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Changes ahead Patrons visit Summer Moon on Main Street ahead of the road’s reconstruction and lane closures, which as of press time was scheduled to begin July 8.

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Businesses brace for Rail District construction as Main Street lane closures, roadwork begin this summer

historic downtown area,” Summer Moon owner Greg Richardson said. “We will have some impact while construction is going on. In the short term, we’re expecting some disruptions, but long-term we feel like it’s going to be really good.”

construction on the Fourth Street plaza, which broke ground June 7. Portions of Main Street will be closed during construction, which is set to nish in 2026. Some business owners are concerned while others look forward to potential growth. “We think it’s going to be really positive for the

BY DUSTIN BUTLER & ALEX REECE

As Frisco’s Rail District hits new construction milestones in its redevelopment, city ocials plan to nancially support some downtown businesses. Several businesses have already closed or relocated their downtown storefronts ahead of

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The juice spot offers juice, smoothies and bowls. • Opened June 4 • 12025 E. University Drive, Ste. 200, Frisco • www.cleanjuice.com 3 Dutch Bros The menu includes specialty coffee. • Opened May 31 • 651 University Drive, Frisco • www.dutchbros.com 4 Frisco Vet Care It offers canine and feline wellness exams. • Opened in May • 2440 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco • www.friscovetcare.com 5 Real Hot Yoga The studio offers power yoga, yin yoga and yinyasa. • Opened June 1 • 1951 FM 423, Ste. 700, Frisco • www.realhotyoga.net/location/frisco 6 R&B Tea The shop sells specialty drinks, including boba tea. • Opened May 17

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7 Lazi Cow The shop will offer boba drinks and coffee. This will be Lazi Cow’s fifth location and its first shop outside of California, according to its website. • Opening mid-July • 4800 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 200, Frisco • https://lazi-cow.square.site 8 Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes The burger chain will open its first drive-thru location. • Opening July 18 • 2215 W University Drive Ste. 100, Frisco • www.mooyah.com

10 Eight 11 Place Eight 11 Place was originally set to close on June 1 but its original owners Sheree and Derek Simms, who sold the wine bar and kitchen in 2019, purchased it again to keep it open.

• 7080 Main Street, Frisco • www.eight11place.com

Closings

12 Blaze Pizza The pizzeria offers pizza, salads, bread and dessert. Patrons can choose from menu items or build their own pizza. • Opened June 18 • 11411 Coit Road, Ste. 100, Frisco • www.blazepizza.com

11 Rockin’ Taco Bar A company representative cited staffing challenges and rising costs as the reason it closed. The restaurant used to be called Rockin’ Taco and Tex Mex and was sold before reopening under new ownership. • Closed in March • 6890 Main St., Frisco • www.facebook.com/rockintacobar

Relocations

9 Yoga on Main The business moved from downtown Frisco to a larger space. The studio offers a number of classes including vinyasa and power yoga.

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4 Tequileros Kitchen & Craft Cocktails The family-owned restaurant serves Tex-Mex, a company representative said. Authentic Mexican dishes can be found on the menu as well. • Opened May 28 • 5977 Preston Road, Bldg. 1, Ste. 200, Frisco • www.tequilerosfrisco.com 5 Wabi House The restaurant serves a number of ramen flavors such as spicy miso and dry garlic. Wabi House also serves appetizers, salads and cocktails. • Opened May 31 • 3675 Gaylord Parkway, Ste. 1100, Frisco • www.wabihousetx.com

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6 Elevate Eyecare of Frisco The practice will offer a number of services such as routine eye exams and specialty contact lens fittings, including scleral lenses and gas permeable lenses, as well as medical and emergency eye care services. • Opening in July 7 MassageLuXe The business promotes health and wellness for the body through massage and skin treatments, according to its website. Its services include hot stone and deep tissue massages, facials and waxing. The spa is finishing up with construction after unexpected delays, said Natalia Halterman, the spa’s manager and owner. • Opening July 11 • 8425 FM 423, Ste. 200, Frisco • www.massageluxe.com/locations/west-frisco-tx • 2727 Main St., Ste. 620, Frisco • www.elevateeyecarefrisco.com

