Flip

A Tale of Two Flips in Casa View: How Far Does $450K Go in This Middle-Class ‘Hood?

By Joanna England / November 19, 2021 /

As many readers know, I’ve lived in my beloved Casa View for 13 years now. Having lived in East Dallas since I moved to this city, I’ve watched the transformation of this side of town from a front-row seat. Some of these changes have been welcome — specifically higher-quality tenants at local shopping centers and…

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Thinking of Buying a Flip? Here Are Some Professional Screw Ups to Watch For

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 9, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” There are several causes for the kinds of problems home inspectors find: Normal wear and tear, lack of regular maintenance, bad DIY repairs. But sometimes…

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Despite Slim Profits, Dallas Ranks No. 3 Best Market For Flips

By Joanna England / October 13, 2021 /

I’ve been keeping track of all of the flips going on in my East Dallas neighborhood, with many friends and neighbors playing a little game called “How much will this flip be listed for?” So far there are four flips in progress within a half mile of my home. I figure the flips keep flipping…

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The Singing Hills Are Alive With Low-Priced Investment Flip

By April Towery / September 7, 2019 /

It can be challenging to find updated investment properties in Dallas that don’t need a lot of rehab, but this Carioca Drive diamond in the rough is ready to go and priced in the 100s. Featuring three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms, this one-story home has “no known structural or other major issues,” according…

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House Flip 101: What You Need to Know Now

By Karen Eubank / July 20, 2018 /

This absolutely adorable house flip at 7045 Gaston Parkway in Lakewood is a perfect template for all the right things to do when you remodel a home for sale.

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