Royse City, home to the master-planned community of Creekshaw (https://creekshaw.com/housing-trends-suggest-now-is-the-time-to-build-buy-in-creekshaw/), is one of the oldest cities in Texas. This sumptuous community, located between Dallas and Garland has become known for its massive pool in the multi-purpose amenity center and the luxurious hiking and biking trails that wind through the property. However, its convenient location is one of its most popular features.
This part of the “Upper East Side” of Texas is a charming place to call home and it is surrounded by other lovely and historically significant towns. For anyone looking for a fun way to spend some family time, these other towns are great for exploring.
Looking for Family Day Trips from Creekshaw? Here are 3 Great Ones
Distance from Creekshaw and Royse City – About 2 hours
As its website notes, “The rich and diverse history of Jefferson, Texas is told through numerous factual and romantic accounts, including those that describe its dramatic rise to prosperity during the mid-1800s, as the state’s largest and most significant river port. This period of prosperity has come to be known as “The Golden Era”. Jefferson erupted into a mid-19th-century boomtown with the help of a genteel, graceful society of successful and well-bred families, a host of nefarious opportunists, and a rich assortment of eclectic individuals, while offering a supply point and doorway to settlers and immigrants looking for a new life. She was and remains, The Queen of the Bayou.”
This city, on the banks of Caddo Lake, is a Bed & Breakfast mecca and thousands come and spend a couple of days browsing the dozens of eclectic antique stores, fine dining establishments, historic homes, and buildings on just about every corner.
Set among the pine forests of East Texas, Tyler is known for its blooming roses and vibrant azaleas, and spring flowers. Spend any time here and you’ll also discover it’s one of the most kid-friendly destinations around with plenty of exciting things to see and do for toddlers and teenagers alike. These include:
The Discovery Science Place
The Caldwell Zoo
The Waterpark at the Villages
Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines
The Tyler State Park
Urban Air Trampoline Park
For a great planning tool for a day trip to Tyler,just click here.
It wasn’t long ago that Frisco, Texas was pretty much a railroad crossing spot. Now, the entire world knows about it, thanks to the Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas MLS club, and the Frisco RoughRiders baseball team. There are lots of spots going on, but a ton more to do.
Featuring more than 70 miles of trails, Frisco offers hikers, bikers, runners, and walkers plenty of pathways to explore. When it comes to arts and culture, Frisco has that going on as well. The city’s growing art trail includes the nationally recognized Texas Sculpture Garden. And no visit to Frisco would be complete without learning about Frisco’s rich history at the Frisco Heritage Museum, standing alongside “Big Boy” at the Museum of American Railroad, or playing Pong on the world’s largest home Pong console at the National Videogame Museum.
With so many things to do in this master-planned community of Creekshaw, not to mention the surrounding places to explore, you might run out of time, before you run out of fun! To see what everyone is talking about, click here and come see Creekshaw.
If you listen carefully, you can hear spring slowly slipping back into North Texas. Actually, that sound is probably the birds laughing it up. Nonetheless, their chirping is a sure sign that temperatures will be climbing, grills will be firing, kids will be daydreaming about summer vacationand the land will be turning green.
For many residents of Creekshaw, a master-planned community just north of Dallas in Royse City, it also means it’s time to dust off the garden gloves, remember where you put the shovel the last time you used it, and plant some flowers. For landscapers of all experience levels – from those who understand what the word “horticulturist” means to those who are just getting their thumbs to turn green – part of the fun of living in a gorgeous community like Creekshaw is making one’s own yard a little slice of heaven.
This process is made a little easier by the surroundings of Creekshaw. This beautiful, new community is known for its outdoor amenities. A hike-and-bike trail system connects residential areas with pocket parks and open spaces. Residents are also within walking distance of a sports complex, and an all-purpose amenity center, complete with a resort-style swimming pool, event pavilion, and landscaped open space.
The only questions that remain to be answered are: (1) what are the best flowers for the area and (2) where do you go to get some to plant in your yard?
The Best Spring Flowers for North Texas
According to the websites of several area nurseries including this one, “Because of the milder temperatures of North Texas, we see some amazing flowers much earlier than they do in the Northern areas of the United States.”
