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Title Tip: What Exactly Is a Business Day in The World of Real Estate?

By Lydia Blair | January 12, 2021 |

What is a “Business Day” in the world of real estate? It depends on whom you talk to and the subject of discussion. The typical definition of the business day: Specific days when normal business transactions are taking place. It can vary by region, but usually means any day except Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.…

Make A Great Escape To Charleston, South Carolina

By Amy Puchaty | January 12, 2021 |

Looking for a change of scenery? Why not head to Charleston! This storied South Carolina town offers incredible second shelters for vacation, retirement, or simply a new start. Take your pick between two fantastic offerings in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. Splurge: Church Street Charleston Beauty With History And Pedigree For $9.5M We featured this stunner back…

Nice And Neutral Gets It Sold In Valley Ranch

By Nikki Barringer | January 12, 2021 |

Let’s say you work in the Mid-cities. Or fly out of D/FW International Airport a ton. (Like on-a-first-name-basis-with-TSA ton.) Or you have family in Dallas AND Fort Worth. Or you’re just really into planned communities, hiking and biking trails, proximity to Los Colinas, and CANALS. Yeah buddy, canals. That’s what Valley Ranch has to offer. …

TREC Issues Statement on Seditious Acts at Capitol: No Action Will Be Taken

By Joanna England | January 11, 2021 |

While the rally-turned-insurrection during the March for Trump event resulted in several arrests and even more public firings, the Texas Real Estate Commission issued a statement this afternoon saying that while they’ve received numerous reports about licensees participating in felonious and seditious acts, the commission’s hands are tied. As the statement outlines, “the Commission may…

If You’re Selling in 2021, Studies Have Good News for Texas’ Housing Market

By Tommy Cummings | January 11, 2021 |

Thinking about putting your home up for sale but just haven’t found the right time or conditions? Will the seller’s market remain hot this year? The news is good. According to one analysis, median Dallas-Fort Worth market home values will grow 5.3 percent in 2021. California-based Construction Coverage analyzed data from Zillow in its study.…

George Grubbs’ Southlake Luxury Estate Is Indeed All That And More

By Karen Eubank | January 11, 2021 |

As they say, everything is bigger in Texas. And if there is one thing Texas is known for, it’s enormous luxury estates. This week I’m bringing you one of the best. It’s a gorgeous Southlake luxury estate that entirely lives up to every expectation. George Grubbs, of the legendary Grubbs Automotive family, was gracious enough…