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The Four R’s: REMODEL in The Claridge

By Jon Anderson | March 15, 2016 |

This is part two in a four-part series. Read the first one here, and check back tomorrow for part three. As part of our quad-fecta of Claridge listings celebrating the anniversary of our Staff Meeting events on March 22nd, we have unit 5D, another listing from Allie Beth Allman’s Sue Krider. This unit moves down…

Cutest Renovated House of the Day Award Goes to This Glenridge Estates Cottage

By Leah Shafer | March 15, 2016 |

We’ve found the cutest cottage for our Tuesday Two Hundred at 4017 Park Ln. It’s located in Midway Hollow’s Glenridge Estates neighborhood, near Walnut Hill Lane and Midway Road. This is a 2-1 with 1,126 square feet, built in 1952, and the renovations are absolutely wonderful. It was listed March 11 by Amy Malooley with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate…

The Four R’s: REHAB in The Claridge

By Jon Anderson | March 14, 2016 |

This is part one in a four-part series. Check back tomorrow for part two! Every time I enter The Claridge, I like it more. It may be a round-y 1980’s building surrounded by Lemmon Avenue, but the interior spaces are large, well thought out, and the views are wonderful. That’s why, for our March 22 anniversary…

What to Expect From Your Home Inspector: Clayton Bailey of Green Scene Home Inspections Answers

By Karen Eubank | March 14, 2016 |

“That’s going to get flagged by the home inspector.” These words, no matter how deftly delivered, can strike fear into the heart of every home seller. So who are these “inspectors” that can make your knees tremble and hold your home hostage from a quick sale? They are really your ally, whether you’re selling or…

Lake Highlands Uber Cool Contemporary Was Visited by the Style Fairy

By Karen Eubank | March 14, 2016 |

We all have our favorite styles. It’s well known throughout the CandysDirt team that I’m the girl who cannot say “no” to a good Tudor and that I’m pretty hooked on Midcentury Modern. What’s lesser known, is that I’m a complete nut for sleek and contemporary. Have I found the house all the cool kids…

Where Empty Nesters Will Live: 65% Plan to Stay in Their Homes as They Age

By Candy Evans | March 14, 2016 |

Oh man, I’ve got to start this post with a quote: “The back to the city” meme appeals to urban boosters and reporters but in reality the numbers behind it are quite small. A 2011 survey by the real estate advisory firm RCLCO found that among affluent empty nesters, 65% planned to stay in their current home,…