Foreclosure

Yes, Virginia, There are Evictions Still, Even in Swanky Preston Hollow

By Candy Evans / June 29, 2016 /

Cannot tell you where this is yet, because I’m still poking around, but the contents of the house were actually cleared out and dumped on the driveway. Classic eviction or foreclosure. Two DPD were standing by (see the nose of the squad car). Looks like this is going to be a hot lot sale in…

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More Stunning Photos of the Spanish-Style Mansion Going to Foreclosure Auction in Oak Cliff

By Candy Evans / June 23, 2015 /

  These were on VRBO, where the owner also received some happy reviews by people interested in renting a mansion near downtown Dallas. Look at that manicured garden! What in the world is going on? Also there is apparently no door to close off the master bathroom, it flows right in from the master suite.…

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Another Reason to Rethink Fracking: Even The Threat of Shale Gas Wells Tanks Propert Values 20 to 24 Percent

By Joanna England / May 22, 2013 /

Business Insider listed the top nine things that can cripple or kill home values, and fracking (hydraulic fracturing) was listed among foreclosure graveyards, hoarding, sex offenders, and poorly performing schools as one of the top problems that tank home values. The threat of potentially polluted drinking water scares off buyers from their potential dream home.…

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The FSBO Conundrum: Five Things to Consider if You Want to Sell Your Home Yourself

By Candy Evans / January 23, 2013 /

I found this cute house over off Inwood and Lovers, on a little street called (7203) Morton.

Sorry, no links: it’s a for sale by owner.

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Best Realtors: Selling the Most, and I Mean the Most, Challenging Homes in America

By Candy Evans / June 18, 2012 /

As I was telling a reporter the other day, I don’t understand the Jayson Blairs of this world. You just cannot make this sh** up! Truth is way better than fiction, especially when it comes to real estate.

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