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Redfin Says Winter is The Best Season to Sell, But Who Wants to Have Wet Boots Tromp Through a Freshly Staged Home?

By Joanna England / December 13, 2013 /

OK, visualize a brutal Chicago winter. Snow, slush, and gray everywhere, no parking so you have to hike to and from the El everywhere. Boots and coats and a monochromatic landscape that has been known to drive some people up the wall. Now, imagine you’re selling your home. Would you want tons of people tromping…

Dallas Residential Real Estate Market Softens, But Are Slowing Sales Anything More Than a Seasonal Change?

By Joanna England / December 12, 2013 /

North Texas’ real estate market posted a 4 percent increase in sales for the month of November, the lowest such increase since the 2012 according to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. Gleaning numbers from NTREIS, the center’s report showed a 12 percent decrease in condo and townhome sales, too. But instead of…

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…

Help Coldwell Banker Residential Park Cities Give The Gift of Warmth With New and Lightly Used Coats and Blankets

By Joanna England / December 11, 2013 /

We love it when Realtors work to make their neighborhoods a better place. We see tons of great examples of Realtors helping others, especially during the holidays. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, consider participating in Coldwell Banker Residential Park Cities’ coat and blanket drive. Here’s more from Keith…

With Design Background Galore, Sam Saladino Markets Homes With Style and Aplomb

By Joanna England / December 10, 2013 /

What happens when someone who has tons of design background decides to get their real estate license? Ask Sam Saladino, a David Griffin & Co. Realtor who very literally had a now-or-never moment and has never looked back.

Saladino, who has a BA in Art History from Loyola and has an interior design business, is living his dream, selling amazing properties for friends, friends of friends, and enjoying every minute of it. He’s a full-service Realtor, that’s for sure, staging properties with a keen eye for what buyers want.

Find out more about this amazing Kessler Park resident after the jump!