Balmoral’s crystal clear lagoon is making waves not only in Texas (we are going to have the first lagoon in the state!) but also across the nation.

Builder magazine, a national publication covering the residential real estate industry, has been watching the entry of Crystal Lagoons amenities into master-planned communities. It has been tracking the progress of the Balmoral crystal clear lagoon, running an article on it in the latest print publication and — most recently — posting an update on the Fill the Lagoon event held recently in the community.

We’re excited, too! Filling the lagoon is the last construction phase for the lagoon, which will open with the 8-acre Amenity Village later this summer.

Read the full Builder magazine article here.

All eyes will be on the Royal Wedding this weekend, and what could be more inspiring to find your own Royal Paradise with a new home in Balmoral?

In case you didn’t know, the master-planned community of Balmoral is named after the Royal Family’s summer retreat in Scotland. While open for tourism between March and July, the estate is closed to the public starting in August when the Queen and her family arrive for her annual stay through the holidays.

Santa and snow are taking over Balmoral on Saturday, Dec. 9, and it’s going to be brrrr-illiant! The jolly old elf himself will be on hand from 10 a.m.-noon with 30,000 pounds of snow, an ice sculpting team, hot cocoa and more.

Bundle up the family and join us at ­­11930 Talman Run Dr. for some snow action and a holiday event with all the trimmings. In addition to cocoa, we will have a s’mores bar, cookie decorating and lots of festive crafts. DLG Ice Factory will be on hand demonstrating what it takes to turn a block of ice into cool art. Kids can take pictures with their favorite celebrity — Santa Claus ­— then drop off their holiday letter in his special mailbox (just as a follow up to their conversation). There will even be toys for all the girls and boys!

Don’t forget to take time out to warm up with tours of our five beautiful model homes. Our builders have decked their halls and have lots of holiday activities planned, including Christmas carolers to serenade you as you explore our unique community. The event is free, but those attending are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots.

Come chill with Santa all day and kick off a season of fun at Balmoral!