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Angled, Open And Bright, This 1970s Brentfield Home Is Extra

By Nikki Barringer | December 4, 2021 |

I love the roof line of this house. I’m a sucker for 1970s construction and this one has such a dramatic entry. You could absolutely hang a pendant lamp over the front door, but I think these people nailed it by keeping it clean and clutter free. Before the ooh and aah fest continues, let…

Clean and Simple Outside, Simply Elegant Inside

By Shelby Skrhak | December 3, 2021 |

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, is a real surprising little gem near historic downtown Carrollton. Located not too far from the city’s first homestead, this simple white wooden structure was built in 1951 when the Dallas County town had just a few thousand residents. This sweet-looking home is…

This Sparkman Club Estates Home is Perfect For a Pandemic Plant Parent

By Joanna England | December 3, 2021 |

The buying power in Dallas is real right now, with homes in the $400s and $500s selling like homes in the $300s were about three years ago. With homes moving fast, you have to either whittle down your “must-have” list until it resembles Kate Moss back in the 1990s or you miss out. For people…

Housing Market Could Get Hotter as The Conforming Loan Limit Jumps 18 Percent This Week

By Daniel Lalley | December 3, 2021 |

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a new conforming loan limit increase of $98,950 this week. This brings the limit up to $647,200 from $548,250 in 2021. It also opens avenues for many who might otherwise have a tough time in this hot housing market. What is a Conforming Loan Limit? A conforming loan…

Find This Lovely, Livable Villa in Fort Worth’s Gated Rivercrest Bluffs

By Eric Prokesh | December 3, 2021 |

We’ve kept an eye on Rivercrest Bluffs since its inception in 2017. Six years ago, this low-hanging real estate fruit, ripe for development, was the former site of a mobile home park sandwiched between the best Westside neighborhoods of Rivercrest, Monticello, and Crestwood. Today, Rivercrest Bluffs is a 15-acre gated community on the Trinity River…

Should You Use Your 401(k) Retirement Savings For Down Payment Assistance?

By Daniel Lalley | December 3, 2021 |

The surge of first-time homebuyers is growing at an incredible pace. Spurred by latent economic effects of our recent COVID climate, many have been drawn to the market by a perfect combo of cash stimulus and limited opportunities to spend. While many restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues have been out of commission, home offices have…