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Find High Style at This Horse Lover’s Dream House on the Shores of Lake Ray Roberts

By Candy Evans | July 19, 2017 |

I’ve found an exceptional equestrian property sitting on almost 10 acres on the shores of Lake Ray Roberts, about an hour north of Dallas.  The expansive home at 7621 Sierra Lane in Pilot Point is a true luxury horse estate with a gorgeous custom home. Its Southern-style exterior leads to a high-end transitional interior with 20,437 square feet. You’ve got to see…

Josh Nimmo-Designed Modern Country Home in Keller

By Joanna England | July 19, 2017 |

In the world of modern, sustainable architecture, Josh Nimmo‘s work gets top billing in our region. His designs can be spotted in some of the most sought-after locations, from gorgeous townhomes in East Village to the M Streets and beyond. So I was rather perplexed to see one of his designs — an incredible one…

National Study Ranks North Texas Cities as Best for First-Time Buyers

By Heather Hunter | July 18, 2017 |

Even amid growing concerns over affordability and inventory, Dallas-area small- and mid-sized cities remain some of the hottest in the country for first-time buyers. Just this week, McKinney, Frisco, and Allen took top honors in a new study by WalletHub, making them the three best housing markets in the United States for new homebuyers. Richardson…

On SecondShelters.com: The No. 1 Spot For Luxury Getaways Is …

By Valerie Jarvie | July 18, 2017 |

Trip Advisor recently announced a list of the Top High-End Vacation Rental Properties in the World. The property pictured ranked No. 1. Can you guess the locale? Feast your eyes on the luxurious lake house on SecondShelters.com today, along with a link to TripAdvisor’s list of the best of the best vacation rental properties worldwide.

Note to Developers: Give Neighbors and Neighborhoods a Chance

By Jon Anderson | July 18, 2017 |

A thought has been percolating in my head recently. Having seen more than a few development proposals while stumbling around town for CandysDirt.com, developers always show the same thing: The perfect intersection of mediocrity and profitability.  It’s almost always higher than neighbors want, takes up more space than neighbors want, and is a density increase…

Seth Fowler: New Construction Contributing to North Texas Housing Crisis

By Seth Fowler | July 18, 2017 |

In Part One of this look into the end of affordable housing in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, we discussed the giant void of quality homes under $200,000. This void will continue to move housing prices upward, force buyers to spend more than they should, and create a stagnant sales economy in our community.  Neglecting the needs for a large…