Richardson to Plano to Allen to McKinney .there never seems to be an end to the Dallas suburbs. And now we’re starting to see growth in the ‘exurbs’. Richardson is roughly 20 miles northeast of downtown Dallas is an area that is enjoying the exceptional growth in employment due to the Telecom Corridor developments as well as the other major corporate moves to the area.

Richardson is located just next to highways like Tollway, I-90 George Bush, Central Expressway, 121 and is placed north east of downtown Dallas city. Close by is the Turtle Creek that is at close proximity to both Uptown as well as Downtown Dallas. Richardson consists of a number of older, well established and defined neighborhoods with lush landscaping and mature trees too. There are a number of condominiums as well as town homes that are being set up here, in recognition of increasing demand for real estate here.

One of the other areas in Dallas is Highland Park, which is in between Oak Lawn and SMC, close to Central Expressway and Mockingbird. It is one of the best places to live in the whole of Texas according to surveys and polls. The captivating Turtle Creek is also close by with its beautiful stroll ways and also a host of exquisite homes that you can choose to buy. As far as demographics go, Highland Park is the 19th wealthiest city in the US with a population of over 1000 and 41st wealthiest, overall.

Plano was an exciting place to live since its founding and has always given its residents a feeling of growth, expansion and promise. In 1881 the entire business district was destroyed by fire but was quickly restored. In terms of recent population growth, Plano had a 7% increase while Allen showed a whopping 11% increase. McKinney weighed in at a 9% increase and Frisco came in at 8%. Plano TX has been offering residents and fellow newcomers job opportunities such as gristmill works, sawmills and general store works. That’s what drove people to settle this place long ago and still is, right up to this day a good location for opportunity.

Another area worth mentioning is Lake Highlands. This area could have some decrepit neighborhoods, bit it also has stable and solid detached single family neighborhoods that are quite attractive. The far east portion of Dallas offers rental and very cheap housing options. Lakewood in Dallas has older neighborhoods with large streets lined by mature trees near the Whiterock Lake. This area also has Historic and Conservation Districts in the area which are icons and relics of the history of this area.

Roy Owens is an investor who uses Dallas real estate to make a living. He also helps individuals with tips on investing.