Dallas real estate news

Home of the Week: Beautiful Remodel in Forest Hills

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

When you fall in love with a home, sometimes that love turns into a vision. And when you add to your family, but you’re still in love with your home, that turns into a renovation. I’m guessing that’s what happened with 8547 Santa Clara, a lovely Mediterranean remodel that was built in 1950 and completely…

Dave Perry-Miller Closes $1 Billion in 2013, Carves Out Top Spot As Biggest Boutique Firm

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

Congratulations to Dave Perry-Miller & Associates! Dallas’ biggest boutique real estate firm just closed $1 billion in sales to date in 2013, establishing itself as Dallas’ powerhouse for luxury and niche properties. “Thanks a billion to our outstanding clients and exceptional team of Associates who helped us reach this exciting milestone,” founder Dave Perry-Miller said…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Updated University Park Home Has Fabulous Location

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

As all the commercials and stray newspaper circulars keep telling us, it’s almost back to school time. Seriously, though, didn’t summer just start? Well, if you’re feeling a little unprepared for the coming school season, in fact, if you’re still looking for a place to call home with gorgeous interiors and an excellent school district,…

How Not To Market a Home: If Your Photos Look Like Stills From a 'Hoarders' Episode, You're Doing it Wrong

By Joanna England / July 30, 2013 /

I don’t even know where to begin with this house, so we’ll start by saying that last week we got an email from a very dear CandysDirt.com reader around wine o’clock, and we had to stop sipping our Rosé to make sure we weren’t imagining things. Yes, folks, it really is that bad. We won’t…

Rents Are Sky High in Austin, But Everyone is Buying in Dallas

By Joanna England / July 26, 2013 /

Word comes from Austinist that the rental market in Austin is incredibly brisk. If you can find an apartment in the greater Austin area, consider yourself lucky. Or unlucky, as it seems you’ll be paying out the nose for it. Rents are averaging about $1.15 per square foot, according to a KUT report. More people…