Dallas

Is it Cheaper to Rent? This Study Says You Need to Make at Least $97K to Buy a Home in Dallas

By Joanna England / May 13, 2024 /

Everything is bigger in Dallas, including your mortgage payment. If you want to buy a home in Dallas, one recent study says that you need to earn at least $97,000 to afford a home in Big D. According to a recent study from GoBankingRates, the average home value in Dallas is $331,957 as of March…

Home Buying Includes Much to Consider, Especially Where to Put Your Christmas Trees

By Joy Donovan / November 30, 2023 /

Buying a house comes with a lot to consider, such as how many bedrooms, how long is the work commute, what’s the neighborhood vibe, and where will the antique armoire go. Then for a lot of people who are practical, there’s another big consideration: just where will the Christmas tree go? No one wants to…

We’re Thankful That These Open Houses Still Have Dining Rooms With Room For Turkey

By Joy Donovan / November 16, 2023 /

Favorite holiday? Not Christmas with all that stress. Halloween is a dentist’s nightmare. Fourth of July is too darn hot. Thanksgiving for the win. Family and food — that’s it. No presents to buy. No bikes to assemble. No wrapping paper to clean up. You hug your humans, eat mashed potatoes, and you’re happy. The…

The Growth of Higher Learning Means Graduated Demands For Dallas Housing

By Joy Donovan / October 26, 2023 /

As we discussed last week, construction projects abound in North Texas universities. The domino effect will include more educated people, job creation, and, of course, housing demands. Last week we focused on Fort Worth, but today let’s talk about the housing needs around the Dallas side of university expansions. Work is underway at the University…

These Beautiful Homes Have Perfect Places to Soap Up And Prevent Disease

By Joy Donovan / October 12, 2023 /

Now here’s something we can all come together to support. This Sunday, be ready to celebrate Global Handwashing Day! Woo hoo! Who doesn’t like nice, clean hands? So, zero panic, people. Luckily this day doesn’t require any special preparations — no gifts to buy, no tree to decorate, no turkey to cook. Chances are the…