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Real Estate News: Dallas Flips in Two Zips Average Higher Profit Than Nation

By Bethany Erickson | September 17, 2018 |

How much better did the 75243 zip code in Dallas fare in flipping profit than the rest of the nation? How did home sales look for North Texas in August? How are home sales and prices looking across the state? We’ll answer all that and more in this week’s real estate news roundup.

Paul Manafort: Why Walk Like An Egyptian When You Can Live Like A Felon?

By Jon Anderson | September 17, 2018 |

In the first of two trials, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was found guilty in August on eight of 18 counts of fraud. All that kept him from being found guilty on all 18 counts was a lone juror. The “witch hunt” had found another witch. Not eager for a potentially worse repeat at…

Splurge vs Steal: Canyon Creek in Richardson

By Leah Shafer | September 17, 2018 |

The Canyon Creek neighborhood is located in northeast Richardson and offers a range of housing, from competitively priced to luxury. Many Telecom Corridor workers call this area home and it definitely offers a family-friendly vibe. This week’s Splurge vs Steal takes us to the Canyon Creek, where we’re looking at two renovated houses. Which one…

On SecondShelters.com: Palatial Historical Upper East Side Townhome Back On Market

By Bethany Erickson | September 16, 2018 |

At first, it was believed to have been sold for a record $80 million in December, but Vincent Viola’s 20,000 square foot townhome on the Upper East Side appears to be back on the market — and this time the list price is $88 million. It’s unclear if Viola (who owns the NHL’s Florida Panthers,…

Bishop’s Flower New Build Offers Timeless Style in Riverhills

By Eric Prokesh | September 14, 2018 |

After last week’s post in Park Hill, I was determined to find new construction that could rival the venerable Winton Terrace grand dame for classical style and pleasing proportions. My first impulse was to look in Riverhills, a new development in Edwards Ranch that a classic house lover can embrace. Choice listings here are thin…

Disasters Happen: Tips for Texans This National Preparedness Month

By Shelby Skrhak | September 14, 2018 |

We hate to sound all public service announcement-y, but now that this year’s hurricane season is off to an active start, FEMA wants to remind you during September’s National Preparedness Month that “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” How do you prepare for any multitude of disasters? FEMA and ready.gov offers these four steps to disaster…