Dallas real estate news

Hunter Mahan Switcharoos Brokers, Lists Creeks of Preston Hollow Manse With Erin Mathews

By Candy Evans / August 3, 2015 /

This happened last week or maybe while I was in Maine. Surely you know we have another wonderful golfer in town besides that adorable Jordan Spieth, right? His name is Hunter Mahan and he lives in the chi chi gated Creeks of Preston Hollow at 10719 Bridge Hollow Court. I toured his magnificent 16,000 plus…

Jim Schutze of the Dallas Observer Wants Low Income Housing in Preston Center?

By Candy Evans / August 3, 2015 /

Low income housing: it’s a real problem. How do you find affordable housing for people who earn little or no income in a period of real estate value growth?  We love gentrification because it leads to higher home values and make us richer — homeowners, investors. As our property values go up, the city collects…

Friday Four Hundred: Contemporary Remodel in Plano Breaks The Mold

By Joanna England / July 31, 2015 /

More proof that there are some really cool houses up north that are far from your standard, brick-and-stone-clad builder’s special. This 1970s contemporary in West Plano is a wonderful example of how you can find a fabulous, updated home with tons of great details up in Collin County. Located inside Bent Trail, this lovely home…

High-Rise Demographics, Part 1: Why Resident Age and Economics Matter

By Jon Anderson / July 31, 2015 /

This is the first of a three-part series on high-rise demographics. In this first part, I’ll cover how resident age, personal finances, and cognitive decline form an intersection that should help buyers better understand a high-rise. These factors are certainly in play in all neighborhoods, but the communality of high-rises makes them more acute. After…

Condo Sales Slow, But Demand is Still High Says Texas Association of Realtors Report

By Joanna England / July 27, 2015 /

Condo sales are still brisk compared to last year, but sales have decreased an average of one percent between January and May of 2015, says the Texas Association of Realtors‘ recent report. Using data from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, The 2015 Texas Condominium Mid-Year Sales Report shows that condo and townhome…