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women’s apparel such as dresses and jumpsuits, denim and swimwear. The store also offers a number of tops in various styles and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. • Opened in late June • 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 2234, Frisco • www.garageclothing.com 3 Mango The retail store, which is located inside Stonebriar Centre, sells men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, including sweaters, jackets and coats, and more. Mango also sells clothing for teens and children. • Opened May 29 • 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 1086, Frisco • www.mango.com

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1 Chicken Barn Korean Style Cuisine The restaurant offers bulgogi, fried chicken, bansang and other Korean favorites. The business is owned by Harry Kwan. The business hosted a grand opening in June. • Opened May 15 • 9292 Warren Parkway, Ste. 350, Frisco • www.chickenbarnfrisco.com 2 Garage The store, located inside Stonebriar Centre, sells

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8 IshChicks The business opened in September 2022 and will close the doors to its Plano location on June 21. The company will relocate to a spot inside The Painted Tree Boutiques in Frisco.

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• Relocating in July • 2930 Preston Road, Ste. 200B, Frisco • www.ishchicks.com

• Closed June 15 • 5550 Preston Road, Frisco • www.dickssportinggoods.com

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10 Bike Mart A company representative said the store closed to consolidate into the north Frisco store, located at 16702 Hollyhock Road. The business sells bicycles, helmets and other cycling accessories. It also offers repairs and tune-ups. • Closed June 12 • 8820 John Hickman Parkway, Frisco • www.bikemart.com 11 Sweets on a Stick The business was located in Frisco’s Rail District and sold cakes, cookies and more. The business closed so the owner can focus on her family, owner Nicki Cooley said. • Closed May 17 • 6868 Pecan St., Frisco • www.sweetsonastickfrisco.com

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WorldSprings The business, located at Grandscape, spans 9 acres and offers 46 mineral soaking pools, eight saunas, a 12-room spa facility, and a restaurant and bar, according to a news release. Pool temperatures range from 45 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water is formulated with minerals for restorative soaking benefits. The pools are inspired by nine famous hot springs from around the world, including the Dead Sea in Jordan and Israel and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. • Opened June 28 • 3240 Plano Parkway, The Colony • www.worldsprings.com

12 Evolve Barber Shop The shop offers a number of services including haircuts, beard trims and shaves, braids and hair coloring. • Opened June 5 • 8050 Preston Road, Ste. 105, Frisco • www.evolvebarbershoptx.com

Closings

9 Dick’s Warehouse Sale The outlet for the sporting goods store sold an assortment of apparel, footwear and other items at discounted prices. The Dick’s Sporting Goods location in Stonebriar Centre is still open.

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Group to advocate for cultural awareness A Frisco City Council proclamation has solidified the multicultural committee’s place in the city. The gist Frisco’s Multicultural Committee was established as an official committee with a proclamation during a June 4 meeting. Members will act in an advisory capacity for city officials while serving to educate, inform and advocate for cultural awareness.

Current plans for the Frisco Center for the Arts include a large hall to potentially host Broadway shows if the city can secure a partnership.

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City seeks arts center Broadway partnership A project designed to bring large-scale arts ven- ues to Frisco is making progress with more details to come in August, city officials said. Two-minute impact Previously referred to as the Frisco Performing Arts Complex, updated plans for the Frisco Center

for the Arts were presented to Frisco City Council members during a June 25 work session. The updated plans could help bring down the price, which was estimated to be $464 million with all of the original amenities, said Gena Buhler, a principal with Theatre Projects. A new cost analysis is expected to be presented to council members during an Aug. 20 meeting, where officials will have the chance to approve other major details for the project. “In August there will be a sign-off on, ‘This is where, and how and how much,’” Buhler said.

