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Midway Hollow Modern New Build Tops Dallas Open Houses this Weekend

By Leah Shafer | October 27, 2017 |

The weather is finally cooled off and it’s the perfect time of year to spend the weekends visiting Dallas open houses. That’s why you’ll want to take the time to read our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week post. Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $341K…

BobMortgage Zone: How to Buy a House After Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or a Short Sale

By Joanna England | October 27, 2017 |

After an adverse sale, whether a short sale or a foreclosure, the idea of owning a home again feels far off and challenging. But if you’re ready to wade back into the waters of homeownership after bankruptcy or another life event, Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) has some sage advice for you. And there’s no better…

Buy Jon: Your Chance to Commission a Custom Column at Legacy of Love Fundraiser

By Jon Anderson | October 27, 2017 |

At the November 2nd Legacy of Love fundraising event at the Melrose Hotel, you can (silently) bid on my writing a feature on (almost any) real estate topic of choice.  Are you a Realtor that would like your listing featured on CandysDirt.com? Would you like a personal feature/interview focused on your career and strengths as…

Reality Roundup: Texas Home Improvement Shows Set to Hit the Airwaves

By Bethany Erickson | October 27, 2017 |

From the final season of “Fixer Upper” to the freshman season of “Flip or Flop Fort Worth,” Texas is home to several home improvement or design shows this fall. HGTV, the DIY Network, and even Great American Country, locals are ready for their close-ups. As shows begin to roll out their season debuts, we thought we’d…

Kessler Park Texas Modernist in a Dramatic Hilltop Setting

By Karen Eubank | October 27, 2017 |

When you have location — you have it all. Our Inwood House of the Week at 1123 Kensington Lane is not only in one of the best locations in Dallas, but it’s also one of the finest Texas Modernist homes you’ll find anywhere. Located on a hill about thirty feet above Stevens Park Golf Course,…

Preston Center Area Plan Proves It’s Worth(less) in Under a Year

By Jon Anderson | October 26, 2017 |

When a document, supposedly crafted for long-term use, proves to be a barrier to the same long-term goals it was created to guide, it’s safe to call it a failure.  If that failure occurs within a year of its adoption by the city, I suppose we can just call that Dallas. Yes folks, the Preston…