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Whatever The Weather, This Southlake Estate is The Place to Be

By Seth Fowler | February 23, 2021 |

Can we just pretend last week didn’t happen? I guess one good thing about SNOVID-21 is that we stopped talking about COVID-19 for a while. Let’s get back to talking about homes! As I was bundled up with my blankets and bow ties and bottles of freezing water I started thinking about where I would…

This Epic Palm Springs-Style Estate in Austin’s Wealthiest ZIP Code Has a Musical History

By CandysDirt | February 23, 2021 |

Where do you find a 1972 Palm Springs modern, erected by original owner and international opera singer Willa Stewart, that is both relevant and alluring in 2017 with an “Elvis meets Kuwait” styling and hosted the likes of American musical and cultural icon Frank Zappa? Only in Austin. The magnificent wonder that is bubbling over with titillating…

Title Tip: Does Your HOA Have a Right of First Refusal Clause?

By Lydia Blair | February 22, 2021 |

How would you like to be first in line to purchase a property that someone else has negotiated to buy? What if you could review any offers on the property and decide if you want to buy it at the same price? If you’re a Homeowners Association with a Right of First Refusal, you can…

Another Home Run For Nolen Homes in Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank | February 22, 2021 |

Last week I brought you a Nolen Homes estate priced north of $5 million. If that one was a tad over your budget, no worries. This modern New England farmhouse by Nolen Homes in Preston Hollow is absolutely fabulous and won’t hurt your wallet quite as much! Amy Nolen packs the same quality and detail…

This North Texas County Had Record Home Sales to Start 2021, Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings | February 22, 2021 |

The home housing market in Dallas-Fort Worth recorded record home sales in 2020 and has shown no signing of slowing during the first month of 2021. In particular, Dallas County had the largest number of home sales in North Texas, moving 1,733 houses — an increase of 13.9 percent from a year earlier, according to…

Head to The Hill Country With These Amazing Austin Retreats

By CandysDirt | February 22, 2021 |

Staycations probably aren’t doing it for many people in town. Are you looking for a resort-style second home? Why not set your sights on Austin? These two Austin luxury lookers will have you dreaming of summer. With exquisite pools and patios for entertaining, plus prime locales that feel worlds away, these homes were made for…