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Crespi Walnut Place Estate Back On Market After Quick Flip

By Bethany Erickson | July 19, 2018 |

When the Walnut Place Estate — the former Crespi Estate — sold at auction last year, it went for a record $36.2 million, and to a familiar buyer — Dallas developer Mehrdad Moayedi. Word came this week that Moayedi has finished up some renovations, and has put it back on the market for a cool $38.5 million. The Dallas Business…

The One About the B&B with the Mass Grave and Ghosts

By Bethany Erickson | July 18, 2018 |

When you think of a bed and breakfast, you probably think about sleeping gingerly on someone else’s delicate antiques and praying you’re not the one who pulls the chain plumb off that old-fashioned toilet, or you know, irritating a few ghosts. Oh, maybe that’s just me? Still, I know there are people that go to…

According to Sam Saladino, Cedar Hill is Hot!

By Joanna England | July 18, 2018 |

After just 10 days on the market, our High Caliber Home of the Week presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans is already under contract, reports listing agent Sam Saladino.  “Cedar Hill is hot!” Saladino shared. “You can’t beat the dollar per square foot for the neighborhood, home sizes, and amenities.” The subdivision, which…

Mainstream Media ‘Discovers’ Disruption in Real Estate Sales

By Candy Evans | July 18, 2018 |

I’m sure you caught the Dallas Morning News‘ recent declaration that the start-up discount brokerage Door, while on a tear, is not yet really fully disrupting the buying and selling of real estate. At least not here, not yet. I’m off to Inman in San Francisco, so let’s talk next week. But it’s interesting that the…

With Stellar Location and Luxe Spaces, This University Park Estate Has It All

By Candy Evans | July 18, 2018 |

Close to some of the best shopping, dining, and see-and-be-seen opportunities in the Park Cities, one University Park estate makes an impression in the St. Andrews Place enclave. Located at 6016 Connerly Drive walking distance to Highland Park Village, this property is on a quiet street with little traffic, a place where you can hear the…

Numberless Preston Center Area Plan Remains Worthless Waste of Time and Money

By Jon Anderson | July 18, 2018 |

A.G. Spanos has released a second, more thorough economic analysis of the feasibility of redeveloping Pink Wall parcels within the confines of the Preston Road and Northwest Highway Area Plan (PRNHAP). Spanos has a contingent contract to redevelop the Diplomat condos within PD-15 and has financed both viability studies. While Spanos has obvious motives, any…