There is a general consensus of the “best” (meaning most likely to survive and make random strangers who are driving past your home, slow down and turn green with envy!) flowers for North Texas. Here are five to consider.
Dianthus This is a cool-season annual, which means it needs to be planted from seed every year in order to grow. According to the above source, the dianthus “grows here in North Texas November through April. The flowers of the dianthus come in both white and lavender in color. They grow to be about 12 inches tall/wide and should be watered every couple of days in well-drained soil.”
Geraniums Even if you’ve moved to the Royse City area from somewhere else in the country, you have probably seen geraniums as they are found almost everywhere. “But, here in Northern Texas, we get to enjoy them from February to May. Typically, they cannot survive the Texas heat past May,” this expert notes. “They are beautiful to grow in pots and keep on your porch, come in both an upright and vine-like form, and they come in a variety of colors from red, pink, and even white. They do require watering every couple of days. These are wonderful to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies at. They thrive in full or partial sun.”
Alyssum According to this nursery, alyssum makes a great ground cover. “It covers the entire area with tiny fragrant flowers. This tiny flowering plantdoesn’t last long in the summer sun. So, be sure that you enjoy it while you can. As it typically will not last past May. It is a short plant that only grows about 3-4 inches high but spreads out around 12 inches. It too requires watering every couple of days.
Petunia Many believe the MVP (most valuable PLANT) for North Texas Is the petunia. “It comes in all sorts of different colors and color combinations, is one of the most popular flowers for the spring and makes beautiful flower beds. Here’swhat a petunia looks like. They can be a mounding form, meaning they are a floral-like small bush or you can get them in a vine-like form. These can be combined into pots for some beautiful floral displays. They can start to bloom in February but will continue even into June. They are very hearty flowers.”
Gerbera Daisy Who doesn’t love a bouquet of flowers, sitting on the dining room table, especially if they came from your own backyard? According to this expert, “gerbera daisy has a very brightly colored flower or can also come in white. These flowers make amazing bouquets to bring inside. They will quite often grow to 12 inches tall and enjoy the partial sun with watering every couple of days. You will find that they grow the best from March to May here in Northern Texas. Once the heat is turned up, they don’t do as well. Here’s what they look like.
The Best Places to Find Plants Near Creekshaw
The mild weather around the Creekshaw community in Royse City, makes gardening very popular, almost year around. Some popular area nurseries include:
If you have a passion for the “great outdoors,” Creekshaw is calling you home! Come see how we’ve deigned spaces to enjoy the best of nature. Click here and let us know you’re coming.
During the pandemic and continuing to 2022, many North Texas homebuyers learned what the acronym “FOMO” meant. Many real estate experts opined about how the “fear of missing out” drove home prices higher and higher. Fortunately, things have changed for the better for those families considering a new home purchase. No need for FOMO anymore!
In areas like the charming community of Royse City, located north and east of Dallas, the demand for new homes is still strong because of the relaxed lifestyle of this quiet suburban location. Plus, the master-planned community of Creekshaw, which is found here, has re-imagined what an amenity-rich development looks and feels like and the builders found here are offering excellent incentives to encourage buyers to come by and take a look.
Current State of North Texas Real Estate
According to news service Axios, “The Zillow data shows that average home prices decreased across North Texas between July and October (2022).” However, the introduction of state-of-the-art master-planned communities such as Creekshaw, with exemplary schools, unparalleled amenities, and convenient access to work, entertainment, and shopping in Dallas, kept the demand for property in Royse City steady to slightly higher.
Real Estate service, Redfin has this to say about the Royse City zip code, “The 75189 housing market is somewhat competitive. The average sale price of a home in 75189 was $352K last month (November 2022), up 3.0% since last year. The average sale price per square foot in this zip code is $170, up 1.2% since last year. In December 2022, home prices were up 5.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $355K. On average, homes in 75189 sell after 50 days on the market compared to 21 days last year. There were 371 homes sold in December this year, up from 350 last year.”
