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Colonial Home in University Place Answers All Questions

By Seth Fowler | May 9, 2017 |

How do you sell a home? I’m going to give you a few Bowtie Real Estate Sales Professional secrets … just don’t tell anyone else okay? When I show a home to prospective buyers, I want them to visualize celebrating certain special events the home.  If I get them to do that — Boom! Sold! Here are the events I…

5601 Twin Cities Lane Walks a Beautiful Line Between Dreamy and Practical

By Heather Hunter | May 8, 2017 |

Ordinarily, my preferences run a little more modern, but there is some undeniable allure in this custom take on French rustic. It’s truly lovely. I like to think this is exactly the sort of home Belle would build after she took half of the Beast’s assets and relocated for the great schools. A little rustic,…

Demolished in Dallas: Panel Explores the City’s Most Pressing Preservation Issues

By Leah Shafer | May 8, 2017 |

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed the destruction of many Dallas historic buildings over the past several years. From the Bud Oglesby-designed home at 10300 Straight Ln. and the Trammell Crow Estate to the razing of an entire block of century-old buildings in downtown Dallas as part of the Joule’s expansion plans, it’s been brutal. And it’s…

Getaways For Every Budget in This Small Town Haven of Millionaires

By Bethany Erickson | May 8, 2017 |

Wide-open spaces, or small-town charm? Two homes in Graham, Texas, that have hit the market mean you can satisfy either yen. Both homes are for sale by the owners, Jilene and Todd Foust, who can’t stop raving about the little town of 8,931 that has become home (or second home) to more than 5,000 multi-millionaires. “I…

The Research and Reality of High-Rise Security

By Jon Anderson | May 8, 2017 |

Two subjects are sure to get any HOA meeting roiling — money and security.  If there’s a special assessment or dues increase, the next HOA meeting will be attended as if Elvis would be in the building. Similarly, security topics will set the assembled on high-murmur even long after the meeting is done. Cash and fear…

The Mortgage Report: Which Way Will Interest Rates Go After the Jobs Report?

By Joanna England | May 8, 2017 |

The market has been a whirlwind of activity, and more and more people are looking for sound guidance. Luckily, Bob Johnson is there to help, with a brand new radio show on KVGIRadio.com. Learn about how economic reports influence the market and whether you should lock or float from Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in today’s Mortgage…