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MetroTex Region 2015 and Beyond: A Million People Move Here Every 8 Years

By Candy Evans | October 9, 2015 |

We heard from three experts Tuesday at MetroTex Region 2015 at Brookhaven Country Club. The first two were a tough act to follow: Dan Lamers, Senior Program Manager at the North Texas Council of Governments, and our favorite economist (and Princeton man) Brit Fair of Hexter-Fair Title Company. Brit’s presentation is coming up in a…

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5 Dallas Open Houses Not to Miss

By Leah Shafer | October 8, 2015 |

If the State Fair is not your thing this weekend, make time to visit these five open houses around Dallas. They represent diverse neighborhoods, from Uptown and East Kessler Park, to Northwest Dallas and Turtle Creek. The prices range from the $289,000 to $749,500, and the styles of these houses and condos run the gamut from modern industrial in…

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Surprisingly Youthful Ideas from Preston Center Task Force Zone 4 Meeting

By Jon Anderson | October 8, 2015 |

Last night, the Preston Center Task Force consultants Kimley-Horn and Associates met with residents of several “zones” including my own Zone 4 (Pink Wall). Now I’m not going to point fingers, but some of the earlier groups must’ve been Chatty Cathys as we were a half hour late getting started and had a hard stop…

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Escape the Man Cave And Enjoy The Pigskin (and Cowskin! And Sheepskin!) at this IBB Design Fall Event

By Joanna England | October 8, 2015 |

Has the football fan in your life turned your home into the place where chip crumbs will be deposited? Want a more tasteful, stylish spot to watch the Red River Rivalry on Saturday? You can enjoy the OU vs. Texas game and the Iowa State vs. Texas Tech game from the comfort of IBB Design…

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Sparkman Club-Highland North Reno Is Quick Flip That Makes Most of Space

By Leah Shafer | October 8, 2015 |

Sometimes, house flips get a bad rap. But many flippers make smart choices that turn outdated properties into warm, welcoming homes with lot of amenities. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is just such a example. Located in Northwest Dallas at 3506 Warick Dr., near Royal and Marsh lanes, the house sold on Sept. 12, and went back on…

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House Passes TRID Grace Period, but White House Still May Veto

By Candy Evans | October 8, 2015 |

So the House passed bipartisian legislation Wednesday afternoon to to help keep the mortgage process moving despite the noise from the White House about a veto. The bipartisan vote was 303-121, which is significant. The bill, called the Homebuyers Assistance Act, gives companies working in good faith, trying their best to comply with the onerous legislation,…

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