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Designer Dwelling Gives Inside Look on How Hollywood Lives

By CandysDirt | May 5, 2020 |

First off, this is not your average designer dwelling. It’s so much more! The three-bedroom, three-full-and-one-half-bathroom estate is a work of art. The rosy-gray cubist sculptural home is by noted architect, Thomas (Tom) Egidi of Tuna Studio Architecture, and comes sited on six acres, surrounded by ocean and canyon views.” See the rest of this…

Reverse Mortgages Provide Security In Uncertain Times

By April Towery | May 4, 2020 |

Feeling a little financially insecure these days? You’re not alone, and there are options for homeowners to find security in uncertain times.  While real estate strategists have touted the resiliency of the local housing market, there are still concerns about a coronavirus-fueled recession, prompting homeowners to evaluate their options for saving money.  Leveraging with reverse…

A Compelling Texas Regional Modern Treehouse

By Karen Eubank | May 4, 2020 |

This Texas Regional Modern treehouse is every childhood fantasy come to life. It’s today’s equivalent of entering the fairytale castle over the drawbridge or swinging into Tarzan and Jane’s pad. Dave Perry-Miller listing agent Stephen Collins described the feeling of the home perfectly. “It’s compelling,” he said. “If your heart rate does not go up…

Skylar Champion Comes Home to Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

By Joshua Baethge | May 4, 2020 |

Skylar Champion has returned to where her career began. The East Dallas based Realtor is once again affiliated with the Dave Perry-Miller Lakewood office. The move reunites her with VP of Business Initiatives Betsy Cameron, someone she has thoroughly enjoyed working with over the course of her career. Champion also believes that the marketing team…

Ryan Rogers: the Austin Real Estate Market is Doing Just Fine

By Candy Evans | May 4, 2020 |

Always wanted a home on Lake Travis? Horseshoe Bay? Get your checkbook ready! Our Austin and Hill Country real estate guru, Ryan Rogers of Austin-based Kuper Sotheby’s, tells us the crash in oil prices may result in great vacation home buys. Lots of “motivated seller” emails are crossing his desk now on $4 million lake…

Pandemics And Property Taxes: Don’t Expect A COVID-19 Miracle

By Jon Anderson | May 4, 2020 |

On May 15, the Dallas Central Appraisal District will be mailing property tax appraisal notices. Property owners will have the normal 30-day window to protest their valuations. For those newly homesteaded in 2019, you had until April 30 to file your exemption (just like always). Gentlemen and ladies, start your engines. Aside from appraisal date…