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Splurge vs Steal: Two Northwood Hills Homes with Spacious Floorplans

By Leah Shafer | March 19, 2018 |

Just past LBJ Freeway in the heart of North Dallas, Northwood Hills is a higher-end neighborhood with a genuine friendliness and established feel that welcomes newcomers and visitors alike. There’s a lot of recommend the area. In addition to larger lots and proximity to highways, they are zoned for Richardson ISD, a selling point for…

North Texas Municipal Water Customers Unconvinced Their Water Is Safe

By Bethany Erickson | March 17, 2018 |

The North Texas Municipal Water District insists its water is safe. So do several of the cities it services. But a growing number of customers are saying they are not so sure now. Emily Franklin is one of those customers. Her family has lived in Anna for almost four years, and she said their water…

On SecondShelters: Historic Mansion Owned by Charleston Elite, Then Diocese Up for Sale

By Bethany Erickson | March 17, 2018 |

With a substantial main house, a carriage house, and a great location in the middle of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Morton Waring House is going to give some enterprising individual a great potential home — or even perhaps a bed and breakfast-type situation. The Morton Waring House has an impressive pedigree. Built in 1803…

Ryan Streiff, Dave Perry-Miller Sell T. Boone Pickens’ Preston Hollow Manse for …

By Candy Evans | March 16, 2018 |

What will he do next? We are not talking about 89-year-old oil tycoon and philanthropist T. Boone Pickens. He has his famous, 65,000-square-foot West Texas ranch, Mesa Vista, on the market for $250 million. Who knows, could be sold by now. Now he has sold his Preston Hollow mansion, listed with Dave Perry-Miller and Ryan Streiff.…

For the Traditionalist, This Home Couldn’t Be Sweeter

By Amy Puchaty | March 16, 2018 |

    Sherri Courie of Ebby Halliday Realtors just listed a gem of a property in Far North Dallas that traditionalists will love! If the gorgeous brick facade and manicured lawn haven’t piqued your interest, perhaps the price will. Currently offered at $510,000 this three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom home serves up a healthy dose of character, in a…

30 Days: Proposals on Last Weeks’ Ballots Shout Out Property Tax Reform

By Candy Evans | March 16, 2018 |

This year, you will still have 30 days to protest your property taxes, but the starting date comes earlier, April 15. We’ve got stories coming down the pike to get you prepped. Property taxes remain a huge topic on every homeowner’s mind. When you voted last week (or early), you were asked to respond to…