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Does Your Pool Need A Chill Pill? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 11, 2011 /

Over on CandysDirt.com, we are wondering why we even have pools. Because, right about now, they are all like bathtubs.

The Dallas Real Estate Market, Like It’s Very Hot People, Is Hanging in There

By Candy Evans / August 9, 2011 /

The full story over on CandysDirt — local Dallas real estate news.

Dallas Billionaire, Philanthropist Charles Wyly Dies in Aspen Auto Wreck

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

Update: I’ve received a note from Mr. Wyly’s cousin (in comments) clarifying that the Michaels Arts & Crafts stores that were founded by Charles and Sam Wyly were sold while quite profitable. The business downturn apparently with subsequent owners.   I am sad to report that Dallas philanthropist and billionaire Charles Wyly, whose name is on the Dee and Charles…

Home Staging: Do Designer Pets Help Sell Homes, First or Second? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

I knew it was only a matter of time before this happened. After all, Realtors have been stealing tips from ad pros for years to make homes look glorious in photographs to entice buyers. What have I been telling you for years — it’s all about the photos, right? Now we hear that “placement pets“, as…

John Rattenbury Mid Century Masterpiece Brings Taliesen West Sensibility to Dallas. And Oh So Reduced!

By Candy Evans / July 8, 2011 /

I am not going to tell you how much this home at 9100 Guernsey is listed for — because my lawyer has not yet drafted any releases to cover reader heart attacks. (Well, I guess you can always look it up.) This masterpiece is about as close to owning a Frank Lloyd Wright design in…