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Mortgage Report: Inflation is Staying in Check, But What About Tariffs?

By Joanna England | August 13, 2018 |

In the 68th episode of the Mortgage Report, Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) gives us some perspective on how inflation is measured and how it affects housing, especially considering the increasing cost of materials due to tariffs, which could result in costs for new homes and renovations being passed on to the consumer. It’s a tricky…

We Are Hot on Heath And This Texas Transitional From Rick Shipley Custom Homes

By Karen Eubank | August 13, 2018 |

What luxury community with the hottest new Texas transitional home, is within a half hour of downtown Dallas? You may think it’s Southlake, Lewisville, or Allen. Wrong. It’s Heath! A few luxury custom builders have known for a long time that just across Lake Ray Hubbard, Heath is hot and getting hotter.

Splurge vs Steal: Two Sophisticated Houses in Northwest Dallas

By Leah Shafer | August 13, 2018 |

Close to many of the best private schools in the city, Northwest Dallas offers some seriously hot real estate. Many older houses are being flipped or torn down and the new variety makes for some real eye candy.  In this week’s Splurge vs Steal, we’re headed to Northwest Dallas to look at two marvelous properties,…

On SecondShelters.com: One Last Gasp of Summer — in Saint Simons Island

By Bethany Erickson | August 12, 2018 |

Summer vacation is winding to a close, but when we found this beach cottage on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, we knew we could always start thinking about next summer. We don’t often hear about the gorgeous properties located in Georgia’s East Coast, but for folks looking for a beach home without the crowds, Realtors in…

Arch Adams Townhouse Offers Style and Choice Location

By Eric Prokesh | August 10, 2018 |

If convenient, lock-and-leave living, a choice West Side location, and an affordable price top your list of must haves, you should definitely take a look at a new listing at 716 Arch Adams Lane. Location? Off 7th Street and within easy walking distance of the museums and 7th Street restaurants and clubs. The street is…

Cautious Optimism at Park Board’s Special Fair Park Meeting

By Jon Anderson | August 10, 2018 |

Last night the Parks and Recreation Board held a special meeting seeking public comment on the soon-to-be-voted-on management contract for Fair Park. You may think you’re experiencing déjà vu, and you may be, but from when?  There have been so many Fair Park plans tossed on the fire they make the current California blazes look…