Dallas Apartments

Rentberry and Biddwell Skim a Profit off the Misery of Apartment Hunting

By Jon Anderson / April 11, 2017 /

I don’t like Uber and Lyft because they operate on an uneven playing field. I don’t like Airbnb for similar reasons, and for the in/out/party upheaval they can cause to neighborhoods. I don’t like drug companies that raise prices just because they can.  Therefore, it’s no surprise what I think of new apartment rental apps…

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Can You Afford an Apartment? Dallas Rent Growth Slows, But Values Still Exist in the Suburbs

By Joanna England / December 22, 2016 /

There’s a serious shortage of affordable rentals in Dallas, but some data shows that prices are dropping. That’s good news considering that wages, when compared to housing costs, are creating a gap in affordability that is causing a whole swath of renters to become “cost burdened.” “Dallas, specifically, ranks No. 47 when it comes to…

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How the $30,000 Millionaire is Boosting DFW Real Estate Values

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 26, 2016 /

Guest post by David Shaffer The term $30,000 millionaire describes a young professional who spends his or her disposable income on items that represent a more expensive lifestyle than what would be expected based on the paycheck. Think of the college graduate who wears designer suits, frequents five-star restaurants, and lives in a swanky high rise;…

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How Much do You Need to Make to Pay Rent in Dallas? It’s More Than You Think

By Joanna England / May 25, 2016 /

Renting is often considered to be more affordable than homeownership, but the gap between affordable rentals and affordable homes for sale is widening. According to SmartAsset’s 2016 rental affordability survey, there’s a massive income gap for renters. This year’s survey shows that, in Dallas, renters need to make $62,700 to meet HUD guidelines for affordable…

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Apartment List: 79 Percent of Millennials Want to Buy a Home, But Can’t Afford One

By Joanna England / April 20, 2016 /

Skyrocketing prices and appraisals are good news for Dallas homeowners who want to sell, but what about those who want to buy? According to data just released by Apartment List, 79 percent of Millennials who are renting would prefer to own a home, but cite high prices as the biggest barrier to homeownership. The data,…

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