Plano, 20 miles north of Dallas, is the largest city in Collin County. Plano continues to be recognized for its quality of life, economic development initiatives, and environmental awareness. Plano is the only city in Collin County to offer its residents a 20% Homestead Exemption and Disability or Senior Exemptions from property taxes. A revitalized, award-winning downtown and cultural arts theatre have made the area a regional destination, and the influx of DART light rail has made Plano more accessible to live and work.
Plano, Texas was selected in April, 2009 as one of the top 100 places to live in the country. For the 12th annual list, a review panel with Relocate America selected cities with good future growth possibilities and the ability to rebound from the current economic times. The panel evaluated aspects of government and business leadership, and looked for visionary programs such as Live Green in Plano. Also, the panel met with local leaders, gathered feedback from residents, and used economic, environmental, education, crime, employment and housing data for the past year.
Plano is home to 261,000 residents who enjoy award-winning schools, libraries, parklands, internationally-recognized Police, Fire and Public Safety departments and a stable local economy. Plano has the lowest crime rate for Texas cities over 200,000. Plano is home to corporation headquarters such as JC Penney, Frito-Lay, Ericsson, Alcatel, Dr. Pepper, and EDS. Plano's reputation as a friendly home to business garnered a place on the Forbes list for best places for jobs. If you choose to work and live, or live and commute from Plano, Michell Musick Jones and her team can find the ideal home for you in Plano, Texas.
Are you ready to become a part of this growing community? Then contact the #1 agent in Collin County, Michelle Musick Jones, for a private viewing of active home listings in Frisco and more information about why Frisco should be your new home. Not only does Michelle sell beautiful homes in Frisco, but she and her family have been Collin County residents since 1997. "I enjoy my job because I truly the love real estate in Frisco and Collin County," Michelle says proudly. "It's easy to sell something you believe in!" She is Team Leader of the #1 Coldwell Banker Team in Collin County.