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Leaders talk projects at State of the City Officials hosted the annual State of the City on June 18 where city leaders discussed major projects happening in Frisco. The details Many of the projects underway are moving toward a 2026 completion as Frisco and the region prepare for the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Jeff Cheney said. Cheney also attributed some of the growth to the Professional Golf- ers’ Association of America’s Frisco campus, which has been open since May 2023. “It very much is transforming the northern part of our city, and build-out will be here faster than it otherwise would have,” Cheney said. The projects discussed during the event include: Hall Park, The Mix, Universal Kids Resort, Rail District and Firefly Park.

Homestead exemption to remain the same Frisco City Council members are expected to keep the city’s homestead tax exemption at 15% for the next fiscal year. The breakdown City staff recommended keeping the rate at 15% because projections show Frisco’s net taxable value will dip slightly in fiscal year 2024-25 due to revalues and adjustments, according to a June 25 council work session presentation. The projections were based on the previous year’s data as the city will not receive new information from the county until late July, Chief Financial Officer Derrick Cotten said. Commercial, retail and multifamily properties have been struggling under this economy, Cotten said. Those are problems the entire country is fac- ing, not just Frisco, council member Bill Woodard said.

Next steps for the city

• July 25: city officials receive certified tax roll • Aug. 6: budget and audit committee meets • Aug. 12: council members discuss the budget at a work session • Aug. 20: council holds the first public hearing on the budget • Sept. 3: council holds the second public hearing on the budget • Sept. 17: council holds a public hearing on the tax rate and adopts the city’s budget, tax rate and fee ordinances

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The city has until July 1 to make any changes to the homestead exemption, according to a meeting presentation. No action was taken during the meeting. “Especially with the voter approval rate and the way that inflation has been recently, it’s already been so tight for us,” council member Laura Rum- mel said. “I just don’t think [raising the exemption rate] is realistic this year.”

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The redeveloped Rail District will include a Fourth Street Plaza that will feature pedestrian-friendly walkways, something survey respondents indicated they would like.

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Downtown survey results show walkability wanted

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A Visit Frisco survey aimed at gauging residents’ thoughts on The Rail District shows most residents want the area to become more pedestrian friendly and vibrant, which ocials hope to accomplish in its redevelopment. Now that the discovery phase of the branding eort is com- pleted, Visit Frisco sta can move forward with the information gathered, Marketing and Com- munications Director Cori Powers said at a June 4 City Council meeting. Breaking it down Visit Frisco’s survey received 872 responses before it closed May 6, Powers said. “We’re thrilled so many passionate people shared their important ideas and insights with us,” Powers said in the release. When asked to describe The Rail District, residents’ answers included the words: • Small

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When asked to envision a rede- veloped Rail District, residents’ answers included: • Accessible

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The brand will include many of those core themes, Powers said. Stay tuned Powers said she will continue updating council members at future meetings before the brand is nalized and rolled out in August.

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Frisco ISD sets three district priorities Creating opportunities for student growth and fostering excellence are part of three priorities set by the Frisco ISD board for the 2024-25 school year during a June 10 meeting. The details The priorities are: • District staff and the community unite to champion Frisco ISD as the premier destination. • Frisco ISD promotes a community-wide culture of respect that ensures positive interactions and behaviors. • Frisco ISD fosters excellence and student growth through differentiated, relevant learning experiences and varied student opportunities.

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Frisco ISD students outpaced the state average on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness End-of-Course assessment for English I by more than 20 percentage points.

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Frisco ISD high school students outpace state in STAAR

FISD student scores improved from the 2022- 23 school year in algebra I with 93% of students receiving a passing score in 2024 compared to 92% in 2023. Scores in English exams dipped slightly from 2023 to 2024. U.S. History and biology exams scores remained the same from 2023 to 2024. Parents and guardians can view their children’s individual STAAR scores on the TEA’s website.

Frisco ISD high school students outpaced all state averages on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness end-of-course assessments, according to results published by the Texas Educa- tion Agency in June. The gist Students are tested in five subject areas— algebra I, biology, English I and II, and U.S. history.

