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This Fashion-Forward University Park Home Is Perfect For Parties 

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 8, 2019 /

It’s not every day you come across a listing full of personality and impeccable style, which is what makes this residence unforgettable. The University Park home’s stone exterior and idyllic landscaping set a grand tone from the get-go, but you can’t even begin to imagine the fashion-forward spaces that await inside.   Bold designer wallpapers,…

Give Peace A Chance With Contemporary Allen Abode

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 26, 2019 /

By April Towery Special Contributor You had me at theater room. It’s one of those perks, like a Jacuzzi tub or an elevator — maybe you don’t really need it; maybe you’ll never use it, but it sure is cool. And one-touch electric shades in the master bedroom, wood-look tile floors, double ovens, and a…

Renter Stigma: Social and Economic Pressure in the Housing Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 14, 2019 /

By Angelina Bader Apartment List Apartment List surveyed over 5,000 renters and homeowners about their perception of renter stigma. The survey results indicate that nearly 30 percent of Americans believe that there exists a negative social stigma associated with renting. This belief is prevalent among renters and homeowners alike. 34 percent of renters and 28…

Title Tip: Do Your Homework on Assigning Contracts

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 9, 2019 /

Assignment of a real estate contract is looked upon with suspicion by lots of folks. While it is not legal in all states, under Texas law, contracts are assignable unless there is a specific clause in the contract that prohibits it. There are some sellers who become upset when they discover that the person buying…

Title Tip: The Clocks Are Ticking in The Countdown to Closing

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 25, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor The contract has been signed by both buyer and seller. Now it’s the Final Countdown. Cue music. Daa! Da-da-daa! There are several clocks that start ticking towards closing. They all start and stop at different times. Some clocks count the business days while others count the calendar days. Here’s a…