What does a 3,500-acre master-planned community actually look like before it's built? Candy Evans goes on location at Landmark to find out.

Join Candy Evans on Dallas Dirt as she interviews John Corona, founder and CEO of Associa, the largest home management firm in North America. Discover how John started his company right out of college, the challenges he faced, and the classeslearned along the way. The discussion covers the importance of community in real estate, the role of HOAs, and the impact of technology and AI in property management. Learn about Associa's commitment to quality, employee training, and maintaining high standards across their numerous communities.

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans engages with Phillip Huffines, President and CEO co-owner of Huffines Communities, to discuss his journey from selling fireworks to becoming a notable figure in North Texas real estate development. Huffines provides a candid look into building communities, addressing challenges, and understanding the nuances of the real estate industry.

One candid take — Huffines said that city regulations and impact fees — are one-time charges levied by local governments on new development projects to help fund capital improvements and facility expansions necessitated by the growth like roads, schools, police and fire, and parks — can add as much as $30,000 to the price of a home.

This episode of Dallas Dirt offers a closer look at the complexities of real estate development through the lens of Phillip Huffines. The discussion underscores the interplay of regulations, market forces, and community planning in shaping North Texas's housing landscape.