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Dallas Renters Will Have The Upper Hand in 2023, Experts Say

By April Towery | January 4, 2023 |

In 2022, the rent was too damn high. It’s almost become standard operating procedure for Dallas’ workforce to not be able to afford rent or a mortgage. Even affordable housing isn’t particularly affordable — and there’s not enough of it to meet the growing needs of the Dallas area.  The national rent index showed the…

Everything You Need to Know About The May 6 Dallas City Council Election

By April Towery | January 3, 2023 |

Now that the most wonderful time of the year has come and gone, buckle up for election season and a full slate of Dallas City Council seats up for grabs.  Election Day is May 6.  City council members serve two-year terms, and elections are held on odd-numbered years. There are no staggered terms, so all…

Ready For a 2023 With Income Potential? Add a Cute Oak Cliff Duplex to Your Real Estate Portfolio

By Nikki Barringer | January 3, 2023 |

Kicking it off with a bang by not following directions. Here’s a peek behind the curtain. I write the Tuesday $200k or $300k. This column should be about any home in that price range. And I stick to it. Generally. But then this one popped up and I thought there might be some future Ropers…

Seth Fowler: Predicting The 2023 Real Estate Market in Tarrant County And Beyond With Four Simple Words

By Seth Fowler | January 3, 2023 |

It’s that time again for your faithful Tarrant County Tuesday columnist to tell you all about the 2023 real estate market. Time to get your pen and paper ready, or make sure you have enough toner in your dot-matrix printer to print this article. But first, a story. Four Simple Words Waaaaaay back when I…

Toast Twelfth Night With a Private Tour of This Swiss Avenue Historic District Legend

By CandysDirt | January 3, 2023 |

The Friends of Aldredge House invite everyone to join in a fabulous fundraiser hosted in the historic Stubbs House, which is often considered the crown jewel of Swiss Avenue. Dubbed “A Toast to Twelfth Night,” Friends of Aldredge House want you to enjoy a spectacular two-event fundraiser on January 7 and 8. Explore Exquisite Architecture…

Here Are Three Things Pointing to a Better 2023

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 2, 2023 |

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Welcome to the start of a new year, full of excitement and opportunity.  The last 12 months were tough on all of us, but I’m feeling bullish about the season ahead. If you asked me one year ago, I’d never have predicted the events we just experienced, so take…