Eric Hartnett, 57, moved to Prosper, Texas, after living in California his entire life. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with California native Eric Hartnett, a photographer and bar owner, who moved to Prosper, Texas, in 2018. AdvertisementBefore buying a home, I flew out to Texas three times, so I was kind of familiar with the North Dallas area. My friend, who was a realtor, had also been looking in the North Dallas area. Hartnett has lived in Prosper, Texas, for the past five years.

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