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Hillcrest construction to start this summer Frisco residents could see construction on Hillcrest Road start sometime soon. Frisco City Council members unanimously approved a $5.88 million bond-funded contract for construction on Hillcrest Road during a May 21 meeting. The breakdown Construction will focus on the portion of the street that runs between Panther Creek Parkway and PGA Parkway. The project will construct a four-lane divided roadway by adding two southbound lanes in two sections: • Alvira Drive to PGA Parkway • Santiago Road to Aragon Lane The approximately nine-month project will include storm drain improvements, street lighting,

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Frisco removes 3 Elm Street stop signs Stop signs were removed from three of Elm Street’s four-way intersections on June 17 ahead of Main Street construction, according to a city news release. • Elm Street and Second Street • Elm Street and Fourth Street • Elm Street and Sixth Street Those intersections will now be two-way stops, according to the news release.

striping, median landscaping and irrigation, according to meeting documents. There is a $375,000 contingency fee included in the project cost to address any changes that come up during construction. Zooming out Hillcrest Road leads up to PGA Parkway, another ongoing city project. PGA Parkway construction is expected to finish in early 2026.

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Project: The project will widen and reconstruct the existing roadway from Lebanon Road to Stonebrook Parkway and Stonebrook Parkway from Legacy Drive to 4th Army Drive. Update: The project is in the planning phase and construction is estimated to start in 2025. • Timeline: late 2025-March 2027 • Cost: $15 million • Funding source: city of Frisco

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5 Frisco Street construction Project: The project will construct a two lane roadway from Universal Parkway to PGA Parkway. Update: The project is in the construction phase after the design phase ended in quarter three of 2023. • Timeline: 2023-end of 2024 • Cost: $20.86 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 6 Universal Parkway construction Project: The project will construct a six lane divided roadway from Dallas Parkway to Panther Creek Parkway. The roadway is being built in anticipation of the Universal Kids Resort project. Update: The project is under construction after the design phase ended in 2023. • Timeline: 2023-24 • Cost: $12.93 million • Funding source: city of Frisco 7 Panther Creek Parkway extension Project: The project will construct a six lane roadway spanning from Dallas North Tollway to Preston Road. Update: The project began construction earlier this year. • Timeline: 2024-December 2025 • Cost: $56.4 million • Funding sources: Collin County, city of Frisco

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intersection of Stonebrook Parkway and Witt Road. Update: The project is in the design phase and the project will go out to bid for construction later this year. • Timeline: 2024-first quarter of 2025 • Cost: $250,000 • Funding source: city of Frisco 3 Lebanon Road construction Project: The road will be widened from a four lane divided roadway to a six lane divided roadway from FM 423 to Todd Drive. Update: The project is in the design phase and is projected to go out for construction bids by the end of the year.

Upcoming projects

1 Stonebrook Parkway at Walmart stop light installation Project: Officials will add a stop light to the intersection by Walmart on Stonebrook Parkway, just east of FM 423. Update: The project is in the design phase and will go out to bid for construction later this year. • Timeline: 2024-first quarter of 2025 • Cost: $250,000 • Funding source: city of Frisco 2 Stonebrook Parkway at Witt Road traffic signal installation Project: The project will add a new traffic signal to the

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Four Frisco projects in progress

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1 Firey Park Project: Firey Park is a long-awaited north Frisco development. Located alongside PGA Parkway and Dallas Parkway, the mixed-use project will feature a 45- acre park as well as 230 townhomes and 1,970 mid- and high-rise residential units.

Update: A groundbreaking ceremony for the development is scheduled for September. • US 380 and Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.ireflypark.com

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4 The Mix Project: The Mix is a mixed-use development that will include 3,299 multifamily residential units once built. The land is best known as the former Wade Park site, which left behind a large hole intended to be an underground parking garage. Update: Frisco City Council members approved site plans for the project in September 2023. The project is expected to break ground before the end of 2024. • Lebanon Road and Dallas Parkway, Frisco • www.themixfrisco.com

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2 Zarky Development Project: Located just north of Grand Park, this mixed- use project will include a total of 1,039 units spread across three multifamily buildings. The project’s name refers to its owners, Zarky Development LLC. Update: Site details for the over 90-acre development, including right-of-way dedications, were approved by Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members on June 11. The project will be discussed by commission members again before it is considered by Frisco City Council.

