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Lake Park Estates Midcentury is The Perfect East Dallas Starter Home

By Joanna England | December 20, 2016 |

What’s the true testament of a great agent? Referrals! That’s how David Griffin & Co. Realtor Sam Saladino nabbed this Lake Park Estates listing, our High Caliber Home of the Week sponsored by Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans. “Two of my dear friends live across the street and were kind enough to refer me…

Maple Springs Duo Crank The 6 Month Mark: What’s Up With These Oak Lawn Listings?

By Jon Anderson | December 20, 2016 |

Looking around the secret pocket of northern Oak Lawn called Maple Springs that’s bordered by Maple, Cedar Springs, Inwood, and Maple Springs Blvd., and I see two homes listed for just over/under the 6-month mark. In our hot market?  What up with that? Both are freshly renovated and so move-in ready. Both are the coveted…

Iconic Fort Worth Real Estate Featured by Iconic Agent in TCU Neighborhood

By Seth Fowler | December 20, 2016 |

According to our friends at Wikipedia, the definition of “iconic” is: “an artifact that is recognized by members of a culture or sub-culture as representing some aspect of cultural identity. Cultural icons vary widely, and may be visual, audio, an object, a person or group of people.” The home at 3861 Bellaire Circle in the…

Sexy or Subtle, DFW Homeowners Are Going Big with Home Renovations

By Candy Evans | December 20, 2016 |

Thanks to Capital One for sponsoring this post. When it comes to home improvement projects, my favorites are the ones that add true bottom line value to a home. After all, your house is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. As a real estate blogger and journalist, I want to see homeowners increase the…

Renovated Buckner Terrace Ranch Reveals Hidden Gem East Dallas Neighborhood

By Leah Shafer | December 20, 2016 |

If you are looking to buy in East Dallas and your budget is under $300K, the pickings are slim in most areas. That’s one reason Buckner Terrace is an up-and-coming neighborhood, and a hidden gem. Minutes from White Rock Lake and close to downtown Dallas, this area is chock full of cute houses in the $200K…

Holiday Home Buying Struggles: What Keeps Sales Down During The Most Magical Time of the Year?

By Joanna England | December 19, 2016 |

It seems that, when Christmas edges closer on the calendar, emails meet the same fate as airplanes flying over Bermuda Triangle. They are lost in the ether, never to be heard from again. Why? Because most people are checked out as the holiday season is in full swing. Maybe its the eggnog, but the National…