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Communities I serve

My home turf, town by town

I focus on the communities around my Van Alstyne home base — Grayson, Collin, Fannin, Hunt and Lamar counties — so I can give you real, local answers.

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Country home with a white fence near Gunter — one of the North Texas communities I serve
15in-depth community guides
Van Alstyne water tower and downtown My home base

Where I live

Van Alstyne, Texas

“This is home. I raise my boys here, I cheer for the Panthers here and I’ve helped more Van Alstyne families than anywhere else. If you want small-town life without giving up the highway, start here.”— Shayla
County
Grayson County
Schools
Van Alstyne ISD
Commute
About 20 min to McKinney, 15 to Sherman
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Community guides

Find the town that fits your life.

Schools, commutes, neighborhoods, homes for sale — and my honest take on each one.

Howe, TexasGrayson CountyHowe ~10 min from Van AlstyneGunter, TexasGrayson CountyGunter ~15 min from Van AlstyneAnna, TexasCollin CountyAnna ~10 min from Van AlstyneMelissa, TexasCollin CountyMelissa ~15 min from Van AlstyneMcKinney, TexasCollin CountyMcKinney ~25 min from Van AlstyneCelina, TexasCollin CountyCelina ~30 min from Van AlstyneProsper, TexasCollin CountyProsper ~35 min from Van AlstyneSherman, TexasGrayson CountySherman ~20 min from Van AlstyneDenison, TexasGrayson CountyDenison ~35 min from Van AlstyneWhitesboro, TexasGrayson CountyWhitesboro ~40 min from Van AlstyneBells & Tom Bean, TexasGrayson CountyBells & Tom Bean ~35 min from Van AlstyneBonham, TexasFannin CountyBonham ~45 min from Van AlstyneFrisco, TexasCollin CountyFrisco ~45 min from Van AlstyneRockwall, TexasRockwall CountyRockwall ~60 min from Van AlstyneNot sure where to start?I’ll plan a driving tour of the towns and neighborhoods that fit your budget and commute.Book a driving tour

Every town I serve

County by county.

Teal towns have a full community guide. The rest open a home search for that town — and I’m always happy to answer questions about any of them.

Looking farther out? My brokerage, Ten Twenty Realty, covers 20 counties across North DFW — I’m happy to connect you with the right agent.

Choosing a town

Comparing North Texas communities

Which North Texas communities have the lowest property taxes?

Rates change every year, and MUD or PID neighborhoods add more. Each community guide lists the current rates; the Texas Comptroller’s property tax pages explain how they’re set.

Which communities are best for acreage?

Gunter, Whitesboro, Bells & Tom Bean and the country around Van Alstyne and Bonham. See my land and acreage page for what I check.

How do I compare school districts between communities?

TXschools.gov shows each district’s TEA rating. Always confirm the assigned campus for a specific address.

Can you show me several communities in one day?

Yes — I plan driving tours around your budget and commute, so you can see three or four towns in an afternoon.

Ready when you are

Not sure which town is right for you?

I’ll put together a driving tour of the neighborhoods that fit your budget, schools and commute.

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