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Old 11-23-2010, 05:07 AM
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 01:48 PM
 
Location: Katy,TX.
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Open your search up to the east side, it's not like there's that much difference lol
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:40 PM
 
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Hi, does any one have any feedback on the Cypress Creek community built by Highland homes in East Frisco..in terms of resale options, and is it a good neighborhood to raise a family?
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Old 08-03-2011, 11:28 PM
 
Location: DFW Metroplex. Not TX-born but never leaving.
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You will notice that neighborhoods with front entry garage will have a lower resale value unless the home backs to water or a golf course. If you are really that uncomfortable with rear entry, look at the house that is no more than 3rd from the alley so you don't have to drive down too far.

Naima
I've seen this said multiple times on here. It puzzles me. The alleyways with rear-entry garages make crime easier (DH is in the law enforcement field). Plus it eats up your backyard. One reason we eliminated Coppell in our home search. Almost all rear-entry/alleyways.
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Old 08-03-2011, 11:31 PM
 
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Hi, does any one have any feedback on the Cypress Creek community built by Highland homes in East Frisco..in terms of resale options, and is it a good neighborhood to raise a family?
Nice neighborhood. I was actually there yesterday showing a foreclosure. The first phase has 2 other builders, Landstar and Drees. Highland is the only one there right now. It's a very good location with fairly quick access to 121.

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Old 08-03-2011, 11:53 PM
 
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I've seen this said multiple times on here. It puzzles me. The alleyways with rear-entry garages make crime easier (DH is in the law enforcement field). Plus it eats up your backyard. One reason we eliminated Coppell in our home search. Almost all rear-entry/alleyways.
Absolutely agree and my hubby is in law enforcement too! I am not a native to Dallas, native Texan yes, but I didn't grow up with rear entry. Maybe that is partly my problem too! I am not used to it and can't get used to!
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Old 08-04-2011, 12:38 AM
 
Location: Junius Heights
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I've seen this said multiple times on here. It puzzles me. The alleyways with rear-entry garages make crime easier (DH is in the law enforcement field). Plus it eats up your backyard. One reason we eliminated Coppell in our home search. Almost all rear-entry/alleyways.
Yeah I'm with you. I don't get the desire for rear entry to one's home. All of the reasons you give are true; however, it is true that it does have an effect on home value. Go figure
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I didn't grow up with rear entry. Maybe that is partly my problem too! I am not used to it and can't get used to!
I think that is it. Neither the town in England, nor the town in the USA I grew up in before moving to Dallas in my teens, had rear entry or alleys. It always struck me as odd. If you grow up with it, I'm sure you prefer it.

My neighborhood, which I love in most respects, has front entry and alleys. I really wonder why they did that back when it was built 90 years ago. There must have been a reason.
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Old 08-04-2011, 01:46 AM
 
Location: DFW Metroplex. Not TX-born but never leaving.
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Yeah I'm with you. I don't get the desire for rear entry to one's home. All of the reasons you give are true; however, it is true that it does have an effect on home value. Go figure


I think that is it. Neither the town in England, nor the town in the USA I grew up in before moving to Dallas in my teens, had rear entry or alleys. It always struck me as odd. If you grow up with it, I'm sure you prefer it.

My neighborhood, which I love in most respects, has front entry and alleys. I really wonder why they did that back when it was built 90 years ago. There must have been a reason.
My first house (out in Lubbock) had front entry and alley too. It was odd but I was young and I loved that little house. Definitely did not care for the alley though.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:45 AM
 
Location: Lake Highlands - Dallas
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My first house (out in Lubbock) had front entry and alley too. It was odd but I was young and I loved that little house. Definitely did not care for the alley though.
I lived in Tech Terrace and loved living in that old house. It also had a front entry garage and an alley... I suppose the ally was for utilities and trash.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:50 AM
 
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When did Pulte come to symbolize "high end"?

Pulte was always on the same end of the spectrum if not lower than for many years as Fox & Jacobs, aka Centex.
Pulte has owned Centex since 2009 I believe..So I think you just compared Pulte to Pulte.
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