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Understanding Title Commitments with Republic Title

By CandysDirt / August 29, 2024 /

When it comes to real estate transactions, few documents are as important as the title commitment. This essential document, provided by the title company, serves as a roadmap for all parties involved, outlining the state of the property’s title and highlighting any potential issues that may need to be addressed before closing. At Republic Title,…

Dallas, Mesquite, Fort Worth Earn Top Honors With American Planning Association Awards

By CandysDirt / August 25, 2024 /

Staff Reports Dallas, Mesquite, and Fort Worth were recognized Friday among other Texas municipalities and organizations for outstanding efforts in planning achievements and leadership by the American Planning Association.  The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan was recognized with the Gold Award for Implementation. Mesquite will take home the Silver Award in Implementation for its Downtown Infrastructure…

Dallas Stars Hockey Team Will Bring $55 Million Youth Sports Facility to Denton County’s Northlake 

By CandysDirt / August 19, 2024 /

Staff Reports  On your mark, get set. Denton County youth, sharpen your ice skates. A $55 million multisport youth facility is planned near State Highway 114 and Chadwick Parkway in Northlake, a partnership between the town and the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars.  The Northlake-owned facility totaling about 225,000 square feet is being developed as…

Heath Is Where It’s at, and More Specifically, This Gorgeous, Spacious Home 

By CandysDirt / August 17, 2024 /

If homes could talk, 724 Wilford Way in Heath Crossing would have a lot to say — and all of it would be worth hearing. Set in one of Heath’s most prestigious subdivisions, a little over a mile from Lake Ray Hubbard as the crow flies, this European manor with five bedrooms and 4.1 baths…

Faisal Halum Departs Briggs Freeman for Compass Real Estate

By CandysDirt / August 15, 2024 /

In agent migration news, Faisal Halum is transitioning from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty to Compass Real Estate. Known for his expertise in architecturally significant homes and high-rise condominiums, Halum has built a reputation as one of Dallas’ top-producing agents. With more than $1 billion in luxury real estate sales since 2018, Halum bundled high…