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the development include eight multifamily buildings. Each building should hold between 36-50 units, according to project plans. Update: Planning and Zoning Commission members approved the project’s layout during a May 28 meeting. It will be discussed again before it is considered by

Frisco City Council members. • Eldorado Parkway and Coit Road, Frisco • No contact information is available This list is not comprehensive.

3 Alexan Frisco Project: The Alexan Frisco is a development expected to move into Frisco’s historic Brinkmann Ranch. Plans for

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Updated MLS policies The changes outlined by the NAR settlement in March that go into effect in August include:

Compensation disclosures to sellers, and prospective sellers and buyers, are required. MLS participants can’t filter or restrict listings to clients based on the level of compensation offered to the agent. Listing agents can no longer make compensation offers to buyer agents on the MLS.

After announcing a $418 million settlement in March, the National Association of Realtors is implementing policy changes for Multiple Listing Service platforms across the country later this year. The changes are expected to take effect Aug. 17 and could change how real estate brokers are paid. Officials from the Collin County Area Realtors association, which is affiliated with the NAR and tracks data across the region, explained how the settlement and policy changes can affect licensed brokers, buyers and sellers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The background The MLS is an online platform where licensed real estate professionals can list homes for sale or view homes that are already listed. Shana Acquisto, real estate broker and former president of the CCAR, compared the platform to Carfax, an online database that compiles vehicle information for buyers and sellers of used cars. Listing a property on the MLS platform gives it the best exposure, which typically leads to homes selling at higher prices, she said. Individuals have to hold a real estate license to access the applica- tion, MLS Director Terry Smith said. More than 800 MLS platforms are managed by realtor associations across the country, including the CCAR. For realtor associations affiliated with the NAR, the MLS policy changes must be implemented in August, according to a May 3 news release by the NAR.

What’s changing? Real estate brokers will still be paid for their services, but the way they’re paid could change in August. Compensation agreements will be reached through negotiation and consultation off of the MLS. “It’s just a change in our process,” Acquisto said. “Really nothing has changed because the fact is commissions have never been fixed.” Instead of a compensation offer being listed in the MLS, buyers’ agents now have to reach out to the seller’s agent through the MLS to inquire about compensation, she said. Buyers will have to sign a compensation agreement before touring any homes identified through the MLS. Interest rates and supply and demand will con- tinue to drive home prices in the post-settlement real estate market after the policy changes take effect, she said. “Nothing in NAR’s policies has increased costs for buyers or sellers, and this settlement preserves consumers’ choices regarding real estate services and compensation,” Acquisto said in an email. What’s next? After the policy changes take effect, a final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled later in November. More information about the settlement’s impact on real estate professionals can be found at www. nar.realtor/the-facts. For potential clients looking to buy or sell a home, Acquisto recommended they connect with

MLS users must enter an agreement with buyers before home tours.

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March 15: Settlement agreement signed April 24: Preliminary approval of settlement review granted by the court Aug 17: Practice changes take effect, earliest day for class action lawsuit notifications to be issued to those impacted Nov. 26: Final approval hearing for the settlement

SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

a licensed real estate professional. “Maybe some of the conversations are different, but since the beginning of time we’ve changed our processes and they’ve improved,” she said. “Change is a constant. What hasn’t changed is the law of agency and how we represent our clients on both sides.”

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President of Collin County Area Realtors shares homebuying tips Jamuna Thill is a full-time, licensed Realtor and serves as president of the Collin County Area Realtors. The real estate agent association is a professional organization that provides real estate information in North Texas. Thill works as an accredited buyer’s representa- tive with eXp Realty, and specializes in relocation, new construction and luxury homes. She recently spoke to Community Impact about what prospec- tive homebuyers can expect when looking to buy a home. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. What can first-time homeowners expect when looking to buy a home? They can expect a process. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re upsizing, downsizing, [or]

whether you’re an investor, they need to expect a process. The process really determines how the whole transaction goes ... and [ensures homebuy- ers] consider all the key factors to make sure they make a well-informed decision at the end of the day. Buying a home is complicated, and the best thing you can do, before you even start the process, is to have someone help you navigate the process. There’s a reason Realtors are licensed and continue that education because there’s so much involved [in buying a home]. You need someone to help you identify the right property for you based on what you can qualify for, your budget, comfort level, the location [and] proximity to work or family. To have someone in your corner who can represent you and your best interests ... will help you get through that process a lot smoother. What should homeowners look for in a new build? You need to understand the build process, [such as] the time involved and the cost [compared to] having a home that is already built. When you’re going into a new neighborhood, you need to [ask]

