Dallas real estate news

When in Doubt, Hire it Out: Homeowner DIY Repair Fails

By Joanna England / November 7, 2019 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” One of the things home inspectors run into a lot is homeowners who have attempted DIY repairs and renovations with limited success… or in some…

Living Large in Desco’s Preston Hollow Stunner

By Elaine Raffel / November 7, 2019 /

Desco Fine Homes founder and president David Goettsche loves his work. For the CandysDirt.com-approved builder, homebuilding is not only a profession — it’s his passion. “I’ve been building houses for 42 years,” Goettsche said. “It’s been a great business for me.”  The commonality of a Desco? TLC, according to Goettsche. Peers call him a “builder’s…

Title Tip: Don’t Let This Escalate to an Escalation Clause

By Lydia Blair / November 5, 2019 /

This one is for all the naïve buyers and sellers out there who think an escalation clause is a good idea. We’re not trying to shame you or say you’re wrong, but let’s just tell it like it is. It’s wrong for most residential contracts. That’s right, I said it. An Escalation Clause is wording…

Jessica Koltun: Today’s Real Estate Marketing Demands Better

By Joanna England / November 4, 2019 /

Jessica Koltun, a Realtor with The Associates, has found her niche in the real estate industry focusing branding for both new construction and renovations. While she doesn’t miss the chance to swing a sledgehammer, she’s just as passionate about building strategic marketing campaigns for her clients. She leverages her interior design experience, her attention to…

Two M Streets Tudors Show Off The Magic Of Morningside

By Amy Puchaty / November 4, 2019 /

Mornings seem just a little bit brighter in the M Streets. And on the tree-lined block of Morningside Avenue rests two Greenland Hills Tudors that are bold, beautiful, and unabashedly designed. Each offers tons of character and charm but with price points that are miles apart. Which would you choose, the Remodeled Splurge Or The…