COVID-19

McKinney Real Estate Agent Sues Mayor As Citizen Petition for Shelter-in-Place Orders Grows Quickly

By Shelby Skrhak / March 28, 2020 /

Is the city of McKinney’s shelter-in-place order unconstitutional? That’s what a McKinney real estate agent alleges in his lawsuit against the mayor. Meanwhile, Collin County residents have begun a Change.org petition, asking County Judge Chris Hill to make his order consistent with surrounding counties who’ve asked citizens to stay home.

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Ebby Halliday Co. Advice: ‘Selling Will Take Patience But Keeping Your Home on the Market Is Vital’

By Candy Evans / March 26, 2020 /

North Texas is home. Through wars, recessions, natural disasters, and other challenges, our great region has not only survived, it has thrived. North Texas is being tested again, this time by a virus that many of us, only weeks ago, had never even heard of. At the Ebby Halliday Companies, we are concerned first and…

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Home Maintenance Projects To Make The Most of Quarantine

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 26, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” This post may contain affiliate links. Since many of us are currently stuck at home, it’s a great time to catch up on your home maintenance.…

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Three Top Luxury Agents Share How They’re Coping With Coronavirus And What Sellers Need to Do Now

By Elaine Raffel / March 25, 2020 /
Luxury Outdoor Spaces | Dallas Real Estate | CandysDirt.com

Christine McKenny is pragmatic when talking about the state of the local luxury real estate business. “It’s a touch-and-go situation that’s going to change on a weekly, if not daily, basis. So much will depend on how quickly the coronavirus is able to be contained,” said the veteran Allie Beth Allman agent when taking everything…

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Collin County Residents Mixed on New Shelter in Place Order That Says ‘All Businesses Are Essential’

By Shelby Skrhak / March 24, 2020 /

Collin County residents may have more questions than answers after officials issued a modified shelter in place order March 24, asking residents to stay home but urging businesses to stay open. It largely leaves decisions whether to stay home up to businesses and city mayors to enact stricter guidelines. “I’m announcing new ‘stay home, work…

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