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Coach’s Corner: In an Industry That Values Creativity, Differentiate or Die

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 17, 2020 /

Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer, JP and Associates Realtors Frequently when I’m consulting with real estate team leaders and agents, I’m told, “well, Mark, everyone is the same, just like me!” And I say: “differentiate or die.”  Think about it; you can get gas for your car anywhere. You can take any airline or rental car…

Staying Healthy at Home: Help Your Family Counter The COVID Chaos

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 16, 2020 /

By Sarah ZubiateFounder and Farmer, ZUBI’S As we all know, 2020 hasn’t been the year we all expected — so many unknowns, new stresses on our daily lives, heightened awareness but also immense anxiety, etc. Here we are, planning to kick off our two-week homeschool program before in-person school begins on Sept. 3, and the…

Want To Buy an Old Home? Be On The Lookout For These Big Issues

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 12, 2020 /

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.” When we inspect older homes, we often find original or “as-built” conditions that are no longer up to the current building code. As a homeowner…

Dallas’ Online Permitting is an Arduous Journey Fraught With Peril

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 5, 2020 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association Once upon a time, Dallas Builders Association members were able to walk into the City of Dallas’s Oak Cliff Municipal Center (OCMC) and walk out with a residential building permit within hours. For some, the search for parking was nearly as long as the wait for a…

Here’s How to Make Sure Your Roof Can Weather The Coming Storms

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 5, 2020 /

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.” Between summer storms and the approaching tornado season, your roof can take a beating this time of year. The roof is one of the major expenses…