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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Facing Mortgage Fraud Charges

By Candy Evans / March 2, 2011 /

A former Dallas Cowboys player, Godfrey Myles,¬† who was drafted in 1991 and played ’till 1996 and won three Super Bowls during his tenure, is facing federal charges in connection with an alleged $2.5 million mortgage fraud in Miami, Florida. The former NFL player plus two other Florida men, plus real estate broker David Lam…

Fearing Divorce: Can Remodeling a House Be Too Stressful on a Marriage?

By Candy Evans / March 2, 2011 /

Does the Dream Home lead to a nightmare? Comes word that Dean and Lynae Fearing are splitting. (But I love the way they are handling it — absolutely possible for grown ups to end a marriage and remain friends!) In August of 2009, they moved from their Devonshire digs to a larger, more expensive home…

All Cash Home Purchases On The Increase: Get Ready for Inflation

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Do the rich know something we don’t know? Well, I want in on their secret. Because it’s almost downright eerie how many¬† cash buyers are out there. Generally, they are commanding a 10 to 20% discount when they flash cash at sellers. Why? Because the seller knows the sale is a slam-dunk — no need…

It’s Official: The Dallas Statler Hilton Sold, To Be Re-Developed, Condo-Hotel?

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Rudy Bush at the Dallas Morning News reports that Developer Leobardo Trevino, whose company, Ricchi Dallas Investments is currently renovating the old LTV Tower at 1600 Pacific, has purchased The Statler Hilton, once one of Dallas’ finest downtown hotels. Trevino apparently plans to gut much of the building while maintaining its historic facade and important…

The Most Popular Spot for Vacation Homes in New Braunfels, Texas: Gaga For Gruene

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Greetings from Gruene! Second Shelters contributor Andrew Chalk was kind enough to head south to the Texas Hill Country and check out second/vacation home real estate in the beautiful New Braunfels area: New Braunfels may be the most popular location in Texas for vacation homes. Little wonder, given the natural beauty of the Guadalupe and…