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Want a Cool House? Get Your Offer Ready ASAP For This Hidden Gem in Preston Hollow

By Elaine Raffel | April 22, 2022 |

The good news is there’s still time to snag this modern North Dallas gem. But not much. After two open houses this weekend (Saturday, 1 to 3; Sunday, 1 to 4), interested buyers have just hours to ready their bids.

Whether Existing or New Construction, Home Prices in North Texas Are So Hot They’re Boiling Over

By Joanna England | April 22, 2022 |

Prices are up and inventory is down, which is not news to anyone in the North Texas real estate industry. However, the price of a new home in the Dallas-Fort Worth region continues to skyrocket, too. New numbers from Texas Realtors and Dallas-based HomesUSA.com show the median sales price of an existing home in the…

Go Green: Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies Provides a Reusable Alternative to Moving Boxes

By Shelby Skrhak | April 22, 2022 |

This Earth Day, try thinking outside the cardboard box for moving supplies. That’s what John and Mollie Hancock, a former middle school teacher and Ebby Halliday real estate agent respectively, did when they founded Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies in 2015 from their Plano home. Together with their daughter Chloe Hancock, who is also an agent…

Inman Connect NYC: JPAR’s Mark Johnson Had ‘Em Begging For More

By Candy Evans | April 22, 2022 |

This was Inman Connect Week in NYC, and D-FW was on stage Mark Johnson, CEO and President of JPAR, spoke at the industry’s signature conference in New York City. Inman, as you know, produces two major annual events geared for agents, influencers, and tech in real estate. Connect is a “3-day exploration and celebration of…

Ridgmar Ranch Reno is So Move in Ready

By Eric Prokesh | April 22, 2022 |

This week, like last, features the equation of red hot market + astute renovation = high resale value. This Ridgmar ranch reno at 6324 Inca Road, was listed in 2017 for $349,000. Five years hence and a total overhaul have added significant value to this classic 1962 2,800-square-foot ranch. One thing mercifully left intact —…

Going Green Can Be Great: High-End Developments With Earth Day in Mind

By CandysDirt | April 22, 2022 |

More than a billion people in 190 countries will be celebrating Earth Day today, April 22. Now in its 52nd year, the annual celebration is more than just a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It’s a reminder to practice sustainability year-round, including how — and where — we live. Overall, the global single-family…