Dallas real estate news

Possible Zillow-Trulia Merger: Zillia? Trullow? Good for Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2014 /

There’s more insight over at Inman News about the possible Zillow-Trulia merger that still is just based on a solid source lead over at Bloomberg News. (That’s Pete Flint, CEO and co-founder of Trulia, above with me back in 2011.) Merger talk has been everywhere, even last week over drinks at Inman Real estate Connect.…

Zillow: We Don’t Want to Become an MLS. Really. Honestly. Swear to God!

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2014 /

Good stuff last week at Inman Real estate Connect in San Francisco when Brad Inman got Greg Schwartz, Chief Revenue Officer at Zillow, up on stage for a Brad-style grilling. What’s the deal with these Coming Soon listings, asked Brad. Is Zillow trying to replace the MLS?

Bluffview Empty Nesters Dream With Enough Space to Make You Scream!

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2014 /

Maybe I should re-phrase that: enough room so you can scream in one part of the house while someone sleeps in another! Like a first floor master, which is rare and getting more rare in these parts. I love this home and love this area — dear friends just bought next-door in Mark Molthan’s Bretton…

Thursday Three Hundred: Super Hot Mid-Mod in Lakeland Hills Gives Me Chills!

By Joanna England / July 24, 2014 /

This house is pretty much the sexiest. From the first time I saw this beautifully redone midcentury modern in Lakeland Hills, I was in love. Just positively smitten. It’s totally remodeled with everything you want including a brand new kitchen and it’s inside Richardson ISD. And did I mention that it’s sexy? Because it totally…

More Homeowners Are Staying Put, Renovating in 2014, Says New Realtor.com Report

By Joanna England / July 24, 2014 /

With more than two thirds of homeowners planning home renovations in the next 6 months, it’s no wonder that contractors and builders are busier than a Realtor’s phone come springtime. But why are more homeowners planning to renovate? According to a survey from Realtor.com and Move Inc., besides improving a home’s function and aesthetic (32…