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Sister-blog SecondShelters.com Kicks-Off Hawaii Month; What to Know About Owning in Paradise

By Jon Anderson | November 30, 2015 |

Surf over to SecondShelters.com for our month-long editorial luau focusing on the Hawai’ian island of Oahu. I’m on the ground and writing up a storm on the second home potential of the 50th state. We started our coverage exploring the cross-pollination between Berkshire Hathaway Hawai’i and Dallas’ Allie Beth Allman (recently acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services).…

Nine Safety Tips for Sellers: Protect Your Home While It’s on The Market

By Karen Eubank | November 30, 2015 |

Putting your home on the market means a lot of people are going to tromp through your house looking at your stuff. Potential buyers will peek in your medicine cabinet, try to get a glimpse at the labels on your clothing and check out the invitations on your refrigerator. Your wall calendar and that pile…

Dallas Public Schools: Putting the Public in Your Public School

By Bethany Erickson | November 30, 2015 |

Strong schools make strong communities. It’s no real secret – and if you need a local example, just look at Highland Park ISD. I don’t think anyone can argue that having strong Dallas public schools is bad for their city. I mean, I’m sure someone will argue it, and probably in the comments. But much…

Black Friday Special in Real Estate: Yes Virginia, You Can Still Get Into Highland Park for $1.2 Million

By Candy Evans | November 30, 2015 |

I hope you relaxed as much as I did over the holidays. There really wasn’t much choice, was there? Our yard is so soaked with rainwater it probably won’t dry out until December of 2016. Even the dog doesn’t want to go out, and she has a turf yard for potty time. Shopping? I hit…

Killer Highland Park O’Neil Ford Available for $7.5, Just Hit MLS

By Candy Evans | November 27, 2015 |

Here is a little teaser to whet your appetite because we plan to get ourselves inside this beauty once the rain ends. That cherry laminate in the kitchen! A most architecturally significant home NOT in MLS, weighing in at 9,000 square feet on just under an acre. Owners commissioned Ford to build their vision in…

Inwood House of the Week: Don’t Judge This Family Friendly North Dallas Ranch By Its Calm Exterior

By Candy Evans | November 27, 2015 |

Update: Tryptophan coma, I failed to include address: 3737 Northview Lane. This northwest Dallas ranch in Underwood Estates has a lot of sizzling surprises once you walk inside. Kind of like my Thanksgiving turkey — nothing to dial home about on the outside, but delicious and tender on the inside! This 1959-built babe has been…