Windsong Ranch in Prosper, Texas kicks off Spring with Music on the Lawn from 6-8 pm on Saturday, April 25.  The first family friendly concert of the season features the Moving Colors Band, food trucks, a local winery and lawn games so bring your lawn chairs or blankets.  The event is free and open to the public.

Windsong Ranch is a 2,030-acre master-planned community in Prosper, Texas.  Upon a projected 10- to 12-year build-out, the $1.2 billion Windsong Ranch will consist of 3,100 single-family residential lots; 150 acres of mixed-use development along U.S Highway 380; and 600 acres of open space with native preserves, trails and parks.   

Homes in the community range from the mid-$300s to the $900s.  Model homes for Highland Homes, Drees Custom Homes and Darling Homes are currently open.   Pre-sales are underway for Huntington Homes, David Weekley Homes and Chesmar Homes, with their models opening this May. Grenadier Homes will Grand Open their model in late 2015. 

Windsong Ranch is located at 1001 Windsong Parkway South Prosper, TX, 75078 (just 2.5 miles west of the Dallas North Tollway off of Hwy 380).  Windsong has unique events happening every month. See a full list of events at www.windsongranchliving.com or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/windsongranch.

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation announced today that Karlos S. McGhee has joined its Board of Directors.  The Sachse City Council appointed McGhee last month.  McGhee brings more than 15 years of commercial real estate experience to the Sachse EDC.  He is currently the Senior Regional Manager of Transactions for AT&T Services, Inc. in Dallas.

“We welcome Karlos and are excited about his background in commercial real estate, especially since we are working so much with the broker community during this extraordinary period of Sachse’s growth,” said Leslyn Blake, CEO of the Sachse EDC.  “Karlos is joining a great team of leaders who work very well together and are committed to the economic development of Sachse.” 

Karlos has built a reputation as a recognized professional in commercial real estate and brings a skill set around real estate development, transactions and negotiations that will greatly benefit the EDC.

“Sachse is a quiet, beautiful city that could benefit from positive economic growth, which will enhance the 2020 experience of live, work and play for our constituents,” said McGhee.  “I am serving in an effort to effectively utilize my knowledge, skills, and ability to better assist my community.” 

McGhee began his career in commercial real estate with AT&T in 1999 and has directly leased over 40 million square feet within the past 10+ years.  In his current role at AT&T, McGhee’s contunious goal is to monetize/optimize AT&T real estate assets.  He is responsible for the acquisitions and dispositions of both owned and leased space within the Central Region Territory.  Over the past 10 years, McGhee has personally disposed of over 2,850 abandoned/retired AT&T Towers & L-Hut Locations totaling $260 million in AT&T Assets. 

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, McGhee has been an active member of the Atlanta Chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) since 2001 where he has a leadership seat on the CCIM Board of Directors (2013-2015).

McGhee resides in Sachse with his wife, Andrea and four daughters Kayla, 20; Kennedye, 17; Kendall, 13; and Kai 8. 

The Sachse Economic Development Corporation acts on behalf of the City of Sachse in promoting and developing authorized projects, while supporting economic development activities to retain, expand and attract businesses for the purpose of diversifying the tax base and improving the quality of life of the citizens of Sachse.  For more information, go to www.sachseedc.com.

Laguna Madre Traders opened its new location in Sachse last week with a Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce.  Laguna Madre is a family business that specializes in providing unique, handcrafted products at deeply discounted prices through its retail shops and website.

“The community has backed us both morally and financially,” said Peter Clark, Owner of Laguna Madre Traders.  “We are all so proud to have our showroom open and to be a part of the city in such a prominent location in a vibrant and growing area.” 

The recent expansion of the George Bush Turnpike/SH 190 to Sachse has spurred increased economic development in the city.  The high average household income and low crime rate make the city an attractive target for big name restaurants and retailers, and Sachse is primed for continued development along SH 190 and Highway 78.

“We are thrilled to have Laguna Madre in Sachse and welcome them to the neighborhood,” said Leslyn Blake, CEO of the Sachse Economic Development Corporation.  “Sachse continues to bring new and unique retailers to our central business district and we are strongly focused on attracting commercial retailers who want to be part of the explosive growth of our city.”

In addition to increased retail development, Sachse attracts affluent residents to its many master-planned residential communities. From 2000 to 2010, the population of Sachse almost doubled growing from 10,763 to 19,703 and currently stands at 22,411. 

Sachse is minutes from North Dallas, Richardson, Plano, I-30, I-635 and downtown Dallas. The Sachse Economic Development Corporation is actively recruiting businesses to develop along SH 190 and Highway 78, transforming the area into a regional destination.

Laguna Madre is located at 7010 Highway 78.  Store hours are Monday to Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sundays 12 pm-6 pm.  For more information, go to www.shoplagunamadre.com.  For a limited time, mention this article for 10% off.

Sandlin Homes announced today a $19 million final phase of homes in Little Elm’s Paloma Creek community.  The homes, located in Denton County, are priced from the $200s.

“This is an established, proven neighborhood and we are excited to develop this last phase of some of the best lots in the community,” said Scott Sandlin.  “The location in Little Elm is right in the heart of the Metroplex with an unmatched quality of life that families seek.”

Approximately 80 single-family homes with an average lot size of 50 X 110 feet wide are planned for the community.  Sandlin will be building its Cornerstone Series with seven different floor plans.

Paloma Creek is a master-planned community located along U.S. Hwy 380 in Denton County, with convenient access to major employers and the Dallas North Tollway. Paloma Creek is equipped with numerous first-class amenities such as community centers, swimming pools, fitness centers, hike and bike trails, ball fields, and playgrounds.  Schools are in the Denton ISD and the community offers easy access to top rated colleges and universities like the University of North Texas and Texas Women's University.

Sandlin Homes is undergoing a $200 million DFW expansion.  The builder currently has 700 lots under construction in over 14 different communities throughout the Metroplex ranging in price from the $150s to the $400s.  Other new communities include Cambridge in North Richland Hills, Pine Meadows in North Fort Worth and three new communities in Waxahachie.  Scott Sandlin received the 2014 Builder of the Year Award from the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association.

Established in North Richland Hills in 1957, Sandlin Homes has a tradition of excellence handed down from its founder, J.B. Sandlin and has been building award-winning homes for more than 57 years.  Sandlin also has an excellent ‘build on your lot’ program available anywhere in the DFW Metroplex.