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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…