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10-18-2025 Vol 2117

Dallas Housing Market Sees New Developments and Major Investments

The Dallas real estate market is buzzing with new luxury offerings and significant investments as several notable projects are underway.

One of the latest highlights is the unveiling of The Residences at Routh in the Turtle Creek neighborhood. Situated at 3601 Routh St., this luxurious condominium complex boasts 20 units, with options ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom layouts.

Among the available units, 16 are two-bedroom homes, and one is a one-bedroom unit, all located on the first three floors, each featuring expansive sizes from 1,371 to 1,856 square feet.

Expectations are high, with notable characteristics such as 10-foot ceilings and roomy primary suite closets enhancing the luxury experience for residents.

Additionally, three opulent penthouses occupy the entirety of the fourth floor, encapsulating luxury in sizes that range from 1,989 to 2,393 square feet.

Prices for these exclusive units range from $900,000 to $1.6 million, and an invitation-only grand opening event is scheduled for August 21.

“We built The Residences at Routh to create a new standard for luxury in the region with a lock-and-leave maintenance-free lifestyle,” stated Leo Amaya, vice president of Crescent Estates Custom Homes, highlighting the vision behind this ambitious project.

In a parallel move to enhance affordable housing options, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the allocation of up to $18 million in housing tax credits targeting nine apartment complexes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The developments benefiting from these credits include notable names such as McAdams Haven in Denton and The Magnolia in Dallas, among others.

These funds will assist developers in constructing or rehabilitating over 4,410 housing units, ensuring rents are manageable for households earning up to 80% of the area median family income.

Moreover, significant upgrades are on the horizon for One Hanover, an eight-story office building at 16633 Dallas Parkway in Addison.

New York Life Real Estate Investors is spearheading a multimillion-dollar renovation set to conclude by January 2026.

Planned improvements include a reimagined lobby and enhanced tenant facilities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with high-performance cardio and weight equipment, Peloton bikes, and premium locker rooms.

Additional enhancements include upgraded tenant lounges and boardroom-style conference rooms, marking a renewed commitment to providing high-quality office spaces.

Meanwhile, in a significant strategic move, Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company has acquired Gatski Commercial, a commercial real estate services firm based in Las Vegas.

This acquisition adds approximately 13 million square feet of leased and managed real estate, elevating Lincoln’s portfolio in Nevada to over 20 million square feet.

Tech continues to play a pivotal role in real estate, as Richardson-based RealPage has made strides by acquiring Rexera, a firm specializing in AI-powered automation for real estate transactions.

This acquisition aims to streamline HOA document retrieval, lien searches, and compliance workflows, positioning RealPage at the forefront of technological innovations in real estate.

The local real estate landscape has also witnessed a major merger between the Collin County Area REALTORS and the MetroTex Association of Realtors.

Members voted in favor of this merger, which will form one of the largest realtor organizations in the country, dubbed the MetroTex Association of Realtors, uniting nearly 38,000 members in total.

In other news, Dallas-based Hammond Capital, alongside a private equity real estate fund, has acquired a 50,000-square-foot industrial building located at 42 Century Parkway in Allen.

This purchase from Billings Production, Inc. marks another chapter in the evolving commercial real estate sector, with leasing efforts managed by Josh Barnes and Blake Troiani at Holt Lunsford Commercial.

Additionally, the Disney Investment Group recently announced the sale of Mockingbird Central Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot shopping center located in Dallas.

Almost fully leased, the shopping center includes diverse tenants ranging from Whole Earth Provision to a projected Chipotle set to open in 2026.

Curbline Properties Corp., a real estate investment trust traditionally focused on shopping center acquisitions, has acquired this asset, expanding its portfolio in the region.

In Celina, two notable land transactions recently occurred, both facilitated by Rex Glendenning and his firm REX Real Estate.

Celina ISD has acquired 120 acres for a new school campus, while the City of Celina purchased 30 acres intended for the future Celina Recreation Center.

These developments are pivotal for the growing community, aligning with efforts to foster an entertainment district that connects to downtown Celina, further supported by the new Ousley Park and Trail system being developed by the City’s Parks Department.

Overall, Dallas is witnessing a vibrant wave of activity across various sectors of real estate, with luxury condos, affordable housing projects, commercial renovations, and land acquisitions shaping the city’s future.

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Charlotte Hayes