Dallas real estate news

HOA Horror Stories: Settlement Reached In Preston Tower Dispute But Jury Trial Set For 2023

By April Towery / August 29, 2022 /

For the eighth time in seven years, a resident of Preston Tower has sued the condominium’s homeowners association — and this time the plaintiff walked away with a $1.1 million settlement.  David Jackson filed a civil suit against the association, alleging that his request to have a roof leak fixed in 2015 was ignored, followed…

This Plaza II Residence Could Be The Sexiest Marriage in Town

By Candy Evans / July 24, 2022 /

I say “marriage” because what we have here is two whole units of living space carefully and thoughtfully woven together, each bringing magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows to the union as dowry. The result is almost 4,000 square feet at 2828 Hood Street, Unit 1303, with the most magnificent, unfettered views of the Dallas skyline. The union…

Keeping Dallas Real Estate Weird: Realtor Toni Youngblood Goes All In For Clients

By April Towery / July 18, 2022 /

April Towery: This profile on Toni Youngblood is one of my favorites of 2022 thus far. Youngblood’s unique approach has earned her a lot of clients and more than a few new friends. Toni Youngblood began her sales career at a young age, peddling skateboards around the Dallas suburbs.  “My dad used to always tell…

Some Dallas Officials Want to Limit Purchase Power of Real Estate Investors

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 22, 2022 /

One local investor says the shortage of supply is the problem, not investors.  By Mike AlbaneseSpecial Contributor Analysis from Redfin reinforces the notion that Dallas is among the hottest, if not the hottest, real estate market in the nation. The demand is so high that local governments, including the City of Dallas, are looking at…

Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Property Taxes? Don’t Miss The May 16 Deadline to File Your Appraisal Protest

By Mimi Perez / May 5, 2022 /

So, how did you like your 2022 property tax appraisal? It is akin to sitting on not just one thumbtack but a slew of thumbtacks and instead of thumbtacks, they are nine-inch nails with real sharp points that are going straight into your tush. That is a pretty accurate description from the majority of Texans…