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Cost of ‘Home Sweet Home’ higher than state average

by | Jan 26, 2017 | Latest

With the cost of living throughout Collin County higher that the U.S. average, securing a home, especially for those renting, is not for the faint of heart.

Throughout the county, there are limited quantities of rental properties and those owning them can place a high price tag on them due to supply and demand.

Farmersville: little town, few apartments

For those interested in rental property in Farmersville they will without a doubt have a better chance renting a house than an apartment.

Editor’s note: this is the first in a multi-part series on the cost of living in Collin County

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the Jan. 26 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.

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