Realtor News

What Do You Do When the Buyer or Seller Doesn’t Show at Closing?

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Years ago, I sold my home on Park Lane after living there for more than ten years. We agreed on a sales price and yes, like most home sellers, it was less than what I wanted, less than what I thought my home was worth. But I agreed to the sales price and the terms…

Move & NAR File Suit Against Zillow and Former Chief Strategy Officer, Now at Zillow

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Forget Crimea, the biggest battle brewing in the U.S. right now is between Realtor.com, owned by the National Association of Realtors, its digital company Move.com, which operates Realtor.com’s websites and social media, and Zillow, the huge and ever-growing third party real estate portal that agents both love and hate. What’s happened? A key higher-up left…

The Higley 1000: the 35 Richest Neighborhoods in Dallas Fort Worth May Surprise You

By Candy Evans / March 17, 2014 /

I was a bit disappointed when I read geographer Stephen Higley’s ranking of the top wealthiest 1,000 neighborhoods in America last week. I was sure, certain almost, that Highland Park and Old Preston Hollow would be among the top wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation. Well they were, but not at the tip top. The wealthy…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Handsome Estate on Falls Road Deserves a Gander Thanks to Expert Staging

By Joanna England / March 17, 2014 /

Homes of every size and price can benefit from a little staging help, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. That’s the motto of expert stager Karen Eubank, who has helped homeowners maximize profits through strategic design. While the bulk of her clients are selling homes between $200K and $600K, Karen is the go-to gal for Realtors looking to give their clients an edge in a competitive market.

Take this lovely estate for example. Karen consulted on this beautiful property, and while the architecture and finish-out is lovely and high-end, it had several stumbling-blocks that was keeping it from selling.

Builder's Beauty of the Week: Joe Kain Builds a Beautiful Home That Won't Break Your Budget

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2014 /

I have watched Joe Kain build homes for years, making people I know happy homeowners not once, but (often) two times! Joe says he is truly a custom home builder as he builds only as many homes as he can personally stay involved in, from design through completion. Recently I toured two Joe Kain custom…