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Modern Masterpiece in Caruth Haven Goes Green for LEED Gold

By Karen Eubank | April 4, 2016 |

Sustainability is not a word generally associated with luxury homes, but one local architect has been challenging that for some time. Tom Reisenbichler puts the gorgeous in green. His modern masterpiece at 3501 Caruth Boulevard in University Park has received LEED Gold designation and was just listed by Deanne Brock with Allie Beth Allman & Associates…

SOS! The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Needs Gently Worn Fashion: Clean Those Closets Out NOW!

By Candy Evans | April 4, 2016 |

  Calling all North Texas Realtors and home sellers. You need to clean out your closets. You really do. I have no doubt your agent has told you they want that master closet 2/3rds less full when that house is shown, right? Don’t fret, we all have too many clothes. Raise your hand if there…

Forget Bobcats and Coyotes: Cougars Spotted in Numerous Dallas Neighborhoods City’s New Biggest Threat (With Infographic)

By Leah Shafer | April 1, 2016 |

Everyone is abuzz with the coyote and bobcat sightings all over town, from Plano to East Dallas. These are the new most feared words in North Texas: “You need to know that a coyote has been spotted out here tonight.” Several house pets have been killed, and homeowners are alarmed that the coyotes are becoming,…

Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know

By Karen Eubank | April 1, 2016 |

What is the going rate for a staging consultation? What does it cost to stage a vacant property? What updates will bring a seller the best return on investment? Should a Realtor stage their own properties? Realtors, investors, and builders can learn a lot from the Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know class…

Exxxotica and Adultcon Rumored to Move to Cowboys Stadium; Trump Played Host in 2013

By Jon Anderson | April 1, 2016 |

Lord knows how long the Exxxotica lawsuit will take to wind its way through a begrudging legal system.  In the meantime, Cowboys Stadium is rumored to have been offered up as an alternative location.  A source for the Cowboys said, “We know first-hand what it’s like to be chased out of town by the Mayor…

A Friday Five Hundred That Isn’t Pending is Hard to Find, Notes Karen Eubank

By Karen Eubank | April 1, 2016 |

Every week I troll Realtor.com and NTREIS, where current listings are posted in the MLS, and look for great homes. Before you pull out the tiny violin, let me tell you something — you already know there’s low inventory for buyers. Guess what? That means there’s low inventory for writers. Our market is so hot…