Frequently Asked Questions

The Grove Frisco is a 735-acre master-planned community in east Frisco, in Collin County, off Custer Road near Main Street. Newland opened it in 2018. Most homes are single-family houses built since 2018, with some townhomes. Residents share the Orchard House amenity center, resort-style pools, a splash pad, parks and trails. Kim Elmer has called North Texas home since 1982 and helps buyers and sellers in The Grove.

Builders who have built in The Grove include Highland Homes, Chesmar Homes, Brookfield Residential, Shaddock Homes, American Legend and Trophy Signature Homes. The lineup changes as sections sell out, so confirm who is still building before you shop.

Craig Ranch is a 2,200-acre master-planned community in southwest McKinney built around TPC Craig Ranch. Residents have trails, neighborhood pools, a large Life Time club nearby, and restaurants at Hub 121 and District 121. Most homes are in HOA neighborhoods built from the early 2000s onward.

Craig Ranch is inside McKinney city limits but is served by Frisco ISD or Allen ISD, depending on the address. The district line runs through the community, so neighboring sections can attend different districts. Always confirm assigned schools with the district by exact address, not the listing.

No. Life Time McKinney at Craig Ranch is a separate paid membership, not an HOA amenity. Golf at TPC Craig Ranch is also a separate private club membership.

Yes, most do. In Craig Ranch, fees vary by neighborhood, and some sections bill annually while townhome sections with exterior maintenance often bill monthly. Fees and rules change, so confirm current amounts directly with the HOA and review the resale certificate early in your option period.

Texas has no state income tax, so local property taxes fund cities, counties and school districts. A typical bill includes the city, Collin County, the home's school district and other local taxing units. Rates and appraised values change every year, so ask the title company to confirm any special assessments on a specific lot.

Yes, in most cases. The builder's sales representative works for the builder. Your own agent can help you compare builders, review the builder contract, ask about incentives and lot premiums, and schedule independent inspections during construction.

Start with the school district by exact address, HOA fees and rules, the property tax picture, and what amenities are actually included versus separately paid. Then visit at different times of day to see traffic, noise and how the neighborhood feels.

Yes. Kim Elmer holds the ABR® designation and works with relocating buyers. Much of the early research, video tours and paperwork can happen remotely, with in-person visits planned around your schedule.

Order your HOA documents and resale certificate at listing, handle visible repairs, and confirm your school district by address so buyers get accurate information. Kim walks through each home with sellers to decide which updates are worth the cost.

Kim Elmer helps buyers and sellers throughout Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Allen, Richardson, and surrounding North Dallas communities throughout Collin, Rockwall, Denton, and Dallas counties. The three featured community guides are not her full service area. She is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors.

Reach out by phone, email or the contact form. Kim will set up a short conversation about your timeline, goals and the communities you're considering.