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We were having this as an informal discussion at the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference here in Miami: does it make a difference when a house once belonged to a famous person? Certainly that makes for better copy content, but how much actual value can you place on a home for having a…
I wish Miami had a Virgin — making reservations there for NAREE (which starts tomorrow yeah!) was a little cray cray. But it looks like we rate even more than Miami, because Florida-based Virgin Hotels has decided to open the state’s first Virgin Hotel here in the Dallas’ Design District. The first Virgin Hotel is…
As expected, Mike Miles announced he would step down as superintendent of Dallas public schools at Thursday’s school board meeting. Once he tenders his resignation, deputy superintendent Ann Smisko will take the reins as the search for a new superintendent begins. Miles becomes the fourth superintendent to leave the district in 15 years. Dallas ISD…
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Dallas ISD superintendent Mike Miles will resign at a 9:30 a.m. press conference. Frankly, I don’t blame him. Even more frankly, I’m a little stunned he didn’t flip everyone the double bird months ago, and walk out backwards just to make sure we got the longest view of that…
These were on VRBO, where the owner also received some happy reviews by people interested in renting a mansion near downtown Dallas. Look at that manicured garden! What in the world is going on? Also there is apparently no door to close off the master bathroom, it flows right in from the master suite.…
Word comes from The Advocate that the Spanish-style mansion at 1704 W. Colorado Blvd. will be auctioned on the steps of the George Allen Courts building on Commerce St. July 7. The home, which has raised the hackles of neighbors after hosting weddings on the grounds. Still, we are absolutely saddened by the thought of…
