Thursday, December 2, 2010
Craig Ranch Launches New Blog
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Tis the Season for Holiday Events in McKinney TX
Holiday events are crowding the calendar in McKinney. Here’s a sampling of things to see and do in upcoming weeks:
A Christmas Carol – McKinney Repertory Theatre, Nov. 26 – Dec. 5. Visit www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org for show times and ticket information.
Holiday Tour of Homes – The 37th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes showcases both historic and history-making homes in McKinney. This year’s tour will include five residences in McKinney’s Historic District and Adriatica, the United Methodist Church, and the Johnson House, Dulaney House and Faires House at Chestnut Square Historic Village. Sat., Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 5, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $15 in advance at chestnutsquare.org or by calling 972-562-8790; $20 at the door.
Breakfast with Santa, Sat., Dec. 11, 9:30-11:00 a.m., McKinney Community Center
Holiday Carriage Rides – Take a Holiday Lights Carriage Tour of downtown McKinney’s beautiful Historic District. Dec. 1-31. $85 for 30 minutes; $160 for 60 minutes. Reservations required. Call (214-662-6705 or visit http://www.happytrailscarriage.com/.
For details on these and other exciting events, plus links for reservations and ticket purchases, contact the McKinney Visitors & Convention Bureau at www.visitmckinney.com. And of course, while you are in the neighborhood, we invite you to stop by the Information Center at Craig Ranch; an award winning McKinney master planned community. From medical facilities to gorgeous new homes for sale mckinney tx, you will be amazed at what is planned for 2011!
A Christmas Carol – McKinney Repertory Theatre, Nov. 26 – Dec. 5. Visit www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org for show times and ticket information.
Holiday Tour of Homes – The 37th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes showcases both historic and history-making homes in McKinney. This year’s tour will include five residences in McKinney’s Historic District and Adriatica, the United Methodist Church, and the Johnson House, Dulaney House and Faires House at Chestnut Square Historic Village. Sat., Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 5, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $15 in advance at chestnutsquare.org or by calling 972-562-8790; $20 at the door.
Breakfast with Santa, Sat., Dec. 11, 9:30-11:00 a.m., McKinney Community Center
Holiday Carriage Rides – Take a Holiday Lights Carriage Tour of downtown McKinney’s beautiful Historic District. Dec. 1-31. $85 for 30 minutes; $160 for 60 minutes. Reservations required. Call (214-662-6705 or visit http://www.happytrailscarriage.com/.
For details on these and other exciting events, plus links for reservations and ticket purchases, contact the McKinney Visitors & Convention Bureau at www.visitmckinney.com. And of course, while you are in the neighborhood, we invite you to stop by the Information Center at Craig Ranch; an award winning McKinney master planned community. From medical facilities to gorgeous new homes for sale mckinney tx, you will be amazed at what is planned for 2011!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Low Maintenance, High Satisfaction Lifestyles at Craig Ranch
Family. Career. Social activities. Recreation. Volunteer service. Personal development. These are all high priorities in our culture—and they take time and effort. For most of us, household chores and maintenance are way down on our list of things we want to spend time on. It is this clarity of values that is driving the demand for new homes that provide style and comfort and yet are low-maintenance and energy-efficient.
Low-maintenance homes are appealing to homebuyers at all stages of life: singles, families, busy professionals, empty-nesters, and retirees. They are looking for home builders in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area like K. Hovnanian Homes and gated, master-planned golf course communities such as Craig Ranch. There are several low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch including The Villas which are custom designed patio homes and The Residences at Grand Lodge. The Residences at Grand Lodge offer the maintenance-free luxury of a two-story, golf course condominium.
The low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch are constructed with materials and technology that reduce the need for replacements and repairs. Energy-saving design and materials maximize utility savings without sacrificing comfort or style. Low-maintenance home owners appreciate that they are using less energy, creating less waste, while having more time for family and other personal pursuits. And because The Villas and The Residences at Grand Lodge provide professional lawn care and landscaping, residents can enjoy having an attractive home exterior in which they can take pride—without having to spend weekends doing yard work.
It’s a lifestyle that was but a dream not too long ago: A low-maintenance home minutes away from a new urban environment that is complete with all elements of community life—home, work, and play. It’s a reality today in the homes for sale at Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX.