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how big is that neighborhood going to be? What are the number of homes that are going to be in there? Does it have a [homeowners association]? What kind of deed restrictions would be there after you move in? Asking questions to help you understand the community that you’re going into [will] make you feel a lot less stressed. A lot of people feel that since it’s a brand-new home, it’s already been inspected and the city has approved it. City approval, permits and inspections are different to what you would have a Realtor schedule for a third-party inspection. You want to get all of these things done before you close. What should homeowners know about financing a home? Financing is going to depend on a couple of things. Most loans are going to require a down pay- ment. What kind of down payment [can you afford] because that is going to determine the type of loan that you qualify for. Do you have enough money for the additional closing costs? You need to figure out what you can afford.

Median sales price of Frisco homes since 2020

The Collin County Area Realtors association collects residential market data for Frisco, including the average days spent on the market, the number of homes sold and the median home sales price. From 2020 to 2024, the median sales price of a home in Frisco has increased 62.3%.

$675,000

$663,000

$610,000

$800,000

$460,000

$415,900

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

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SOURCE: COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Nearly 250 homes in Frisco were sold during May while more than 400 new listings were added to the market. The 75036 ZIP code area saw the largest year-over year increase, about 23.8%, in median home sales price. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

May 2023

May 2024

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+11.11%

-9.62%

-1.75%

75033

75034

75035

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2023

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75034

$749,500 $825,000 $631,270 $550,000

$675,000 $761,500 $654,995 $681,000

SRT TOLL

75033

423

75034

Homes sold by price point

75035

May 2024

75036

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on the market

122

$400,000-$699,999

-22.6%

-3.03%

+25%

+160%

$100,000-$399,999

<$100,000

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

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Belle Haven Interiors oers full, residential interior design, owners Kelli Simdon and Lori Wright said.

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The owners described the style oered at Belle Haven as California modern.

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David and Mandy Wible, owners of Rail District business Three Empires Brewing, said they did not have full knowledge of the project when they opened last October. “We had general knowledge as residents that they would be doing something [in The Rail District],” David Wible said. The couple is cautiously optimistic, and they look forward to the completed project, they said. They said they are worried about whether their business can “weather the storm.” The husband and wife said their primary concern is their patrons will go elsewhere because of the construction. Multiple Rail District businesses have closed recently, such as Rockin’ Taco Bar, Sweets on a Stick and Artistic Organics. None have cited the upcoming construction as a reason. Rockin’ Taco Bar owner Corley Randolf said the restaurant closed because of rising costs and stang challenges. Sweets on a Stick owner Nicki Cooley said she closed to spend time with her family, and the Artistic Organics owners Kellie and Rick Kauten closed to prepare for retirement. Selena Quinlan-Shults, who owns Yoga on Main and is relocating from The Rail District, said she downsized her space during the pandemic; however, the space she moved into was too small. She said she wanted to move into a “nicer area” of Frisco compared to downtown. During a June 25 Frisco City Council work session, Mayor Je Cheney said he is sympathetic to those aected by the downtown construction. Cheney also compared downtown redevelopment to other signicant projects, such as the Legacy Drive widening roadwork. “It’s part of doing business in a high-growth

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1 Artistic Organics 2 Rockin' Taco Bar 3 Sweets on a Stick

4 The Game Show Experience 5 Three Empires Brewing 6 Eight 11 Place

7 Brook Mays Music 8 Yoga On Main

9 Main Street 10 Fourth Street Plaza 11 Parking garage

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