Real Estate Market News

Live Life Through (Cheaper) Rose Colored Glasses: Pink Mary Kay Mansion Reduced to $2,999,999

By Candy Evans / June 25, 2012 /

In the words of Allie Beth Allman agent dynamo Karen Luter, this is not just the deal of the century, but a STEAL: “Yep, $2,999,999. That puts it at the bottom of price per square foot, $247 to be precise for this iconic home, rich in history.” The home was listed at $3,300,000. You get…

Vail: Vacation Home to the Perot Family, Stays Safe from Colorado Calamities

By Candy Evans / June 25, 2012 /

You are looking at the beautiful vacation homes of Ross Perot, Jr. And Sr., right next to each other! (Ross Jr.’s is to the right of this picture, Ross Perot Sr. to the left.) They are nested right next to the famous ski area, located across from The Four Seasons Residence Club in beautiful Vail, Colorado.

Why Home Prices Are Rebounding in Some Cities: Supply, Supply, Supply

By Candy Evans / June 21, 2012 /

Really nice piece here in the New York Times explains why we are beginning to see home prices creep — I said CREEP — upwards,  even in markets like Phoenix and Las Vegas: lack of inventory. It’s a very similar situation here in parts of Dallas, mostly the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and Lakewood: hip…

Florida Second Home Real Estate Overview: Inventory is Shrinking In The Sunshine State, Too

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2012 /

I’m off to NAREE, where for three and a half days all we do is talk about real estate. I’m moderating the panel on vacation homes featuring four of the nation’s top experts: Peter Kempf, president and CEO of Kempf International and an expert on the fractional market; Alex Iskenderian, Senior VP/COO Vail Resorts Development…

Follow the Gayborhoods: Two Pricey Dallas Hoods Make Top Ten List of Most Gay-Saturated Cities

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2012 /

According to one of my favorite real estate websites, Trulia, Dallas ranks No. 8 among the nation’s most “gay-friendly” cities, speaking of real estate. And, the top 10 list of these gay-friendly neighborhoods in each city also happen to coincide with the pricest markets and neighborhoods in those cities. In otherwords, Trulia is just verifying something we already know: want your real estate to appreciate in value? Follow the Gayborhood!