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Three Disrupting Developers Bring Us the Best of East Dallas To Date (Plus Dumbwaiters)

By Candy Evans | February 9, 2018 |

Remember this name: Cobalt Homes. A Dallas-based urban builder disrupting the urban town home concept with not just aesthetics and quality construction, but an unheard of thoughtfulness — like a sixth sense — to provide buyers comfort and true home livability. We all love stories about guys who started famous companies at home. In 1939, Bill…

J.P. And Associates Hires Mark Johnson, Former Tom Ferry Coach, as COO

By Candy Evans | February 8, 2018 |

Mark Johnson In Real Estate coaching, there are three big names: Brian Buffini (Buffini & Associates), Mike Ferry and Tom Ferry. And now, one of the insiders from Tom Ferry is a principal at JP and Associates Realtors. It is no secret that the DFW brokerage market is in a frenzy. Agents are jumping one…

White Rock Home Tour Has a Stop so Amazing They Want You to Drive to Garland to See it

By Joanna England | February 8, 2018 |

This year, organizers of the White Rock Home Tour — East Dallas’ premiere modern home tour — are asking tour-goers to go the extra mile (actually six miles if you’re counting). The reason? An amazing time capsule of a home located in Garland that has received only the pickiest of updates. But Garland? White Rock…

Devonshire Traditional Tops Our Dallas Open Houses This Weekend

By Leah Shafer | February 8, 2018 |

A classic Devonshire traditional that’s updated and gorgeous with almost 4,000 square feet and a fabulous backyard caught our eye this week. That’s why it’s the lead for our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week post. Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week,…

Jon Anderson: In Close Vote, Oak Lawn Committee Approves Contentious Lincoln Katy Trail Apartments

By Jon Anderson | February 8, 2018 |

By a narrow margin, Lincoln Property won support from the Oak Lawn Committee in a 16-to-14 vote for their Lincoln Katy Trail project on Carlisle and Hall Streets Wednesday night.  This pivotal vote essentially opens up MF-2 zoned properties (36 feet in height) in the area east of the Katy Trail, from Uptown to West…

Pearl of Preston Hollow Reduced $200K

By Candy Evans | February 8, 2018 |

Wow! I had absolutely no idea! That’s what listing agents Ira Archer and Irmgard Arthur hear when people visit 4665 Meadowood Rd., also known as the Pearl of Preston Hollow.  So what’s the amazement about? How about a 7,485-square-foot, five-bedroom mansion with immaculate style on 1.78 acres with a dramatic drive up, tennis court, swimming pool, guest…