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More Homeowners Are Staying Put, Renovating in 2014, Says New Realtor.com Report

By Joanna England / July 24, 2014 /

With more than two thirds of homeowners planning home renovations in the next 6 months, it’s no wonder that contractors and builders are busier than a Realtor’s phone come springtime. But why are more homeowners planning to renovate? According to a survey from Realtor.com and Move Inc., besides improving a home’s function and aesthetic (32…

Jeff Lindigrin Proves He’s Great Western Home Loans “CHO” (Chief Happiness Officer!) at D’s Best Realtors Event

By Joanna England / July 18, 2014 /

This year, Great Western Home Loans was the proud sponsor of D Magazine’s annual Best Realtors party. (D does Best Realtor, someone else does the party.) It was one of the best they’ve ever had, and Candy even crashed the party! Well, how about we judge it by some of the fantastic smiles and goofy…

Celebrity Real Estate News is Hot and Getting Hotter in Ink: the Real Estalker Joins Variety

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2014 /

You remember Mama, right? Here I am with her in L.A. a few years ago. Mama is the pen name of Mark David, who pioneered the concept of blogging about real estate, his (her’s) having a distinctive voice and opinion as he chronicles the ever-amazing homes of the rich, famous, and celebs. I loved Mark’s…

People in East Dallas Will be Buying These at Sam’s Cityplace and Carrying Them Home on Their Bikes or Backs

By Candy Evans / June 18, 2014 /

Sorry folks, I’m working on some posts and getting antsy. My daughter just found this at Sam’s Wholesale Club on Northwest Highway. It holds up to 6 people and will take up our entire swimming pool. It’s just one example of what the good people in East Dallas will be able to buy at the…

Zillow Launches “Coming Soon” to Capture the Hip Pocket Market — Good, Bad? What Do You Think?

By Candy Evans / June 17, 2014 /

Call it another by-product of our hot, inventory-deprived real estate market that was created out of the wreckage of the worst recession since the Great Depression.Last week while the nation’s top real estate editors were gathered in Houston, Zillow launched a new on line real estate search to help consumers find pre-market listings. Call them…