Dallas real estate news

Best of WTF: Marg Just Wants to Find a Renter

By Bethany Erickson / November 7, 2018 /

Editor’s Note: Bethany is also our political reporter, and as you can probably guess, she was up very late last night. In fact, we’re not sure if she is still awake covering the election, or if she passed out at the keyboard. But because she is busy, we’re re-running one of her favorite Wednesday WTF…

Collin College Breaks Ground on The Construction Industry’s Future

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 7, 2018 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association  Craig Johnson had no idea who, if anyone, would turn up for Collin College’s first construction management course offerings. The newly hired instructor only had a few weeks to get the program up and running. Johnson expected around five students. He ended up with nearly 20. These…

GOP Sweeps Statewide Seats, But Democrats Snag Some Important Races

By Bethany Erickson / November 7, 2018 /

Frisco, Richardson and Dallas ISD Pass Property Tax Increases Allred bests Sessions in U.S. Rep. District 32 race All four propositions on the ballot for Dallas ISD passed Johnson beats Rinaldi, Johnson beats Luby Ryan Carolyn King Arnold, Keyaira Saunders headed to a runoff While Democrats came surprisingly (to many) close to winning statewide seats…

Midcentury Ranch on High Valley With Versatile Floor Plan

By Bethany Erickson / November 6, 2018 /

Tucked back behind Forest Lane, Marsh Lane, and Webb Chapel Road is an enclave of Midcentury Ranch homes, homes to families from the late 1950s to today — and they’re still some of the most affordable homes in North Dallas. Built by Fox & Jacobs, the L-shaped Accent and Flair homes of the 1960s are…

Title Tip: Should You Escrow Funds For Repairs After Closing?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 6, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Let’s call this real estate horror film Mission Impossible – Saving the Sale. It’s the sequel to Mission Impossible – The Roof Needs Repair starring Surprised Seller and Upset Buyer. Also featuring Scrambling Realtor and Cautious Escrow Officer. The scene opens with a pending sale on a property that needs…