Dallas real estate news

Dallas Residential Real Estate Market Softens, But Are Slowing Sales Anything More Than a Seasonal Change?

By Joanna England / December 12, 2013 /

North Texas’ real estate market posted a 4 percent increase in sales for the month of November, the lowest such increase since the 2012 according to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. Gleaning numbers from NTREIS, the center’s report showed a 12 percent decrease in condo and townhome sales, too. But instead of…

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In Best-Performing Cities Poll, Dallas Ranks 7th, Trailing Chart-Topping Austin

By Joanna England / December 12, 2013 /

It’s definitely an improvement over last year’s ranking of 14th, with Dallas coming in 7th in this year’s Best-Performing Cities poll from the Milken Institute. The Dallas-Plano-Irving MSA beat Houston-Sugarland-Baytown (8th) but came in behind top-ranking Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos. The poll tries to objectively measure job creation and retention, as well as the economic vitality…

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Thursday Three Hundred: Lovely Little Wilshire Heights Home is Cozy and Cute, With a Splendid Backyard

By Joanna England / December 12, 2013 /

Yes, we talk a lot about Lakewood Elementary and how amazing it is, thanks to a very active parent group, the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA. But let’s not forget that there are other great elementary schools in this area, including Stonewall Jackson Elementary. This is an amazing, trend-setting campus that started its own educational garden…

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Ask CandysDirt.com: Why Are Swiss Avenue Homes Sitting On The Market?

By Joanna England / December 11, 2013 /

A reader writes: “The homes are so beautiful on Swiss Avenue but seems like the homes for sale have been on market for a long time. Why do these homes take so long to sell and why does it seem like people are trying to move out?” Let’s start by answering the second half of…

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Help Coldwell Banker Residential Park Cities Give The Gift of Warmth With New and Lightly Used Coats and Blankets

By Joanna England / December 11, 2013 /

We love it when Realtors work to make their neighborhoods a better place. We see tons of great examples of Realtors helping others, especially during the holidays. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, consider participating in Coldwell Banker Residential Park Cities’ coat and blanket drive. Here’s more from Keith…

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