Dallas Real Estate News

Adrian Beltre Looking to Buy in Vaquero?

By Candy Evans / February 4, 2011 /

This is Adrian Beltre. Third baseman for the Texas Rangers. Born in the Dominican Republic. He is selling this California home, as I mentioned to you earlier in the week, and he and his adorable wife are house-hunting in — where else — Vaquero. (Update: My friend the RealEstalker, a.k.a. Mama,¬† tells me that Bradbury,…

Slab Versus Pier & Beam: Which is Warmer?

By Candy Evans / February 3, 2011 /

OK, it is really cold in Texas tonight. 20 degrees right now. Supposed to go down to 14. It is my opinion that most homes in Texas are not built for this kind of weather unless they have basements and theromopane windows. Home with old single pane windows are frozen over. I had a pier…

Super Bowl XLV Creates Significant Growth for Dallas/Fort Worth Rental Market

By Candy Evans / February 2, 2011 /

It is a tribute to the power of the real estate market that one of the major advertisers in this year’s game, again, is HomeAway.com. (Click here to see their unique, customizable spot — travelers can insert their faces as a main character in the commercial and vacation rental home owners can feature their listings.…

Now That Rhonda Has Her Own Home, Is Troy-Spotting Going to be the New Dallas Past Time?

By Candy Evans / February 1, 2011 /

Over at D Mag’s Frontburner, Christine Perez says Troy was out dining with — people — and she asks, who are they? The last time I was at Eddie V’s I sat smack dab next to Miles Austin, who was oh so sweet. Seems like Troy-spotting is going to get as big as finding House…

Super Bowl XLV Rentals: 20,000 Square Feet, Ferrari and a Private Jet

By Candy Evans / January 31, 2011 /

Think of all the blow-outs it must have taken to get this palace. From my blogging co-hort John Burgdoff, I have unearthed the ultimate place to stay for Super Bowl in Dallas: 5540 North 40 Place in North Dallas. As if this 20,000 square foot, nine bedroom home crammed full of everything wonderful¬†— media room,…