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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…

Defining Luxury With a Mediterranean Revival Estate

By Karen Eubank | May 31, 2021 |

Mediterranean Revival architecture is a perfect fit for Texas. With our historic Spanish roots and warm climate, it’s no wonder it has become so popular and immediately recognized as being synonymous with a luxury lifestyle. This luxurious Mediterranean Revival estate is one of only nine custom homes on an intimate, gated, cul-de-sac in Bent Tree.…

From Start to Finish, This Lochwood Meadows Flip Was Kismet

By Karen Eubank | May 31, 2021 |

This Lochwood Meadows ranch home is the epitome of kismet. From the investors to the stager, it was all meant to be. I spotted the house a few days ago on my friend Karen Otto’s Instagram page. Otto and her husband Eddie own Home Star Staging in Plano and are known for creating a unique…

Wondering Why Will it Take So Long to Build Your Swimming Pool?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 31, 2021 |

By Duke Loper of Hobert Pools & Spas Building a swimming pool is an exciting process, and if you’re like many homeowners, you want it finished fast so you can start enjoying your new outdoor oasis. While build times used to average a few months, today’s “new normal” has pushed extended build times out even…

Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Lecture From Socially Conscious Architect Alan Ricks

By CandysDirt | May 31, 2021 |

From Staff Reports The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, landscape architecture, design, and the urban environment, will present leading architect Alan Ricks in person on Wednesday, June 2, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Alan Ricks is the Founding Principal and Chief Design Officer of MASS Design Group,…