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Pennsylvania Company Saw a Trend and Invested in a North Texas Rental Home Community

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 3, 2022 |

Morgan Properties, based out of King of Prussia, Pa., acquired parcHaus at Skyline, a community of 136 detached homes in McKinney, from Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors.

Overton Park Home Offers Most Inviting Porch in Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler | May 3, 2022 |

Is there anything more inviting than a generous front porch? The front porch is a thing of the past with most new homes. It’s a shame that most production builders skimp on the front porch in order to save a few dollars. Tarrant County Tuesday has made a point over the years to feature homes…

With Class-Action Status, D-FW Agents React to Potential Fallout From Commission Lawsuit Ruling

By Daniel Lalley | May 3, 2022 |

Traditionally, real estate commissions work in a way that benefits all parties involved. In this scheme, home buyer commission fees are absorbed in the seller’s closing costs. However, last Friday, a federal court ruling threatening to rock the real estate world opened avenues for Missouri home sellers to sue buyer agents for commissions paid. The…

RealTalk Poll: Are People Moving to Dallas Because of Our Climate?

By Candy Evans | May 3, 2022 |

Not too long ago, an uprooted Californian wrote an op-ed that grew legs and went Business Insider viral on how awful the climate (and more) in Texas is. The chap had moved to Austin. He wrote it was damp, buggy, hot, and everything was always wet. He also didn’t like the drivers, schools, housing prices,…

Arlington Brings Its A-Game With This A-Frame

By Nikki Barringer | May 3, 2022 |

Arlington, you majestic little hooskerdoo. Hiding a pocket of 1970s gems like this one. Here’s the rotten deal upfront — it’s under contract. But where there is one, there are more. Maybe Arlington hasn’t been on your radar, but maybe now it will be. A full-fledged ’70s home with an incredible greenbelt at back and…

Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

By Mary Cate Long | May 3, 2022 |

It’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…