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MetroTex Association of Realtors Helping December 26 Tornado Victims

By Candy Evans | December 31, 2015 |

American Airlines gave $100,000 to the American Red Cross for the victims of last Saturday’s tornados, and now watch out: Texas Realtors are kicking in. As the needs of those impacted by the tornados on December 26 are evolving, MetroTex is responding in a variety of ways to help. Here’s what we’ve done so far…

From the Archives: 5 Ways Real Estate Photography Makes Your Listing Shine

By Leah Shafer | December 31, 2015 |

This month, there’s a story that’s gone viral by Orlando professional real estate photographer Harry Lim. His post, After Nearly 8 Months, Photos Help Sell Home in 8 Days, is remarkable because it shows the unmistakable difference professional photography makes in the marketing of a house (his before-and-after photos above make that clear!). Here at CandysDirt, we…

From the Archives: Lake Highlands Estates Home Has Custom Features, Vintage Charm

By Leah Shafer | December 31, 2015 |

Editor’s note: This post was originally published Sept. 24, 2015, and features the incredible design work of Summer Riggins. You can read the profile we later wrote on her here. Some home renovations go halfway, updating a few spots here and there. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is not that kind of reno. The owners of…

So Is Tom Hicks’ $100 Million Walnut Place Really Under Contract?

By Candy Evans | December 30, 2015 |

  Steve Brown alerted us to word that Andy Beal was making a play for the two most expensive homes in Dallas, Tom and Cinda Cree Hicks’ glorious $100 MILLION Walnut Place, formerly known as the Crespi Estate. Steve said that Beal is considering both the Crespi Estate (move in with your solid gold tooth-brush ready)…

Rumor Persists that Obamas Will Live in Magnum PI Estate Post White House

By Jon Anderson | December 30, 2015 |

The Magnum PI estate went on sale for $15.75million in March of 2014 and less than a year later, it was sold for $8.7-million … but to whom? Of course the press jumped on the confluence of Obama courtiers involved in the convoluted sale. There were non-disclosures, LLCs, and executive assistants signing mortgage papers ……

From the Archives: 4 Things To Do Before You List Your House (With Infographic)

By Leah Shafer | December 30, 2015 |

So you’re thinking of selling? Now’s certainly a great time, and with buyers snapping up houses fast and furious. Think you don’t have to do much before you list, right? Wrong. If you want top dollar for your house or condo, you need to create a love affair between your home and prospective buyers. Buyers…