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Signs of the Times: Can HOAs Deny Your First Amendment Rights of Political Expression?

By Candy Evans | October 23, 2018 |

There is an interesting sign war going on in at least one East Dallas neighborhood, Enclave at Grove Hill. This sign, posted by one of the residents, is being met with resistance and called “offensive” by some in the neighborhood. It is in front of the home of sometimes political activist and candidate Adam Bazaldua,…

Lincoln Katy Trail Bypasses Oak Lawn Committee For Nov. 1 Plan Commission Meeting

By Jon Anderson | October 23, 2018 |

Lincoln Property has done some work to change their Lincoln Katy Trail project. Arguably, these changes should have been the result of the first thumbs-down from the Oak Lawn Committee (OLC) well over a year ago. Instead they come much, much later and only after having exhausted their ability to cram the project through the…

Transformation of This Sunnybrook Southern Colonial is no Trick And All Treat!

By Karen Eubank | October 22, 2018 |

Ya’ll know how much we love a good transformation here at CandysDirt.com. We thought this Southern Colonial estate at 9346 Sunnybrook Lane was captivating when Candy wrote about it back in 2014. The house was built in 1987, and has long been considered a showpiece, but with the most recent update, it’s become a showstopper.…

Splurge vs. Steal: Skip The Tricks, Come For The Treats In These Swiss Avenue Stunners

By Amy Puchaty | October 22, 2018 |

Don’t let Halloween get you spooked! Tour these Swiss Avenue stunners instead. Two properties. One neighborhood. Drastically different price points. If it weren’t for all the Halloween hub-bub, we’d still think they’re a great buy. Didn’t you hear? They’re located smack dab in a treasured Dallas enclave that’s known for getting its trick-or-treat on! That’s…

Mortgage Report: Taking it Day to Day in a Volatile Market

By Joanna England | October 22, 2018 |

As Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) notes in the 78th episode of The Mortgage Report, our market is at a very exceptional place right now. According to the minutes released by the Federal Reserve, another interest rate hike is on its way in December. And as our most-trusted mortgage expert told us in last week’s episode…

Real Estate News: Dallas Is Real Estate Market to Watch in 2019

By Bethany Erickson | October 22, 2018 |

How did the Dallas real estate market become the market to watch next year, but not make the top of a list of rising home values? We take a look at recent reports in this week’s real estate market news roundup. NEW REPORT TAPS DALLAS AS MARKET TO WATCH IN 2019 After falling to number…