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It’s Getting Serious! IBB Design is Hosting a Massive Memorial Day Sale

By Joanna England | May 27, 2016 |

As summer heats up, you’ll probably start to re-think that Italian leather sofa. Imagine sticking to it after coming inside on a warm day. Not my cup of tea, y’all! But replacing furniture is an ordeal, as it’s hard to find the right upholstery for the room, or the right shape or scale of furniture.…

Property Taxes: Garbage In, Garbage Out at Dallas Central Appraisal District

By Jon Anderson | May 27, 2016 |

Several weeks ago I wrote a pair of columns (here and here) about how the core math of Texas property taxes is fundamentally broken (and always has been).  While, A+B=C, if “A” is patently wrong, how can “B” and “C” be accurate? In this case, “A” is assessed property value, “B” is property tax rate and “C”…

Good Neighbor is the New Kid on the Block

By Eric Prokesh | May 27, 2016 |

  What makes a good neighbor? Not building to within an inch of minimum setbacks for starters. Considered design decisions respectful of your older neighbors is another goodwill gesture. None of this is accidental at 4713 Pershing Avenue, a 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath house with a lot of heart.

Charming 1925 Prairie Style Craftsman Cottage in M Streets is Move-In Ready

By Karen Eubank | May 27, 2016 |

Houses are flying off the market at a record-breaking pace. Finding a move-in-ready home in the coveted M Streets is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Of course we keep our ears to the ground and always try to bring you the freshest, hottest listings — in time to actually have a shot…

Mark Your Calendars For These Dallas Open Houses This Weekend

By Leah Shafer | May 26, 2016 |

Ready for your insider’s look at the best open houses for this weekend? Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. This week, our homes range in price from $429,000 to $1.695 million, and wow! Some great properties this week. Let us know what you…

Greenway Parks Modern Traditional Remodeled With a Designer’s Personal Stamp

By Karen Eubank | May 26, 2016 |

Greenway Parks has always been a sought-after neighborhood. The central location, with close proximity to everything Dallas has to offer and homes built around “common” greenbelt areas, are some of the reasons we’re seeing it trend to a younger dynamic. So when a great house hits the market, it’s big news. This modern traditional at…