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Dells District Home with Builder’s Warranty, Feel of an Updated Cottage

By Leah Shafer | August 22, 2017 |

New construction in North Texas is not keeping up with demand, especially in the lower price brackets. Our Tuesday Two Hundred at 3526 Gibsondell Ave. in Oak Cliff’s Dells District is a charmed exception. Built in 2016, it comes with a builder’s warranty and everything is still all shiny and new.  This home has four…

Dallas ISD’s Cavalry Isn’t Coming – And Neither is a Vote for a TRE

By Bethany Erickson | August 21, 2017 |

The cavalry, as one Dallas ISD trustee said, isn’t coming for Texas public schools. And after last Friday, the voters won’t have a chance to, either. Friday night’s school board meeting was contentious, and the proposals for a possible Tax Ratification Election were numerous. A tax swap was on the table. But at the end…

The Mortgage Report: Get the TMI on PMI

By Joanna England | August 21, 2017 |

Want the TMI on PMI? There are ways you can avoid Private Mortgage Insurance all together, says BobMortgage. In this week’s Mortgage Report, which is right after the jump, you can discover how to save serious money on your home purchase.  Now, you may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held…

Preston Hollow French Renaissance Estate Designed by Peter Marino has Underground Surprise

By Karen Eubank | August 21, 2017 |

Our Monday Morning Millionaire at  8891 Jourdan Way is the most beautiful Preston Hollow French Renaissance estate you’ve ever seen. And it also has an unmatched architectural pedigree. It was designed by renowned architect Peter Marino, who brings an unprecedented level of elegance and luxury to everything he touches.

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Katy Trail Condos

By Leah Shafer | August 21, 2017 |

Splurge vs. Steal is a new feature on CandysDirt.com. Every week, we look at two properties that offer something in common, but are miles apart in their asking price.   Katy Trail runs through some of the nicest neighborhoods in Dallas, starting at the American Airlines Center in Victory Park and going to Mockingbird Station near Southern Methodist…

Will The Robert E. Lee Statue Controversy Wreak Havoc on Turtle Creek Real Estate?

By Candy Evans | August 20, 2017 |

[Editor’s Note: This post reflects the opinion of the writer and should not be interpreted as the editorial position of CandysDirt.com.] I lived in Dallas for at least 10 years when I asked someone, “Who is Lee Park named after?” I assumed it was a great city forefather. Robert E. Lee, I was told; the…