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Looking For Land? So is Everyone Else, Economist Says

By CandysDirt | July 12, 2021 |

From Staff Reports “A feverish demand for land, accompanied by a dearth of listings for sale, propelled Texas prices up a remarkable 16.29  percent in the second quarter,” said Dr. Charles Gilliland, the land expert for the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University.  “The state’s land markets today are among the…

Satisfy Summer Wanderlust At These Superbly Stylish Hotels

By Elaine Raffel | July 11, 2021 |

Americans are traveling again. In fact, according to a recent Forbes report, nine out of 10 travelers intend to hit the road or skies this summer—a post pandemic high. Turns out, you don’t have to go far to discover world class, design-centric hotels. Here, four superbly stylish properties guaranteed to inspire and delight, all just…

No Splurges Just Steals in North Lake Highlands

By Shelby Skrhak | July 11, 2021 |

Okay, it’s time for some real talk. Every weekend I look for a pair of homes in the same neighborhood that represent two different price points: Usually an updated splurge or yet-to-be updated steal. So this weekend my search took me to a cluster of new listings in my childhood neighborhood around Chimney Hill Lane…

Midlothian, Waxahachie to Gain More Residents for Backyard Rivalry

By Tommy Cummings | July 11, 2021 |

Developers announced plans this week for subdivisions in Midlothian and Waxahachie, two cities about 30 miles directly south of Dallas along U.S. 287.

These Never Hit the Market: West Village Urban Loft is Sheer Sexy

By Candy Evans | July 10, 2021 |

I interrupt your Saturday to bring you urgent news: There is a condo/loft available in West Village, and it will make you SWOON! Why not drop your fingernail file in the morning? Baby, you will surely do something with (or IN) this stunning, designed-to-the-nines-and-then-some West Village loft right above all the stores, steps away from…

With Recent Sale, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate Agent Sets Lake Highlands Price Record

By CandysDirt | July 10, 2021 |

If you are familiar with Lake Highlands, then you know it’s one of Dallas’ best-kept secrets. Proximity to the lake and downtown, 4- and 5-star rated Richardson ISD schools, the perfect mix of locally owned and popular chain restaurants and shopping, and overall affordability through a range of housing price points, help to draw all…