Archive for the 'Education' Category


11 Ways Craig Ranch Families Can Utilize Huntington Homes’ Large Lots

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

You know what they say, “Everything is bigger in Texas!” With Huntington Homes’ half-acre lots, this age old saying is now truer than ever here at Craig Ranch. Out of all the homes for sale in Frisco ISD and McKinney, The Estates in Craig Ranch is one of the only neighborhoods to offer half-acre and [...]

5 Tips to Stay Focused During the New School Year

Friday, September 7th, 2012

The new school year is already here. As you help your kids adjust to the new semester, try these tips from Craig Ranch to stay focused throughout the school year at your new home in McKinney TX. Share your best tips for staying on track during the school year with us on Facebook. 1. Create [...]

8 Reasons Craig Ranch Loves Frisco Independent School District

Friday, August 17th, 2012

Here at Craig Ranch, we could not ask for our community to be located in a better school district than the Frisco Independent School District. Once you learn why we love it so much, you’ll love it too! The Top 8 Reasons We Love the Frisco Independent School District: 1. FISD is one of the [...]

5 Tips for Creating a Family Fitness Plan

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Spring time is a great time to start a Family Fitness plan at your new home near Frisco, TX. The warm, inviting weather encourages families to get outside and get moving. Remember to start with small goals and work up to a more advanced or intensive plan. Neither you nor your family will be able [...]

Green with Pride

Monday, November 7th, 2011

It’s great from an aesthetic perspective to have green space in a master-planned community, but why else is it important? Green spaces and parks encourage contact with the natural world, as well as promote exercise and a healthy living lifestyle.  It makes our communities attractive and livable.  But they can also have economic benefits.  They [...]

connect online

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

What practices nurture meaningful interactions and engagement online?  Here are a few ideas: Be yourself.  Avoid sounding like a faceless corporate entity. Show vulnerability. Show your passion. Be a connector, shine a spotlight on your social network friends, introduce people if you think they should meet. Interview your social network friends for your blog or [...]

The Villas at Craig Ranch Boast Energy Saving Features

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

The Villas at Craig Ranch, K. Hovnanian’s new low-maintenance luxury product, boasts energy saving features that could save homeowners up to $1500 annually.  The builder’s energy program, called NATE uses nature, technology and efficiency to reach new levels of energy savings.  “A K. Hovnanian High Performance Home is an eco-friendly
home that saves money and conserves [...]

Going Back to School: Tips for Getting Ready for the New School Year at Frisco ISD

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Getting off to a good start at the beginning of a new school year sets the tone for the rest of the year. Whether you’re settling into your new home in McKinney, TX or you’ve lived here a while, these tips will help you and your children prepare for a great school year: • Schedule [...]

Riding Safely: May is Bike Safety Month

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The fitness trails that weave through Craig Ranch are part of the Six Cities Trail Plan, one of the best examples of interjurisdictional trail planning in Texas. The trails are designed for pedestrians and bicyclists. Because May is Bike Safety Month, home builders in Allen, TX, wanted to share some important bike safety tips: • [...]

Important MCE Opportunity

Friday, May 7th, 2010

On Tuesday, May 11, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Lisa Beville with Old Republic Title will be instructing a TREC LEGAL UPDATE MCE course in the NEW K Hovnanian model home in The Villas at Craig Ranch located at 5901 River Highlands in McKinney, TX 75070. Call 469-396-7680 for directions. (mandatory / 3 hours [...]