Dallas real estate news

An Icemaggedon Timeline: How East Dallas Is Managing To Survive The Ice-Pocalypse With The Help of Facebook and Neighborhood Associations

By Joanna England / December 9, 2013 /

We’ve been displaced from our home in Casa View Haven for going on four days now. Our little corner of East Dallas lost power around 4 a.m. on Friday, and while we thought we could tough it out that evening, we ended up doing a white-knuckle commute to Forney, where our in-laws live. A trip…

McKinney, TX, Ranks Second Among Top-Searched Zip Codes in the U.S., Says Realtor.com

By Joanna England / December 5, 2013 /

There’s a lot to love about McKinney, the North Texas town that brands itself as “unique by nature.” Looks like more people are finding the unique and natural in McKinney, as the little suburb that could ranked No. 2 in Realtor.com’s report of the most-searched Zip Codes in the nation for 2013. McKinney was beat…

Are You Ready For Tax Season? NAR Offers Tips To Survive Tax Time Without Breaking The Bank

By Joanna England / December 4, 2013 /

When you’re working on commission, planning for tax season can feel overwhelming, and if you’re unprepared, that tax bill can really break the bank. That’s why Victoria Gillespie of  Realtors Federal Credit Union recommends you put away half of each commission check for taxes and a short-term reserve account. I know, it’s not what anyone…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Beautiful Contemporary Unit Inside an Oak Lawn Tuscan-Inspired Condo Building

By Joanna England / December 3, 2013 /

Living inside 635 makes perfect sense for the under 40 set, especially considering how kid-friendly many neighborhoods are becoming as homebuyers are choosing to live closer to work, shopping, and amenities. For a low-maintenance lifestyle that allows you to lock and leave while not skirting amenities, this great unit inside the Vallera Condominiums is the…

Winnetka Heights To Get Decked Out For This Weekend’s Holiday Home Tour

By Joanna England / December 2, 2013 /

Winnetka Heights is a fabulous community that takes pride in the fact that it’s the oldest designated historic district in Oak Cliff, designated in 1981 and comprised of an amazing array of Prairie four-squares and Craftsman bungalows built in the early 1900s. Each year they put on a whimsical and fun home tour that really lights up the area.