Realtor News

Real Estate Auctions Are Taking Off: Girnormous Preston Trails Home Going To The Block, No Reserve

By Candy Evans / November 14, 2013 /

Update: One of our wonderful readers alerts me to the fact that this is golfer Lanny Watkins residence. Hence, the putting green. Quest: if the agents had promoted that the home had a high profile owner, could it have sold faster? So this puppy was listed as far back as August, 2011 with Kevin Laszlo of…

Even Dallas Condo Prices Are Rising: Dave Perry Miller Group to Market The House by Philippe Starck

By Candy Evans / November 12, 2013 /

Comes a report by Movoto Real Estate, telling us the prices for condos increased in the whole country in October, compared to the same time a year ago. In Dallas, we saw a 22.4% change upward in condo prices. This increase is mainly caused by a lack inventory. Sellers, don’t jump too high: while it may…

Monday Millionaire II: Isabell Cottrell's Northbrook Home Back on the Market

By Candy Evans / November 12, 2013 /

It’s common courtesy for journalists to give credit where credit is due — for finding a story, breaking news, or writing a really great piece. Folk at the Dallas Business Journal don’t always do that, but I AM going to credit Candace Carlisle with breaking this story: the Cottrell mansion is on the market at…

Monday Morning Millionaire (Extraordinaire): Stonebriar Estates Estate Has Circular Card Playing Room, Event Pavilion, Can be Your Private Wedding Palace

By Candy Evans / November 11, 2013 /

Like seriously, this is not a home, this is a resort! An environment! What else would you call a spread on 10.332 acres? But here’s the good part: you don’t have to share all the amenities –and there are many — with any other guests! Just you, yourself, and your family… if they are nice……

Ebby Halliday Realtors CEO Mary Frances Burleson Receives NAR 2013 Distinguished Service Award

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

The National Association of Realtors has good taste, that’s for sure, as the organization has selected Ebby Halliday Realtors president and CEO Mary Frances Burleson to receive the 2013 Distinguished Service Award — the highest award a Realtor can receive. Burleson was recognized by NAR chief Gary Thomas for her service at the Realtor Conference…