North Texas growth spurs 260-acre land deal in Pilot Point
A Dallas-based land development company has purchased 260 acres in a growing city one hour north of downtown Dallas. The land is surrounded by a flurry of planned residential communities and, combined with existing acreage owned by the buyer, could eventually support construction of more than 1,200 homes.
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