Now is the perfect time to buy the new home of your dreams! While the house hunting process can be difficult, one thing is for sure – buying a home in a master-planned community definitely has its advantages. Below are a list of 5 key benefits of living in a master-planned community like Craig Ranch: [...]

With its prime location in the heart of the DFW Metroplex, Craig Ranch is centrally located near some of the best shopping around. From major retail stores, to designer boutiques, to department stores, to local treasures, there is anything and everything a person could ever want or need in close proximity to the Craig Ranch [...]

This summer, whether you’re trying to plan a family vacation around a busy schedule or you’re working with a limited budget, explore staycation options around Craig Ranch. With its prime location in the heart of the North Dallas Metroplex, the Craig Ranch community provides residents with a variety of locational elements and a multitude of [...]

If you’re trying to find fun summer activities for your children while they’re out of school, look no further than Cooper Fitness Center located within the Craig Ranch community in McKinney, Texas. This summer, in an effort to promote healthy eating amongst families, Copper Fitness Center in McKinney, Texas is offering cooking classes to teach [...]

If you plan to buy a new home near Plano, TX, this year, here are a couple of tips for preparing for your search from Craig Ranch. Share your best tips for preparing for your new home search with us on Facebook. Meet with your real estate agent or Realtor for expert advice on how [...]

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 [...]

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, 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 [...]

from the City of McKinney August 26, 2011 e-newsletter To mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the McKinney Fire and Police departments are hosting a day of remembrance on Sunday, September 11, 2011. This annual event pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic attacks. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. [...]

Plano firm’s toy truck saves soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan by STEVE STOLER WFAA Posted on August 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM  Updated Wednesday, Aug 10 at 11:20 PM  Related: Insurgents involved in deadly Afghanistan attack killedadd to reading list PLANO — American soldiers fighting the war in Afghanistan say a toy truck saved the lives [...]