Dallas real estate

Ask CandysDirt.com: Why Are Swiss Avenue Homes Sitting On The Market?

By Joanna England / December 11, 2013 /

A reader writes: “The homes are so beautiful on Swiss Avenue but seems like the homes for sale have been on market for a long time. Why do these homes take so long to sell and why does it seem like people are trying to move out?” Let’s start by answering the second half of…

Friday Four Hundred Black Friday Edition: This Updated Home in North Dallas is a Steal

By Joanna England / November 29, 2013 /

Talk about a straight-up bargain! This remodeled ranch was built in 1968 and has a whole new lease on life thanks to an amazing renovation. At 4416 Thunder Road you’ll find the perfect combination of curb appeal, layout, upgrades, landscaping, and location for just $445,000. Listed by Keller Williams agent Brandon Hawkins, this home is…

Reviving The McMansion: What Was On Its Way Out Three Years Ago is Making a Comeback Today

By Joanna England / November 25, 2013 /

Perhaps the new sign of fully recovered economy should be a McMansion? Or maybe our economy would be better judged by the size of the middle class? In 2010, while we were still trying to figure out what went wrong with the federal stimulus and which bank was to blame for it all (answer: none…

Is it Better to Buy and Sell in Winter? Ebby Halliday Realtors and Zillow Say It's a Jolly Good Season For Real Estate

By Joanna England / November 19, 2013 /

Sure, spring and summer are hot seasons for Realtors, but is it better to wait for the market to simmer down a bit before buying? According to lists from Zillow and Ebby Halliday Realtors, the winter holiday season is a great time to buy your dream home. According to the folks at Ebby Halliday Realtors,…

Tuesday Two Hundred JFK Week: California-Style Midcentury Modern Has Hallmark 1960s Style

By Joanna England / November 19, 2013 /

Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges in some spots, especially with the curb appeal, but this 1963-built Midcentury Modern in Oak Cliff is a great house with some truly trademark 60s style. No further proof necessary than the almost-flat roof, the dual carport, and the half-brick facade. The home, which is at 2626…