Dallas Realtor

From Oil And Gas to Farms And Ranches: Kathryn Roan Became a Realtor to Feed Her Passion For Horses

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Is there a more perfect last name for an equestrian than “Roan”? Seriously, we think Kathryn Roan, an Ebby Halliday Realtor with Texas Equestrian Properties, was made for this business. With only a year under her belt as a Realtor, Kathryn already has excellent perspective on the market.

You’ll be seeing more of Kathryn on SecondShelters.com, and occasionally on CandysDirt.com, too, as our farm and ranch correspondent. We’re thrilled to have this talented Realtor and horse-lover on our team.

Want to find out about this lovely gal? Our Q&A with Kathryn is after the jump!

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NYC Real Estate Brokerage Now Accepting Bitcoin: Publicity Stunt or Real Move Toward Alternative Currency?

By Joanna England / January 7, 2014 /

Word comes that Manhattan real estate brokerage Bond New York is now accepting Bitcoins as payment for real properties. Bond, a firm launched at the beginning of the new millennium, says it’s the first brokerage to the accept alternative peer-to-peer currency. Here’s what they had to say in a news release: “Right now a bitcoin…

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How Do You Deal With a Real Estate D-Bag On The Phone? Greg Benson Offers The Perfect Solution

By Joanna England / January 3, 2014 /

This is just brilliant. We’ve talked about some of the just ridiculous and rude things that Real Estate Douchebags do — including trying to cut a broker out of a deal by leaving a hand-written note on a kitchen counter to the homeowners.

But have you ever dealt with a real estate agent who took a phone call while you were on an appointment? Or maybe one that talks on the phone way too loud in Starbucks? Perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of sitting next to one in an airport or train station who is on a phone call that is obviously more important than everyone else’s?

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Friday Five Hundred: After Price Reductions, Cliff May-Designed Midcentury Modern in Disney Streets is Pretty as a Princess

By Joanna England / January 3, 2014 /

We’ve featured this home before, but at that time, this incredible Cliff May Midcentury masterpiece was listed for $639,999. Today 11038 Snow White can be yours for an irresistible $584,900. Thats a more than $55,000 price break, guys, and this house is so worth it! Built in 1955 with more than 3,200 square feet, this…

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Living in Lochwood Has Never Been Better: With Caring Neighbors Who Rally Around Family, It’s A Wonderful Place

By Joanna England / December 23, 2013 /

Lochwood is a great neighborhood that has lovely topography, great location, and a stellar collection of midcentury architecture in affordable price ranges. But what’s a neighborhood without great neighbors? If you’ve been dreaming of settling down in Lochwood, well, consider that this neighborhood is full of fantastic homes and fabulous people. For an example of…

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