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Shop Local: 9 Can’t-Miss Gift Ideas for Dallas Dads

By Elaine Raffel | June 2, 2024 |

Our list of Dallas brands, shops, and experiences prove you don’t have to travel far to find innovative ideas sure to delight even the most discerning dads.

They Work Hard: The Perry-Miller Streiff Group Again Tops RealTrends, Tom Ferry Rankings

By CandysDirt | June 1, 2024 |

Dallas has a lot of hardworking real estate agents because it’s a highly competitive market. In case you were wondering just how hardworking they are, you might consider this highly-anticipated annual ranking as your definitive guide: the RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” and “RealTrends Verified” (formerly America’s Best). Yes, it’s a mouthful. The prestigious…

Coming to Historic Downtown McKinney For The Texas Music Revolution? Stay For This Very Special Garden And Home Tour

By Joanna England | June 1, 2024 |

There’s a lot going on in Historic Downtown McKinney says Realtor Valarie Kerby. The longtime resident of the sought-after neighborhood would know as she’s seen the area grow and change over the years.  But lately, it seems that the area is booming, especially as it attracts events such as KHYI’s Texas Music Revolution. “Downtown McKinney…

Real Estate Under Fire: JP Piccinini and Jim Fite Talk NAR Lawsuit and the Future for Realtors

By Shelby Skrhak | June 1, 2024 |

How does a Realtor survive such a landmark case as the National Association of Realtors class action lawsuit? Work harder, say two North Texas broker legends. Jim Fite, President and CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Realty, and JP Piccinini, founder of JP and Associates, share their insights on the current lawsuits affecting the industry…

These Two Modernist Properties at Under $750K May Surprise You!

By Karen Eubank | June 1, 2024 |

This week, I have two dramatically different modernist properties that can be yours for under $750,000.  One is at the legendary 3525 Turtle Creek, a modernist highrise designed by Howard Meyer wrapped with his iconic brise soleil. The other is a cutting-edge cylindrical modernist by one of our hottest architects, Josh Nimmo. The Outcrop consists…

Alex Perry Named No. 1 Luxury Real Estate Agent in Texas For 3rd Year Despite Challenging Market

By CandysDirt | May 31, 2024 |

Alex Perry of Allie Beth Allman & Associates has been named the No. 1 luxury real estate agent in Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas for the third straight year.  Staying on Top His national ranking climbed to the top 20 this year, according to RealTrends, in partnership with The Wall Street Journal. RealTrends announced its annual…