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A Really Cute East Dallas Home That’s Really Available (For Now)

By Nikki Barringer | April 6, 2021 |

What is this? Could it be? AN AVAILABLE HOME. Not already Under Contract? BUT YES IT IS.  Located in East Dallas off the lovely Gus Thomason, there’s a little midcentury lined street called Kilkenny Place and today’s house resides on said street.  It’s a cutie! With a modern front door! And updates, updates, updates. Granted…

Title Tip: IRS Liens Are The Pitfalls of The Tardy Taxpayer

By Lydia Blair | April 6, 2021 |

We’ve all heard the saying that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. I propose that the only certainties in real estate are ownership and taxes. From a real estate prospective, your annual tax bill from the county is not the only concern. The taxes in real estate can go beyond property taxes.…

This Aledo Villa is The Perfect Home For a Texas Spring

By Seth Fowler | April 6, 2021 |

Is this the best time of the year to live in Texas or what? We are finished with SNOVID scenarios and a few months away from the 100-plus degree months. Spring is the perfect time to live in Texas. Now that we’ve established the perfect time to live in Texas, let’s find the perfect home…

Why D/FW’s Most-Affordable Homes are Gaining Value Fastest; Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings | April 6, 2021 |

If your home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is valued at around $200,000, checking Zillow might be worth your while. Homes in the most-affordable market segment are appreciating in value the fastest, indicating the demand for the least expensive homes in many parts of the nation, according to a recent Zillow analysis. In D-FW, the…

A Very Newellian Easter: The Return of a Hollywood Heights Tradition Signals a New Normal

By Karen Eubank | April 5, 2021 |

You know life is getting back to normal when Hollywood Heights celebrates Easter. This eclectic little neighborhood in East Dallas is where I live, and our holiday celebrations are legendary. When the pandemic struck last March, we all hit the hold button, which was especially difficult for Hollywood Heights. A Sense of Home And Community…

This Colonial Revival Mansion in Preston Hollow is Fit For Film

By Karen Eubank | April 5, 2021 |

Have I got a hot property for you today! This classic Colonial Revival mansion in Preston Hollow looks like it belongs in a movie. Combine the best parts of the Father of the Bride house and the one from Home Alone, and voila! It’s the mixture that makes the magic. Colonial Revival homes are lovely…