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Dallas ISD’s Early STAAR Testing Numbers Show Improvement — An A-Plus When Looking for a Home 

By April Towery / August 11, 2022 /

A city’s school district can make or break the sale of a home, and Dallas ISD’s early State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores could offer some peace of mind to those who are house-shopping within the district.  A report released by DISD Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova in June showed:  Despite falling significantly…

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Last Chance to View Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses 2022 is This Week

By April Towery / July 26, 2022 /

As Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses enters its second week on display, raffle tickets are still available, along with a chance to take home $1,000 in “NorthPark Gold” gift coins. Dallas CASA Public Relations Manager Rosanne Lewis said a raffle drawing will be held at the Dallas CASA office on July 31 and winners will…

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Home Builders Accommodate Demand For Home Offices, Outdoor Retreats In Post-Pandemic Era

By April Towery / May 22, 2022 /

It’s been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic blindsided Americans, prompting us to self-quarantine, wear masks, and do the dreaded social distancing dance. Now that businesses have long-since reopened and the kids are back to school, the home is no longer just a place to crash after a hard day’s work. The grown-ups are there…

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How The Pandemic Hiked Home Insurance Rates

By Daniel Lalley / February 28, 2022 /

The COVID-19 pandemic affected our economy in many ways. From labor shortages to large-scale shutdowns, almost every sector of our society felt the impacts of this unprecedented era. In the real estate market, we’ve seen both a surge in demand and a hike in home values due to increased work-from-home routines. Of course, there are…

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As Spring Homebuying Season Nears, Inventory Hits Historic Low in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Marlin Weso / January 22, 2022 /
As Spring Homebuying Season Nears, Inventory Hits Historic Low in Dallas-Fort Worth

A new Zillow report finds that the number of homes for sale around the country hit a record low in 2021 — down more than 40% from the end of 2019 before the pandemic hit.

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