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Head West of White Rock Lake for a Ridgewood Park Beauty, Well Under $400K

By Leah Shafer | August 25, 2016 |

On the west side of White Rock Lake is a cozy, established neighborhood called Ridgewood Park. Our Thursday Three Hundred is situated in the heart of the area, steps away from Ridgewood Park and the newly completed Katy Trail extension. It’s a short drive from White Rock Lake and all of the amenities of East Dallas. Located near E.…

Why Care About Fair Park: Because Dallas North of the Trinity Foots Most of the Bills

By Candy Evans | August 24, 2016 |

NOTE NEW VENUE: KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6411 LBJ FREEWAY, NORTH SIDE ACCESS ROAD, WEST OF HILLCREST, EAST OF PRESTON ROAD My husband often asks me about news from City Hall, how tax dollars are spent, things like that, because I am supposed to be the one “in the know”. He sticks to the…

Minorities, Young People Hardest Hit by Recession, Showing Lowest Levels of Homeownership Today

By Leah Shafer | August 24, 2016 |

The economic recession of 2007-2009 affected most Americans in depressingly real and tangible ways. Two groups of Americans are disproportionately affected, still, by the downturn. A new study by Apartment List shows that the economic downturn had the greatest impact on homeownership among minorities and young Americans aged 18-45, particularly those in the 35-44 age range. Analysts at Apartment List,…

Live in Steve Holy’s New Orleans-Style First House Built with Recording Gold

By Candy Evans | August 24, 2016 |

Steve Holy’s breakout hit, “Good Morning Beautiful,” stood atop the country charts for five straight weeks in 2002, sparking a  fire that has continued to smolder throughout his decade-long career. It also sparked the inspiration for  some major real estate. Check out this precious New Orleans style colonial at 5726 Vickery in lower Greenville. Built…

Dallas Builders Association Hosts Candy Today For Luncheon, Talk on Real Estate Blogging

By Joanna England | August 24, 2016 |

The Metro North division of the Dallas Builders Association is hosting our dear publisher, Candy Evans, for a luncheon today followed by an interesting and fun talk on real estate blogging. If you’ve never seen Candy in person, today’s your chance to hear all of the great dirt on Dallas real estate! We at CandysDirt.com…

Midcentury Split-Level in Lochwood Features Clean Lines and Open Kitchen

By Joanna England | August 24, 2016 |

In 1962, Clint Murchison Jr. still owned the Dallas Cowboys, who still played in the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park with Tom Landry at the helm. Don Meredith was quarterback, and Pettis Norman was tight end. In that same year, this house in Lochwood was built. Now decades later, these men are all household names…