Realtor News

To Rent or to Buy: Biased Khan Academy Lecture Oversimplifies a Common Conundrum

By Joanna England / February 18, 2014 /

A friend of mine has been following our recent analysis of demographic groups more likely to rent or buy, especially this story by Candace Tharp and this breakdown of Census info, and sent me a link to this online lecture from a Khan Academy instructor that dissects the costs associated with renting versus buying a…

Ask Candy: How Many Lookers Should Be at an Open House?

By Candy Evans / February 18, 2014 /

A reader writes: Candy, we have had our home on the market now with a top-name agent (according to the “Best” lists, not someone I have seen on your blog) who has held a few open houses. Two to be exact. Our home has been on the market for over three months, no nibbles. My…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lochwood or L-Streets? Two Homes For $275K Couldn’t be More Different

By Joanna England / February 18, 2014 /

Let’s do some comparison shopping, shall we? Let’s say you’re looking for a four-bedroom, three-bath home in Northeast Dallas, something in the greater Lake Highlands area. In the $275,000 range you’ve got some options, but the most similar ones would be 10211 Longmeadow in the L-Streets area and 11710 Farrar in Lochwood. The home on…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lochwood or L-Streets? Two Homes For $275K Couldn't be More Different

By Joanna England / February 18, 2014 /

Let’s do some comparison shopping, shall we? Let’s say you’re looking for a four-bedroom, three-bath home in Northeast Dallas, something in the greater Lake Highlands area. In the $275,000 range you’ve got some options, but the most similar ones would be 10211 Longmeadow in the L-Streets area and 11710 Farrar in Lochwood. The home on…

Fun With the Presidents Streets, Continued: Write Your Own Deed Restrictions on Bushwhacker Drive & House or Guantanamo Cell?

By Candy Evans / February 18, 2014 /

Playing around in the MLS is addicting. I’m supposed to be blogging a feature, but I became fascinated with finding a home on Bush Drive, Street or Road. Lookie what I found. There is a home at 607 Bush Drive in Allen, $175,000 reduced from $179,500. Jeeze they might make a sale if you could…