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Weekend Open House Nirvana: As Long As You Have to be in Hot Dallas, Go Check Out The Country Club. Hottest Bargain in Old Preston Hollow

By Candy Evans | August 20, 2011 |

Attention sharpest real estate shoppers: opportunity is knocking big time for a wise real estate investor over here at 9422 Alva Court, in the honeypot of Old Preston Hollow. In fact, I feel like I am having deja vue: we bought in Old Preston Hollow when the market was about as low as it is…

Regency Row Progress: Look What’s Going On The Front Doors Over at The Ritz

By Candy Evans | August 17, 2011 |

The front doors are making a splash over at the Regency Row Homes at The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, and oh how elegant they are: crafted by Potter Art Metal Studios of Dallas, who also did the staircase in the Crespi Estate, the home of Thomas O. and Cinda Hicks. Regency Row is about to…

What Do You Think of This AIA Design-Award House? (Excuse Me, I’m Not Impressed…)

By Candy Evans | August 16, 2011 |

I know this is a one of a kind Mid-century Modern masterpiece designed by architect John Barthel for his personal residence in 1959. And I know it is the winner of the 2002 AIA Design Award. And I know it’s probably one of our more shining examples of Mid-century Modern in Dallas, excluding the Frank Lloyd…

Hot Builder Report: I’ve Got This One In My Circle of Trust, Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans | August 16, 2011 |

His name is Leo M. Savino, a 28 year old former commercial real estate guy who is now building some amazing homes in the Park Cities. Did I say he is only 28? That is correct. Leo’s company is called Significant Buildings & Construction, and from what I’ve seen, he has an amazing eye cultivated by charming parents…

Lake Ridge & Dexter Coakley: From Foreclosures to Filled Homes – Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans | August 16, 2011 |

Former Cowboy Linebacker Dexter Coakley loves living in Lake Ridge, a hilly 3600 acre development along Joe Pool Lake on the west side of Cedar Hill, 3.5 miles west of Highway 67. In 1994, Bluegreen Communities acquired the one-time ranch land and opened it to builders. Said to be the only place where you are…

Does Staging With Designer Pets Help Sell Properties? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans | August 16, 2011 |

We had this chat a couple of weeks ago, and most of you said no, don’t do it! Don’t stage your home to sell with live (designer) pets! But Dallas Realtor Kristian Peterson says yes, do it! And in fact, he does. All the time. (Here are his babies, in a condo he is selling.)…