Real Estate Trends

Unmarried Couples Buying a House: What Should They Know?

By Leah Shafer / March 10, 2015 /

It has been said that falling in love consists of uncorking the imagination and bottling the common sense, and for many couples, buying a house together is an experience driven by excitement and emotion, especially in a market as hot as ours. When a married couple in Texas buys a house, community property laws offer…

Where Will You Live in 5 Years? Who’s Moving Where? City, Suburbs, Boonies?

By Candy Evans / February 12, 2015 /

There is no doubt that Dallas is becoming more urban, and it’s about time it did. Yesterday I met with a spectacular young man who lives downtown with his family, owns one car, and asked me to imagine a Dallas with no parking places. Hard to do, but I am trying. There is always…

Condo VS House: Which Property Type is The Right One For You?

By Rachael Abrams / February 9, 2015 /

When it comes to deciding whether or not you want to invest in a condo or a single-family house, there’s a whole lot to mull over. Before stressing about homeowners associations and finding the perfect neighborhoods we decided to speak to Dallas City Center Realty’s Nancy Guerriero, who offered a wealth of sound advice. “The…

Jason Roberts Builds Better Neighborhoods, One Block at a Time

By Leah Shafer / January 1, 2015 /

Much has been written about community activist, urban planning enthusiast, and Oak Cliff resident Jason Roberts. His energy is infectious as he spreads the gospel of urban revitalization around the world: building better neighborhoods by transforming vacant and underused properties into vibrant, thriving blocks abuzz with business, activity, and local participation. His Better Block concept started…

Looking Ahead to 2015: Revitalization of Downtown Dallas

By Leah Shafer / December 25, 2014 /

When I learned to drive in the 90s, my dad had two big rules: Don’t run out of gas and don’t drive anywhere near Downtown Dallas, particularly at night. We were suburban dwellers, used to wide streets, manicured lawns, and regularly scheduled trash pickups. Much of Downtown Dallas was gritty and graffitied, all business by…