Relocation
By Rick Mauch Candy’s Dirt Contributor Wendy LeSage smiles when her business, LeSage Welcome Services, is compared to a longtime popular service called Welcome Wagon. Like that organization, she welcomes folks into their new home and then some. “Yes, but on steroids!” she said with a smile with asked about a comparison. Actually Welcome Wagon…
Read MoreDallas-Fort Worth is the top 2021 destination for people relocating to other parts of the country, according to a new report co-authored by Zillow and Allied Van Lines.
Read MoreThe North Texas Relocation Professional fall conference is just around the corner, and professionals will be gathering to hear speakers, network with one another, and check out a host of vendors. Set for Oct. 3, the conference at the Omni Hotel at Park West (1590 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas) costs $150 for members…
Read MoreBy Jenny Harrison Special Contributor Pop culture stereotypes have ruined the image of Texas — the brave and beloved Lone Star State. For those who haven’t been there or haven’t met someone from Texas, it is the state of short-tempered rednecks, wild cowboys, and dumb blondes. The reality, however, is different and shockingly more interesting.…
Read MoreThursday, Feb. 15, is the first “Black Tie Country Concert” featuring performances by Rascal Flatts, and more! The evening is brought to us by Dustin Black and the folks at Black Tie Moving. “We are bringing the DFW real estate community together for one special night full of music, food, drinks, networking, and giving back,”…
Read MoreWe already know the “why” behind people moving to Texas: Jobs. But what about the “where” and “how many”? In the just released Texas relocation report from the Texas Association of Realtors, Texas was ranked as the second most popular relocation destination. “The diverse job opportunities and high quality of life in Texas continues to…
Read MoreAs you may have heard, Jamba Juice is moving its headquarters to North Texas. Specifically, Frisco. I want to note that the company, headquartered in Emeryville, California, will be getting $800,000 in grants from the City of Frisco and the Texas Enterprise Fund. Yes, that means that the company is getting a “bribe” to relocate…
Read MoreGetting ready to sell your house can be overwhelming. The first word your Realtor is going to mention is “declutter.” Then the stager will come in and remark that items need to be stored because it’s hard to see the gorgeous architectural details with your beautiful furniture blocking the columns and impeding the view. What…
Read MoreWalletHub released its 2015 list of the best and worst places to retire based on 23 metrics across the 150 largest cities in the USA. Texas is a mixed bag. Unsurprisingly, six of the top 10 are in Florida (4) and Arizona (2) – states with no income taxes and long-time targets of the retirement…
Read MoreCoinciding with cherry blossom season, I received a note from a reader in Japan (Candy covers the world!). The writer, an American school teacher is contemplating relocating back to the US in a couple of years. She’s specifically looking at midrise and highrise buildings in Dallas with a view. Her idea of “view” could be…
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