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This Home Will Make You Blush: Craftsman Cottage in Fairmount is Pure Perfection

By Eric Prokesh | July 16, 2021 |

Such is the state of the red-hot market — this Craftsman was a property I sussed out this morning as a possible Fort Worth Friday, only to find it under contract when I began my writing in the evening. And little wonder, as this sweet bungalow in fabulous Fairmount has been languishing on the market…

More Home Builders are Canceling Contracts Amid Record-High Material Costs

By Joanna England | July 16, 2021 |

You’ve heard it here frequently: Building materials cost more now than they have ever before. It’s hitting home builders on all price points, from entry-level markets to higher-end custom homes. But what happens when the cost for materials blows the sales price on the contract out of the water? How much (or little) should a…

Coach’s Corner: To Team or Not To Team?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 16, 2021 |

By Mark JohnsonCEO, JP & Associates Realtors So, you want to start a team? Or you already have a team and are now questioning that choice?  Maybe you already have a team performing at a high level, and you are looking for a boost? You see, we’ve just about seen it all: Starting a team too early;  Starting a team for the wrong reasons;  Starting a team without a straightforward value offering;  Starting a team with no or poorly written team agreements; Letting your team and performance get stagnant.  The most successful teams we know, the leader assumes the CEO role of the team, and they always lead with revenue! And they understand this:  “A system will produce what a system will produce, nothing less nothing more.” A few thoughts to consider as it relates to team leadership:  Team Requirement No. 1: Do you…

One of The Most Exquisite Estates in North Texas Awaits in Westlake

By Candy Evans | July 15, 2021 |

It’s not every day or every decade an estate of this caliber comes onto the market. Spanning almost nine acres, the masterful property at 1730 J T Ottinger Road was created by the current owners over many years with meticulous attention to detail. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful estates in North Texas, this Westlake…

Ed Murchison Just Listed an Almost Fully Intact Midcentury Modern Ranch

By Karen Eubank | July 15, 2021 |

The Midcentury Modern ranch began to reach icon status in America in the 1980s. With a decent number of architect-designed 1950s ranch homes in Dallas, it was just a matter of time before we gingerly stepped onto the appreciation bandwagon. Now that we are fully on board, these homes are very hard to find. Coldwell…

Head to the Heights For These Featured Open Houses

By Shelby Skrhak | July 15, 2021 |

Realtors will tell you that sponsoring an article on CandysDirt.com is a great way to get more eyes on your listing and show sellers you’re thinking outside the box for marketing. But if you’re not ready to take to leap to a full-length sponsored content article, try featuring it as a sponsored CandysDirt Open House…