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If you're looking for the best place to invest in real estate this year, forget the overvalued coasts and look straight to North Texas . According to the 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate® report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, Dallas-Fort Worth has officially been named the #1 real estate market in the U.S. for investors . This marks another major win for the DFW metro, beating out 79 other major metros across the country for its unmatched combination of economic strength, long-term growth, and investor-friendly fundamentals .
Location & Timeline Dig World, the innovative construction-themed adventure park, is opening its second Texas location at Grapevine Mills mall (southwest corner by Entry 1) in early 2026 — likely springtime. What is It? Visitors of all ages will be able to climb aboard real, full-size construction equipment —bulldozers, excavators, mini loaders—that’s been modified to operate safely under professional supervision. It's an immersive space where both kids and adults can literally dig in and operate the machinery themselves.
If you're looking for the best place to rent in the U.S., skip the pricey coastal cities and head straight to McKinney, Texas. According to RentCafe’s 2025 Best Cities for Renters Report , McKinney ranks #1 in the nation — beating out 149 other cities for its ideal mix of affordability, apartment quality, and overall livability. Surprisingly, nearby Dallas didn’t even make the top 50 , weighed down by high costs, smaller rentals, and lower quality-of-life scores.
