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On MidlandDirt.com: Wednesday WTF, the Burble Simp Edition

By Bethany Erickson | August 16, 2017 |

I don’t just have one Wednesday WTF this week because it’s the kind of week that deserves at least three. So join us over at MidlandDirt.com as we look at rich people fighting, robots run amok in the paint department, and a big, long nope in an attic, won’t you?  

On SecondShelters.com: Old-But-New Lake Tahoe Log Cabin

By Amy Puchaty | August 16, 2017 |

Ideally situated in Carnelian Bay, Calif., on the crystal blue waters of North Shore Lake Tahoe, rests the most charming waterfront retreat we’ve seen all year! Located at 3970 N Lake Boulevard is a thoughtfully designed, newly remodeled log home on a lush, .14 acre lot, offering a coveted lakefront address, surrounded by mature trees and professionally…

Taken to The Studs: Vickery Place Craftsman Has a New, Stylish Life

By Joanna England | August 16, 2017 |

Bart Thrasher is nothing if not honest with his clients. And when Matt Simons wanted to renovate 5235 Vickery Blvd., Thrasher was reluctant to hitch onto the project. The home was in such a sad state that, as Thrasher admitted, it was a better candidate for a teardown. But Simons wouldn’t be dissuaded, and Thrasher,…

Texas Ranks No. 2 in International Buyers

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 16, 2017 |

From Staff Reports Texas home sales from international buyers added $18.66 billion to the Texas economy from April 2016 to March 2017, according to the Texas International Homebuyers Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Attracting buyers from across the globe, Texas ranked second among U.S. states for international home sales volume. “This surge in…

Pink Wall PD-15 Meets Again: More Density OK, Now The Work Begins

By Jon Anderson | August 16, 2017 |

Last night marked the second meeting of the Pink Wall PD-15 task force gathered together to address increased density in the area. As a reminder, the Pink Wall is essentially the northeast corner of Preston and Northwest Hwy.  PD-15 is roughly the space between the Preston Tower and Athena residential high-rises. If you missed last…

Views and Urban Vibrancy? Highfalutin Austin Condo Has It All

By Jon Anderson | August 15, 2017 |

What happens when you don’t bulldoze a vibrant urban core for an urban office park?  Austin. What happens 60 years later when you finally realize the huge mistake you made? Houston and Dallas. What happens when you want the very best pied-à-terre in Austin? You head to the Austonian at 200 Congress Avenue. And putting…