Low-maintenance homes are appealing to homebuyers at all stages of life: singles, families, busy professionals, empty-nesters, and retirees. They are looking for home builders in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area like K. Hovnanian Homes and gated, master-planned golf course communities such as Craig Ranch. There are several low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch including The Villas which are custom designed patio homes and The Residences at Grand Lodge. The Residences at Grand Lodge offer the maintenance-free luxury of a two-story, golf course condominium.
The low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch are constructed with materials and technology that reduce the need for replacements and repairs. Energy-saving design and materials maximize utility savings without sacrificing comfort or style. Low-maintenance home owners appreciate that they are using less energy, creating less waste, while having more time for family and other personal pursuits. And because The Villas and The Residences at Grand Lodge provide professional lawn care and landscaping, residents can enjoy having an attractive home exterior in which they can take pride—without having to spend weekends doing yard work.
It’s a lifestyle that was but a dream not too long ago: A low-maintenance home minutes away from a new urban environment that is complete with all elements of community life—home, work, and play. It’s a reality today in the homes for sale at Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Consumer Choice: New Homes are Shrinking
When it comes to housing, the years of “super-sizing” appear to have come to an end. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the size of new single-family homes completed last year declined. After peaking in 2007 at an average of 2,521 square feet, the average size of single-family homes completed in 2009 was 2,438 square feet—almost 100 square feet smaller. New homes built in Craig Ranch are no exception. Craig's Ranch, a gated master planned community located in McKinney TX offers every size and style new home from single-family homes, townhomes, luxury condos and estate homes.
It appears that the economy is not the only factor driving this trend; consumers have decided that bigger is not necessarily better for a variety of reasons.
“We also saw a decline in the size of new homes when the economy lapsed into recession in the early 1980s,” said David Crowe, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. “The decline of the early 1980s turned out to be temporary, but this time the decline is related to phenomena such as an increased share of first-time home buyers, a desire to keep energy costs down, smaller amounts of equity in existing homes to roll into the next home, tighter credit standards and less focus on the investment component of buying a home. Many of these tendencies are likely to persist and continue affecting the new home market for an extended period.”
Families have discovered that while larger homes may offer greater privacy and room for “stuff,” along with that comes increased isolation. Smaller homes encourage more shared family time—and because smaller homes are easier to maintain, that family time is spent on enjoyable activities and interactions rather than chores.
Gayle Butler, editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens, says that the trend is not so much downsizing as it is right-sizing, with people opting away from large homes with unused space to smaller homes that better fit their needs. When the magazine surveyed 733 potential new-home buyers, 32 percent said they expected their new home to be either somewhat smaller or much smaller than the one they already live in.
Builders in Craig Ranch are paying attention and are offering a choice of smaller homes that are efficient and designed for today’s lifestyles, with flexible spaces, natural light, and comfortable family gathering places.
It appears that the economy is not the only factor driving this trend; consumers have decided that bigger is not necessarily better for a variety of reasons.
“We also saw a decline in the size of new homes when the economy lapsed into recession in the early 1980s,” said David Crowe, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. “The decline of the early 1980s turned out to be temporary, but this time the decline is related to phenomena such as an increased share of first-time home buyers, a desire to keep energy costs down, smaller amounts of equity in existing homes to roll into the next home, tighter credit standards and less focus on the investment component of buying a home. Many of these tendencies are likely to persist and continue affecting the new home market for an extended period.”
Families have discovered that while larger homes may offer greater privacy and room for “stuff,” along with that comes increased isolation. Smaller homes encourage more shared family time—and because smaller homes are easier to maintain, that family time is spent on enjoyable activities and interactions rather than chores.
Gayle Butler, editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens, says that the trend is not so much downsizing as it is right-sizing, with people opting away from large homes with unused space to smaller homes that better fit their needs. When the magazine surveyed 733 potential new-home buyers, 32 percent said they expected their new home to be either somewhat smaller or much smaller than the one they already live in.
Builders in Craig Ranch are paying attention and are offering a choice of smaller homes that are efficient and designed for today’s lifestyles, with flexible spaces, natural light, and comfortable family gathering places.
