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Republic Title Answers Your Questions on Recent Changes to Homestead Exemptions 

By Candy's Dirt / April 23, 2024 /

In the ever-evolving landscape of property taxes, understanding the intricacies of exemptions can significantly impact homeowners.  Recent changes to the Texas Constitution and the Tax Code have impacted homestead exemptions and how Central Appraisal Districts (CADs) handle those exemptions.   In this post, we will be discussing what homeowners need to know about Proposition 4, which…

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If You Don’t Buy This Flower Mound Estate for Yourself, Purchase It for Your Pup

By Candy's Dirt / April 20, 2024 /

Seems like “hybrid” stuff is all the rage these days. We have “hybrid work models,” which means time is split between home and office. We have “hybrid cars,” which run on both gasoline and electricity. And “hybrid foods” like cotton candy grapes and lobster ice cream (seriously, Google that one!).  The home at 2005 Bayshore…

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Ebby Halliday Companies Hosts Annual Open House Tour This Sunday 

By Candy's Dirt / April 20, 2024 /

As the days grow longer and the flowers move toward their peak of glory, so has the spring housing market been heating up. Traditionally known as Spring Market — the busiest season for real estate transactions – this time of year brings a flurry of activity that both buyers and sellers can take advantage of.…

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If You’re Looking to Live in Glen Lakes, This Is It (Literally)

By Candy's Dirt / April 13, 2024 /

The planned community of Glen Lakes, just north of NorthPark and east of Boedeker, is one of the best-kept secrets in all of Dallas, even after almost 50 years in existence. Since it was developed in the late 1970s on a golf course that used to span both sides of 75/Central (there was even a…

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Julie Haymann Lists a Picturesque Estate in The Center of The City

By Candy's Dirt / April 11, 2024 /

If there were a contest for the best backyard, the extraordinary estate at 14917 Lake Forest Dr. in Addison would win first place. With a private pond, pool, covered patios, and a large fire pit, this estate is the ideal property for entertaining.  The backyard is so spectacular that the owner had it painted as a…

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