Emerging Real Estate Markets

Bluegreen Communities Go South, and East and West to SouthStar, Mehrdad Moayedi

By Candy Evans / June 4, 2012 /

Here’s more proof of how well home builders are doing in some parts of the country, namely, of course, Texas: a Coral Gables residential developer recently bought up a super successful builder of residential communities, many in Texas. In early May, SouthStar Communities paid $29 million big ones to buy Bluegreen Communities, which has created…

The Credit Doctor Says: Good Credit — Don’t Leave Home Without It!

By Candy Evans / May 15, 2012 /

When you buy a home, consider it a voyage. There is real joy in the journey as much as the destination. In real estate, that couldn’t be more true! But as with any trip, you’d better be prepared before you hit the road. Just as you wouldn’t set off on any important trip without a map and itinerary…

Friday Five Hundred: Soft Lakewood Contemporary Reduced, for the Good Guys

By Candy Evans / May 11, 2012 /

I have so been meaning to tell you about this Good Guys house, a creek-view oasis! Looks like my timing was perfect, too, because 3914 Frontier was just reduced from $599,999 to $549,000. First of all, I know the owners and they really ought to be written into the contract for an additional price: you…

Hot Property: Richard Soto, VIP Realty. Kind of a VIP Himself!

By Candy Evans / May 10, 2012 /

Meet Richard Soto, owner/broker of  VIP Realty here in Dallas. Richard has an interesting story: he is an agent who spends more time on marketing and SEO than he actually does selling. That’s because Richard is an extremely tech-savvy agent, and he knows where his business comes from: the web. Whether it’s Dallas homes for sale, Fort…

Thursday Three Hundred: Kessler Square Tudor is a Beauty Inside And Out

By Joanna England / May 10, 2012 /

Yes, I am going to show you another awesome house in Oak Cliff. Why, you ask? Because if you aren’t considering your next home purchase to be south of the Trinity River, then you’re missing out on a great opportunity. Like this adorable three-bedroom, two-bath Tudor in Kessler Square marketed by Brady Moore. You can…