Dallas real estate news

Outside the Frame Redux: Professional Photographers Offer Expert Advice When it Comes To Shooting Homes Right

By Joanna England / August 28, 2013 /

Last week we published a four-part series by professional stager Karen Eubank with interviews from some of the top real estate photographers in North Texas. They offered some great stories and stellar advice for agents and brokers who are looking to make the most of their listings with professional photography. If you missed this fantastic…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Park Towers Highrise Has Everything You Want, Plus Amazing Views

By Joanna England / August 28, 2013 /

There are several condo highrises on Northwest Highway near Preston Road for three reasons: Location, location, location. Just inches from University Park, down the road from NorthPark Mall, and close to the Dallas North Tollway, this area is popular for its accessibility and amenities. These are especially great assets if you are looking for the…

Is Dallas a Disaster Area? New Trulia Tool Helps Buyers Avoid Floods, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes, Oh My!

By Joanna England / August 27, 2013 /

I love what Trulia manages to do with a little data. This company is consistently making the best tools that break down statistical information, helping homebuyers decide which areas best suit their needs.

Their newest tool, the Natural Hazards heatmaps, are perfect for seismophobics, potamophobics, brontophobics, and pretty much any other weather-related phobia you can think of. With data from the USGS, FEMA, NOAA, and the Forest Service, Trulia has created color-coded models showing which areas pose the greatest risk for these natural disasters.

Tuesday Two Hundred: Fabulous 2/2 Unit Inside The Beat Condos

By Joanna England / August 27, 2013 /

Everything is moving south, it seems. I bumped into Cooper Smith Koch, one of my favorite Kessler Park residents and JC Penney models, over the weekend. I just adore Cooper, mostly because he’s just as smart as he is fun, and he shares a first name with my favorite person ever — my son! Cooper…

Outside the Frame: Listing Photos Give a Valuable First Impression, Says First Showing Photography

By Karen Eubank / August 23, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final installment of our “Outside the Frame” series that offers the insights of Dallas’ leading real estate photographers on subjects that are both important and often controversial in the industry. Check out our first, second, and third installments for more.)

Today we chat with Jason of First Showing Photography, who feels that professional photography makes a first impression that sticks with buyers regardless of how a home shows. So why can’t professional photographers manage to charge more for their services? Find out this and more with our final installment of “Outside the Frame” after the jump.