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More Details on the Sale of Allie Beth Allman & Associates to HomeServices of America: Nothing, Not Even Signs, Changing

By Candy Evans | November 12, 2015 |

I’ve got more details to share about the Allie Beth Allman & Associates sale after speaking to founders Allie Beth and Pierce Allman yesterday, and some additional insight from Ron Peltier, chairman and CEO of HomeServices of America, Inc., whom I spoke to briefly yesterday afternoon. There are so many questions about this game-changer in…

Merriman Park Ranchette Gets Big Reno to Create Open Floorplan, Family Spaces

By Leah Shafer | November 12, 2015 |

Two words seem to be on the lips of almost all prospective homebuyers as they browse from listing to listing, no matter the price range: open floorplan. Chopped up rooms and awkward spaces get a big thumbs down in today’s market. Those considering a renovation with a future sale in mind are wise to put their dollars…

Kessler Woods Home With Walls of Windows Has Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England | November 11, 2015 |

Sure, it was built in 2008, but this Kessler Woods home has an unmistakeable midcentury modern vibe throughout its 3646 square feet. Some of if can be spotted from the curb — the long red brick wall, exposed beams, and angled roof all hearken to a California Cliff May type feel. Of course, this home…

Breaking: Allie Beth Allman Sells to Warren Buffett Real Estate

By Candy Evans | November 11, 2015 |

Huge news in the Dallas high-end broker industry: Dallas’ own Allie Beth Allman & Associates has sold to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. I’ve suspected that something’s up with Allie Beth Allman & Associates for a couple of weeks now, but couldn’t put my finger on it. Last week, I got word that Allie Beth’s affiliation…

“O” Alert: We’ve Got a Mid Century Jewel on the Largest Lot in North Oak Cliff… Somewhere Over the rainbow!

By Candy Evans | November 11, 2015 |

Who needs sex when you have homes like 626 Rainbow? This mid century modern beauty comes on 2.1 acres in East Kessler nestled next to a stunning stone bluff that serious says Dorothy, we are not in Dallas anymore. We are in Austin or the low Texas Hill Country. Perched in the center of the…

Overwhelming Support for New Development Behind the Pink Wall: Transwestern Proposal a Proposal No More

By Jon Anderson | November 10, 2015 |

In a shockingly quick event at Dallas City Hall today, perhaps because of all the time spent focusing on a $10.37 minimum wage for city contract workers, the Transwestern project on the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Preston Road was approved by all City Council members but one: Phillip Kingston. I’m not sure if…