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Dallas Luxury Builders Remain Optimistic Despite Coronavirus Complications

By Elaine Raffel | April 2, 2020 |

Luxury homebuilder Mark Molthan struggles for words when it comes to describing the current state of the industry. “It’s weird, almost surreal,” Molthan says. “On the job site, everything seems normal. Everyone’s working. But then you leave, you turn on the news, and suddenly you’re in this anxiety-fueled environment.” Along with having his crews operating…

As COVID-19 Slows Buyer Traffic, MetroTex Has No Plans to Pause Days On Market

By Joanna England | April 1, 2020 |

In California, one of the states hardest hit by the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — COVID-19 — the MLS board has opted to pause the days on market (DOM) count for current listings. The rationale is that with slower foot traffic thanks to shelter-in-place orders, DOM is not necessarily an accurate indicator of…

Ebby Halliday Companies’ & Allie Beth Allman Parent Nation’s Largest by REAL TRENDS 500

By Candy Evans | April 1, 2020 |

We need some good news in the world, and we have plenty of it right here in North Texas. Two of our favorite home-grown-then-took-over-the-world real estate brokerages are part of a company that is the largest real estate company in the nation. HomeServices of America, has been anointed, once again, as the country’s largest real…

When it Comes to Electrical, Definitely Don’t DIY

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 1, 2020 |

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” While you’re sheltering in place, it’s a great time to do some work around the house. But some projects are too dangerous to DIY, and that…

Want to Stay Home Far Away From People? We Got You

By Adlene Neely Dealey | April 1, 2020 |

Listen, I have to tell you that we just got word that we’ll be homeschooling and avoiding people until May — maybe longer — but I have to tell you all that some of you are annoying the ever-loving mess out of me. But I also know there are no preventive measures for stupidity, so…

City And DART Offer Garages And Trams To Tackle Congestion At Turtle Creek Parks

By Jon Anderson | April 1, 2020 |

The city is currently working on unprecedented updates to the string of Turtle Creek parks bracketed by the Reverchon Park ballfield off Maple Avenue and the Kalita Humphreys Theater at Blackburn. Regardless of whether you view the city’s plans positively or not, they will bring thousands of additional visitors – and their cars – to…