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Nostalgic Look Back at 9338 Meadowbrook: Anyone Remember the Chateau that Burned on Strait Lane? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 9, 2011 /

This is a real blast from the past: Dave Perry-Miller sold 9338 Meadowbrook recently, listed at $6.795, with sales price undisclosed, though I hear it was fairly close to asking. Something about this house made me have deja vue. I dusted off some old notes to get us the very interesting history of this home. It was 1997,…

Hot Monday Morning House Porn: Don’t Judge a Book by The Cover — Even at $500K

By Candy Evans / August 8, 2011 /

From the outside, this house at 7136 Aberdeen in the way cool Meadows is kind of blah. And I’d appreciate any suggestions on how to improve that exterior — I am not fond of that paint color on the stucco, and is it me or is that door too dark and heavy and well, Plano,…

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…

Dallas Philanthropist and Billionaire Charles Wyly Dies Tragically in Aspen, Colorado 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…

Do Designer Dogs Sell Properties? Staging a Home to Sell With Live Pets – Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 5, 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…