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Dallas Metro North, Texas

April 24, 20253 min read


Why Live In Dallas Metro North, Texas?

The Dallas–Fort Worth area, officially designated Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget is an extended urban area, encompassing 11 counties. It is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas. The area's population is 7,637,387 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 census. making it the most populous metropolitan area in both Texas and the Southern United States. 

The metropolitan region's economy also referred to as Silicon Prairie, is primarily based on banking, commerce, insurance, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, medical research, transportation, and logistics. As of 2022, Dallas–Fort Worth is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, the 4th-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States. 

The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex comprises the highest concentration of colleges and universities in Texas. The UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to six Nobel Laureates and was ranked No. 1 in the world among healthcare institutions in biomedical sciences. 

Summers are very hot and humid. Winters in the area are cool to mild, with occasional cold spells. 

Business management and operations play a central role in the area's economy. Dallas and its suburbs have the third-largest concentration of corporate headquarters in the United States. 

Major professional sports teams call this area home. Those include the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas StarsFC Dallas, and Dallas Wings. 

As stated on Wikipedia.

Meet Real Estate Agent Edwena Potter with Keller Williams Realty DFW Real Estate Team

A licensed REALTOR®. since 2004, Edwina has helped many families upsize, downsize, right-size, navigate Probate or just be able to start over. Situations and Seasons of Life are different and evolve over time. Helping seniors and their families as they transition their latter Seasons of Life and living arrangements is a passion of hers.

Specialties and Designations: CLHMS, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® CSHP, Certified Senior Housing Professional CPE, Certified Probate Expert

Contact Information:

Phone: 469-616-0561; 214-908-5564

Email: [email protected]

Team Name: DFW Real Estate Team

Address: Keller Williams Realty Dallas Metro-North, 2611 Cross Timbers, Ste. 100, Flower Mound TX 75028

Website: DFW Real Estate Team

Real Estate In Dallas Metro-North and Surrounding Area FAQ

Neighborhoods and Subdivisions

Several favorite neighborhoods include Stone Hill Farms which is the third-largest neighborhood in Flower Mound with 553 homes.  The neighborhood includes a community pool and soccer fields.  Double Oak provides one-acre lots with homes built from the 1970s to 2015s.  Here you will find room to spread out and horses are allowed in many areas.  Highland Village has older homes built in the 1970s built with $1M+ lakeside homes on Lake Lewisville.

Commuting

Driving to downtown Dallas will take you approximately 25-30 minutes.  High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are available.   And driving to Fort Worth will take 35-45 minutes depending on which part of Fort Worth is your desired location.  Some HOV lanes are available as well. 

Schools

Lewisville Independent School District is highly rated in the state.  Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and Carroll Independent School Districtfor Southlake are highly acclaimed and desired.

Dining

Fantastic local restaurants are located in Flower Mound. Some are free-standing and are n the walkable Lakeside VillageYou will find a wide variety of restaurant experiences for every craving. 

Other Highlights

With the geographic location having quick access to DFW Airport (20-25 minutes) and Love Field Airport (30 minutes) the area attracts a lot of people traveling frequently for work.

Areas in Dallas Metro North, TX where Edwena Potter Serves

Argyle, Bartonville, Bedford, Colleyville, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Denton County, Double Oak, Euless, Flower Mound, Grapevine, Highland Shores, Highland Village, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lake Dallas, Lantana, Lewisville, Little Elm, Shady Shores, Southlake, and The Colony.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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