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Mayor Rawlings Files Lawsuit to Stop Police & Fire Pension System Bleeding: Bad for Our Real Estate Market?

By Candy Evans | December 6, 2016 |

How badly has our real estate market been harmed by this news? Why did he wait until now, or was Rawlings’ timing impeccable? The news about Dallas’s Police and Fire Pension System goes from bad to worse. And it continues to be negative national news that could potentially hurt our housing market. In particular, the…

Gifts and Decor Perfect For Decking Very Stylish Halls at IBB Design

By Joanna England | December 5, 2016 |

We’re counting down the days to Christmas by featuring some of our favorite places to shop! This week we’re highlighting IBB Design Fine Furnishings, which has a Frisco showroom that is stocked to the gills with some of our favorite things. Bold accessories featuring stone accents, bright upholstery that kicks up the drama, and fun…

The Mortgage Report: A Mixed Jobs Report Could Affect Interest Rates, Says Bob Johnson

By Joanna England | December 5, 2016 |

A mixed jobs report could affect interest rates, says BobMortgage in our latest edition of The Mortgage Report, as he explains the short-term and long-term outlook for potential homebuyers. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. Bob Johnson has helped more than 25,000 families get…

Phillip Jennings Custom Homes Creates Flawless Preston Hollow Soft Contemporary

By Karen Eubank | December 5, 2016 |

We’re always excited to see a new Phillip Jennings Custom Home because they have no “signature” style. Each new build is completely unique, so always a delightful surprise. Their latest project is a Preston Hollow soft contemporary at 6307 Stefani. It’s a twist on the Texas modern regional style we’ve been seeing so much of…

Texas Regional Contemporary in Lake Park Estates Reimagined by Frank Welch Protégé

By Karen Eubank | December 3, 2016 |

What could be better than growing up in a home you love, and years later returning to that family house as the owner? There’s a lot of satisfaction in coming full circle. Gary McDonnell grew up in the close-knit neighborhood of Lake Park Estates in this 1950 ranch at 1015 Erin Drive. In 2001 he and…

Boot Ranch Ups Amenities, Housing Options With New Developments

By Valerie Jarvie | December 2, 2016 |

Lucky me (Lucky I?) was invited to be a guest at Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg this past month, to learn details of news from the 2,000-acre luxury residential development and private golf and swim club set in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. We’ve written about Boot Ranch before. On the agenda now: an introduction to…