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Helsem Bend Property Shows Power of Home Staging to Update, Freshen Interior

By Leah Shafer | November 12, 2015 |

If you’ve ever doubted the power of home staging to get a property ready for sale, this post will change your mind. The home at 7128 Helsem Bend is 3,768 square feet in the Hillcrest Forest neighborhood and was absolutely brimming with art, collections, furniture, and accessories. When the owner decided to sell, his Realtor called…

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This Weekend’s Open Houses Around Dallas Show Range of Properties on Market

By Leah Shafer | November 12, 2015 |

This is one of the last weekends before the holiday madness begins, so take advantage of the gorgeous days and visit some of Dallas’ open houses. In this week’s roundup, we’re visiting neighborhoods from the M Streets and Knox-Henderson, to Swiss Avenue and Lakewood. The prices range from $420,000 to $2.295 million. We hope you make time…

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More Details on the Sale of Allie Beth Allman & Associates to Home Services of America: Nothing, Not Even Signs, Changing

By Candy Evans | November 12, 2015 |

I got a chance to talk with Allie Beth and Pierce Allman and also Ron Peltier, chairman and CEO of HomeServices of America, Inc., briefly yesterday afternoon. Had so many questions about this game-changer in the Dallas luxury real estate market, which is one of the hottest in the country. (Don’t be surprised if other…

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Merriman Park Ranchette Gets Big Reno to Create Open Floorplan, Family Spaces

By Leah Shafer | November 12, 2015 |

Two words seem to be on the lips of almost all prospective homebuyers as they browse from listing to listing, no matter the price range: open floorplan. Chopped up rooms and awkward spaces get a big thumbs down in today’s market. Those considering a renovation with a future sale in mind are wise to put their dollars…

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Kessler Woods Home With Walls of Windows Has Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England | November 11, 2015 |

Sure, it was built in 2008, but this Kessler Woods home has an unmistakeable midcentury modern vibe throughout its 3646 square feet. Some of if can be spotted from the curb — the long red brick wall, exposed beams, and angled roof all hearken to a California Cliff May type feel. Of course, this home…

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Breaking: Allie Beth Allman Sells to Warren Buffett Real Estate

By Candy Evans | November 11, 2015 |

Huge news in the Dallas high end broker industry. Something’s been up with news about Allie Beth Allman & Associates for a couple of weeks! I got word last week that Allie Beth’s affiliation with Christie’s Great Estates had been severed. While I was researching that for accuracy—Duke Jimerson told me at an event Thursday…

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