Insider info on Star Creek community in Allen (apartment complexes, how much)

[vastu1976]

Hi There,
I am ready to make one of the most important decisions of my life by buying my first home. I have been looking around for last 5 month or so but spent most of early time on pre owned homes. Recently I have changed my mind and now focusing on new homes only. Because of all convinces around like Allen outlet mall, village of Allen, good schools and good builders like Highland and Darling, Start creek has definitely pulled my attention so far. With my budget (+- 330k), I am able to finalize a floor plan from each builder but still have few questions or concerns about this community. If any of the real state experts out there can help me, it would really help me make up my mind. Here is the list of questions:

1. There are quite a bit commercial activities (Allen outlet mall) around this community. How good is it from future property value perceptive?

2. South of it, there are few less price communities around this area (Ryland, Ashtonwood & Drees homes). Not sure if there are any apartment complexes around but how much all this will impact the future property value?

3. From future resale perceptive, how popular are 50 feet lots? For sure, the backyard is going to be a bit congested.

4. There is a huge power station just to the east of this community. How much negative impact that will have?

Thanks for your help in advance.