Marlin Weso

Negative News Creates Positive News for Texas Home Prices

By Marlin Weso / September 14, 2020 /

Imagine a positive coming from a negative in 2020. At the moment, it’s happening for Texas home prices. Analysts say some consumers have stronger credit profiles, more stable income and asset resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Ironically, this has created a prosperous environment for home prices. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University’s Texas…

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You’ll Pay More for Rent in Grapevine, Frisco

By Marlin Weso / September 14, 2020 /

Grapevine has plenty of attractions. It has Grapevine Lake, a historic downtown, the nearby Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the neighboring industrious planned community of Las Colinas, and it surrounds the Texas 114/121 freeway corridor that puts the area squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth. Apartment properties make these pitches to lure potential renters. But, if…

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McSAM Awards Go Virtual, Honor Sales, Marketing Stars

By Marlin Weso / September 14, 2020 /

The Dallas Builders Association went virtual this year and recognized excellence in sales and marketing at its annual McSAM Awards recently. Amy Vanderoef announced the winners and the event was streamed. This year’s theme was Paint The Town and awards were presented by StrucSure Home Warranty. M/I Homes of Columbus, Ohio, was selected builder of…

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Colleyville Traditional Makes Solid First Impressions

By Marlin Weso / September 9, 2020 /
The entryway at 5705 Morlaix Court at this traditional home in Colleyville is majestic with its crafted wood features.

to Ebby Halliday Realtor Renee Ongaro, the most breathtaking part of this custom 7,171-square-foot traditional home is the first thing you’ll see once you’re inside — the home’s majestic front entryway.

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How Fort Worth Beat Out Plano For Texas’ Most Livable City

By Marlin Weso / September 7, 2020 /
Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas

Over the years, Fort Worth has endured sidekick status to Dallas. Too many times, people have forgotten about the FW in D-FW. Texas Motor Speedway is always thought to be in Dallas. Ironically, Fort Worth-born Larry Hagman grew up closer to Cowtown than Dallas, the TV show he made famous. But this year, Fort Worth…

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