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Explore This Townhome With Highland Park Proximity

By Daniel Lalley | February 1, 2023 |

For this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Dallas mortgage broker Lisa Peters, we’re elated to cover an incredible two-story traditional just steps from West Highland Park. J.L. Forke of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International lists 5609 La Foy Blvd. for $799,900. This 3,116-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom, half-duplex is the perfect pad for those with…

Worried About Thundersleet? Here Are 4 Reminders to Protect Your Home During a Freeze

By Brenda Masse | February 1, 2023 |

It’s Day 2 of #Thundersleet2023 as I write this, and my kids have been home for about 22 hours. It’s looking like everything will be closed through Thursday morning if WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus has it right, which feels like a really, really long time. If you have young kids and are desperately trying to…

Council Briefings on Comprehensive Housing Policy, 2024 Bond Package Postponed to Mid-February

By April Towery | February 1, 2023 |

The Dallas City Council might have engaged in a lively discussion today about the Comprehensive Housing Policy — but Thundersleet Icepocalypse 2023 had other plans. The council meeting was canceled, and the CHP briefing and another agenda item on the 2024 bond program will likely be heard at the next council briefing Feb. 15, sources…

Tennessee Realtor Puts Forth Superhero Feat to Sell Charred Colonial

By Mimi Perez | February 1, 2023 |

What makes someone a superhero? A cape? Superhuman strength? Extraordinary powers that make the impossible possible? I put it before you, my wonderful readers, that a newly created superhero exists and is a Tennessee Realtor. Move over Batman and Superman, Paula Duvall is in town and her cape is freshly pressed and she is ready…

These National Parks Make Excellent Spots For Nearby Second Homes

By Mimi Perez | January 31, 2023 |

Spring break is barreling toward us so it is imperative that we start looking at where we want to go. To help you out, I have found three of the best national parks to visit during the spring, as well as a wonderful second home near said park that will make it the go-to place…

Title Tip: Here’s What You Need to Know About The TREC Contract Changes Effective Feb. 1

By Robert Frye | January 31, 2023 |

Beginning Feb. 1, 2023, the revisions made to the standard TREC contract will be mandatory for all agents using these forms. This includes the one- to four-family, condominium, and farm and ranch contracts. These changes, which were approved in November of 2022, are part of TREC’s regular updates to their contract forms and reflect the…