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The best way to experience our where then meets now community is to see it for yourself, so we hope you will visit soon. In the meantime, peruse our growing gallery of blogs, announcements and news to learn more about our community’s homes, amenities, and lifestyle. We will be adding new posts regularly with helpful information about our builders, residents, events, plans and progress, and local area favorites.
Top TEN Online Home Search Tips from the Pros!
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
What is an Inventory Home?
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
Five Ways Millennials Are Changing the Housing Market
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
Interior Design Trends 2023 and What We’re Leaving Behind
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
Why is Dallas Such a Draw for Companies Looking to Relocate
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
Financing a New Home and Interest Rates in Texas
Owning our own home is something that we all aspire to. It’s part of the American dream and a symbol of financial stability and independence. Most of all, it gives
Tips for Buying a Home After Retirement
Ah, retirement. It affords you so much of the good life that you’ve been looking forward to. You finally have time to travel, spend more time with the kids and
An UPDATE on the New Van Alstyne High School!
The only thing more exciting than a new school year is a brand-new school. If you’ve been following the new high school progress at Mantua, you already know that a
Get to Know Your Community Lifestyle Director and HOA Manager!
Turning a master-planned community like Mantua in North Texas into a thriving neighborhood filled with happy residents, loads of fun events, and amenities that are loved by everyone takes a
Energy Efficient Homes in Texas Just Make Sense
Energy efficient homes in Texas have become a hot topic recently for a variety of reasons that are so obvious that they hardly bear mentioning. Let’s just say that homeowners
Here’s What’s New in Interior Design Trends 2022!
It should come as no surprise to any homeowner—or future homeowner—that interior design helps to shape our lives at home and has been known to enhance the functionality, beauty, and
What is a Move In Ready Home?
When you’ve made the decision to buy something, whether it’s as small as a new iPhone or as big as a new car, it’s always great to know that it’s in stock and ready for you right then.