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Jim Schutze: “North Oak Cliff — Brooklyn But Your Parents Don’t Have to Support You”

By Candy Evans | July 15, 2016 |

Crusty Jim Schutze of The Dallas Observer wrapped a very long, very sad week in Dallas history with some stuff to be actually positive about. He didn’t come out and say it, but it’s really our real estate market: Burdened as we are by a peculiar past, even hobbled by a certain disconnection from national…

Tudor Townhome in Craig Ranch Isn’t Your Typical Collin County Home

By Joanna England | July 14, 2016 |

Take a moment to browse through the current stock of homes in Collin County and one thing comes across loud and clear — there’s a complete void of diversity in architecture. You have to really scour through listings in the older parts of Plano, or snatch up one of the very rare (and pricey!) historic…

Preston Hollow Custom Home with a Palm Springs Vibe

By Karen Eubank | July 14, 2016 |

Dallas has always been a hotbed of excellent residential architecture, and our Inwood National Bank Home of the Week is a perfect example of the sterling level of local talent. The architectural firm Domiteaux + Baggett are the masterminds behind this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Preston Hollow custom home with a Palm Springs vibe. It…

Midcentury Marvel, Kessler Cape Cod Top List of Dallas Open Houses This Weekend

By Leah Shafer | July 14, 2016 |

If you’re passionate about real estate like we are, then you know the delights of a weekend spent at open houses. In our hot market, there’s no better way to show your interest, meet the agents, and make an offer! This CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column is designed to show off five exceptional properties…

Kings Highway Cottage Was a Labor of Love for One Stylish Couple

By Joanna England | July 13, 2016 |

Caroline and Kyle Randolph weren’t even in town when the newlywed nest of their dreams came on the market. They had been hunting for a while, and were starting to get a little discouraged. “My dad drove by this house and saw this agent putting the sign in the yard,” Caroline said. “He begged her…

North Texas Condo and Townhome Sales Up During First Half of 2016

By Leah Shafer | July 13, 2016 |

Condos and townhomes are hot properties in DFW so far this year. North Texas condo sales increased 3.8 percent year-over-year to 1,536 condo sales during the January to May 2016 timeframe. Townhome sales increased 8.2 percent to 1,019 townhome sales during the same period, according to the 2016 Texas Condominium Mid-Year Sales Report by the Texas Association of…