Dallas real estate

Guardian Angel: Hard Work and Great Service Brings Cheryl Brown to Executive Level

By Joanna England / June 17, 2016 /

Cheryl Brown started at Guardian Mortgage Company in 1982 as a loan processor in the original Grand Blanc, Mich., office. Thirty four years later, Brown is the senior vice president, head of operations at the company. What a wonderful success story, one that also tells us just how dedicated Guardian Mortgage employees are to the…

Smoke on the Water: Turtle Creek Haus Fails to Bring Goods to The Table

By Jon Anderson / June 16, 2016 /

Teixeira Duarte, founded in 1921, is a Portugal-based conglomerate with significant operations in real estate and construction. Revenues in 2015 were €1.49 billion, down 13 percent from 2014’s €1.71 billion. The company operates in 17 countries, but their main real estate spheres are in Portugal and Brazil, with a smattering in Africa.  The company intends…

Case-Shiller: Dallas Values Up 8.5%, One of the Top Five US Markets for Home Gains

By Candy Evans / May 31, 2016 /

We are still cooking when it comes to rising property values, though the heat is no longer set to boil: Dallas’ March home price increase was only 1.4%, the lowest annual increase in nine months, and below February’s. But Dow Jones’ Case-Shiller March report says oil pries be damned, Texas is still killing it as…

Infographic: Does Staging Really Work?

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2016 /

We all know staging works. However, convincing sellers to stage can sometimes be a challenge. Even though they realize their homes will look better and sell more quickly, some are reluctant to spend the money or take the time required to  properly prepare their homes for sale.  Consulting with a stager prior to putting an occupied…

New Build in Kessler Woods Modeled After Midcentury Moderns

By Joanna England / May 17, 2016 /

Noted eco-friendly architect Jonathan Delcambre designed this home at 706 Kessler Woods Trail to look like homes built more than a half-century ago, but with the addition of stained wood siding and perfectly proportioned masonry, this home stands out. We love the lines, the presence on the lot, and the gorgeous interiors from Allison Brooks…