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Dallas-Plano-Irving Makes Gains in Best Housing Markets for Growth, Stability

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | March 10, 2022 |

The Dallas-Plano-Irving metro area has experienced a 228 percent home price change since 1997 and ranks seventh among 400 metropolitan areas nationwide.

Downtown Dallas Inc. Hires Jennifer Scripps as President and CEO

By Candy Evans | March 9, 2022 |

In 2001, aerospace giant Boeing decided to move its corporate headquarters to Chicago instead of Dallas. According to those who were privy to the conversation over the move, the chief complaint from Boeing’s executives was that “Downtown Dallas is dead and there ain’t no culture.” Enter Memphis native John Crawford, a commercial real estate developer…

Are You Ready to Take The Plumbing Plunge?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | March 9, 2022 |

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration are plumbing, electricity, HVAC, the roof, and the foundation. These are the most important (and most costly) parts of the home, so you want to gather as much info as possible in order to plan for major expenses down the road. These…

New Jersey Home Gets Groovy With Animal Prints

By Mimi Perez | March 9, 2022 |

My first exposure to someone wearing animal print clothing was the cartoon, Josie and the Pussycats. All I remember about the show was the three female band members wearing animal print outfits. They would play music and dance around in their animal print onesies. They were awesome! My next exposure to someone wearing animal print…

Dallas Builders Host State of The Industry Summit to Address Political And Economic Climate

By April Towery | March 9, 2022 |

As conflict escalates in Ukraine, the Dallas housing community is left wondering how to help, what to do, and what the lasting effects will be on the local industry.  Texas Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, will address the state of the housing industry at a summit on March 23 organized by…

This Turks And Caicos Compound Has Texas Ties

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | March 9, 2022 |

What does it take to keep up with the Joneses? Or the Willises, for that matter? If you’re looking to buy this Parrot Cay multi-home compound — formerly owned by Bruce Willis and now, North Texas insurance moguls Robyn and Mark Jones — expect to shell out $37.5 million. The beyond-fabulous, Asian-inspired Turks and Caicos estate caught…