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Tarrant County JP Indicted on Property Tax-Related Felonies

By Bethany Erickson | September 21, 2018 |

Longtime Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Jacquelyn Wright has had her fair share of controversy in the 28 years she’s served in that position. But that controversy may be outpaced by Wednesday’s news that a grand jury indicted Wright, 77, on four felony charges related to homestead exemptions she claimed. It is alleged that…

Joan Eleazer Sells Champ d’Or AGAIN: Hickory Creek Estate to Become Entertainment Venue

By Candy Evans | September 21, 2018 |

Joan Eleazer with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is one pretty amazing agent. In fact, when I hear talk of Realtors going by the wayside as AVM’s and other computer-based platforms take over the selling of homes, I think of Joan. She sold Champ d’Or, once priced at $72 million, after nine years and eight…

New Lakewood Previews of Some Mighty Magnificent Mansions

By Candy Evans | September 21, 2018 |

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Exceptional Dallas Open Houses Will Woo You this Weekend

By Leah Shafer | September 20, 2018 |

We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $459,900 to $730,ooo.  Take a look! 

Jeremy Larsen Prepares for Cookie Battle

By Joshua Baethge | September 20, 2018 |

The State Fair of Texas is just around the corner, which means Jeremy Larsen is about to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Last year, the home designer and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor entered three items into the Fair’s cookie contest. He was recognized for them all. “I didn’t think that was a…

Beautifully Updated West Highland Park Mediterranean With Eye-Popping Curb Appeal

By Bethany Erickson | September 20, 2018 |

It can be a gamble, buying an older home. Sometimes they’ve been updated and the price reflects that, and other times they are in desperate need of love. Neither is the case with this week’s Inwood Home of the Week, a 1950s Mediterranean in West Highland Park with curb appeal for days and bright, airy…