Dallas Real Estate News

See Why a Selena-Themed Christmas Light Show in Laredo Went Viral

By Tommy Cummings / December 21, 2020 /

If you’re ever in Laredo before 9:40 p.m. this month, you have to see the Selena Quintanilla-themed Christmas light show on homeowner Tomas Rodriguez’s garage and driveway.

NAREE Panelists Emphasize COVID-19’s Impact on Real-Estate Industry

By Tommy Cummings / December 21, 2020 /

Speakers at the National Association of Real Estate Editors took a deep dive into those topics and more at the 54th annual NAREE journalism conference presented via webinar to its members.

Search Analysis Shows More Renters Checking Out Dallas During Pandemic, Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings / December 17, 2020 /

Dallas might be regarded as a temporary safe haven for renters during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the easy conclusion from Apartment List’s quarterly renter migration report, but the data suggests other reasons. In its fourth-quarter report, Apartment List crunched its search numbers and determined that 23.5 percent of people looking for a place to live…

Where Are The Best Places For Holiday Light Tours? Glad You Asked

By Tommy Cummings / December 14, 2020 /

Fear not this holiday season. One tradition is built to survive and thrive this year — drive-through neighborhood light tours. Throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, neighborhoods are promoting their holiday light tours. Visitors can check out the displays from safe distances in their vehicles as they snake through neighborhoods. Dallas radio personality Corby Davidson, who…

How Much Do We Clark Griswolds Spend on Holiday Lights Each Year?

By Tommy Cummings / December 7, 2020 /

A new Rocket Homes study discovered that the average American spends $269 for holiday decorations. The study also found that 63 percent of Americans put up their decorations right after Thanksgiving.