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What’s Hot in Homebuilding For 2014? For Veranda Fine Homes, Functional Living Rooms and Kitchens Are in High Demand

By Joanna England | April 10, 2014 |

The team at Veranda Fine Homes has been building non-stop, it seems. From traditional, to Mediterranean, to Hill Country-inspired, Veranda is putting out fresh, new takes on architecture and filling their homes with high-end finishes and clean lines. With outstanding customer reviews and loyalty, it’s no wonder that Kyle Belew and his team have earned…

Dallas Home Tour Inspired Tom Greico-Built Home in Lakewood Heights

By Candy Evans | April 10, 2014 |

Our own Tom Greico, one of our select CandysDirt-approved homebuilders — we are kind of picky about these guys, and we interview folks they have built homes for — has a home that was recently featured in the Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate. It belongs to Mike and Donna Webster. And since April is Home Tour month in…

Spring Bass Fishing in East Texas Means House Candy & Fat Fish

By Candy Evans | April 10, 2014 |

We’ve looked at a few ski areas recently (namely Aspen and Taos), but as the temperatures warm and ski season begins to wrap up, it’s time to return closer to home and talk about the really important stuff: bass fishing!

What do Renters Really Want? Real Property Management Says Millennial Renters Want Great Locations, Updates, And Reasonable Prices

By Joanna England | April 9, 2014 |

High rates of student loan debt, increasing interest rates, and a still slow job market in most of America will send rental rates among Millennials sky high, resulting in 46.8 million American renters in 2015. That’s according to Real Property Management, who sent us this interesting infographic on the tastes and mindset of Millennial renters.

Lease of The Week: Adorable Family Home With Tons of Updates in Greenway Crest

By Joanna England | April 9, 2014 |

What a fantastic opportunity to live in a highly sought-after close-in neighborhood! Greenway Crest is a cherished North Dallas neighborhood with 200 homes on West University, Emerson, Druid, and Glenwick. With strictly enforced deed restrictions and an active neighborhood association, this gorgeous neighborhood with luxurious greenbelts is perfect for families. It’s close to downtown and the…

FLASH GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a Pair of Patron-Level Tickets to Preservation Dallas’ Spring Architectural Tour of State Thomas!

By Joanna England | April 9, 2014 |

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Preservation Dallas, we have TWO PAIRS of Patron-level tickets to give away to their amazing Spring Architectural Tour of the State Thomas District. This tour is almost certain to knock your socks off, with candy-colored Victorian homes, Edwardian cottages, and beautiful Italianate manses that are painstakingly preserved. Jump to…