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He is a Berkeley kid raised by a single mom, who happened to be a Realtor. Robert Reffkin saw her change brokerages three times, always looking for a better deal, each change a struggle. So as soon as he got into the business world, he decided to do what he could about it: disrupt!
In and around Dallas, I’ve always got my eye on hot properties. Our luxury market is particularly impressive, with architectural gems, beautiful builds, and appealing new construction. Some of the most incredible luxury homes are listed by Ebby Halliday Realtors, the preeminent brokerage in North Texas. Founded in 1945 on three principles — service to…
When I first moved to Dallas, the dream was to eventually upgrade my address until I ended up in Oak Lawn. I started out as a college graduate and single gal in a shoebox of an apartment off of Lovers Lane, but I loved the walkable, sophisticated urban vibe of Oak Lawn. It remains a…
Dallas renters gave their city a B grade in Apartment List’s annual renter survey, an improvement from Dallas’ C+ grade in last years’ survey. Dallas ranked 23 out of the top 50 cities for renter satisfaction, earning higher marks than Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Renters with children are particularly satisfied with Dallas, giving the city…
So sometimes you find the Wednesday WTF, and sometimes the Wednesday WTF finds you. This week, it’s the latter — a reader sent over a listing she actually saw in person once. Color us intrigued. The house, she said, was one that she went to “a while back” when there was an open house. “There’s…
Last month I wrote an Oahu market update detailing the prior year’s slight price appreciation. I also pointed out that it takes hard work to lose money in Hawaii if you have time. In other words, don’t buy high and sell low as the Dallas Police and Fire pension funds did. But all those number-y…
