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We’ve reported on the many issues faced by The Mosaic, a downtown Dallas apartment high-rise development at Akard and Bryan streets. Last year alone, the building was hit hard by the power outage that left many Texans freezing in their homes, caught on fire in the middle of the summer, and was without power and…
An appraisal contingency and the results from waiving that contingency are often misunderstood. A lot of buyers and sellers gloss over the appraisal requirement in their contract to their detriment. If a buyer is getting a mortgage loan to purchase a property, the contract likely contains a condition that their lender must approve an appraisal…
You know how everyone likes to roll their eyes when someone says, “They don’t make ’em like they used to,” or something along those lines? Well, get ready to roll your eyes again. This home in Fort Worth fits the bill. Built in 1936, the house is constructed from Texas limestone and only Texas limestone.…
Built in the 1980s, this home got a fresh facelift in 2016 when the owners updated it to their own standards. They had no intention of leaving any time soon. But then another baby came along and they needed just a little more space, so they sold their dream house and found a new one.…
Lake properties are a hot commodity — for good reason. Along with the obvious (water sports, privacy, a peaceful environment), there are myriad wellness benefits. Living near a body of water reduces stress and anxiety, promotes better sleep, increases happiness and creativity, and lowers heart and breathing rates. And then there are the soaring property…
Commercial apartment developers have their eyes on the south side of the golden LBJ Freeway corridor, running between Preston Road to the west, and Hillcrest/Coit to the east. They aim to replace aging late 1970s-era office buildings — occupied most recently by Brinker International — with two seven-story apartment complexes totaling 420 apartments, or 57…
