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Hunter Mahan Switcharoos Brokers, Lists Creeks of Preston Hollow Manse With Erin Mathews

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2015 |

This happened last week or maybe while I was in Maine. Surely you know we have another wonderful golfer in town besides that adorable Jordan Spieth, right? His name is Hunter Mahan and he lives in the chi chi gated Creeks of Preston Hollow at 10719 Bridge Hollow Court. I toured his magnificent 16,000 plus…

The View from the Top of the DP&L Building at 115 South Tyler

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2015 |

Loved last week’s story on the coolio DP&L Building so much I had to so down there and see if I need to buy it!  Listing agent Randall Simpson took me all the way to the top where we could see Dallas, forever!

Jim Schutze of the Dallas Observer Wants Low Income Housing in Preston Center?

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2015 |

Low income housing: it’s a real problem. How do you find affordable housing for people who earn little or no income in a period of real estate value growth?  We love gentrification because it leads to higher home values and make us richer — homeowners, investors. As our property values go up, the city collects…

Tomball Doctor Mad at Houstonia Magazine for “Disgusting” Biracial Realtor’s Ad… Really?

By Candy Evans | August 1, 2015 |

There is a print pub in Houston called Houstonia Magazine.  Seems the Ashton-Martini Group of agents at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International ran an ad in the magazine — the ad above (photo credit to Chris Skiles) and a couple of subscribers to the magazine got miffed. What bothered them? They were upset that the ad depicted…

Rob and Rick Snyder Lived Here: Another Reason Why Pensive Drive Could Boost Your Thinking Cap

By Candy Evans | July 31, 2015 |

Here is another reason why you might want to take a serious look at 10039 Pensive Drive here. Our Thursday $300,000 here. Got an email from none other than Rob Snyder, fabulous chairman (and I think founder) of Stream Energy. Turns out he and his (equally) famous and smart brother, Dr. Rick Snyder (Dallas cardiologist,…

Friday Four Hundred: Contemporary Remodel in Plano Breaks The Mold

By Joanna England | July 31, 2015 |

More proof that there are some really cool houses up north that are far from your standard, brick-and-stone-clad builder’s special. This 1970s contemporary in West Plano is a wonderful example of how you can find a fabulous, updated home with tons of great details up in Collin County. Located inside Bent Trail, this lovely home…