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Real Estate in the News
Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – And Others Don’t Sell At All
There are more homes for sale today, but that doesn’t have to work against you…
Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters
Dallas County
Nasdaq Joins NYSE and TXSE With Launch of New Texas-Based Dual Listings Venue
The race to make Texas a national financial hub is heating up. Months after announcing a regional headquarters in Dallas, Nasdaq plans to launch Nasdaq Texas, a new dual listing venue that would join NYSE Texas and the Texas Stock Exchange on the newly established Y’all Street. Nasdaq expects to begin operations in early 2026, pending SEC approval.
Courtesy of DMagazine
100 Local Philanthropists Co-Invest $5M to Bring Greenlight Fund to Dallas
Dallas becomes the national nonprofit’s 15th location, backed by Mark Cuban, the Perot and Troutt families, Mackenzie Scott, and dozens of local foundations and businesses. The fund identifies gaps in local social systems and brings in evidence-based programs from across the country to drive measurable change and create new opportunities for families & individuals in need.
Courtesy of Dallas Innovates
Collin County Happenings
Frisco ISD Launches Frisco Flex, A New Virtual Learning Option For High School Students
Starting in the 2026–27 school year, Frisco Independent School District will introduce Frisco Flex, a virtual learning program designed to give high school students more choice and flexibility in how they learn. The program will be open to students across the state of Texas, and students can choose between a hybrid or fully virtual format.
Courtesy of Local Profile
New Frisco Development Fields West Signs up 10 New Name-Brand Tenants
Fields West, a mixed-use center that is part of Frisco’s Fields development, just added 10 new names to its growing list of high-end retailers and restaurants, including Crate & Barrel, Culinary Dropout, Face Foundrie, North Italia, Maman, and more. The development will open in multiple phases, starting in late 2027.
Courtesy of Community Impact
Tarrant County Happenings
Fort Worth Crowned #1 Place to Live in Texas by Travel + Leisure
The team at Travel + Leisure is giving Fort Worth a Texas-sized vote of confidence: The lifestyle magazine has named Fort Worth the No. 1 best place to live in Texas due to it’s small town feeling, where Western culture, a strong job market, and affordability collide.
Courtesy of CultureMap
Grand Prairie is Transforming its Downtown for Future Development
Downtown Grand Prairie is about to undergo a major transformation. The city is investing in a series of improvements that will bring new amenities, enhance walkability, and modernize infrastructure while preserving the historic charm of downtown. These upgrades will roll out gradually, with various projects scheduled from 2025 through 2028.
Denton County
Grapevine Named America’s Best Christmas Town Once Again
Grapevine didn’t just deck the halls this year; it kept its national holiday title. The city known as the Christmas Capital of Texas has once again been named Best Christmas Town in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its second consecutive win and cementing its place as a seasonal powerhouse.
Courtesy of Local Profile
This Texas Resort Has 46 Global-inspired Hot Springs From the Dead Sea to Iceland—and It’s One of the Largest in the U.S.
WorldSprings Resort in The Colony recreates the waters of nine global destinations, including the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea and the milky blue waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. In addition to manmade hot springs, the resort also offers spa treatments, saunas, and light refreshments from the bar & cafe.
Courtesy of Travel + Leisure
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
How to Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line
If there was one simple step that could help you make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it?
Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters
Best Places to Retire in the U.S. 2026
The best places to retire ranking can help you decide where to spend your golden years.
Take a Look Back at 25 Years of Design Trends
These were the hottest trends each year since 2000. How many did you try?
Irene Mochulsky
REALTOR®
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irene@compass.com
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