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No Doubt, Jackie O. Would Love Thomas Place Home

By Seth Fowler | November 7, 2017 |

If you like reading about homes with an interesting history, this traditional in Rivercrest at 1512 Thomas Place is the home for you! As one story goes, the original owners of this beautiful 4,192-square-foot home just blocks from Rivercrest Country Club closed on the home November 23, 1963 … let that date soak in for a…

Splurge vs. Steal: Bluffview Beauties Built To Entertain

By Amy Puchaty | November 7, 2017 |

  Ahh beautiful Bluffview, a neighborhood prized for its hilly topography and 50-foot cliffs overlooking Bachman Creek. Known for stunning estate homes, topping sizable lots in a sophisticated, pastoral setting, Bluffview has become a hotspot for architects to showcase their talents. This week we found the perfect Bluffview Splurge vs. Steal that puts the spotlight…

Election Day Rundown Leaves You No Excuse Not to Vote

By Bethany Erickson | November 7, 2017 |

Today is Election Day, and since there aren’t any candidates, very few will likely bother to vote, despite the fact that some very important things are on the ballot. How can I say that with such confidence? Early voting totals show that a little more than 2 percent of registered voters in Dallas County have…

Statewide Home Sales Dip in Third Quarter, Inventory Increases Thanks to Hurricane Harvey

By Joanna England | November 6, 2017 |

From Staff Reports Texas home sales declined slightly in the third quarter of 2017, according to the 2017-Q3 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. This is the first time that Texas home sales have declined on a quarterly basis since the second quarter of 2012.   “As anticipated, the…

The Mortgage Report: GOP Tax Plan and Federal Reserve News Make Waves in Market

By Joanna England | November 6, 2017 |

More details emerged about the GOP tax plan, plus President Donald Trump made his selection for the new chairman of the Federal Reserve. It’s a lot of news to digest, that’s for sure. Should you lock or float? With so many variables in the market, there’s no better time to have a trusted mortgage adviser…

Historic Highland Park Gated Estate Offered For The First Time in a Century

By Karen Eubank | November 6, 2017 |

The opportunity to live on almost two acres in the heart of Highland Park seldom comes along because people tend to hang onto these large estates. Once in a great while, a large family property hits the market and some lucky buyer hits the jackpot. For the first time in over a century, the historic…