Realtor News

How Far Can an HOA Agreement Go? Man Sues Rabbi Hosting Twice-a-Day Synagogue Service in North Dallas Home

By Joanna England / February 5, 2014 /

Very interesting case here in North Dallas. Orthodox Rabbi Yaakov Rich has been hosting two services a day in his home, dubbed Congregation Toras Chaim, and recently applied for a Certificate of Occupancy with the City of Dallas.

Rabbi Rich wants to operate a religious center in his 3,572-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home at 7103 Mumford Court. Built in 1986, records show this home was purchased in June of 2013 and is valued at $330,000. But neighbors are beginning to chafe from the traffic and parking problems in their HOA-protected community.

Say What? Zillow Has Champ d’Or “Zestimated” at $512,839

By Candy Evans / February 5, 2014 /

“A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home’s value.” Well, OK then. Glad to know it. Because when it comes to 1851 Turbeville Road, the good folks at Zillow have a very unique price for the property: $512,839. This for a…

Say What? Zillow Has Champ d'Or "Zestimated" at $512,839

By Candy Evans / February 5, 2014 /

“A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home’s value.” Well, OK then. Glad to know it. Because when it comes to 1851 Turbeville Road, the good folks at Zillow have a very unique price for the property: $512,839. This for a…

Does It Make Sense to Tear Out a Highway in Downtown Dallas? TxDOT Said No

By Candy Evans / February 4, 2014 /

Bye bye Miss American Pie, see the potential life under the old highway? There has been talk, a lot of talk, about removing a section of highway in downtown Dallas. Tear it out, get rid of the concrete somehow (landfill?), and then fill in the space formerly occupied by said highway with development. The proponent…

Live Near Tony Romo's New House in Glen Abbey for Under One Million Dollars

By Candy Evans / February 4, 2014 /

This is a rare opportunity to get yourself inside one of North Dallas’ most coveted gated communities with a famous future neighbor to boot: Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo. And talk about a lock and leave delight, this is your downsizing dream in a guarded, gated community. The one story, decked out 3216 square foot…