Quality and Lifelong Learning Mark Education in Craig Ranch
At Craig Ranch, a world-class master planned community in McKinney TX, you get the best educational opportunities for residents of all ages, along with homes to suit every lifestyle.
The majority of Craig Ranch is currently served by the nationally acclaimed Frisco Independent School District (ISD). With an impressive 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio, active PTOs/PTAs, technology leadership and a curriculum designed to challenge children and set high standards for achievement in all areas, Frisco ISD is one of North Texas’ highest-ranked school districts. Offering Advanced Placement courses, Independent Study Mentorship opportunities and a wide array of athletic and extracurricular options, Frisco ISD consistently reports test scores and academic achievements well above the state average.
Future developments of the community may be served by the outstanding Allen ISD. Allen ISD has earned highest accolades on the national level. With 10 campuses rated as Exemplary and seven earning a Recognized rating under the new accountability standards set by the Texas Education Agency, the district offers students unprecedented opportunities for learning and achievement. Combining outstanding athletic programs and the abundant resources of one of North Texas’ largest school districts with the personal attention and investment of highly trained educators, Allen ISD is lauded as one of the best in the nation.
Private schools in Craig Ranch include Daffodils Montessori School for children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years and the proposed Craig Ranch Montessori School.
Because learning doesn’t stop upon high school graduation, higher education opportunities near Craig Ranch include Collin College and Collin Higher Education Center, where students may pursue degrees from Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M University, Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas, and University of Texas at Dallas.
The majority of Craig Ranch is currently served by the nationally acclaimed Frisco Independent School District (ISD). With an impressive 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio, active PTOs/PTAs, technology leadership and a curriculum designed to challenge children and set high standards for achievement in all areas, Frisco ISD is one of North Texas’ highest-ranked school districts. Offering Advanced Placement courses, Independent Study Mentorship opportunities and a wide array of athletic and extracurricular options, Frisco ISD consistently reports test scores and academic achievements well above the state average.
Future developments of the community may be served by the outstanding Allen ISD. Allen ISD has earned highest accolades on the national level. With 10 campuses rated as Exemplary and seven earning a Recognized rating under the new accountability standards set by the Texas Education Agency, the district offers students unprecedented opportunities for learning and achievement. Combining outstanding athletic programs and the abundant resources of one of North Texas’ largest school districts with the personal attention and investment of highly trained educators, Allen ISD is lauded as one of the best in the nation.
Private schools in Craig Ranch include Daffodils Montessori School for children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years and the proposed Craig Ranch Montessori School.
Because learning doesn’t stop upon high school graduation, higher education opportunities near Craig Ranch include Collin College and Collin Higher Education Center, where students may pursue degrees from Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M University, Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas, and University of Texas at Dallas.
State-of-the-art Medical Resources in Craig Ranch
A key part of the dream that has become Craig Ranch includes a comprehensive package of health, medicine, fitness, and wellness resources for residents of all ages and in all conditions. When medical attention is needed, Craig Ranch residents don’t have to travel far to get state-of-the-art care. In addition to an abundance of private practices crossing a wide range of medical and dental specialties, major medical and surgical facilities are easily accessible. When evaluating master planned communities in McKinney, be sure to ask about the medical facilities in the neighborhood and surrounding area.
The Hospital at Craig Ranch is a multi-specialty, 120,000-square-foot hospital with a 60,000-square-foot medical office building facility and parking garage. The hospital opened in 2009 with 7 operating suites, 19 pre- and post-operative beds, 4 intensive care units (ICS), a 24-hour emergency suite (ER), and 20 private rooms.
The Medical Center & Surgery Center at Craig Ranch is a 50,000-square-foot healthcare delivery center with a day surgery center, surgeon offices, Baylor Diagnostic Imaging section, and other medical services in an upscale boutique facility. Comprehensive women’s healthcare services are provided in the 20,819-square-foot Craig Ranch OB/GYN Center.
