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Real Estate Rocks: The Diamond Doctor’s 100 Million Diamond Event is Tonight, and I Need a Retroactive Push Gift or Two

By Candy Evans | December 3, 2014 |

We love dirt here at candysDirt.com and SecondShelters, and we know real estate rules supreme. But sometimes, sometimes you have to grab a few baubles and rocks to enhance a listing. Nothing enhances your home like a few emeralds dripping from your ears or neckline. No need for any exclusions, those go with you when…

Ticket Giveaway: ABPA Homes For The Holidays Home Tour on Friday

By Joanna England | December 3, 2014 |

There are just two days until the highly anticipated ABPA Homes for the Holidays Home Tour, which showcases some truly amazing Highland Park homes that will have your brain buzzing with ideas for your own casa, and we have an early Christmas gift for our dear readers! Thanks to the amazing sponsors, of which we…

Dream Destinations: Exploring Hale Ali’i

By Deidre Woollard | December 3, 2014 |

Winter months have just about everyone dreaming of Hawaii and the luxury of warm weather and soft white sands. But like every other dream destination, there are levels of luxury to explore. The Kapalua resort area on Maui has quickly become a favorite for both vacations and long stays. Part of the allure is location,…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lakewood Midcentury Priced for Quick Sale

By Leah Shafer | December 2, 2014 |

Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred takes us just north of White Rock Lake in Lakewood to 7325 Rutgers Drive. This fantastic East Dallas neighborhood is full of other handsome midcentury houses like this one, but few are priced as competitively: With a recent price reduction, it is now listed for $299,900, or $185 per square foot. Nearby…

Dallas Public Schools: Required Reading for the Week

By Bethany Erickson | December 2, 2014 |

This weekend, the Mister, Tiny and I will be heading to the DISD Magnet Fair I mentioned last week, to get a bit of the lay of the land. Next week also means dropping by the Dealey open house as well – so keep your eyes peeled for what I’ve gleaned from those two treks…

ZOCCAM Smartphone App Streamlines Title Transactions For Licensed Agents

By Joanna England | December 2, 2014 |

Let’s say you’re in hot pursuit of a home that has multiple offers and you want to get your earnest money in and get the home locked down quick. It’s a total pain in the posterior for some agents when they have to race across town to the title company to get that check in…