Realtor News

Wife Swap? House Swap? How About Agent Swap? New Real Estate Reality Show Swaps Agents From Different Parts of Town

By Candy Evans / October 18, 2013 /

Just poached this from Keith Yonick’s Facebook page because I think it is hilarious! He says a new reality show is in the works called The Real Estate Switch -a show about a sophisticated, urban agent in Oak Lawn who switches places with a long time good ole boy. “I have to make pimento cheese…

Inwood Mortgage Home of the Week: Original Kraft Home of Dines and Kraft Hits Market

By Candy Evans / October 17, 2013 /

You have heard of Dines & Kraft style homes, yes? They are those rock-solid, sturdy homes with fascinating detail, stained glass and a Tudoresque-feel clustered in what is now known as the Lakewood Conservation District. They were designed by Dines & Kraft in the 1920s and 30s, Dines and Kraft simply being Dallas developers who built exceptionally well-constructed…

MAYBE Nearing an End, But Is the Government Shut Down Slowing Down Your Real Estate Business? Here's the 1-2-3…

By Candy Evans / October 16, 2013 /

Last week, we told you of some lucky ducky banks that don’t have to jump through all the government-imposed goobly-ga out there that has resulted in delayed mortgages or denied applications with the “government shutdown”. So far, I know of only one person really hurt by this, as she was buying a home with a…

Lake Highlands Residents Propose Changing the Name of Plano Road

By Joanna England / October 15, 2013 /

  To help better define the neighborhood’s boundaries, some Lake Highlands residents are proposing changing the name of Plano Road north of Northwest Highway, where it East Lake Highlands Drive changes to Plano Road. From Paradise Slaughter Real Estate comes this missive: In an effort to increase the visibility and definition of Lake Highlands, there…

Monday Morning Millionaire, Columbus (& Tax) Day Version: AOL Co-Founder Marc Seriff Shedding 11,000 Square Foot Horseshoe Bay Retreat Loaded to the Gills

By Candy Evans / October 15, 2013 /

You will have to forgive us: October 12 to 15 is like a Nightmare on Elm Street for those of us who are self-employed. Joanna and I were both sharpening our pencils and left brains for Uncle Sam today. That’s why I grabbed this house at 312 Wennmohs Place for our Columbus Day pleasure. First of…