The most recent addition to the Craig Ranch medical community is the Texas Health Outpatient Center Craig Ranch, established by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. The 20,000-square-foot outpatient center offers customized diagnostic and images services and a staff of certified health-care professional. A variety of cardiac imaging and diagnostic tests are available at the center, including a 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. Capturing 192 images per second, the CT scanner reconstructs an image, clearly showing small bones, surrounding tissues and even blood vessels. Additional services include bone densitometry, digital mammography, digital X-ray and ultrasound. Texas Health Craig Ranch is also home to a new outpatient rehabilitation program. Services include physical therapy, with cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab beginning in November. The therapy area will include private treatment rooms and a rehab gym.
These leading edge resources are all part of the self-sustaining environment that is Craig Ranch.
The Hospital at Craig Ranch is a multi-specialty, 120,000-square-foot hospital with a 60,000-square-foot medical office building facility and parking garage. The hospital opened in 2009 with 7 operating suites, 19 pre- and post-operative beds, 4 intensive care units (ICS), a 24-hour emergency suite (ER), and 20 private rooms.
The Medical Center & Surgery Center at Craig Ranch is a 50,000-square-foot healthcare delivery center with a day surgery center, surgeon offices, Baylor Diagnostic Imaging section, and other medical services in an upscale boutique facility. Comprehensive women’s healthcare services are provided in the 20,819-square-foot Craig Ranch OB/GYN Center.
The most recent addition to the Craig Ranch medical community is the Texas Health Outpatient Center Craig Ranch, established by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. The 20,000-square-foot outpatient center offers customized diagnostic and images services and a staff of certified health-care professional. A variety of cardiac imaging and diagnostic tests are available at the center, including a 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. Capturing 192 images per second, the CT scanner reconstructs an image, clearly showing small bones, surrounding tissues and even blood vessels. Additional services include bone densitometry, digital mammography, digital X-ray and ultrasound. Texas Health Craig Ranch is also home to a new outpatient rehabilitation program. Services include physical therapy, with cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab beginning in November. The therapy area will include private treatment rooms and a rehab gym.
These leading edge resources are all part of the self-sustaining environment that is Craig Ranch.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
New Urban Lifestyle in Craig Ranch, Master Planned Community McKinney TX
City or suburb? More and more people are saying they want the benefits of both—and they’re discovering that and more at Craig Ranch; a master planned community in McKinney just minutes from the Dallas metroplex.
New Urbanism recognizes walkable, human-scaled neighborhoods as the building blocks of sustainable communities and regions. The design of streets, buildings, and transportation choices allows for frequent and meaningful encounters between people, recreating a sense of community that faded during the decades when cities sprawled and suburbs flourished.
Craig Ranch takes New Urbanism a step beyond by casting essential elements into a community designed from the ground up outside an existing urban setting. This vision is playing out on a fresh slate amid the rolling hills of McKinney, Texas, just 30 minutes north of Dallas. The idea was to combine the essential elements of community, work-life balance, and healthy lifestyle opportunities, into a self-sustaining environment with a twist: The bold centerpiece of the TPC Craig Ranch private golf course. A second world-class venue, the renowned Cooper Fitness Center & Spa at Craig Ranch, is located adjacent to the golf course, offering health, fitness and spa services.
Just off Town Center, home sites to the north and offices to the south suggest a daily cross pattern as locals traverse to and from the employment district designed for today’s growth-oriented businesses. Craig Ranch, with AT&T, has installed an advanced communications infrastructure to ensure that the technology is readily available to meet the needs of Craig Ranch’s vision. A new private hospital is part of a booming medical district.
Housing choices include low-maintenance townhomes, condominiums, apartments, modest single-family and empty-nester homes and luxury homes built on half and full-acre lots in a gated community.
Recreational opportunities abound. The Ballfields at Craig Ranch host local, regional and national competitions ranging from select baseball and softball leagues and tournaments to the elite amateur play of the Texas Collegiate Baseball League. McKinney Soccer has 13 lighted, regulation-size soccer fields just to the east of The Ballfields at Craig Ranch. The Beach at Craig Ranch features premium sand volleyball courts—4 full-size beach soccer fields, or 12 beach tennis courts. The property also includes a portion of a six cities trail plan which offers a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Throughout the property, Texas-inspired art and sculpture dot the landscape, from dramatic cascading waterfalls to the various western bronze statues encountered along the pathways and greenbelts. A sense of place, a purpose for everything, Craig Ranch in McKinney TX is a master planned community for all time.
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