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Now is The Time For Renewed Vigilance Against COVID-19 on The Jobsite

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 30, 2020 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association  The rise in COVID-19 cases reminds us of two things: 1) the virus is still out there preying on human instinct and 2) that the health and economic challenges left in its wake are long from over. Some are calling it a “second wave” or a “resurgence.”…

ML Interiors Breaks Down The Kitchen Renovation

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 29, 2020 /

By Michelle LynnePresident, ML Interiors Group Budgets are generally the scariest part of any renovation. And while creating a kitchen renovation budget isn’t rocket science, it does require detail, experience, and the ability to juggle. These three steps are key to ensuring a successful and on budget kitchen renovation project. Step One: Budget The first…

If You Don’t Know Building Code, Fixing it Yourself Can Be a Bad Idea

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 24, 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.” As home inspectors, we come across a lot of things in homes that malfunction due to poor maintenance or just age. But sometimes we find repair…

Number of Existing Homes Sold Drops to 2012 Levels

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 24, 2020 /

From Staff Reports After accounting for seasonal factors, existing homes sold through Texas Multiple Listing Services fell to their lowest level since 2012 amid public health precautions and social distancing measures. “The month of May marked the housing market’s deepest decline thus far during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. James Gaines, chief economist for…

COVID-19 Will Disrupt The North Texas Real Estate Market, But Perhaps Not How You Think

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 23, 2020 /

By Terry Tremaine2020 MetroTex President These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 has disrupted lives with health concerns, financial struggles, and restrictions on activities. Amidst this uncertainty, real estate professionals, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and investors are trying to figure out the best course forward. I recently listened to two industry experts give their views regarding the…