Economy

ClubLocal is Like LA Fitness for Your Home: Whip That Crib Into Shape!

By Candy Evans / February 28, 2013 /

Spring is trying to tease us here in Dallas. Great 60 degree days, then whamo, freezing cold nights. And the Dallas housing market is really gearing up. In case you haven’t heard, we are almost a Seller’s market! That means it’s time to get your home ready to sell even if you plan on staying…

Don’t Faint: Case-Shiller is Getting Almost POSITIVE These Days

By Candy Evans / February 26, 2013 /

You know I am not a huge fan Standard & Poors/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Why? you ask? I’m sure they are very nice people, but their data is old and does not take into account new construction. By old data, I mean that what they are reporting today, this news that has us all giddy,…

Don't Faint: Case-Shiller is Getting Almost POSITIVE These Days

By Candy Evans / February 26, 2013 /

You know I am not a huge fan Standard & Poors/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Why? you ask? I’m sure they are very nice people, but their data is old and does not take into account new construction. By old data, I mean that what they are reporting today, this news that has us all giddy,…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Wah Wah Wataugua! Beautiful Bluffview Listing Has Spring in Every Step!!

By Candy Evans / February 26, 2013 /

You’ve seen this listing before, yes? Probably the most beautiful backyard in Dallas, if not in the top ten running. A stunning Mediterranean by Bob Thompson is a truly Santa Barbara style home built in 2001 on 1.29 lush Bluffview acres. Honestly, you may have to remind yourself every four minutes that you are not at The Dallas Arboretum. Inside those smooth stucco walls is a 7,863 square foot home with five bedrooms, three living areas and a five-car garage plus separate guest quarters, huge kitchen, breakfast area, great room, library, dining room, exercise room, and a master to end all master bedroom suites.

A Major Name in Dallas Real Estate Has Left Us: Vance C. Miller, R.I.P.

By Candy Evans / February 24, 2013 /

Local real estate mogul,  major Republican donor and Dallas philanthropist Vance C. Miller died early Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack at the age of 79. I had just seen his lovely wife, Tincy, at a luncheon Thursday at the 11th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award where I was the guest of Kyle Crews…