Dallas real estate

Restoring the Patio: From Glass Back to Fresh Air Was More Restoration than Renovation

By Jon Anderson / July 3, 2015 /

In every other part of my home, there was zero I wanted to restore. Gut? Heck yeah! But not restore. It was closed off, boxy and an inefficient use of space. In addition, the original 1966 finish materials were, well … 1966 finish materials. Flocked and metallic wallpaper, crumbling cabinetry, age-stained tile, and crow’s foot…

State Thomas Townhome Has Excellent Location, Fabulous Style, and a Price You Can’t Pass Up

By Joanna England / June 23, 2015 /

As Amanda Popken noted in one of her most recent columns here on CandysDirt.com, “67 percent of residents in Dallas-Fort Worth want to live in a walkable community at some point in their lives” and yet only 4 percent and 1.5 percent of the entire region can be classified as walkable. That’s why there’s such…

What Does Dad Want? Return That Tie, Because Juliette Coulter Says He Wants High-End Dirt!

By Joanna England / June 19, 2015 /

Father’s Day is about so much more than just firing up the grill and getting Dad a new tie. It’s about making memories and enjoying your family. Of course, memories are made at home, and what better gift for Dad than a home that suits him just right. Juliette Coulter has come up with a…

25 Tips To Help You Sell Your House Faster and For More Money From Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Selling your home can be difficult, say the pros at Guardian Mortgage. Even with a great Realtor and a beautiful property, it can take a long time. And the more time that passes, the lower an offer may be. Do you want to get your house sold quickly and get the price you’re asking for…

There are Now Five $20 Million Plus Homes For Sale in Dallas

By Candy Evans / June 9, 2015 /

And our bud Steve Brown says they are selling like “haute-cakes”, ha ha ha, but in reality the $3 to $4 million plus market is probably the slowest market segment in Dallas, unless you are talking tear downs. And when it comes to $20 million plus, I mean, how many buyers are out there? Most…