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5 West Texas Airbnbs That Capture the Spirit of Marfa

By Mary Cate Long | April 26, 2022 |

If you’ve ever perused the wonderfully aesthetic coffee table book “Marfa Modern: Artistic Interiors of Marfa,” you may be curious about an artsy rental in Texas’ artsiest desert town.  Marfa, Texas, is known as a cultural and artistic oasis in the middle of the remote Chihuahuan Desert. It takes some determination to get there (it’s…

Don’t Call it a Renovation: This Preston Hollow Luxury Home Received an Extraordinary Transformation

By Karen Eubank | April 25, 2022 |

Transforming a luxury home is the antithesis of renovation. A good luxury home transformation always starts with good bones. However, success means having the trifecta of money, intelligence, and vision. When it all comes together, you have one hot property, and that’s what I have for you today. This is far from the seller’s first…

Is Build-to-Rent The Hottest Trend in Housing?

By Daniel Lalley | April 25, 2022 |

The built-to-rent housing model has seen a boom in the last several years. In fact, as many residents look to settle down without the hassles of homeownership, luxury leasing neighborhoods could become the new normal. And, with the extremely hot housing market pricing many out of traditional mortgages, new luxury leasing communities might seem even…

As Texas Home Values Skyrocket, State Officials Wrestle With How to Slow Property Tax Increases

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 25, 2022 |

By Joshua FechterThe Texas Tribune As Texas’ exploding real estate market dramatically drives up home values, homeowners are getting sticker shock after receiving notice of their properties’ new appraised values — which help determine how much they pay in property taxes. The growth rate of home values in the state’s major metropolitan areas has surged…

Which of These Miami Homes on The Same Street Would You Choose?

By CandysDirt | April 25, 2022 |

Known for its sandy beaches, energetic culture and warm weather, Miami is a fantastic spot for a second home. This Splurge vs. Steal features two houses for sale on the same street (just 0.3 miles apart) with a $2 million difference in price. Is the higher price tag worth it for a pool and a…

Kodama Charcuterie Boards Combine Style and Sustainability

By Elaine Raffel | April 24, 2022 |

Dallas-based artist Deborah Hartigan Viestenz has created what just may be the perfect Mother’s Day gift: Kodama charcuterie boards.