Dallas real estate

Building it Back Up: Remodeling a 1950s Home Reminds You That They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

By Joanna England / June 3, 2014 /

My home has been standing since 1952, according to DCAD. In that time it has seen a cycle of haphazard “renovations,” including a rather embarrassing “remodel” of the home’s sole bathroom. My home didn’t come with the cute vintage Daltile in the many different colors of the rainbow, nor did it have one of those…

Inventory is Tight, So Buyers Are Going Full-Tilt Crazy

By Joanna England / June 3, 2014 /

(Names  and photos have been changed to protect innocent sellers from completely crazy buyers) *Cue the “Law & Order” theme song* This just in from Sachse, where a family staged their gorgeous home and then put it on the market on Friday. Thanks to their talented Realtor and a ton of hard work, they received…

Monday Morning Millionaire II: This Howard Meyer House Is a Time Capsule Back to 1938. Or 1958. Hope it Stays That Way

By Candy Evans / June 2, 2014 /

Please stop whatever you are doing right now and take a look at this home. You simply have to see it. It will make your week better, I promise. It will be good for your soul! Built in 1938 for Melville S. Rose, designed by modernist architect Howard Meyer, 4504 Bordeaux came into this world…

Falls Road Mansion in Old Preston Hollow is up For HGTV Doory Award

By Joanna England / June 2, 2014 /

Penny Rivenbark scores some pretty incredible listings, and one of them is up for a national award. Located in Old Preston Hollow, 5808 Falls Road is a French-inspired mansion with a gorgeous, ivy-covered facade and a huge, .73 acre lot. And while this six-bedroom home with seven full baths and two half baths is beautiful…

Agent Reboot Hits Dallas THIS WEDNESDAY and WOW: Special CandysDirt.com Pricing!

By Candy Evans / June 2, 2014 /

Agent Reboot is back in Dallas THIS week on June 4th! Inman has yet another all-star line up of speakers — agents and brokers, your’s truly, as well the Inman News team and the great Laura Monroe (here) on hand to host another great event in Dallas. This year the theme has been to get real working strategies…