Dallas real estate news

Spacious Contemporary in Sought-After East Dallas Location

By Joanna England / October 31, 2018 /

When we first saw Sam Claussen’s newest listing, we did a double take. This practically brand new contemporary is located within one of East Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods — the Belmont Addition — but it’s absolutely perfect for modern family life. The whole neighborhood, often confused with the M Streets area, is close to the…

When You’re Wrong, You’re Super Wrong and We’re Here To Tell You How Wrong

By Bethany Erickson / October 31, 2018 /

So, dear readers, remember that time when I had to tell that writer from the Atlantic decided to talk about the dining options in Dallas suburbs, while only actually spending most of her time in Wichita Falls and the airport that she was super wrong? That hot sports opinion is about to look remarkably measured…

Adorable Midcentury Elmwood Bungalow Perfect For First-Time Buyers

By Bethany Erickson / October 30, 2018 /

As property values climb in Dallas, the $200,000 range is often considered the sweet spot now for first-time buyers — and we found a perfect perch in Elmwood for this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. But it’s not just a perfect location (more on that in a minute) that sets this two-bedroom, one-bath home apart from…

Title Tip: Should I Pay My Last Mortgage Payment Before Closing?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 30, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader asks: “Should I make my next mortgage payment before my house closes? We are under contract and scheduled to close on the 14th of the month. “ This is a fairly common question for title companies. And the answer depends on your closing date and time. Before closing,…

Lessons Learned: Hiring a Property Tax Protest Firm a Waste of Time, But Not Money

By Jon Anderson / October 30, 2018 /

Around the time property tax appraisals are mailed in April, I think every address in Texas gets a flurry of postcards from property tax protest firms.  They all seem to have some combination of “property” “tax” and “protest” in their names. Searching Google for “Texas property tax protest service” nets about 25 million results.  Clearly,…