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Remember the movie Father of The Bride? Whether you saw the original Spencer Tracy version or the Steve Martin remake, one thing has remained constant — the look of that iconic house. The white, two-story colonial with green shutters is the quintessential all-American family home. So when we saw 3628 Mockingbird Lane pop up…
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Update 11:02 am: Our Monday Morning Millionaire, 3826 Mockingbird Lane, needs a few swans hanging out, don’t you think? This is a story from our archives (May 2012) I had to unearth , after reading Jon Anderson’s wonderful post last week on Turtle Creek real estate. With all the rain we’ve had, leaving puddles in our…
Read MoreIt used to be fairly easy to find a new home for under $200K in North Texas. But according to a recently released report from Metrostudy, first quarter 2016 data shows a “new normal,” reflecting a meteoric rise in starts above $200,000, meaning it’s harder than ever to find a new home in the sub-$200K price range.…
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10:00 p.m. No official statements yet from either District 2 candidate, but I will repeat what I said at the beginning of this evening: District 2 has been incredibly fortunate to have four people who were ready and willing to take on the ultimate volunteer task of sitting on the school board. Your district may…
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Today Dallas Independent School District voters in District 2 will finally choose who will represent them as school board trustee. Will it be Mita Havlick, or will it be Dustin Marshall? Also up for runoff is the seat for Dallas County Community College District 4. If you still haven’t decided, here is a rundown of…
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In an area known for trying to impress with excess, it’s nice to see a property that’s comfortably glamorous. Sure, when you drive by 6607 Desco Drive you wonder. Area homes are a mix of 1950s ranches and cliché McMansions. Like much of Preston Hollow, land values have tripled in the past 15 years…
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