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2022’s Hottest ZIP Code in North Texas is Found in Forney

By Joanna England | January 6, 2023 |

When I moved to the Dallas area in 2005, Forney was a tiny town with maybe two exits and a giant jackrabbit stationed just down the road from the town’s true claim to fame: a petite replica of the Statue of Liberty. Over the past 17 years, the Kaufman County town has morphed into a…

Get a Close-Up Look at The Famed Stubbs House to Support a Swiss Avenue Legend

By Karen Eubank | January 5, 2023 |

I can think of nothing better than kicking off 2023 with a Toast to Twelfth Night. It’s this weekend, and you are all invited. The owners of the historic Stubbs House on La Vista are hosting the annual Friends of Aldredge House fundraiser this weekend with a party at their home on Saturday evening before…

New Year, New You, New Construction: Three Open Houses to Start Off 2023

By April Towery | January 5, 2023 |

Many potential home buyers are setting goals this week and preparing checklists of the must-have features, whether they are new construction or existing homes.  Some have always dreamed of having an in-home library or a backyard swimming pool. Some just want separate sinks in the master bathroom.  This weekend’s open houses have something for everyone,…

Texas Follows Florida in New Home Sales Within Master-Planned Communities

By CandysDirt | January 5, 2023 |

No state in the union likes its master-planned communities quite as much as Florida, but according to numbers from RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, Texas is a close second. According to figures from the real estate market research company, new home sales among the 50 most-popular master-planned communities fell by 20 percent in 2022 compared to…

From The Foundation to the Roof, Here Are The 5 Major Areas of a House

By Brenda Masse | January 4, 2023 |

When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead in the home, but when you look at it as a long-term investment, you need to also…

Florida Beachfront Home Lets Serendipity do The Selling

By Mimi Perez | January 4, 2023 |

Helloooo 2023!!! Wooo!!! Welcome to another year of wacky House Porn. Yeah, baby, it is going to be a good year. I know this with so much certainty because the very first house I came across when I started looking for one to write about was a beachfront home with plenty of boobies on display. Serendipity…