Real Estate

David R. Leachman, R.I.P.

By Candy Evans / August 17, 2013 /

Comes very sad word that Dallas has lost one of it’s long-time, most tender-hearted agents: David R. Leachman at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s. David died Monday, August 12, in Dallas. He is survived by his two precious children, many friends, and all the love he spread every day of his life in the Dallas real estate…

Low Interest Rates May Not be for Everyone: How To Get Your Credit House in Order Before You Buy

By Candy Evans / August 16, 2013 /

The only thing hotter than the temperature in North Texas is our real estate market.  Houses are being snatched on the day they’re listed, and prices are on a steady upward climb. Everyone is raving about the low interest rates that can get you into those houses… hurry before they go up! In fact, experts…

With The Byron Nelson, Cowboys Pulling Up Stakes in Las Colinas, Will Irving Lose Its Lustre With Luxury Buyers?

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Will the horses of Las Colinas keep charging without the Cowboys there? Poor, Beth Van Duyne! First the Byron Nelson announced that it will be relocating, and now the Cowboys are pulling up stakes from their Valley Ranch training facility and heading for Frisco. The Irving mayor must be having fits! Of course, what we…

Who's Living in Your Guest House? Number of Boomerang Kids at All-Time Highs

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

If you have a grown child living in your guest house, raise your hand. If you’ve got your hand in the air, you’re not alone. Not by a long shot, in fact. Now, why is that recent college grad living rent free back in the nest? Some say that there are just as many reasons…

Thursday Three Hundred: 70s Contemporary in Lake Highlands Is Perfect Inside

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Another great Lake Highlands reno! I am a sucker for a renovated 70s contemporary, mostly because I love all of the cool windows and lofty exposed-beam ceilings. I can just imagine its past life — avocado shag carpet, funky wallpaper, polyester-clad owners, and low-slung furniture. In this life, though, this 3,458-square-foot home at 10001 Woodlake…