Collin County land reports
Every field report covering Collin County — acreage trends, development pressure, water and access notes, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Texas Plat Exemption: The 10-Acre Rule
A seller with 100 acres and a five-acre buyer runs into the same wall every time. Acreage is only half the test, and the county may not use the number in the statute.
Texas Land 1031 Exchange: When Working the Dirt Costs You
On 200 acres, that is $3.2 million. Federal capital gains tax and the net investment income tax can take a meaningful share of it at closing. A Texas land 1031 exchange defers that bill.
McKinney Small Lot Zoning Request Tabled on Ridge Road
Skorburg wants 134 homes on 25 acres of Ridge Road frontage. Council tabled it indefinitely. The dispute is not density. It is who controls the standards Senate Bill 15 left alone.
McKinney MF36 Zoning: 600 Apartments Across My Street
Many times we have had to stop in the middle of the road to the let the the baby ducks and geese walk across the road
LiteOn McKinney, a $919 million campus, isn't an AI Data Center. Here's What It Is
Call it what it is. The LiteOn McKinney project, a $919 million campus and one of the largest private investments…
Dallas North Tollway Corridor Development: A Generational Land Use Story Unfolding in Real Time
Dallas North Tollway corridor development is no longer a single-project story. It is a 14-mile stretch of pavement pushing north…
North McKinney Development Approved Despite Resident Pushback
McKinney City Council approved a rezoning request on May 5 covering nearly 39 acres east of Lantana Drive along FM…
McKinney Sports Complex: 300 Acres, a $3B Bypass, and What It Means for North Texas Land
McKinney Sports Complex Gets the Green Light … Finally McKinney City Council voted unanimously on April 7, 2026, to authorize…
Celina Mixed-Use Development Shawnee Trail Opens Walmart April 29 on 150-Acre Site
Celina's first Walmart Supercenter opens April 29 at Shawnee Trail, the most significant retail milestone yet in this Celina mixed-use…
Texas Population Growth Slowdown: What It Means for Land Markets
Texas held its title as the #1 state for new residents in 2025, but the numbers tell a more complicated…
Heritage Creekside Plano Expansion Adds 2,000 Homes and Commercial Amusement District
Plano City Council approved a rezoning ordinance on March 23, 2026 that moves the Heritage Creekside Plano expansion forward in…
Sherley Farms Breaks Ground: Anna Texas Master-Planned Community Adds 3,000 Homes
Tellus Group broke ground March 25, 2026 on Sherley Farms, an Anna Texas master-planned community spanning 970 acres just east…
DFW Housing Market Turning Point: The Westoplex Is Where Growth Is Headed
The DFW housing market turning point is official. At the 2026 Real Estate Symposium hosted by the University of Texas…
Celina Texas Apartment Development Secures $23.5M in Clean Energy Financing for 436-Unit Community
A new Celina Texas apartment development is moving forward with $23.5 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, signaling…
Cannon Beach McKinney Set to Break Ground Monday: $200M Surf Resort Launches
A new surf and adventure resort breaks ground Monday, December 15, 2025 on a $200 million project at the northeast…
Prosper Inclusive Playground: $3M Investment Reshaping North Texas Family Development
Prosper Town Council approved $2,012,000 in Prosper inclusive playground equipment purchases on November 25, 2025, advancing a $3 million regional…
McKinney National Airport Commercial Terminal Gets $14.8M TxDOT Boost
The McKinney National Airport's commercial terminal project secured a $14.8 million grant from TxDOT, facilitating ongoing construction for essential infrastructure including the terminal and parking facilities. Anticipated to open by late 2026, the terminal aims to accommodate extensive commercial airline operations, significantly boosting local economic impact and job creation.
Plano's Historic Lavon Farms Nears Final Approval for 215-Acre Mixed-Use Development
Plano's Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended a 215-acre Lavon Farms development, proposing 1,678 residential units and 37 acres of open space. The project aims to balance growth and preservation, maintaining historical structures while addressing housing needs. The City Council will decide on approval on December 8, 2024.