Jon Anderson

An award-winning columnist, Jon has earned silver and bronze awards for his columns from the National Association of Real Estate Editors in both 2016, 2017 and 2018. When he isn't in Hawaii, Jon enjoys life in the sky in Dallas.

From the Archives: Help Habitat for Humanity, Minimize Landfill Chow and Ease Your Taxes

By Jon Anderson / December 25, 2017 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2018! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

Southern Dallas Buyer’s Guide: All Aboard Green Line Train to Buckner

By Jon Anderson / December 22, 2017 /

It’s been a while since my last installment of my Southern Dallas Buyer’s Guide. Bet you thought I forgot!  Nope, I just didn’t relish State Fair traffic and then real-life hoo-has set in.  But now I’m back to examine what’s available and what’s happening on the DART Green Line. Our first stop are the line’s…

On SecondShelters.com: Fleetwood Mac Founder Puts Diamond Head Retreat on Market

By Jon Anderson / December 20, 2017 /

It’s been a rock and roll December here on SecondShelters.com starting with Sammy Hagar’s Maui retreat showcased at the beginning of the month.  Now it’s time to have a look at Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie’s (the “Mc” in Fleetwood Mac) Honolulu estate.  So sit back and listen to the wind blow, watch the sun…

The Passive-Aggressive Open House

By Jon Anderson / December 20, 2017 /

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It’s My Mansion: 3848 Shady Hollow Is Perfect For Vintage Lovers or Renovators

By Jon Anderson / December 19, 2017 /

From the 1940s through the 1960s, developers slung together a small development northwest of the Dallas Executive (Redbird) Airport called Kimball Estates, complete with relaxing street names like Oak Arbor and Shoreline Drives along with Shady Hollow and Drowsy Lanes. The two homes on Telstar Drive were among the last, named after the first satellites…