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Fly North Next Summer With These Muskoka Lake Homes

By CandysDirt / August 13, 2021 /

The east coast has the Hamptons; the west, Malibu and Laguna. But who knew Canada had its own elite summer destination? Two hours north of Toronto, there’s Muskoka — which just might be the country’s best-kept secret in luxury real estate. According to Architectural Digest, this exclusive area has an A-list following. “The Carnegies and the Mellons…

Champions School Hosts Back-to-School Flash Sale Friday, Aug. 13

By CandysDirt / August 12, 2021 /

Who said Back to School is just for the kids? On August 13, 2021, Champions School of Real Estate will have incredible discounts for continuing education, designations, and pre-licensing programs in all areas of real estate, loan, inspection, and appraisal!  “It’s very rare for us to put out flash sales, but this time of year,…

Mortgage Rates Expected to Increase Along With Inventory in Second Half of 2021, Researchers Say

By CandysDirt / August 12, 2021 /

From Staff Reports COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on real estate in Texas, but a new report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center sees a more stable Texas housing market for the second half of 2021 and into 2022. The Center’s 2021 Mid-Year Texas Housing & Economic Outlook was released today. Here are the takeaways: Supply Chain…

City of Dallas Revisits Certificate of Appropriateness Fees For Historic Districts

By CandysDirt / August 9, 2021 /

From Staff Reports Maintaining and renovating a historic property can be extremely expensive, especially considering the high cost of materials. So it’s no surprise that homeowners with properties within a historic district are sometimes tempted to skip the additional expense of securing a certificate of appropriateness (CA) from the city when looking to save money.…

Magnificent Tudor Estate in Preston Hollow Heads to The Auction Block on August 28

By CandysDirt / August 2, 2021 /

From Staff Reports Glen Gables offers incomparable luxury in the coveted Preston Hollow community, and hits the block on August 28, 2021. Nestled in the highly sought-after Preston Hollow community of north Dallas, the Tudor-style estate of Glen Gables delivers unequaled one-of-a-kind elements, while providing an awe-inspiring sense of comfort and warmth in a quiet and friendly…