Economy

Saturday Six Hundred:106 Degree Plus Days Got You Down? How Does $250 Bucks Sound for Monthly Utilities –MAX?

By Candy Evans / July 28, 2012 /

Not only is this house adorable, well-built, well-located, thoughtfully planned, brand spanking new and close to everything, it’s also the cheapest home you will ever find in Dallas, Texas when it comes to utility costs. Even when it’s 106 degrees. Built by JLD Custom Homes, it’s one of only two local homes whose builders have received the 2011 Oncor Excellence in…

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Friday Five Hundred: Absolutely Orgasmic Mmmmm Streets Secret Tudor-esque, NOT in MLS…

By Candy Evans / July 27, 2012 /

Towel warmers, anyone? What is this, Champ D’Or? You are KILLING me with this listing: it is unbelievable! 2246 square feet, built in 1926, remodeled in 1946 and then very, very recently as you can SO tell. Only two bedrooms, two baths, but look at that master — it is worth sucking up another bedroom for! Closets! Who…

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Hip Pockets Not in MLS: This Home Might Be Going On The Market –Twist My Arm!

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2012 /

I know that with inventory so low, it is mighty hard to find homes out there. The new thing is to find a home BEFORE it hits the market! If you are looking in Preston Hollow, very close to St. Mark’s — we are talking roll out of bed and you are in your classroom…

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Roof Repair Rip Offs: The Storm Chasers Want to Fix Your Roof, Then Retire Rich

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2012 /

I have a roof made from recycled rubber tires. It has a 50 year warranty. Never mind that the company who manufactured it is no longer in business, it’s a great roof and totally hail-proof. In fact, hail bounces off. Which is why I am loving the 25 plus roofers who have knocked on my…

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Wonder Why Some Realtor’s Photos Look So Dang Good?

By Candy Evans / July 24, 2012 /

Because they hire photographers who shoot for places like Architectural Digest, Veranda, Luxe and other fine national shelter magazines. That’s Ira Montgomery, one of the best shelter spread photographers in the country, shooting Brian Crawford’s listing at the Ritz Tower I. Ira shot a lot for DHome before budget cuts, and he also shot my…

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