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Best Dallas Real Estate Story of the Year: Ebby Halliday Turns 100

By Candy Evans | December 31, 2011 |

The First Lady of Dallas Real Estate, Ebby Halliday, turned 100 this year on March 9 and the whole city celebrated! Ebby’s birthday week was jam packed with luncheons and parties and celebrations, all totally appropriate for the most beloved woman in Dallas! The best was the gala celebration at the Meyerson Symphony Center for 1000 guests with the magic that only Todd…

These Neighborhooods Just Got Better: Preston/Park, Lower Greenville, Walnut Hill & Central?

By Candy Evans | December 30, 2011 |

REI and Trader Joes, Too? Why? Because these are the lucky ‘hoods that get the first Trader Joes in Dallas. I am so psyched. My dogs are so psyched. Teresa Gubbins and others report that Trader Joe’s has announced two new locations for stores, one in Dallas and one in Plano. The Dallas store will open…

Big D or No? Why Did Pilar Sanders Look at a House in Rockwall, Step Daughter Weighs in on (Non?) Divorce

By Candy Evans | December 29, 2011 |

Look, I want them to stay together, I really do. Comes this story in the Dallas Observer where Pilar Sanders says she “is committed to their marriage.” Wow. Good for her. For them. Then today, TMZ — and as I have said before, God knows where they get their stuff — reports that Deion’s daughter Deiondra…

Dallas Real Estate Surprise of the Year: Troy Aikman? Mt. Vernon? Ellen Terry?

By Candy Evans | December 29, 2011 |

Who’d have thunk it? Way back in January, we were gearing up for our very first Super Bowl ever, and everyone was trying to lease their home out to the highest bidding celebrity. Troy Aikman was on the cover of D Magazine, “The football god on marriage, loss, and how he lucked into broadcasting the biggest game…

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Now Have a Second Home In Dallas. Should You?

By Candy Evans | December 28, 2011 |

NOW it’s a done deal. December 23 is the day Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom executed the lease on Unit 2604 over at the W, the former bachelor pad of Mack Hicks, son of former Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks. Agents Rogers Healy and Steve Rigely got in a lot of camera time with Khloe &…

Happy Holi-daze From Everyone at SecondShelters.com!

By Candy Evans | December 28, 2011 |

We hope you are safely on your way to your favorite second home with all the family in tow. Enjoy a wonderful, sparkling holiday and we’ll be back next week with more vacation home properties and ideas. Happy Holidays!