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Deadline to File Property Tax Protest is Today

By Bethany Erickson | May 15, 2018 |

Although we’ve warned you a couple of times, just in case you missed it — today is kind of a big deal if you own a home. Today is the deadline (unless you’re in Denton County) to protest your property taxes for this year. If this has caught you unawares, don’t fret — one local…

A Tale of Two Houses: Tudor Receives Revival in Monticello

By Seth Fowler | May 15, 2018 |

I have a great idea! HGTV should make a TV show where they take a total clunker of a home and turn it back to its original greatness … they could call it “Revival House” or something like that.  (Of course I would star in the show, too!) The first episode would feature the home…

Agent Migration: Winkler Joins Standard; Caskey Chooses Century 21

By Joshua Baethge | May 15, 2018 |

In this week’s Agent Migration column, Summer Winkers rejoins former colleagues at the Standard while Adam Caskey chooses Century 21 Judge Fite. Did you make a big move? Contact Joshua Baethge. Winkler Teams-Up With Standard Summer Winkler joined the Standard Real Estate after seven years with Keller Williams. The move reunites her with Standard partner Joshua Vernon,…

California Now Requires Solar Power Installations On All New Homes — Your Thoughts?

By Candy Evans | May 15, 2018 |

“Government forcing citizens to purchase products that cost more than $15,000, offer no safety benefits and paybacks not usually realized for a decade or more is hardly cause for celebration. In California, lobbyists for the solar industry succeeded where their innovation and marketing efforts failed.” That’s what Phil Crone, Executive Officer of the Dallas Builders…

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate Agents Sell The White House of Dallas

By Joanna England | May 14, 2018 |

Update 5/15: We’ve Been Silenced! Update 7pm: Selling price was $_____ or $______ per square foot!  Huge news for the Dallas luxury real estate market! The “White House of Dallas” has long been one of our luxury listings to watch. Listed by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Diane and Becky Gruber, this 16,041-square foot estate on…

On SecondShelters.com: Choose Your Own Adventure With Two Retreats in Bend, Oregon

By Amy Puchaty | May 14, 2018 |

Just around the bend – Bend, Oregon, that is – sits a marvelously lush, nature-filled paradise with every outdoor adventure imaginable. It’s a place you go to play, a charming mountain town that has it all. Whether you’re looking to ski, hike, mountain bike, or just get away, the majestic snow-capped peaks and high-desert skyline…