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NAREE Mid Year Economic Forecast: Blame It All on Rising Rents

By Candy Evans | June 26, 2015 |

Writing this while listening to the economics panel, so bear with me on any boo boos. The biggest takeaway from the panel of distinguished economists was how rising rents are forcing millennials into the housing market, but could also be hurting us/them and creating inflation that will ultimately lead to higher interest rates: Lawrence Yun,…

MOTIVE Accelerator Program to Fund, Mentor Real Estate Technology Start-ups

By Leah Shafer | June 25, 2015 |

Tuesday night, 200 people gathered at RealTech Dallas for a big announcement for Dallas real estate professionals. John Backes, a young real estate entrepreneur and innovator, is launching Texas’ only real estate technology accelerator this fall. The MOTIVE Accelerator Program will fund selected commercial real estate (CRE) technology start-ups, as well as provide mentoring through…

M/I Homes Undertakes Rapid Expansion in North Texas With 8 Planned Communities

By Joanna England | June 25, 2015 |

When it comes to new inventory, some builders have been rather tentative, testing the water with only the tip of their toes. However, M/I Homes is taking a more bold, aggressive stance when it comes to building. The firm, a CandysDirt.com Hot Builder, is planning a rapid expansion in the North Texas area after building…

Updated Junius Heights Tudor Blends Classic Design With Modern Features

By Leah Shafer | June 25, 2015 |

Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is a rare treat. This Junius Heights Tudor, located just south of the heart of Lakewood at 731 Lipscomb Ave., charms with its vintage curb appeal and original details throughout the interior. Updates, like the quartz kitchen countertops, commercial-grade stainless steel range, and master bathroom addition, address common concerns in a house…

Supreme Court Rules Dallas Low-Income Housing Program Created De-Facto Segregation

By Joanna England | June 25, 2015 |

The Supreme Court made a long-awaited ruling on whether tax subsidies for low-income housing in Dallas created segregated neighborhoods. The Texas Tribune has the most detailed report on the ruling, in which the high court ruled 5 – 4 against the state of Texas. Under the Low-Income Tax Credit program, run by the Texas Department…

Downtown Dallas Inc. Wants Your Input to Update the 360 Plan

By Amanda Popken | June 25, 2015 |

By Amanda Popken Special Contributor It’s been 4 years since the Downtown360 plan was created, and so much has changed! It’s time for an update. This week, Downtown Dallas Inc. held the kickoff meeting to begin soliciting input. The input phase will last through October, then the technical studies, microplans, and implementation plans phase will continue through…