Homes.com selects Dallas broker Evan Downey to provide local expertise on Eastridge, a rapidly growing Collin County master-planned community, helping buyers understand new construction opportunities, market trends, and neighborhood insights.
— Homes.com Selects Evan Downey for Eastridge Market Expertise
Homes.com has selected Evan Downey, broker associate with eXp Realty and founder of Evan Downey Real Estate Group, as a local real estate expert for its neighborhood coverage of Eastridge, a 547-acre master-planned community located along the McKinney and Princeton corridor in North Texas.
The selection highlights Downey’s market knowledge of new construction, relocation trends, and neighborhood comparisons throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. His expertise will support buyers researching Eastridge, one of Collin County’s most searched residential communities, where new homes offer access to McKinney ISD schools while maintaining Princeton mailing addresses. Information about Downey’s background and real estate services is available through his official profile at evandowneyrealestate.com/about and his eXp Realty Dallas realtor page.
Downey brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the role, along with recognition as a 2025 D Magazine Top Real Estate Producer, eXp ICON Agent in 2023 and 2025, and Evergreen Awards Best Realtor in Dallas for 2025. His real estate practice includes residential sales, luxury homes, relocation services, investment properties, rental strategies, and new construction purchases. Clients can also find the Evan Downey Real Estate Group office location and business information through Google Maps
Understanding Eastridge’s Unique Market Position
Eastridge is located near Longneck Road and New Hope Road East, approximately 40 minutes northeast of downtown Dallas. The community carries a Princeton, Texas mailing address and 75407 ZIP code while being zoned to McKinney Independent School District.
The school district distinction has become an important consideration for buyers evaluating homes in the rapidly expanding area. Eastridge residents attend Webb Elementary, Scott Johnson Middle School, and McKinney North High School. Buyers researching available inventory and recent construction trends can explore new construction homes through Evan Downey Real Estate Group and review local market activity through live markets reports.
Downey’s analysis focuses on helping buyers understand how location details, school boundaries, and new construction pricing influence long-term property decisions. Additional community information about Eastridge, while buyers can learn more about the surrounding Princeton, Texas market through the Homes.com local guide.
“Buyers are looking closely at where they can find new construction, strong schools, and long-term value in North Texas,” said Evan Downey, Broker Associate with eXp Realty. “Eastridge represents an area where understanding the relationship between the mailing address, school district, and surrounding development can help buyers make informed decisions.”
New Construction Growth Along the McKinney Princeton Corridor
Eastridge is being developed through a partnership between Meritage Homes and Trophy Signature Homes, a Green Brick Partners subsidiary. The community plan includes approximately 2,400 homesites across 40-foot, 50-foot, and 60-foot lots.
The development includes planned amenities such as a clubhouse, pools, playgrounds, outdoor kitchen areas, bocce ball courts, basketball courts, and nearly 90 acres of parks and open space.
With access to major routes including U.S. 380, Highway 121, and U.S. 75, the community provides connectivity to employment centers and surrounding cities including Frisco, Plano, Allen, and Denton.
Downey’s market coverage includes current new construction opportunities and surrounding neighborhood trends through his real estate resources, including property searches and market reports available through evandowneyrealestate.com.
Tracking North Texas Expansion Through Local Market Analysis
Downey approaches emerging communities through a combination of residential market experience and investment analysis. His background includes exposure to commercial and residential investment strategies, including 1031 exchange planning and property acquisition analysis.
His evaluation process considers factors such as school boundaries, builder activity, infrastructure development, retail growth, and future neighborhood demand. These elements provide insight into how expanding communities may develop over time and influence buyer and seller decisions.
Beyond Eastridge, Downey serves clients throughout Dallas and North Texas, including Lakewood, Forest Hills, the M Streets, Lower Greenville, Lochwood, Old Lake Highlands, Lake Highlands, Park Cities, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Princeton, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, Allen, and Richardson.
Supporting Buyers and Sellers Across Dallas Fort Worth
In addition to representing buyers interested in new construction communities, Downey provides residential services for homeowners preparing to sell properties throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
His seller approach includes neighborhood-specific pricing analysis, professional marketing strategies, digital visibility, and transaction support through inspections and closing. Homeowners can access valuation resources and market information through evandowneyrealestate.com.
About Evan Downey Real Estate Group
Evan Downey Real Estate Group is led by Evan Downey, a broker associate with eXp Realty serving buyers, sellers, luxury homeowners, and investors throughout Dallas and North Texas. The group specializes in residential sales, relocation, luxury properties, new construction, and investment opportunities. Learn more at evandowneyrealestate.com or contact Evan at evan@evandowneyrealestate.com, or 214-997-4929.
Recognized as an eXp ICON Agent in 2023 and 2025, a D Magazine 2025 Top Real Estate Producer, and Evergreen Awards Best Realtor in Dallas 2025, Evan Downey has completed more than $50 million in closed sales volume. Professional profiles are available on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Realtor.com, and Zillow.
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