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At Mantua, we’re always looking forward to the future, striving to build a community that’s not just a place to live, but a place to thrive. With our Phase 2 amenities on the horizon, we’re excited to introduce two new jewels in our crown: The new amenity center, The Commons Amenity Park and our first-ever

As the golden shades of autumn begin to tinge the landscape and the air itself seems to carry a hint of pumpkin spice, there’s a great deal of excitement around Mantua and the surrounding community here in Van Alstyne, Texas. As Halloween approaches, families in Van Alstyne can celebrate the season with various delightful weekend

Considering a new home in Texas? You might come across real estate listings for patio homes that fit your home-search criteria but leave you wondering, just what is a patio home? Luckily, the answer isn’t too complicated. Despite the name, a patio home may or may not include a patio, though in most cases they

These days, we see so many empty nesters downsizing and moving into smaller abodes for all sorts of reasons. Maybe the kids have finally headed off to college or have moved out to start families of their own. Transitioning from a larger family home to a smaller one can be an emotional experience, but the

As the blazing summer sun bears down on Texas, there’s no better way to cool off than diving into the refreshing waters of your favorite local swimming spot. Whether you’re dipping into the public pool or the local swimmin’ hole, swimming isn’t just an exhilarating way to beat the heat—it’s a cherished summer tradition in

Summers in Van Alstyne, TX are meant to be enjoyed outdoors. After all, we have great weather and beautiful surroundings here in North Texas. What better place to enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer this summer than on your very own patio? Your patio is a way to experience nature without leaving

Nothing brings a community together like a central community center, and that’s why we’re so pleased to announce the new amenity center opening at Mantua! We first announced the coming of The Veranda North Dallas amenity center back in August of 2021. It’s a gathering place where all of our neighbors can come together for

A lot goes into buying a new home. Shopping for a home online can be a huge time saver, especially if you don’t have a ton of free time to spend shopping for new homes in person. But how do you get started? If you’re considering shopping for your next home online, odds are you’ve

What is an inventory home? How do they differ from new-construction homes? What are the advantages of buying an inventory home, and why would you want one? If you’re in the market for a new home or a first home, then the term “inventory home” is one you’ve probably already heard, and you may have

Millennials are the largest generation group in the US, and they’re also the largest population group that’s buying homes right now. It makes sense: A millennial is defined as anyone born between 1981 and 1996, so the youngest members of that generation are now in their late 20s, while the oldest are in their early

A new year means lots of new opportunities. It’s a good time to explore new design trends and new ideas that you can bring into your living spaces to make your home even homier, more aligned with your personality, and more beautiful all around. What are the hottest 2023 home design trends? Not to worry!

If you weren’t already aware, Dallas has been attracting interest from big tech companies for some time now. In fact, there are so many tech companies moving to Dallas that the city is building a tech hub that rivals even Silicon Valley. Even during the pandemic when economic confidence was low, tech sector growth in