Dallas Real Estate News

Winter Spring Summer and Fall, All You Have To Do is Call — Carole King’s Idaho Ranch Now a Blue Light Special

By Candy Evans / August 30, 2011 /

The price has been slashed from $16 million to just $11.5 for this amazing ranch spread one hour and a half north of the sleepy Ketchum/Sun Valley ski community of Hemingway fame. Located in the tiny town of Stanley, Idaho, and how cute is that name? (Not to be Debbie Downer, but Hemingway did commit suicide…

Ad Valorem Taxes & The Elderly: You Can Defer Taxes for 8%

By Candy Evans / August 29, 2011 /

Last week we learned in the Dallas Morning News that about 3,000 elderly (that is, folks over age 65) and disabled Dallas County property owners are due for a fiscal surprise because of a computer glitch in the Dallas County Appraisal District that miscalculated their 2010 tax bills. That surprise is a higher tax bill than…

Northwood Hills Tour of Homes Sunday Afternoon Open House. Go There Today, 2:00 to 5:00 PM

By Candy Evans / August 28, 2011 /

Those who live there say Northwood Hills may just be Dallas’ best kept secret. Located just north of LBJ along Hillcrest Road, the neighborhood has a high-end aesthetic with a small town feel. Richardson schools are a huge plus. There are 1125 homes in Northwood,  average leafy lots of one-half an acre, and affordable home…

What’s That Big Huge Thingee Going Up on Inwood Road Near Royal? Dallas Real Estate News, ‘Nother Lucky Sperm Club Member

By Candy Evans / August 26, 2011 /

It’s 20,000 square feet under one roof, about 13,000 to 14,000 of living space, a highly contemporary mega mega manse under construction by builder to the stars Simmie Cooper, interior design by my dear friend Joanie Wyll. But to give you a little preview, consider this: Simmie was the *speculative builder on this 12,220 square foot home at 4512…

Candy Sale of the Week: Back-To-School, Leave-It-To-Beaver Feel for Less Than $450,000

By Candy Evans / August 24, 2011 /

I see Ward and June all over this house, don’t you? In fact, this home just screams “family”. Or maybe, “come and get it!” Located on  nearly a half acre in Casa Linda Estates (off Garland Road, near Peavy)  with great drive-up appeal, large trees and lush landscaping, you get 2822 square feet that have been updated sensitively.…