North of Dallas, suburban America's hypergrowth: 'Our city went from 8,000 to 80,000 residents in 10 years'

Kristen Cox and her family moved into a spacious new home in Celina, Texas, reflecting the area's rapid growth. Their new house, measuring 370 square meters, features multiple rooms and a large garage, purchased for $838,000 with a 6.3% mortgage. The move was motivated by the need for more space for their two children. Collin County, where Celina is located, has seen a 70% population increase over 15 years, highlighting the ongoing urbanization and pursuit of the American dream in the region.