Emerging Real Estate Markets

Second Home Trends – Affordable & Amenities: Calistoga Ranch in Napa Beckons

By Candy Evans / June 29, 2011 /

Here’s the deal. The economy is not cooperating, but we still want to enjoy life. I know so many families who want a second home to “create family memories.” Most families, like mine, are spread out all over tarnation. A second home is a great way for everyone to combine a vacation with a family visit.…

How NOT To Take A Listing Photo, Unless Your Future Occupation is in Porn

By Candy Evans / June 28, 2011 /

And we are not talking House Porn. The MLS allows agents to upload up to 20 photographs to MLS listings, but this agent or homeowner must have forgotten that every mirror has two sides… click here for what is a rather X-rated photo (and kids, cover your eyes!). Hat tip to Curbed.com.

Sam Wyly and Daughter Selling Off 20 Acre “Eco Estate” In Malibu: Dallas Real Estate Second Home News

By Candy Evans / June 22, 2011 /

More proof that the high end market is getting stronger, particulary in and around LA. And millionaires are getting more earth friendly every single day! Sam Wyly and his daughter, Christiana, are selling a four-bedroom, four-bath home at 1300 Greenleaf Canyon Road in Malibu for $2.995 million. The eco-estate, so called because of the extensive renovation done embracing not only…

Madre and Padre Viva With the Kids: How The Hispanic Housing Boom Will Affect Texas Real Estate & Mexicans Building U.S. Fortesses

By Candy Evans / June 21, 2011 /

Dallas Real Estate is changing. Several years ago, my cousin and his wife moved his parents into their home. It was a bit unsettling because I thought my aunt and uncle needed their own space. Turns out my cousins, who live in Florida, were way ahead of me. With more Hispanics buying homes in Texas…

What Happens When a Bunch of Real Estate Editors Get Together? Too Much!

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2011 /

Was in San Antonio last week at¬†the¬†National Association of Real Estate Editors conference getting a state of the real estate market report. They kept us hopping busy, and plugged the heck out of San Antonio. What can I say, San Antonio actually HAS a river walk! The next great frontier in real estate is re-newal…