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By Jared Tye, Broker/Owner of Tye Realty Group On November 11, 2026, Avelo Airlines took off from McKinney National Airport for Fort Myers, Florida. It was the first scheduled commercial passenger flight out of McKinney, and you can now catch a nonstop flight to five destinations from right here in town. Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa … Continued

As a real estate broker, I get asked about McKinney schools all the time. But when I think about what our schools have meant to our family, I think about our son Connor. Connor is autistic, and he started at Wolford Elementary, went on to Dowell Middle School, and is now at McKinney Boyd High … Continued

We have two dogs, Charlie and Haze, both Shih Tzu–poodle mixes. And we just brought home our first cat in many years. His name is Milo, pronounced ME-low. So we’re back to being a dog-and-cat household, and Milo is getting acquainted with the two dogs who were here first. Having pets makes you notice different … Continued

When I was a new real estate agent, I wanted everything to be black and white. If a home inspection flagged the foundation, I figured we’d call a specialist and get a straight answer. Either the house needed foundation work or it didn’t. Simple enough, right? Then I learned you can send three different specialists … Continued

November 4, 2026 | By Jared Tye, Broker and Owner of Tye Realty Group If you’ve been watching homes in McKinney, you’ve probably seen a few price drops come through. This week’s market report puts a number on it. 54% of single-family listings have had a price reduction. At the same time, the report still … Continued

A built-in espresso machine sounds pretty great when you’re standing in a showroom. Now picture yourself at 6:30 on a Monday morning, trying to figure out why it won’t make coffee. Suddenly, the little machine you used to keep on the counter seems like a pretty good setup. That’s what got me thinking after reading … Continued

For years, the conventional wisdom about swimming pools was that they were pretty much a wash when it came to resale value. Pun intended. Some buyers wanted one. Others saw maintenance, higher utility bills, and a backyard they would rather use for something else. The advice to homeowners was usually straightforward: build a pool because … Continued

For a while, it seemed like every kitchen renovation included the same thing: white quartz countertops with gray veins. And I understand why. They look clean, coordinate with almost anything, and offer a consistent appearance. But I think some of that excitement is starting to wear off. When you see a similar finish in house … Continued