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In a World of ‘Best Realtors,’ Juli Black Puts the B (as in Billion) in Allie Beth Allman’s Best Quarter

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | December 14, 2023 |

By Rick Mauch Candy’s Dirt Contributor It’s been quite a year for Allie Beth Allman broker associate and Senior Vice President Juli Black, and it’s not yet over. She cracks a smile that gets wider as she studies the results of last quarter’s sales volume at the leading luxury real estate company that is an…

Enhance Your Outdoor Living Experience With Pergotenda® From Corradi USA

By Karen Eubank | December 14, 2023 |

If you’ve been in Texas for very long, you realize one thing quickly: The weather is not exactly predictable. This means you need to consider year-round weather solutions to enjoy your outdoor spaces. Pergotenda® Retractable Pergolas by Corradi USA are exactly what you need. Why Should You Choose Pergotenda®? Pergotenda® products are the perfect solution…

Reducing Minimum Lot Size: Neighborhood Nightmare or Affordable Housing Dream Come True?

By April Towery | December 14, 2023 |

The Austin City Council took a bold leap last week, agreeing to allow builders to develop up to three housing units on almost any lot in the city where single-family homes are allowed, thereby reducing the minimum lot size necessary for dwellings. Dallas housing advocates, elected officials, and Not In My Backyard homeowners were watching, and…

Is a Good Designer The Key Element to Keep Your Historic Highland Park Home Standing?

By Karen Eubank | December 14, 2023 |

In a word, yes. Find yourself a smart, creative interior designer, and your historic Highland Park home will stand a much better chance of survival. I’m not picking on Highland Park in particular. In general, if you have a historic home, you must meet the expectations buyers have today. That means keeping it up to…

St. Nicholas is Coming, And These Open Houses Offer Spots to Hang Stockings With Care

By Joy Donovan | December 14, 2023 |

While the creatures aren’t stirring, not even a mouse, the stockings must be hung by the chimney with care. We’re hoping, you know, that St. Nicholas will be here. It’s been well documented that Santa and Mrs. Claus have their North Pole home in order, including a fireplace. St. Nick knows it’s just so sad…

The Real Estate Council’s Linda McMahon On Affordable Housing: ‘We’ve Got The Pipeline; We Just Need The Money’

By April Towery | December 13, 2023 |

The Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund has a pipeline of shovel-ready affordable housing deals in place but needs investor funding to take them to the finish line, officials told members of the Dallas City Council’s Economic Development Committee earlier this month. Linda McMahon, president and CEO of The Real Estate Council, reviewed during a Dec. 4…