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More Homeowners Are Staying Put, Renovating in 2014, Says New Realtor.com Report

By Joanna England | July 24, 2014 |

With more than two thirds of homeowners planning home renovations in the next 6 months, it’s no wonder that contractors and builders are busier than a Realtor’s phone come springtime. But why are more homeowners planning to renovate? According to a survey from Realtor.com and Move Inc., besides improving a home’s function and aesthetic (32…

Illegal Tomfoolery, or rather JOHNfoolery, in The Colony, Texas ?

By Cassie Evans, J.D. | July 24, 2014 |

I’ve been know to make jokes about what Highland Park police do all day. It’s always in jest, as they were very quick to respond when I saw a dog left of on hot tar concrete and its paws were so hot it was shifting weight every two seconds. (Yes, that happened in Snider Plaza).…

RESA Stagers Team Up on Lake Highlands Home, Gets Multiple Offers in 24 Hours!

By Joanna England | July 23, 2014 |

What’s better than bringing in a stager to help you sell a property for top dollar? Having three! That’s exactly what Suzy Echols Neal got when she won the Real Estate Staging Association team staging giveaway last fall. The prize included  a team of RESA stagers, MLS photos from Lance Selgo of Unique Exposure Photography, and a…

Lease of the Week: Priciest Condo For Rent in Dallas This Incredible Unit Inside The Ritz!

By Joanna England | July 23, 2014 |

Holy moly, now this is living well! We love the Residences at the Ritz Carlton, as do many a millionaire and socialite in Dallas. The location is amazing, the views are gorgeous, and the amenities are matchless inside this exclusive condo development. And if you want to live there without the obligation of a mortgage,…

Guys With Guns: Is There a Hostage Situation Going On in Highland Park? Sort of.

By Candy Evans | July 23, 2014 |

Anyone wondering what is going on over at 6715 Golf with all the combat-looking ATF-type guys roaming around? Is there a Hostage Situation underway? Sort of. The good guys at Booth Brothers Custom Homes have turned over the keys to the ATF for some hostage rescue training on a home they are about to tear down.…

Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret – Beach Villa Under $500k in Five-Star Resort, Just 3-Hour Flight From Dallas

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 23, 2014 |

Located 35-miles off the coast of the tropical island of Roatán, is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets – Pristine Bay – and it’s just a short 3-hour flight from DFW International Airport.  You could ideally leave around 8 a.m. and be on the beach by lunch!