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Elmwood Cutie Is Priced Right for New Homebuyers

By Bethany Erickson | January 8, 2019 |

When Debbie Williams with Dave Perry-Miller-Preston Center told us about this adorable Midcentury Cottage in Elmwood with a fantastic price point, we knew we had to take a look. For one, in a city where move-in ready inventory in the $200,000 to $350,000 price point can be a bit dear, Elmwood is still a place…

Title Tip: How to File For Your Homestead Exemption

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 8, 2019 |

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader writes: “I bought a home in 2018 and my taxes are escrowed by my mortgage company. How do I get a homestead exemption to get a discount on my taxes? Do I need to repeat the process every year? How much does it save me?” You most definitely…

North Texas Real Estate Outlook 2019 With Britt Fair

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 8, 2019 |

By Britt Fair Guest Columnist “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” No, I’m not trying to give everyone nightmares about high school English class or invoke the French Revolution. Rather, that’s how I would sum up the mixed feelings about DFW’s residential real estate market during the second half…

Workout Options Abound in La Cantera Home

By Seth Fowler | January 8, 2019 |

Welcome to 2019. Now get in shape! Scenario 1 4:45 a.m. – alarm goes off Get out of the warm covers Stumble around in the dark to find workout clothes – slam knee into side of bed Get into freezing cold vehicle Can’t find good radio station to listen to Drive to gym — hope…

Touchy Faucets, Dumbwaiters, and Central Vacs: Crestfield Place Owns East Village

By Candy Evans | January 8, 2019 |

Who is winning the arms race in condo amenities? Crestfield Place is riding high in East Village, right up to the epay wood covered rooftops!

Dallas Morning News Announces 43 Layoffs, 20 in Newsroom

By Bethany Erickson | January 7, 2019 |

From staff reports Word came early this morning that the Dallas Morning News laid off 43 employees, including 20 writers, editors, and other newsroom personnel, marking yet another round of staff reductions as print revenue declines. The 43 layoffs account for about 4 percent of the A.H. Belo Corp. employees, the newspaper said. It did…