Dallas, TX Real Estate Information & Homes For Sale

Get all the newest information regarding Dallas homes for sale right here. Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States with a 2010 population of 1.2 million. The cities economy is primarily based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, and transportation. 

Central Dallas is anchored by Downtown, the center of the city and the epicenter of urban revival, along with Oak Lawn and Uptown, areas characterized by dense retail, restaurants, and nightlife. Downtown Dallas has a variety of named districts, including the West End Historic District, the Arts District, the Main Street District, Farmers Market District, the City Center Business District, the Convention Center District, and the Reunion District. "Hot spots" north of Downtown include Uptown, Victory Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek, Cityplace and West Village.

East Dallas is home to Deep Ellum, a trendy arts area close to Downtown, the homey Lakewood neighborhood, historic Vickery Place and Bryan Place, and the architecturally significant Swiss Avenue. North of the Park Cities is Preston Hollow, home to a variety of high-powered shopping areas, including Galleria Dallas, NorthPark Center, and Highland Park Village. 

Midtown Dallas is currently undergoing construction of new high-rise apartments, restaurants, and retail. The midtown area is generally a new classification of the city, consisting of North Park Mall, Southern Methodist University (SMU), White Rock Lake, The Dallas Arboretum, and new retail/high-rises, most notably along Park Lane and Central Expressway. Midtown is bordered by University Park to the west, Preston Hollow to the North, Lake Highlands/Lakewood to the East, and Uptown/City Place to the South.

A fast-growing real estate market, Dallas offers contemporary metropolitan living in the revived downtown district that anchors the city center. Renovated lofts are a mainstay of the new urban living available in downtown Dallas along with high-rise condos and townhomes offering hip and affordable housing amidst Dallas’ nightlife, restaurants and shops. Oak Lawn, Uptown Dallas and the West End Historic and Arts Districts are spearheading the renewal of a vibrant city center. The city also features quiet neighborhoods of all shapes and sizes.

The most notable event held in Dallas is the State Fair of Texas, which has been held annually at Fair Park since 1886. Dallas is a well known sports and entertertainment destination as well. Home to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks, Dallas is no stranger to competitive teams. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has one of the largest concentrations of corporate headquarters for publicly traded companies in the United States. The city of Dallas has 12 Fortune 500 companies, and the DFW region as a whole has 20.

Most neighborhoods in the city of Dallas are served by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Dallas is also home to numerous private schools, including Bishop Lynch High School and Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. Dallas is home to many colleges and universities in the city limits including Southern Methodist University (SMU), The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and The University of Dallas (UD) and offers easy access to many more in the surrounding areas.

The robust economic climate, numerous local attractions and affordable housing make Dallas a very attractive community. Contact an experienced Dallas REALTOR today at The Todd Tramonte Home Selling Team to begin your search for a great Dallas home.

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