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Splurge vs Steal: Far North Dallas

By Leah Shafer | September 10, 2018 |

Far North Dallas is the place to be if you’re looking for bigger homes and a more suburban lifestyle north of LBJ Freeway. It’s the last stop in the city before you get into Plano and it is bordered by Addison and Richardson, too, so the schools are generally quite good (Richardson and Plano ISDs). …

Rooftop Deck Is Cherry on Top of This Modern Henderson Townhome

By Shelby Skrhak | September 10, 2018 |

This Henderson townhome at 4904 Jack Court is the cream of the Knox-Henderson real estate crop, because this prized end unit offers downtown Dallas views on three sides of this four-story modern home. Located in the Henderson neighborhood near Ross, this two-bedroom, three-bath, 2,267-square-foot home is listed for $498,000 by Susan Griffin of Bill Griffin…

Mortgage Report: Last Week’s New Stunned The Market; Here’s What is Ahead

By Joanna England | September 10, 2018 |

News reports that came in over last week had drastic affects on the mortgage market, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in this week’s Mortgage Report. If you follow BobMortgage on Instagram, you could have caught his conversion from a “float” position to a “lock” position as the bond market took a spectacular dive.  This morning,…

The Hidden Hillcrest New England Cottage in a Woodland Wonderland

By Karen Eubank | September 10, 2018 |

You are in for a treat today. I have the most incredible account of this hidden Hillcrest Road New England cottage at 11525 Hillcrest Road because the couple responsible for the renovations kept meticulous notes. Grab a second cuppa, and settle in dear readers. This is one special property.

Home Buyers (and Realtors) Beware: Fraud Can Come To Your Inbox

By Bethany Erickson | September 9, 2018 |

When my husband and I closed on our newest home in December, I remember vividly the flurry of emails between the lender, the title company, our Realtor, and more. It seemed like daily — and especially as the closing date drew nearer, hourly — there was some new form that would need to be signed,…

On SecondShelters.com: Jackie Gleason’s Famous Round House Up for Grabs

By Bethany Erickson | September 9, 2018 |

While he was filming the series that made him most famous — “The Honeymooners” — Jackie Gleason built himself a New York compound that was both a place to relax in nature and a nod to the actor’s fascination with UFOs. And today his Round House, as it’s often referred to as, is on the…