Year: 2024

Upon Closer Inspection: Tales From A Flip House

By Brenda Masse / October 12, 2024 /

Here’s a little story about a home inspection at a flip house that, Upon Closer Inspection, wasn’t exactly as advertised. We’ve previously discussed that some flippers can be in the business of putting “lipstick on a pig,” and merely putting a shiny new veneer over existing problems without actually fixing anything, or using subpar contractors…

This Kessler Park Bungalow Proves You Can’t Beat The Classics

By Daniel Lalley / October 11, 2024 /

Kessler Park might be one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in Texas. Directly adjacent to Bishop Arts, Trinity Groves, and all the chic attractions that make these areas so appealing, this dynamic district offers an abundance of incentives to all resident types. Whether you’re into playing golf, perusing boho boutiques, or partying the night away,…

Summit: Dallas Builders Face Inflation, Lack of Inventory, and High Interest Rates

By Shelby Skrhak / October 11, 2024 /

With Texas’ housing market in a tight chokehold — squeezed by rising costs, dwindling inventory, and surging interest rates — builders are scrambling for solutions. This month, they gathered over breakfast at the Dallas Builders Association‘s (DBA) annual State of the Industry Summit to talk about the future of homebuilding in the state. Scott Norman,…

Mic Drop: Colleyville Mansion Slashes Price by $1 Million in Viral Marketing Move

By Joy Donovan / October 11, 2024 /

Oh my goodness. You can call it a price reduction or a price improvement, but I would call it a bargain. Or would you say it’s a steal? One out-of-the-box thinking Realtor worked with his sellers to drop the listing price of this Colleyville mansion by $1 million, and now it’s going viral. This 6,007-square-foot…

Preservation Dallas Presents Tour of Historic Cemeteries and Dia de los Muertos Party

By Karen Eubank / October 10, 2024 /

Do you love a good party and a few spooky and salacious ghost stories? Then you don’t want to miss the upcoming Preservation Dallas Día de los Muertos party and tour of four historic cemeteries next week. Preservation Dallas will kick off the weekend on Friday, October 18, with a Dia de Los Muertos party at…