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This is exactly the kind of home I like. It’s in a quaint and accessible historic district near a ton of amenities, and it’s got absolutely none of the problems you often find with historic homes, such as horrible ventilation, mis-matched kitchens, sloping foundations, a complete lack of closet space, and antiquated bathrooms. This home,…
Every time I drive by the practically abandoned Valley View Mall, I let out a little sigh. It’s just so ugly! The only thing that attracts a crowd over there is the random carnival. It’s tragic, especially for such a visible area. But Scott Beck, who purchased Valley View last year, has sworn to revive…
Quick draw McGraw! Seattle-based Redfin tells us Dallas has one of the quickest real estate markets in the country. That is, homes go on the market, and days, hours, sometimes even minutes later, they sell! Redfin calls it “real estate flash sales”, homes that go under contact within only hours of listing. Dallas ranks No.…
Lighting is so important in a home. Too little and an otherwise spacious house feels like a dungeon. Too much of the wrong kind and you feel like you’re getting mobbed by the paparazzi every time you enter a room. To make sure rooms have just the right amount and right kinds of light, Dallas designer Bernadette…
So my daughter and son-in-law are looking for a new home in Dallas. Oh yes, you will be hearing more about this, maybe even from her! I have been enlisted to check out a few properties and as you can imagine, jump to the task. One of the cute ones I rather fell in love with was 6270 Saratoga in Caruth Terrace. $365,000. This little angel just took me back to our very first home at 3550 Ainsworth. In fact, I would swear the homes were built by the same builder.
Our man in North Dallas, Tom Branch, tells us that homes are flying off MLS. The RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs broker says its a great time to be a listing broker where he’s at. “Just about everything under $450k is flying off the market in days,” Branch told us while he was catching his breath. “In…
