Dallas real estate news

Mortgage Report: Refinance Apps Down, Purchase Applications Up

By Bethany Erickson / September 17, 2018 /

For the 73rd episode of the Mortgage Report, Bob Johnson (AKABobMortgage) reveals that the Mortgage Bankers Association announced that refinance applications are down, but home purchase applications are up. What does it mean? Bob explains that and more. And pro-tip: If you follow BobMortgage on Instagram, you can get daily updates on Bob’s lock or float positions,…

Real Estate News: Dallas Flips in Two Zips Average Higher Profit Than Nation

By Bethany Erickson / September 17, 2018 /

How much better did the 75243 zip code in Dallas fare in flipping profit than the rest of the nation? How did home sales look for North Texas in August? How are home sales and prices looking across the state? We’ll answer all that and more in this week’s real estate news roundup.

Paul Manafort: Why Walk Like An Egyptian When You Can Live Like A Felon?

By Jon Anderson / September 17, 2018 /

In the first of two trials, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was found guilty in August on eight of 18 counts of fraud. All that kept him from being found guilty on all 18 counts was a lone juror. The “witch hunt” had found another witch. Not eager for a potentially worse repeat at…

On SecondShelters.com: Palatial Historical Upper East Side Townhome Back On Market

By Bethany Erickson / September 16, 2018 /

At first, it was believed to have been sold for a record $80 million in December, but Vincent Viola’s 20,000 square foot townhome on the Upper East Side appears to be back on the market — and this time the list price is $88 million. It’s unclear if Viola (who owns the NHL’s Florida Panthers,…

Bishop’s Flower New Build Offers Timeless Style in Riverhills

By Eric Prokesh / September 14, 2018 /

After last week’s post in Park Hill, I was determined to find new construction that could rival the venerable Winton Terrace grand dame for classical style and pleasing proportions. My first impulse was to look in Riverhills, a new development in Edwards Ranch that a classic house lover can embrace. Choice listings here are thin…