FEATURED COMMUNITIES

Holly Lake Ranch (HLR) is a large, gated, private community in East Texas known for its abundant natural beauty, lakes, and extensive amenities like an 18-hole golf course, pools, restaurants, and recreational facilities, offering a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle with security and a strong sense of community for retirees and families seeking an escape from city life. 

Quitman, Texas, is a historic, quiet East Texas town and the county seat of Wood County, known for its small-town charm, strong community, above-average schools, and proximity to Lake Fork for fishing. Founded in 1850 and named for Mississippi Governor John A. Quitman, it offers a peaceful lifestyle with local shops, churches, and a UT Health hospital, attracting retirees and families seeking a rural feel near larger East Texas cities. 

Winnsboro, TX, is a historic East Texas city known for its charming, revitalized downtown, designated Main Street and Cultural Arts districts, offering antiques, art galleries, local shops, and restaurants amidst the beautiful Piney Woods. Settled in the 1850s, it grew with the railroad and became an oil boomtown before developing its artistic and historic appeal, attracting visitors with events like its Farmers' Market, antique shops, and a blend of southern hospitality and eclectic spirit. 

Mineola, TX, is a historic East Texas city in Wood County, known for its charming, walkable downtown with antique shops, unique eateries, and railroad heritage, featuring sites like the Mineola Depot and Select Theater, plus the expansive Mineola Nature Preserve. A railroad hub since the 1870s, it blends small-town feel with amenities, attracting retirees and visitors, and is even Kacey Musgraves' birthplace. 

Gilmer, TX is a city in Upshur County, East Texas, known for its historic downtown, agricultural roots, and the annual East Texas Yamboree festival celebrating its sweet potato heritage. It offers small-town charm with red-brick streets, local shops, and attractions like the Historic Upshur Museum and Kelsey Creek Sanctuary, attracting families and retirees with a mix of history and nature. 

Lindale, TX, is a charming, fast-growing East Texas city known for its small-town feel, great schools (LISD), and vibrant music scene, famously the hometown of Miranda Lambert, blending rich history (Blackberry Capital) with modern amenities like The Cannery district, offering live music, unique shops, and outdoor access near Tyler and Dallas.