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Mortgage Report: Fear in The Stock Market is Putting Up Positive Bond Numbers

By Joanna England | October 29, 2018 |

There was a lot of downward trending for the stock market last week, but overall, that’s positive for the bond market and interest rates, says Bob Johnson (AKA Bob Mortgage) the senior mortgage adviser at the nation’s oldest private lender, Wallick & Volk.  Our most-trusted mortgage adviser explains that, as people react to the plummeting…

Splurge vs. Steal: Ghoulishly Good Finds In North Oak Cliff

By Amy Puchaty | October 29, 2018 |

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious retreat in the Kessler Reserve, or a charming historic in Stevens Park Estates, we have the home for you! This week’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to the charming streets of North Oak Cliff – one of Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods in part due to its recent revival and…

Small Town, But Not Small Living, Drives Celina’s Growth

By Bethany Erickson | October 28, 2018 |

It’s both the town that was country enough to appear in a Kenny Chesney video, but fancy enough to be home to two acclaimed vineyards — and people move to Celina every year for that small town feel with the big city amenities. Halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma, Celina is a straight shot up State…

Lockhart Tudor Mansion Close to Plenty of Daytripping

By Bethany Erickson | October 28, 2018 |

If you know anything about Texas, you know that barbecue is nearly a religion. And if you know anything about barbecue in Texas, you also know that Lockhart is one of the places where many barbecue lovers will insist you need to make at least one trek in your lifetime. Which is why we got…

Dallas ISD Hosts “School Shopping” Event at FIG

By CandysDirt | October 28, 2018 |

Choice schools? Magnet schools? Neighborhood schools? What is the best choice for your child? Dallas ISD is aiming to help parents and families navigate those choices with a school shopping event at Fashion Institute Gallery on Nov. 3. The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will allow parents to visit…

We are in Love with this Lakewood Spanish Eclectic by Clifford Hutsell

By Karen Eubank | October 27, 2018 |

We love every single home Clifford D. Hutsell created. In fact, Candysdirt.com may have the most extensive archive of information on Hutsell-designed homes in America because Dallas is blessed with so many of them. Lakewood alone has a collection of 50 Hutsell homes. So, when one comes up for sale, like this stunning 1931 Lakewood…