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84 homes sold in Richardson in December

On average, Richardson homes spent 27.3 days longer on the market in December 2025 than in December 2024.

What else: The median sale price in December was $453,500 and 84 homes sold in Richardson.

Check out recent real estate data for Richardson from MetroTex Association of Realtors comparing data from December 2024 to December 2025.  

 
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Crimson Dragon Cafe now serving Asian fusion dishes in CityLine

Crimson Dragon Cafe is now open in CityLine, taking over a building previously occupied by Pho Dangki Fusion.

The restaurant is an international Asian cafe, co-owner Stephanie Nguyen said, offering a wide variety of dishes from Asian cuisines. The menu includes curry, soups, stir fries, pad thai and pho, in addition to a small brunch menu.

The cafe is currently in a soft open for lunch, with a grand opening planned for February.

  • Soft-opened in December
  • 1450 State Street, Ste. 400, Richardson

 
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Flower Mound Fire Station, industrial warehouse development: See 5 of the latest permits filed in the DFW area

A new fire station in Flower Mound and industrial warehouse development in the Alliance area are among other projects recently filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

1. Industrial warehouse development

2. Westside Village Jewel Box Office

3. Fire Station No. 6 in Flower Mound

4. Fortezza

5. Concession stand renovations for Grady Littlejohn Softball and Baseball Complex

 
What's Happening at CI
Real estate, networking and prizes: Community Impact's InCIder Hour heading to DFW on Feb. 17

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

DFW’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community Impact’s DFW headquarters, 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 500, Frisco.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.

 
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J. Alexander’s first North Texas location now open in Plano

J. Alexander’s Kitchen and Bar is now open in west Plano, according to a J. Alexander's social media post.

The details: The new location will be the restaurant’s first location in North Texas, followed by a new location coming to Prosper this summer. J. Alexander’s serves a variety of American cuisine, including wood-fired steaks, seafood, burgers and house-made desserts.

  • 3980 Dallas Parkway, Plano

 
📧 New newsletter alert: Allen

Community Impact is now covering Allen, from growth and schools to business and city happenings.

Live, work or hangout in Allen? Or know someone who does? Stay connected or share with your neighbors.

 

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