Year: 2024

You Can Definitely Have a Coke, But no Smile in This Florida Home

By Mimi Perez / February 7, 2024 /

“Hi, I’m Mimi and I am addicted to Coca-Cola. It’s been two hours since my last Coke Zero.” Wow, I feel so much better. There should be no secrets between friends and I just wanted to come clean with you fine people. The accuracy is uncanny. Now being from the South, I need to make…

Republic Title Tip: Unlocking Savings with Texas Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners

By CandysDirt / February 6, 2024 /

Becoming a homeowner in Texas is a significant milestone, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. One aspect that new homeowners should be aware of is property taxes but here’s the exciting part: Texas offers a range of property tax exemptions that can save you money and make your homeownership journey even sweeter. In this…

Dallas Plan Commission to Review South Winnetka Heights Conservation District in March

By April Towery / February 6, 2024 /

Almost three years after South Winnetka Heights neighbors petitioned for a conservation district, a draft ordinance is set to go before the City Plan Commission in March.  The South Winnetka Heights Conservation District process ran parallel to that of the Lakewood Conservation District expansion, where neighbors also went through a long, arduous process, claiming delays…

Steve Brown, One of The Most Prolific Real Estate Journalists in The Country, Retires

By Candy Evans / February 6, 2024 /

After 47 years of writing real estate news fresh from college at SMU, the legendary Steve Brown is calling it quits as the Real Estate Editor at The Dallas Morning News. The last time I talked to Steve, we were at NAREE’s version of speed dating. It’s not what you think! The “Meet the Press”…

Should Dallas Look at Land in Taxable Value Per Acre? Asheville Planner Wants City to Shift Perspective on Density

By April Towery / February 6, 2024 /

Experts weighed in recently on introducing higher-density development in single-family neighborhoods and talked about how the city can be more effective in planning for the future as the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan inches closer to a July adoption date.  MetroTex Association of Realtors requested a presentation on the “Economics of Land Use” from Joe…