Compared to the staggering price increases for new homes in 2021, these small increases reveal more about the improvement of the housing stock (at developments like Creekshaw) and the continued prevalence of outstanding lifestyle benefits such as top-notch schools than anything else. Plus, the builders in Creekshaw are offering homebuyers even more reasons to build a forever home.
Builder Incentives = Lower Mortgage Payments
Creekshaw Model Home Park
The innovative, satisfaction-focused builders in Creekshaw have developed some excellent incentives for new home buyers.
Highland Homesand David Weekley both have BUYDOWN financing incentives in effect through March 2023. Qualified homebuyers can enjoy lower mortgage payments for the first 24 months.
Not to be outdone, KHovnanian has ‘more ways to save*’ so you can choose your savings where you need them – loan programs, rate locks, or closing cost incentives.
Living Life Better
Strolling around the immaculate hike and bike trails, the resort-like community pool, the event pavilion, pocket parks, and green spaces, it is easy to see why Creekshaw is such a desirable place to call home. Plus, the Creekshaw builder incentives are designed for one thing. They want home buyers to experience the benefits of living life, better.
Home ownership is arguably the most important decision an individual or family can make. Whether this involves buying an existing home or building a new one, the long-term impact of this investment is huge. Why? Owning a home can serve as the foundation for building long-term financial security, not to mention its contribution to the health and happiness of everyone who may benefit.
While economic fluctuations such as mortgage interest rates, amount of housing inventory in a particular area (causing buyers to “compete” for properties), along with other factors have made this process of buying a home somewhat more challenging in recent times, the fundamental value of owning a home remains strong. However, along with the challenges have come opportunities.
For potential homebuyers in North Texas, the master-planned community of Creekshaw, located just north of Dallas in Royse City,offers a vast array of great options for a new home. There is even an inventory of brand-new homes available immediately!
Location, Location, Location
Anyone who is considering the purchase of a new home, has heard about the “three most important words in residential real estate” – location, location, location. As with most cliches, this one is based on cold, hard facts. This factor is consistently on the top of every homebuyer’s wish list.
According to Forbes, prospective buyers should “Identify the area or neighborhood you believe will fit your lifestyle and be a good place to call home. Things to consider include traffic, proximity to shopping and medical facilities as well as other nearby amenities that are important to you.”
The location of master-planned communities such as Creekshaw, has been meticulously chosen as a perfect location for families.
These questions about location should also be pursued on a deeper level. Designer Lauren Sullivan, whose company Well by Design specializes in “home wellness” notes, “I’ve known many people who overlooked critical aspects of their lot location and history before building a new home—only to run into significant issues down the road. Before you fall in love with a lot due to the proximity to family, schools, parks, and other amenities, take some time to research the history and details of the space.
Cost Considerations
Since buying a home is a big investment, costs, and a buyer’s ability to pay them, matter. Experts note, “Not far behind location is the price range in which you are comfortable per the budget you are working with and willing to spend. There is a lot involved in analyzing this part of the process. Do you have to sell your existing home to buy? What size home would best fit your needs? Where will you be most comfortable? What are home values like in the immediate area you are considering? Most of this can be determined on your own with a loan officer to outline your options or limitations.”
A Lot Going On
“Your lot size and layout are essential details to consider when building a new house,” notes Sullivan. “Don’t just think about your home and yard today but assess your plans in the future.
“If you have young children, a small yard and garden may seem like plenty for now, but maybe your family will grow into a swing set, a basketball standard, a hot tub, or even a pool. Consider your scalability in the future and plan with plenty of room in mind—not only for your dream home but for your dream yard and activities.”
Choosing a Builder
The “state of the art” for home building has dramatically improved. With new engineering technology, energy-saving architectural design, and many other factors, choosing the right builder has never been more important. In Creekshaw, this decision has been made easier. The builders in this master-planned communityhave been vetted by the developers and they are recognized as some of the most innovative in the country.
As Forbes notes, “This decision (on a builder) should be based on reputation, track record, financial stability, reviews, follow-up warranty and what features are included in standard pricing.”
Let There Be (Natural) Light!
For more than a century, psychologists have extolled the benefits of sunlight on our sense of well-being. Creekshaw, located in Royse City, Texas is in the heart of the Sunbelt and glorious sunlight abounds most of the year. A new home should take advantage of this healthful benefit.
