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2814 Park Bridge Court is Literally an Island of Calm

By Jon Anderson | September 6, 2017 |

You almost have a drawbridge across the moat of Turtle Creek on one side. On the other is the woodsy-ness of the Katy Trail. And yet, you’re a five-minute walk to The Mansion, ten from Uptown eateries. As I said, an island.  Roughly a decade ago when II first moved to Dallas, I recall walking…

On MidlandDirt.com: A Wednesday WTF For Friends and Cheesecake

By Bethany Erickson | September 6, 2017 |

As part of our Wednesday WTF over on MidlandDirt.com, we would like to thank you for being a friend. In fact, we’re not ashamed to say that we hope it will always stay this way. Our hats are off, won’t you stand up and take a bow? And if you threw a party, and invited…

To No Surprise, Frisco, McKinney, and Allen Top National Real Estate Markets Again

By Heather Hunter | September 6, 2017 |

Even as the fall semester starts and temperatures begin to drop, North Texas real estate continues its record-setting hot streak. Out of the 300 cities studied in WalletHub’s recent report of 2017’s Best Real-Estate Markets, three local markets reigned supreme. From home appreciation, to sales turnover, to job growth, Frisco, McKinney, and Allen top the charts…

Pierce Allman on New Committee to Slow Removal of Lee Statue, Police on High Alert as Council Debates

By Candy Evans | September 6, 2017 |

Update 12:02 am: The statue of Robert E. Lee will be moved and stored. More than 50 people signed up to speak at this morning’s City Council meeting concerning the removal of the statue, and several more (including Pierce Allman) were not able to make it to the mic. Per a motion filed by Mayor Pro…

Unique Uptown Townhome on Gilbert Offers Plenty of Light and Views

By Joanna England | September 6, 2017 |

    One of my favorite lines from Dirty Dancing is when Patrick Swayze saunters up to Frances “Baby” Houseman, who is sitting at a table with her family, and says, rather iconically:  “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” However, I have a small issue with this. Perhaps he should have asked her if she wanted…

When Marketing Spec Builds, Staging is a Game-Changer

By Joanna England | September 6, 2017 |

  It’s hard picturing yourself in a home that is completely empty. Sometimes it’s even harder in a new build. That’s why staging is so important, especially for spec homes.    When The Avant Group — a CandysDirt.com Approved Builder — finished this beautiful contemporary two story in Midway Hollow, the home’s incredibly lofty ceilings…