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THE GRAND PRAIRIE MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY FORMALLY DEBUTS IN HOCKLEY, TX WITH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

HOUSTON, TX – April 24, 2024

 

On April 13, Houston-based private real estate investment and development firm EMBER hosted a public unveiling event for The Grand Prairie, a 1,730-acre nature-focused master-planned community in Hockley, TX. A community-wide, family-focused celebration, The Grandest Opening drew an exuberant crowd of hundreds of guests, including newly minted homeowners, prospective buyers, realtors and neighbors – all of whom were invited to explore and experience the community’s model home park and welcome experience.

 

The Grandest Opening included tours of the community’s eight glowing single- and two-story model homes by some of Houston’s top builders: David Weekley HomesPerry HomesSitterle HomesVillage Builders, and Westin Homes – as well as a host of free family-friendly activations.

 

After entering the party grounds through a majestic, Instaworthy welcome arch, all eyes were immediately drawn to local stilt walker Jamie Hedden, who encouraged guests to enjoy activities and offerings ranging from face painting courtesy of Wow Party Art, and a tech-infused virtual golf simulator from The Range, to the Hello Flower Bar flower cart, petting zoo from Wild Zoofari and Popfancy popsicle cart. Additional food vendors included the infamous Seafood Lady, Smok’d It Up BBQ and Hockley’s very own Backdoor Pizza, while Kyle Mathis and a local magician delivered entertainment in some of the model homes.  At the core of it all, The Turner Country Band provided a lively musical backdrop for the day of festivities.

 

A special highlight of the party was the drawing of an all-expenses paid trip to the Grand Canyon for one lucky family.

 

“We are thankful for everyone who made today a truly memorable way for the greater community to discover The Grand Prairie and learn all about what makes this place so special," said Sandra Ferguson, EMBER’s director of marketing. “The activities offered highlighted our commitment to delivering a nature-focused community, and we are all incredibly proud by the turnout and high interest in the various residential opportunities offered.”

 

Amenities at The Grand Prairie include a one-of-a-kind welcome experience located within The Grand Prairie’s model home park, The Sundancer amenity center (anticipated to open in spring 2025), miles of winding and interconnected hike & bike trails, a 70-acre, kayak-friendly Lake Ember, five smaller community lakes and over 450 acres of dedicated parkland that will include a number of pocket parks, including The Overlook, a 40-foot hill at the heart of the community. The Grand Prairie also recently announced plans for an onsite Waller ISD elementary school along Baethe Rd. that will offer young residents the opportunity to walk or bike to school on a daily basis. 

 

Homes in The Grand Prairie range in price from the upper $200s to the $600s+ and are available on 40- 45-, 50- and 60-foot homesites from the above-mentioned home builders. To date, The Grand Prairie has closed on 15 homes in the community; homes in phase one – 481 in total – are expected to complete construction in spring of 2025.

About The Grand Prairie

Developed by EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development, The Grand Prairie is a 1,730-acre master-planned community located 35 miles from Downtown Houston in Hockley, TX that is ideally situated six miles west of the Grand Parkway and one mile south of US 290. Boasting top of the line nature-based amenities and new homes ranging from the upper $280s to the $600s-plus, The Grand Prairie was conceived with quality of life in mind.  The next-generation community is being thoughtfully developed to create an authentic sense of place, restoring the native grasslands in a way that pays homage to the region’s original character while giving residents a welcomed break from the constant hurry of modern-day life. For more information, please visit www.thegrandprairietx.com.

 

About EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development

Founded by Harry Masterson, Jordan Mack and Vicente Rangel, EMBER is a private real estate investment and development firm specializing in land acquisition and delivery of master-planned communities, industrial, and select residential projects. Its vision and relationships continually generate direct off-market opportunities, and its long-term focus allows for compounded value creation. EMBER’s leaders are land experts with the technical expertise and creativity to solve challenging problems. The company additionally partners with exceptional founders and operators on best-in-class projects. In addition to providing capital and network access, EMBER offers a platform for growth and stability through long-term vision, business administration and compliance. The business prides itself on being nimble, patient and willing to take smart risks. EMBER is intellectually rigorous and honest and strives to keep things simple and straightforward while always aligning its interests with the interests of its stakeholders. 

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