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Housing Played Role in Post-Recession Economic Expansion

By CandysDirt | July 23, 2019 |

From staff reports It’s no secret that housing took a huge hit during the last recession. But during this long period of economic expansion that followed — a record 121 months as of July 2019 — how did the market fare? A special CoreLogic report, “The Role of Housing in the Longest Economic Expansion,” takes…

An English Cotswold Manor House Gets an Exciting Refresh

By Karen Eubank | July 22, 2019 |

This English Cotswold manor house is a perfect example of the simple, transformative, power of paint. When I first spotted it, I thought it had to be new construction. Guess what? It was built in 1997! This is a beauty that defies age, however, and it’s pretty much all down to paint and cosmetic updates.…

Deadline For Dallas Water Wise Landscape Tour Submissions is Aug. 9

By Joanna England | July 22, 2019 |

Back at the turn of the millennium, the City of Dallas adopted our time-of-day watering restrictions in an effort to curb the incredible amount of water that irrigates Dallas lawns and landscapes. Since 2001, through education and smart watering restrictions, Dallas has conserved 398 billion gallons of water, cutting gallons per capita per day consumption…

By CandysDirt | July 22, 2019 |

Houston Takes Top Position From DFW For New Home Sales

By Bethany Erickson | July 22, 2019 |

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked in the top 15 for its ability to attract tech talent, Houston overtook Dallas-Fort Worth for new home sales in June, and we see what county is the youngest in Texas, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news. Dallas-Fort Worth in Top 15 For Tech Talent Dallas-Fort Worth ranked in the…

University Meadows Is Worth The Move For These Two Beauties

By Amy Puchaty | July 22, 2019 |

University Meadows is a tranquil Dallas neighborhood with some great deals to be had! Case in point: these two beauties. Our splurge is completely remodeled featuring all the design trends. The other pick has great bones, plus a pool, and is a total steal. Which would you choose? Splurge: Completely Remodeled Entertainer’s Dream For $599K