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“I’ll be at the lakehouse.” You might say that every few months or every summer weekend if you’re lucky. But not many people can say, or rather get to enjoy their luxury lakehouse day in and day out. Homeowners Travis and Mary Anna Rilat have a black and white custom sign hanging on their mud…
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt was elected president of the United States. In 1904, life expectancy was 46 years for men and 49 years for females. In 1904, a first-class stamp cost two cents. And in 1904, the stately home at 2230 Warner Road was built in Fort Worth. In addition to the gracious entry and…
Builders rejoiced in January when the Dallas Development Services Department reported that it was caught up on permits and didn’t have anything in the queue older than 15 days. There’s little doubt things have improved since Andrew Espinoza took over as chief building inspector last year, but not everyone is satisfied with the speed of…
What an adorable little home that feeds into an adorable little elementary school – Northwest Dallas’ Withers Elementary. It’s so cute and picture-perfect and there’s even more than meets the eye. We’re talkin’ ‘bout crawlspaces, y’all. But first. HOW PRETTY IS THIS HOUSE?! It’s like they thumbed through a catalog called, “How to Make it…
Winners were named in 73 categories at the 44th annual Dallas Builders Association’s McSAM Awards last month at the Statler Hotel. The awards, presented by StrucSure Home Warranty, have been presented each year since 1979 to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” More than 350 entries were considered. Dallas BA’s ARC Awards, which honor…
Marketing a home is similar to creating a musical composition. To be successful in either, you must hit all the right notes. The three critical elements in composing music are rhythm, melody, and harmony. Marketing a home requires three critical elements as well. To resonate with buyers today, a house must be updated to current…
