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A Classic Mediterranean Hacienda in Vaquero

By Karen Eubank | July 27, 2020 |

Why is everyone beating a path to this classic Mediterranean hacienda in Vaquero? Let’s tick off the reasons. It’s beautiful, of course. It’s also completely updated and move-in ready. But a lot of homes fit that description. So, what are the X factors? Location and privacy. A Run on Gated Communities It’s no surprise buyers…

What Could High-Rise Development Look Like in Turtle Creek’s Mansion Park?

By Jon Anderson | July 27, 2020 |

Last week, a reader asked what CandysDirt.com thought about the potential for more 20-plus-story high-rises in the Mansion Park area of Oak Lawn. For those that don’t know, I’m defining Mansion Park as being bounded by Oak Lawn Avenue, Cedar Springs Road, Turtle Creek Blvd., and Maple Avenue. It’s an area I’ve covered often, but…

Historically Low Inventory Drives Q2 Housing Market in Texas, Economists Say

By Joanna England | July 27, 2020 |

Despite the COVID-19 crisis, real estate is one of the few industries that kept churning, though the number of home sales across the state have trended downward in the second quarter of 2020 according to the Quarterly Housing Report from Texas Realtors. However, economists at the Real Estate Center say that though the market has…

Coach’s Corner: Need to Stay Positive? Here’s How To Kill Your ANTs

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 27, 2020 |

Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer, JP and Associates Realtors My acquaintance Dr. Danial Amen wrote about his experience with ants. After a hard day at the office, he arrived home and found thousands of ants in his kitchen, and as he started to clean them up, an acronym developed in his mind – ANTs.  Just like…

Home Sweet School Giveaway: Get Ready For Learning at Home With ZUBI’s

By CandysDirt | July 27, 2020 |

As Sarah Zubiate told us in her recent column for CandysDirt.com, creating a homeschool classroom is as rewarding as it is challenging — and she wears many hats as the founder and farmer of ZUBI’s. Do you need to get a head start on getting ready for virtual learning or full-fledged homeschooling? CandysDirt.com is proud…

Find Home on the Range With This 100+ Acre Classic East Texas Ranch

By Shelby Skrhak | July 26, 2020 |

With gently rolling hills, scattered majestic oaks, and equestrian facilities, you can call this classic East Texas ranch home at an amazing price. Steve Grant of Steve Grant Real Estate LLC has listed 8937 CR 1500 in Athens for $750,000. The 101.930-acre property has improved pastures, a horse barn, equipment shed, and riding arena. Nestled…