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When You’re Wrong, You’re Super Wrong and We’re Here To Tell You How Wrong

By Bethany Erickson | October 31, 2018 |

So, dear readers, remember that time when I had to tell that writer from the Atlantic decided to talk about the dining options in Dallas suburbs, while only actually spending most of her time in Wichita Falls and the airport that she was super wrong? That hot sports opinion is about to look remarkably measured…

District 115 Candidate Julie Johnson Taking Advantage of Farmers Branch Economic Incentive

By Candy Evans | October 30, 2018 |

There is a very nasty political battle going on for Texas House District 115 — which covers Addison, Coppell, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving. And part of that battle involves real estate. Republican incumbent Matt Rinaldi has a Democratic challenger, Julie Johnson. The two are facing off in what is being called one of the…

America’s Spookiest City, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

By Amy Puchaty | October 30, 2018 |

All Hallows’ Eve is just one day away, so it has us thinking of America’s spookiest cities. Near the top of everyone’s list is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – known for its numerous sightings of the 51,000 soldiers who died in one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Teeming with ghostly encounters, including those with…

Valet Maids Founder Dawna Boone: ‘You Deserve Some Help’

By Shelby Skrhak | October 30, 2018 |

For as easy as apps like NextDoor and Angie’s List make it to get names and numbers of local cleaning services, there are still too many to choose from and there’s no guarantee about the quality of service, or worse yet, who is showing up at your door. Dawna Boone launched locally-founded Valet Maids like…

Adorable Midcentury Elmwood Bungalow Perfect For First-Time Buyers

By Bethany Erickson | October 30, 2018 |

As property values climb in Dallas, the $200,000 range is often considered the sweet spot now for first-time buyers — and we found a perfect perch in Elmwood for this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. But it’s not just a perfect location (more on that in a minute) that sets this two-bedroom, one-bath home apart from…

Title Tip: Should I Pay My Last Mortgage Payment Before Closing?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | October 30, 2018 |

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader asks: “Should I make my next mortgage payment before my house closes? We are under contract and scheduled to close on the 14th of the month. “ This is a fairly common question for title companies. And the answer depends on your closing date and time. Before closing,…