Painted Tree Neighbors
A neighbor-built guide to living in Painted Tree, McKinney TX
Moving In
Move-In ChecklistA neighbor-tested checklist for setting up your new Painted Tree home before and after move-in.Updated 2026-06-14Utilities & City ServicesWho provides electric, gas, water, trash and internet in Painted Tree — with deposits, links and trash-day basics.Updated 2026-06-14Schools & RegistrationWhich McKinney ISD schools serve Painted Tree, how to register, and what proof of residency you actually need.Updated 2026-06-14Home InspectionWhy new-build Painted Tree homes still need independent inspections — and the phases that matter.Updated 2026-06-14
Taxes & Property
Homestead ExemptionHow to file your Texas homestead exemption after closing — step by step, with the Collin CAD details.Updated 2026-06-14Protesting Your Property TaxesHow to appeal your Collin CAD appraisal and avoid overpaying on property taxes.Updated 2026-06-14
Home & Yard
Water Softener & ROWhy Painted Tree water is hard, and how neighbors choose softeners and RO systems.Updated 2026-06-14Epoxy Garage FloorsNeighbor-tested guide to coating your garage floor — coatings, costs, prep, and what to ask installers.Updated 2026-06-14Flower Beds & LandscapingPractical, neighbor-tested guide to gardening, beds, and lawns in our McKinney Zone 8b clay-soil yards.Updated 2026-06-14Home Security & CamerasNeighbor-tested guidance on doorbell cams, wired NVR systems, smart locks, and camera placement for new builds.Updated 2026-06-14