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So, you got arrested a few years ago but weren’t incarcerated. You’ve put the incident behind you but now you want to buy a house. Will that arrest hamper your ability to become a homeowner even if you didn’t serve time? Yes and no. Yes, according to a study by Rice University assistant professor of…
We’ve talked about this again, and again, and again — staging and professional pictures will make or break your listing. But you know what else will? Decluttering and cleaning. In fact, if you’re marketing gut jobs to investors, you might even say that you don’t even need 56 photos of your scary, less-than-photogenic house. Post…
In the three weeks since CandysDirt.com first spoke to local Realtor Jenna Ryan in the immediate aftermath of the Capitol riot, she’s become one of the most recognizable faces of the insurrection. Ryan’s arrest on federal trespassing charges garnered international attention. Comedians Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah, among others, have included bits about her in…
Could enlisting the help of private companies be the key to fixing Dallas’ much-maligned permitting process? That seems to be the thinking among some who are fed up with the current system. Leading the charge to overhaul the city’s process is Phil Crone, executive officer for the Dallas Builder’s Association. He characterizes the current setup within…
Hundreds of properties sell every day in North Texas. Many of them come with smart devices that help our homes operate smoothly and make our lives easier. But there is a disturbing issue that may lurk in the shadows of these sales. Who is controlling and accessing the smart devices when the homeownership transfers? Smart…
Up until 9 years ago, this home remained in the Eldridge family. It was passed down from generation to generation until the current owners purchased it. But before they did, they had to interview for the property. It’s not just any historical home, it’s one of the most pristinely preserved historical homes imaginable according to…
