Dallas real estate news

Featured Realtor: Brand New Agent Heather Burns Loves Cities, Homes, And People

By Joanna England / May 6, 2015 /

Very rarely do we get to profile new Realtors and see why they got into the business with such a dynamic, changing market. Sometimes these Realtors are switching careers from less-interesting, more stressful professions. Sometimes they just fall into it with grace and aplomb. Heather Burns decided to start a career in residential real estate…

Lovely Lakeshore Listing Has Style For Miles

By Joanna England / May 5, 2015 /

The second I saw this brand new listing from Scott Carlson, I knew we had to feature it here on CandysDirt.com. It’s one of those homes that really sticks with you. A remodeled ranch in Lakewood, this house hits all the high notes with open spaces, luxurious finishes, and a beautiful kitchen. Its tremendous and…

Demand For Dallas Real Esate Remains Strong, Says NAR

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

Corrected figures from the National Association of Realtors show that Dallas home sales have increased 1.82 percent in the first quarter of 2015 while median price grew 11.99 percent. Statewide figures show a strong start to 2015 for Texas home sales, with a year-over-year increase of 4.16 percent. Inventory is still an issue, with available…

Modern Greenway Parks Abode Kicks Off Dallas Architecture Forum Cocktail Series

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

For me, there’s no better way to tour a home than with other architecture aficionados. With cocktail in hand, you can move room-to-room with other like-minded people as you each find points of interest to share. That’s part of what I love about the Dallas Architecture Forum‘s 365 Modern Living Cocktail Receptions. This series covers…

Mortgage Choice Act Would Ease Mortgage Qualifications as Foreclosures Jump

By Jon Anderson / May 1, 2015 /

By Jon Anderson Columnist No, I didn’t dig this out of my 2008 file drawer. According to RealtyTrac, March 2015 saw an 11 percent jump in foreclosures across the U.S. compared to February. That translates into 152,147 homes rocketing down the chute to foreclosure and the loss of people’s homes in the first quarter of…