Dallas real estate news

John Todd Receives Dallas Builders Association 2018 Hugh Prather Award

By CandysDirt / October 29, 2018 /

From Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has awarded the 2018 Hugh Prather Trophy to John Todd of Elite Remodeling. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the association and has been presented annually for the past 68 years to a builder, remodeler, or developer member who has done the most for the betterment…

Real Estate News: North Texas Has the Jobs, and the Tech

By Bethany Erickson / October 29, 2018 /

Need a job? North Texas is a hot spot for jobs, and especially tech jobs. We have the details, as well as a list of finalists for the MetroTex Association of Realtors annual awards, in this week’s roundup of real estate news. METROTEX TO HONOR BEST OF THE BEST IN DECEMBER Twelve North Texas Realtors…

Mortgage Report: Fear in The Stock Market is Putting Up Positive Bond Numbers

By Joanna England / October 29, 2018 /

There was a lot of downward trending for the stock market last week, but overall, that’s positive for the bond market and interest rates, says Bob Johnson (AKA Bob Mortgage) the senior mortgage adviser at the nation’s oldest private lender, Wallick & Volk.  Our most-trusted mortgage adviser explains that, as people react to the plummeting…

Splurge vs. Steal: Ghoulishly Good Finds In North Oak Cliff

By Amy Puchaty / October 29, 2018 /

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious retreat in the Kessler Reserve, or a charming historic in Stevens Park Estates, we have the home for you! This week’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to the charming streets of North Oak Cliff – one of Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods in part due to its recent revival and…

Small Town, But Not Small Living, Drives Celina’s Growth

By Bethany Erickson / October 28, 2018 /

It’s both the town that was country enough to appear in a Kenny Chesney video, but fancy enough to be home to two acclaimed vineyards — and people move to Celina every year for that small town feel with the big city amenities. Halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma, Celina is a straight shot up State…