According to home wellness expert, Lauren Sullivan, “As you work with your building team, consider light and the ways to maximize daylight and sunshine! Depending on the way you position your windows and place your house on the lot, you may be able to get more morning sun in the kitchen or your studio, while making the most of afternoon light in your home office. Light is an essential consideration when building a new home.”
Creekshaw Checks All the Boxes
Since Creekshaw meets all the criteria noted above and the community even has available inventory, now is a great time to make the short drive to Royse City and see what everyone is talking about. Just click here and we’ll show you around.
For the residents of Creekshaw, a master-planned community located in historic and charming Royse City, Texas, any time is the right time for entertaining friends, family members, book club members ,or an entire wedding reception! Located near Interstate 30/U.S. 67, a thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Creekshaw’s vibe is as cool as the other side of the pillow.
During the spring, early summer, and early fall, taking the shindig outside only multiplies the fun. However, before stringing up those lights, or firing up that big honkin’ grill, a few planning tips are in order for an event in the great outdoors.
Five Tips for Your Next Outdoor Party
Several professional party planners, featured in a very insightful and laugh-out-loud funny article waxed eloquent on the little things a host or hostess can do to make their next outdoor party the talk of the town.
It Starts with the Invitation
You have 25 people invited to your backyard, where backyards are almost always found – OUTSIDE. What could possibly go wrong? The weather, for one thing. The invitation should be clever, but specific. Is the party happening, rain or shine? Will the guests be served a 7- course meal or nibbles with drinks? Inquiring minds want to know.
Take the Elements into Consideration
Depending on the time of year, the guests (like the steaks) at an outdoor soiree can be medium or well-done. If the backyard blast is happening on a summer afternoon, experts suggest borrowing umbrellas from everyone in the zip code to block the sun! If it’s a beautiful fall evening event (and there’s nothing better than Royse City in the fall), it might turn a little chilly. Some light afghan wraps or scarves should be placed on the chairs to keep the party warm and toasty.
Creative Party Decor Is a Must
This is a tricky area, but the party planning experts in this article have a tip or two. “Interior designer Mark Eckstrom of Maison MxM, in Omaha, Neb., ticked off the elements of the most routine outside-entertaining aesthetic—all to be avoided: “Mason-jar glasses, mini-chalkboard menus with exaggerated calligraphy, galvanized steel buckets as wine chillers and baskets of ‘Rosé All Day’ paper napkins.” Not sure we need to listen to everything Mark says, but we say, have fun with it and deliver a setting your that will make your guests feel comfortable. One cool idea for decorations could be employing a theme – for example, the elements of famous paintings – for the look of the decor.
Let There Be Light
Nothing creates a great party ambiance like light. Just be sure it’s not a floodlight! According to the experts, “Aim for warm lighting that emanates from multiple levels. ‘Make a space even cozier with a perimeter of large lanterns,’ said designer Dakota Willimon of Charleston, S.C., who also likes to tuck small flameless—and windproof—tea lights among low tabletop floral arrangements. Portable table lamps, which can be set on the ground, also work wonders for creating an ambient glow.”
Seating Sets the Tone
These experts who party for a living, know how the seating layout can encourage conversation, or stifle it. They suggest that you “think beyond dining tables. Denver interior designer Julie Brayton sets small benches or lounge chairs in unexpected corners so guests can move about. If you’re lucky, you can exploit your hardscaping. A broad set of steps or a low wall with outdoor pillows will allow for smaller conversation groups.”
New Friends Are Waiting
One of the best parts of living in an amenity-rich environmentlike Creekshaw is the people you run into on the walking paths or at the swimming pool (which is opening very soon!). These folks are just like you and your family. They’re friendly, have great stories, and make wonderful party guests. Maybe it’s time for you to check out where all the fun is happening. Click here to schedule a visit, and let’s get this party started!
Look at the roster of any professional sports team and it becomes evident that these elite players come from widely diverse backgrounds – economically, culturally, academically, and even in the size of their hometowns. This is especially true of Major League Baseball players.
