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Tuesday Two Hundred: 1960s Condo ‘Behind the Pink Wall’ Is Flashback to Elegant Era

By Leah Shafer | February 10, 2015 |

As we wrote about last year, the intersection of Preston and Northwest Highway is one of the highest-profile in all of North Dallas (and probably one of the highest-valued, too). It’s not just the current real estate prices of Preston Hollow that give this area its prestige—the intersection has a fascinating history. The northeast quadrant…

Surf and Turf: Time to Play Ball on the Field Behind This Hal Thompson Lakeside Drive Estate

By Candy Evans | February 9, 2015 |

This has to be one of the most significant Monday Morning Millionaires we have ever featured on CandysDirt! 4412 Lakeside is a perfect example of an historical, iconic Dallas home that has been loved, preserved, updated, and cherished with every design sensibility spanning several well-heeled owners. It was one of the very first homes built…

Ebby Realtor Cynthia Lopez Offers an Inside Look on How House Hunters Happens

By Joanna England | February 9, 2015 |

House Hunters and House Hunters International are two perennial favorite HGTV reality shows, both of which follow a homebuyer’s adventure as they scout, tour, and finally select a home. We get a peek into the real estate markets all over the world in this highly watched show, touring condos, townhomes, and all sorts of houses…

Condo VS House: Which Property Type is The Right One For You?

By Rachael Abrams | February 9, 2015 |

When it comes to deciding whether or not you want to invest in a condo or a single-family house, there’s a whole lot to mull over. Before stressing about homeowners associations and finding the perfect neighborhoods we decided to speak to Dallas City Center Realty’s Nancy Guerriero, who offered a wealth of sound advice. “The…

Home Selling Tips from Top Realtors: Four Things Before You List (With Infographic)

By Leah Shafer | February 9, 2015 |

So you’re thinking of selling? Now’s certainly a great time, and with buyers snapping up houses fast and furious, and sales prices up 12 percent in January! Think you don’t have to do much before you list, right? Wrong. If you want top dollar for your house or condo, you need to create a love…

Let The Sunshine In: David Griffin & Virginia Cook Agents Whoop It Up at Brookhollow Country Club

By Candy Evans | February 7, 2015 |

Don’t know about the rest of you, but I found a whole lot of sunshine and choruses of “Hallelujah” Thursday morning at the Brookhollow Country Club where David Griffin & Company Realtors and Virginia Cook Realtors celebrated the two companies’ annual awards meeting in Brookhollow style. After fun chat and a champagne brunch, top producing…