watching football with friends, or simply keeping an eye on the kiddos while the chef of the family prepares dinner.

     

    "This listing is unique in that while it's a newer construction, it has had time to mature, making its curb appeal even more seamless on this sophisticated street," said listing agent Mary Ann Chapel of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's. "It is truly move-in ready and has designer updates, a new roof, HVAC, and water heaters, too."

     

    And while a picture is sometimes worth 1,000 words, there are some features that a snapshot just cannot do justice. For instance, all four bedrooms are upstairs and meet at a spacious media-game room that provides its future family even more space to spread out. There is also a quiet study at the front of the home that is far removed from the main living space. This is a priceless feature for those who do the majority of their work at home and know the value of a solid, silent space to knock out an assignment.

     

    There is a two-car garage with a covered walkway to get you to and from the house without any drama when it rains. The backyard features just enough green space for the kids and pets to play but not enough to be bothersome from a maintenance standpoint. There is also a covered patio with room to entertain.

     

    The real icing on the cake, however, is the property's location in one of East Dallas' coziest corners. This home is mere minutes from downtown, Lakewood shopping, and Greenville Avenue restaurants. And despite its high walk score, it sits on a serene street that somehow seems miles away from the Dallas hustle and bustle.

     

    "It just feels like Lakewood," Chapel said. "It's established and charming yet is rooted in the center of the community in a unique way that many other listings in East Dallas simply aren't."

     

    The owners said that the first time they walked through this property as prospective buyers, they knew it was a place they wanted to call home. They hope to "pass the keys" to a family who feels the same way when they tour it.

     

    This listing is currently priced at $829,500 with an open house scheduled for Sunday, October 7 from 2-4 pm.

    This Prairie-style property at 6111 Prospect Avenue is located in East Dallas and is currently listed at $829,500.

    6111 Prospect
      
    Photo by Lauren Brown
    This Prairie-style property at 6111 Prospect Avenue is located in East Dallas and is currently listed at $829,500.
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    Booming North Dallas neighbor named best U.S. city for renters in 2025

    Amber Heckler
    Jul 22, 2025 | 1:40 pm
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    McKinney is booming.

    A Dallas-area city is the place to be for renters: According to a report from apartment search website RentCafe, McKinney has earned the title as the No. 1 best U.S. city for renters in 2025.

    Called the "Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2025," the report compares 150 U.S. cities based on 20 factors including quality of life, local economy, and cost of living and housing opportunities. Cities were chosen only if they had an "apartment stock" consisting of a minimum 10,000 units; any cities with lower apartment stocks were excluded.

    McKinney dethroned Charleston, South Carolina, which had held the top spot for the last two years and has since slumped into the No. 7 spot for 2025. McKinney climbed three spots from 2024, when it came in as the fourth best city.

    Rounding out the top five best U.S. cities for renters this year are Sarasota, Florida (No. 2), Atlanta, Georgia (No. 3), Austin (No. 4), and Huntsville, Alabama (No. 5).

    McKinney received high praise for its affordability and quality of life; the report found that the city's cost of living is 2.5 percent lower than the national average. McKinney's nationally recognized low cost of living earned it the top spot in a separate Motley Fool Money report of the most affordable U.S. cities earlier in 2025.

    RentCafe adds that McKinney's job growth, its excellent school and park systems, and its large share of luxury apartments in desirable locations make it "an ideal choice for renters seeking a small-town atmosphere without sacrificing the perks of a larger urban center."

     live music mckinney McKinney is a Texas Music Friendly Community.  Photo courtesy of Visit McKinney  

    "Altogether, McKinney strikes the perfect balance between affordability and suburban comfort, thereby earning its place as the best city for renters in 2025," the report's author wrote.

    The average size of a McKinney apartment spans 948 square feet, which the report says is the second-largest average apartment size in Texas. San Marcos, a city between Austin and San Antonio, outranks McKinney in that category with an average apartment size of 988 square feet.

    Other top Dallas-Fort Worth cities for renters
    Most Dallas-Fort Worth cities made slight improvements in the rankings since last year.

    After flopping out of the top five in 2024, Plano moved up six spots and is now the 11th best U.S. city for renters in 2025. But its high cost of living — nearly 10 percent higher than the national average — means Plano still has work to do to regain a top spot among the best places for renters to live.

    Denton moved up five spots into No. 33 after previously ranking as 38th a year ago. Fort Worth now claims the No. 38 spot in a big jump from its former rank of No. 53 in 2024.

    Dallas remains as the 57th best city for renters for the second consecutive year.

    Elsewhere in Texas
    Austin's northern suburb Round Rock remained in the top 10 this year, coming in as the 8th best city for renters.

    Here's how other Texas cities stacked up among the top 100 in RentCafe's report:

    • No. 24 – Conroe (up from No. 31 last year)
    • No. 27 – San Marcos (up from No. 55 last year)
    • No. 44 – San Antonio (up from No. 65 last year)
    • No. 58 – Lubbock (unchanged from 2024)
    • No. 63 – Midland (down from No. 52 last year)
    • No. 69 – Amarillo (up from No. 85 last year)
    • No. 70 – Houston (up from No. 71 last year)
    • No. 88 – Waco (up from No. 91 last year)
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