Real Estate Market News

Hip Pocket: About the Only Way You Are Going to Find a Home in Dallas Right Now…

By Candy Evans / April 3, 2013 /

I’ve told you all about Hip Pockets, right? Well, get used to hearing this term more and more if you are buying a house in Dallas. Our market is not just hot, it’s sizzling. Homes are selling even before they hit MLS. Not only is that a huge status symbol for your house, but it…

Have You Ever Moved In After a High Society Slob? Arianna Huffington Accused of Trashing Chelsea Apartment

By Candy Evans / April 3, 2013 /

                    First of all, Arianna is denying the truthfulness of this half million dollar lawsuit against her, filed by her former landlord, documentary filmmaker Eric Steel. Steel is suing the media queen for $500,000 in damage to his once pristine (he says, I hope she took photos) Chelsea condo.…

Booting the Bentley: Would You Really Go House Hunting on a Bicycle?

By Candy Evans / April 2, 2013 /

This is taking green buying to the next step pretty drastically: a “growing number of Realtors are using bicycles to show clients potential places…” I don’t know about this. I love spin class, and now, with the new Northaven Trail, you will definitely see this butt here out on a bike more often. I just…

Good News for Landlords: Rents Are Heading Up 5% in Dallas

By Candy Evans / April 2, 2013 /

Those of us who own rental properties can get ready to fatten our checkbooks: rents are going up in Dallas, by 5%. According to an MSN Real Estate Report, at the end of 2012 the average rent paid in Dallas was $802. I honestly do not know of anyone with rent this low, do you?…

My Fave Home in the World: We've Got a Real Estate Deal For You That Will Make the Easter Bunny Jump Through, Well, Glass Walls!

By Candy Evans / April 1, 2013 /

Update, 10:23 pm: Am told this house must be sold within the next 30 days! Happy Easter Monday and I hope you all had a beautiful Easter Sunday! My leak is fixed, Jo is enjoying her family, and I am bringing you an Easter treat that will make your heart beat faster. From Robbie Briggs…