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What Do People Want In Second Home Real Estate?

By Candy Evans | November 3, 2010 |

Value and a pretty darn good view — beachfront or mountain — that’s what people generally want when they seek second home real estate. After all, that’s the whole point of buying a second home, getting out of Dodge and enjoying peace, quiet and nature. But one thing has changed since the real estate bubble…

The F Word: Cute Perry Heights Fannie Mae Property

By Candy Evans | November 2, 2010 |

We curse and talk dirty a lot over here at SecondShelters, especially when we get excited about a really great deal! (Ooh, ooph, ahhh!) This one is SO cute, is in Perry Heights and is a Fannie-Mae owned home. Know what’s even better? You get 3.5% of your closing costs paid as assistance if you…

Dallas Vs. Forth Worth: Is Dallas Becoming a Second-Class City?

By Candy Evans | November 2, 2010 |

You’ve heard of Fort Worth-Arlington, yes? No? Gosh darn it, what is the name of that other city to the east of Arlington that starts with a D? Oh right, yes. Dallas. I love this: BestPlaces.net has released its 10 best cities to move to in America, and Fort Worth-Arlington was ranked No. 4. Um,…

Nicky & Eleanor Mowery Sheets Sentencing in Dallas, Texas Real Estate

By Candy Evans | November 1, 2010 |

The long-awaited sentencing of Eleanor Mowery Sheets has been re-set to November 5, 2010, at nine o’ clock a.m. in Judge Stickney’s courtroom. Her license is still active with TREC, using the name Eleanor Fisher Mowery. And I am told she is selling up in McKinney. Nicky was sentenced in August.    

Where Is The Safest Place to Live in North Texas?

By Candy Evans | November 1, 2010 |

No matter where you live, no matter how gated or remote, you have to worry about crime. I am just back from a weekend trip to the Texas Hill Country where we have some pretty acreage. I heard the most amazing story of a home burglary in our very own The Preserve at Walnut Springs.…

Kevin Jonas and Bride Flee Vaquero Manse Lickety-Split: Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans | November 1, 2010 |

Photos by Luxuryfoto.com Dear Kevin & Danielle: Where in the world are you going? Is 2000 Rock Dove Court just too close to mom and dad and the bros over on Wisteria? (We hope not!) Late Saturday night, K2 as he is known, the eldest and only married Jonas brother and his wife, Danielle, put…