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Rivalry? What Rivalry? Chris Galis of Realty Austin Shows How Much Dallas and Austin Have in Common

By Joanna England | February 8, 2013 |

Chris Galis of Realty Austin has helped client after client find a spot in Austin that feels like home regardless of the area from which they hail. While no two cities are exactly alike, neighborhoods often have quite a bit more in common than we realize. Gallis shows us how Dallas compares with it’s southern compatriot,…

Friday Four Hundred: Townhomes Are Underrated! Check Out This Pretty Pierremont Property That Will Have You Packing Your Bags

By Joanna England | February 8, 2013 |

“Calgon, take me away!” That’s what this gorgeous, low-maintenace, updated townhome in the Pierremont will make you say. Sometimes you just look at how much maintenance a fully detached single-family home needs and you cringe. If you’re done with all that mess, then this luxuriously updated townhome is for you. Just on the market in…

A Relaxing Weekend in the Country? What Happened Over at Rough Creek Lodge Last Saturday

By Candy Evans | February 8, 2013 |

Jeff Fielder and two friends thought they were going to have a nice, relaxing weekend in the country out in Glen Rose at Rough Creek Lodge, the conference center and hunting resort where two men were killed last Saturday afternoon, ever so tragically. We now know that Eddie Routh allegedly shot and killed retired Navy Seal and…

Our $19.5 Million Monday Morning Millionaire is Pending: this Dallas Real Estate Market is Sizzling!

By Candy Evans | February 7, 2013 |

Remember this little piece of paradise in the heart of University Park Estates? The one with the putting green and in-ground trampoline? Well, go on over there and jump for joy because that puppy has a hot contract on it. Yep, $19.5 million is the ASKING price. I hope Doug Newby is booking his next…

How To Know Exactly What Your Neighbor Paid for His Broken Toilet: $343

By Candy Evans | February 7, 2013 |

Don’t you just love it when you know WHAT’S IN THE SAUSAGE? Even better, how much it all cost? We all can price shop for that pair of shoes or dress online, but we have no clue what home repair services should cost – until it’s too late and we’ve been (to put it nicely)…

Here's Some Inspiration For Your Paws Cause Contest Entry: Pets That Sell Manhattan Listings and a Photobombing Cat

By Joanna England | February 7, 2013 |

Hopefully you’re digging through your archives, trying to find the cutest photo of Felix or Fido that could win two tickets to the March 3 Paws Cause benefit. If you need some inspiration, here are a few great examples of pets staging homes. This tabby was resting comfortably until a Realtor decided to take his…