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What Can You Get For $1.5M in Nashville, Tennessee?

By CandysDirt | June 2, 2021 |

Dreaming of becoming the next American country star? You might want to start looking in Nashville, Tennessee, now! Nashville is a city that has so much character and life about it that it’s, in a word, it’s irresistible. Maybe you’re no man in black, but even fans of folk and country music would consider this…

This Elmwood Cottage Has a Backyard That Can’t Be Beat

By Nikki Barringer | June 1, 2021 |

Oh Elmwood, you little cutie. What a fantastic little neighborhood over in Oak Cliff! It’s walkable, it’s quaint, the neighbors know one another, and it’s right next to Tyler Station. What? Club sirens. Celebration. Sitting on one of the tree-lined streets, there’s a super sweet little cottage with brilliant blue shutters and a rusty red-colored front…

Title Tip: What Real Estate is Actually Unsellable?

By Lydia Blair | June 1, 2021 |

This tip is not about ugly houses that some folks consider unsellable. Those homes might be undesirable, but not technically unsellable. Let’s talk about issues that could make a property legitimately unsellable – meaning you cannot legally transfer the title or get title insurance. These problems have nothing to do with aesthetics. If someone, who…

In a Galaxy Not Far From Downtown Houston, Darth Vader House Goes on Sale

By Tommy Cummings | June 1, 2021 |

When it gets a little too impersonal riding around in the Death Star and you’re looking to get away from the Ewok infestation, you can always kick back at The Darth Vader House in Houston.

How Much Over Asking Price Should I Offer?

By Seth Fowler | June 1, 2021 |

Recently it was reported that a home listed for $1 million received an offer for $300,000 over the asking price. Such is the real estate market in North Texas — well, pretty much all of Texas — these days. If you want to live in the Lone Star State, it looks like sellers are going…

This Queen Anne Victorian in Upstate New York Has History And Views For Miles

By CandysDirt | June 1, 2021 |

No doubt about it: New York’s Hudson Valley real estate market is hotter than ever. With inventory at record lows, buying a home may seem like a fairy tale. But fear not. Some lucky homeowners just may find their happy ending in this 19th century castle-like mansion. The Queen Anne Victorian-style estate sports a fantastical mix…