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More Homes Listed Over $100 Million & They Are Not Selling

By Candy Evans | May 31, 2016 |

Recently I had the chance to talk to someone who sells homes — pricey vacation homes –to uber high net worth individuals. I mentioned that there were more rich people today than ever. No, he told me, actually there are fewer rich people today, but they just have more money now. Indeed, he said, the…

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Get a Tony Dallas Address for Under $300K at the Renaissance on Turtle Creek

By Leah Shafer | May 31, 2016 |

For buyers looking to live at a tony Dallas address without dropping a boatload of cash, a condo at the Renaissance on Turtle Creek offers that opportunity. Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred is located there, 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd. Apt. 842. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit with an oversized master, 1,154 square feet, and great views from the…

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Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez To Retire After 2.5 Years: Has He Done a Good Job for Dallas? (Poll Time!)

By Candy Evans | May 31, 2016 |

WFAA-TV reported on Monday that Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez is retiring after two-and-a-half years as the manager of the city, the most powerful job at City Hall. Gonzalez is married to motivational psychologist Melinda Marcus. Arthur Charles Gonzalez is the city’s top CEO. He oversees a $3.1 billion budget and manages 13,000 employees. His salary…

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Guardian Mortgage Company Opens New Dallas Branch With SMU Alum Wade Betz at Helm

By Joanna England | May 30, 2016 |

With its brand new Dallas office at 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 725, Guardian Mortgage Company has expanded its Texas footprint to six offices, with 12 total locations nationwide. The company currently operates offices in Grand Blanc and Troy, Michigan; El Paso, Plano, Arlington, Richardson and San Antonio, Texas; Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque, New Mexico; and…

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Infographic: Does Staging Really Work?

By Karen Eubank | May 30, 2016 |

We all know staging works. However, convincing sellers to stage can sometimes be a challenge. Even though they realize their homes will look better and sell more quickly, some are reluctant to spend the money or take the time required to  properly prepare their homes for sale.  Consulting with a stager prior to putting an occupied…

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A Tale of Two Penthouses, Vol. 2 : Park Plaza Unit 804

By Jon Anderson | May 30, 2016 |

For better or worse, we all make snap judgements when we see houses.  My first thought as I looked through the pictures for this home was that there didn’t appear to be a comfortable seat in the house.  It’s as though some unseen maiden aunt had eschewed comfort for herself and guests. My second thought…

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