Real Estate Market News

Dallas Arboretum Parking Saga: Officials Say 6-Story Garage Across Garland Road From Arboretum Won't Impact Neighborhoods, Traffic

By Joanna England / June 19, 2013 /

It was just a year ago that public outcry from neighborhoods surrounding the Dallas Arboretum put the kibosh on a parking lot planned for Winfrey Point. That project would have paved over a significant portion of the restored prairie and baseball fields inside one of White Rock Lake’s most popular areas.
It was protracted, dramatic, and thankfully short. It sent Arboretum officials back to the drawing board to formulate a parking plan that won’t impact neighborhoods, views, and traffic on Garland Road — a major East Dallas thoroughfare.

Still Buzz-Worthy After All These Years: 6645 Northaven, Most Talked-About Home in Dallas, is Back on the Market

By Candy Evans / June 19, 2013 /

I know everyone is focusing on 6645 Northaven, home to some of my neighbors and really one of the most significant mid century modern homes in Dallas, or the southwest for that matter. The house re-entered the market on May 23. But you need to know the history behind this white, light-filled wonder. The owners…

A Gentlemen’s Ranch, a Storm Shelter, and Asses (Donkeys) 12 Miles from Downtown Dallas

By Candy Evans / June 19, 2013 /

Here is a chance to live like you are getting away… without really getting away. You can do it on this amazing country estate in Sunnyvale that comes on 16 acres with a stocked pond, rolling terrain, and asses in the backyard.

Yes, asses, as in donkeys.

Oh and guess how much your total property taxes are? $8000 in U.S. dollars. That’s because 15 of the total 16 acres are ag exempt. Don’t you just love ranches?

The Ben Jones Group at Allie Beth is Growing: Laurie Mah is Newest Team Member

By Candy Evans / June 19, 2013 /

I have known Laurie Mah forever, and now I will get to see way more of her! Laurie has left the Greenville Ave. office of ReMax and joined the Ben Jones Group at Allie Beth Allman & Associates. I can hardly wait to give her a glass of wine and get her going on homes…

West Nile Virus Spraying is Upon Us, Like, Literally Tonight at Ten

By Candy Evans / June 18, 2013 /

Remember last year when everyone was b**tching about spraying for West Nile? We were called “Ground Zero” in the West Nile Virus battle by the Washington Post. The county, bloggers, journalists and politicians were torn and divided over what to do: nuke the area with planes spraying pesticide to kill the buggers, or let nature take it’s course.…