Dallas real estate news

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.

Friday Five Hundred: Two Bathrooms in Hollywood/Santa Monica? Updates Galore? The Answer is YES!

By Joanna England / August 23, 2013 /

We were thrilled to get this adorable, fresh-to-MLS listing from Coldwell Banker Lakewood agent Robby Sturgeon last night. Seriously, y’all, this is a rare bird for Hollywood Heights, and I am so sure it’ll get snapped up in no time. So, what’s so special about 6918 Hammond Avenue? For starters, it has two bathrooms! Most…

To Rent or To Buy: Trulia's Map Tells Us We Should Rent in NYC, Buy in Dallas

By Joanna England / August 22, 2013 /

What a cool feature! I love that Trulia is coming up with cool ways to make their cache of data more accessible. If you’re a buyer and want to know if it’s more prudent to rent or to buy a home in your city, check out this cool color-coded heat map. My favorite feature is…

Outside the Frame: Evan Godwin of Chateau Shooters Explains Why Hiring a Pro is a No Brainer

By Karen Eubank / August 22, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the third 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 and second installments for more.

Today we are chatting with Evan Godwin, founder of Chateau Shooters. For Evan, hiring a professional photographer is a no-brainer, but he explains in detail why his company provides a valuable service even in a hot market.

Read on for more, and stay tuned tomorrow for our final interview in our “Outside the Frame” series.