Dallas home bidding wars 2021 (Plano, Richardson: HOA, landscaping, elementary school)

[EonBlueSyZ]

Originally Posted by Rakin

Maybe the builder and what school district is it in?

Probably the builder.

It's Impression Homes and the schools are Celina Elementary, Celina Middle, Celina High

[stephwin]

Originally Posted by EonBlueSyZ

It's Impression Homes and the schools are Celina Elementary, Celina Middle, Celina High

Assuming it is the Greenway development, I was thinking maybe it was the railroad tracks. But then I realized that Light Farms is even closer to the railroad tracks and that clearly hasn't affected development there.

[EonBlueSyZ]

Originally Posted by stephwin

Assuming it is the Greenway development, I was thinking maybe it was the railroad tracks. But then I realized that Light Farms is even closer to the railroad tracks and that clearly hasn't affected development there.

I have been to the site and surrounding area a few times and never noticed railroad tracks?

Not saying they aren't there, just that I haven't seen them and I looked at least a mile in all directions.

Edit: Think I found it. It looks to be about a mile east of us and there are several streets worth of homes in between. Surely that's not going to be an inconvenience with noise or traffic?

[36183]

Originally Posted by stephwin

Assuming it is the Greenway development, I was thinking maybe it was the railroad tracks. But then I realized that Light Farms is even closer to the railroad tracks and that clearly hasn't affected development there.

Light Farms has prosper ISD. Could that be a factor? Also Light Farms elementary is supposed to be really good.

[Katana49]

Probably a combination of having to pay MUD and not being in Prosper ISD, doesn't have any of the amenities that a place like Light Farms does, etc.

[EonBlueSyZ]

A few notes:

There are no MUD or PID in this development,

The railroad tracks are a mile away and do not go through this development, yet in developments where it does it apparently has not stopped people from building and buying,

I researched this builder and see very few complaints with the BBB over a multi-decade history which all seem to be the fault of the buyer, and which the builder responded to regardless,

Celina is being built up faster than any town I've lived in, and I've lived in a few master-planned communities growing up and into my 20s - so won't there be new schools cropping up? I imagine in 10 years it will be Frisco 2.0

Thinking about it, the primary driving factor for why we were able to find a lot to build on might be because they're zero lot lines - which I don't think is as much of a negative as people say. At least not for us, and we plan to stay here 8-10 ish years.

Of course, that could just be a rationalize to not have to deal with the fact I'm making a horrible financial and practical decision for my future family by building in a horrible neighborhood.

Shrug

[36183]

Originally Posted by EonBlueSyZ

A few notes:

There are no MUD or PID in this development,

The railroad tracks are a mile away and do not go through this development, yet in developments where it does it apparently has not stopped people from building and buying,

I researched this builder and see very few complaints with the BBB over a multi-decade history which all seem to be the fault of the buyer, and which the builder responded to regardless,

Celina is being built up faster than any town I've lived in, and I've lived in a few master-planned communities growing up and into my 20s - so won't there be new schools cropping up? I imagine in 10 years it will be Frisco 2.0

Thinking about it, the primary driving factor for why we were able to find a lot to build on might be because they're zero lot lines - which I don't think is as much of a negative as people say. At least not for us, and we plan to stay here 8-10 ish years.

Of course, that could just be a rationalize to not have to deal with the fact I'm making a horrible financial and practical decision for my future family by building in a horrible neighborhood.

Shrug

Just a side thought and probably is stupid, is there a negative side not having a PID? which you can payoff upfront I believe.

[EonBlueSyZ]

We know a few couples who have built in areas with no PIDs and we haven't heard anything negative.

My understanding is it's just an additional $ tax depending on where the home is.

[Katana49]

Originally Posted by EonBlueSyZ

Thinking about it, the primary driving factor for why we were able to find a lot to build on might be because they're zero lot lines -

You should have mentioned this to begin with... You can't compare this home with others in the surrounding area that have a yard. Zero-lot line homes appeal to a distinct cross-section of buyers... In my opinion, there's very little overlap between buyers willing to buy a zero lot line home and ones who are shopping in a general price range/location.



Most people around here want as much space as they can afford, inside and outside the home.

[mikestrong]

Originally Posted by 36183

Just a side thought and probably is stupid, is there a negative side not having a PID? which you can payoff upfront I believe.

No benefit to having a PID or MUD. Just means you are paying more.