Celebrity Real Estate

What Do You Do When the Buyer or Seller Doesn't Show at Closing?

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Years ago, I sold my home on Park Lane after living there for more than ten years. We agreed on a sales price and yes, like most home sellers, it was less than what I wanted, less than what I thought my home was worth. But I agreed to the sales price and the terms…

Move & NAR File Suit Against Zillow and Former Chief Strategy Officer, Now at Zillow

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Forget Crimea, the biggest battle brewing in the U.S. right now is between Realtor.com, owned by the National Association of Realtors, its digital company Move.com, which operates Realtor.com’s websites and social media, and Zillow, the huge and ever-growing third party real estate portal that agents both love and hate. What’s happened? A key higher-up left…

The Higley 1000: the 35 Richest Neighborhoods in Dallas Fort Worth May Surprise You

By Candy Evans / March 17, 2014 /

I was a bit disappointed when I read geographer Stephen Higley’s ranking of the top wealthiest 1,000 neighborhoods in America last week. I was sure, certain almost, that Highland Park and Old Preston Hollow would be among the top wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation. Well they were, but not at the tip top. The wealthy…

Museum Tower Buyers Celebrate Move In With a Pop!

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2014 /

We have asked Realtors to share stories of how many units they are selling at Museum Tower to satisfy media queries. Many are too busy closing to reply, but we did catch up with broker Katie Aspen who shared her secret client’s gift with us: a selection of her buyer’s favorite bubbly bottles with two…

Inwood Mortgage Home of the Week: Spring Ahead to One of the Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas North of LBJ

By Candy Evans / March 13, 2014 /

Here is a real treasure trove, brand new to the market, and you know how special that is! The listing agent, Marjorie Aarant of Aarant Realty, says 14225 Hughes Lane was a winner in D Home’s annual “Ten Most Beautiful Homes” 2012 beauty contest! Well, not quite, but it should have been. 14225 Hughes lane…