Dallas Real Estate News

Backyard Amenities, Such as Treehouses, Driving Faster Home Sales, Zillow Reports

By Tommy Cummings / May 12, 2021 /

Zillow research finds homes with treehouses are driving quicker-than-expected sales and higher prices, with listings mentioning back yard (5.2 days faster than expected), sandbox (4.5 days), and playground (2.5 days) among the quickest.

Plan to Protest Your Property Taxes? Here Are a Few Tips

By Tommy Cummings / May 9, 2021 /

Like every year, you have the right of appeal. But make it a priority and check your appraisal district’s deadlines.

Rising Rents in Dallas Apartments Hint of Pandemic Recovery, Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings / May 5, 2021 /

Year-over-year rent growth in Dallas was 1.1 percent in April compared with 0.7 percent a year ago, according to the May 2021 Dallas Rent Report compiled by ApartmentList.com.

Annual Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report Reveals Interesting Findings

By Tommy Cummings / May 4, 2021 /

In this hot housing market, homebuyers in Texas need more income to afford a home.
That was one of the more enlightening findings in the 2021 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released by Texas Realtors.

Megatel’s West Dallas $1B Development Brings Lagoons Back Into Discussion

By Tommy Cummings / May 3, 2021 /

A few weeks ago, Dallas-based Megatel Homes got the thumbs up from Dallas City Council to start development of The Villages at SoHo Square, a $1 billion mixed-use project that includes a lagoon, thousands of residents, and retail and entertainment space near Singleton Boulevard and Borger Street in West Dallas.