Because of the smaller number of kids, the odds of a small town producing a professional ball player are not great. However, history has shown that many of the elite pitchers who took the mound in an MLB game came from smaller communities: Dizzy Dean (Spaulding, OK), Nolan Ryan (Alvin, TX), and Justin Verlander (Goochland, VA – population 679).
Having pitcher Taylor Hearn (Royse City, TX)as the 2022 opening day starter for the Texas Rangers is nothing short of a ringing endorsement for growing up in a small town! For the kids who live in Royse City and the master-planned community of Creekshaw Taylor Hearn is a VERY big deal. His story is a baseball parable, of sorts. It shows how growing up in a small community can be very much an advantage in a competitive world like baseball.
An All-American City
The city where Hearn grew up has grown some since he blew fastballs past opposing high school hitters. However, the city’s small-town charm (https://creekshaw.com/main-street-is-something-special-in-royse-city-texas/) and neighborly attitude have remained, and this is one of the reasons the developers of Creekshawchose this city to build one of the most beautiful,amenity-rich communities in the Dallas Metroplex.
The kids in Royse City attend exemplary schools and have plenty of support from caring teachers and administrators. They enjoy a less-stressful “world” than more urban environments because this community is the epitome of “family friendly.” This gives them a firm foundation for success as an adult.
Speaking of success, Taylor Hearn is having a great life. However, it has not always been an “easy street” for this young man.
Dealing With the Ups and Downs of Professional Sports
The Texas Rangers pitcher could have followed the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and three uncles and become a professional cowboy, working the rodeo circuit. As a youngster, he participated in this rough-and-tumble sport, and folks who followed rodeos thought he might be a natural. Of course, this was before he learned to throw a baseball 90 miles an hour! That changed everything.
According to this article, after a brilliant high school career at Royse City, he was drafted after his senior year by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 22nd round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Rather than sign, he chose to attend San Jacinto College and hone his pitching skills. For the next two years, he was drafted each year by other MLB teams, but he chose to transfer to Oklahoma Baptist University and continued playing college ball. After one year at Oklahoma Baptist, he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the fifth round of the 2015 MLB draft and signed.
After spending time in the Washington and Pittsburgh organizations, Hearn was traded to his “hometown” team, The Texas Rangers, 2018. After time in the Rangers minor leagues system, he was called up to the big show in April 2019.
Everything looked sweet until his major league debut against Seattle. It lasted less than one inning. He allowed five runs, injured his left shoulder, and then later fractured his elbow during rehabilitation from this injury. This is when having a supporting family and small-town tenacity saved the career of Taylor Hearn.
Hearn fought his way back to the “big leagues.” In 2020, he went 0–0 with a 3.63 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 17 ⅓ innings for Texas, and with the Rangers in 2021, Hearn went 6–6 with a 4.66 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 114⅓ innings. In 2022, he was deemed the ace and got the opening day assignment.
Before his opening day outing, Fox 4 TV in Dallas interviewed Hearn and gave him a tip of the cap. “No matter how perfect or imperfect Taylor winds up pitching against the Colorado Rockies (opening day), Monday will be a victory for the family that’s stuck out those highs and lows – that’s been on the other end of Taylor’s 2 A.M. phone calls.”
“He says, ‘Mom, I don’t want to do this anymore,’” says Debra Hearn, Taylor’s mom. “I said, ‘Taylor, I’m not going to let you quit.
“In those moments, Taylor’s dad Robby tells him, ‘Taylor you’ve got to push through.’
“His sister, Robyn – born exactly four years to the day after Taylor – has seen her older brother learn to thrive in those tough times. That’s when I feel like Taylor prevails the best,” says Robyn. ‘When he’s in those low moments.’”
Your Kids Deserve to Grow Up Here
Not every child who grows up in the small town of Royse City is going to become a star athlete, scientist, or teacher who changes the lives of their students. However, having the confidence, support, and tenacity that is often found in a tight-knit community can be a foundation for success as an adult.
If you want to see what life in Royse City is like, come take a look at Creekshaw. The neighborhoods are full of kids, enjoying a quiet lifestyle and having fun. Who knows what kind of great things can come from this?
