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Renting in Reno: Georgia Fisher is Deserting Dallas For The Desert, But Nevada's Market Proves a Challenge

By Joanna England / July 2, 2013 /

Editor’s Note: Meet Georgia Fisher. She’s a talented writer, and we are just pleased as punch to have her on the CandysDirt.com team. A seasoned journalist and feature writer, Georgia is pulling up stakes and moving from Dallas to Reno, Nevada. Here’s the very first installment “Renting in Reno.” Enjoy!

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Vicki White is so Dedicated That She Sent Us This Q&A From Her Vacation in Hawaii

By Joanna England / June 27, 2013 /

You guys, that’s dedication. When I sent Dallas City Center powerhouse Realtor Vicki White this Q&A, I totally didn’t expect her to answer so promptly. When she added that she was sorry that it was late (what?) because she’s on vacation in Hawaii (DOUBLE WHAT??) I was trying to pick my jaw up from the…

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Senator Wendy Davis is Not the Only Really Great Thing Fort Worth Has Going On: Let's Talk DOWNTOWN

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Meet Russ Sikes. The Plano resident –yes, Plano! — is a founding member of the North Texas chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, or CNU, which advocates principles of good “place-making” as a key to improving our quality of life. Good “place-making” makes for a better environment. Actually, over drinks Russ told me he…

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Senator Wendy Davis is Not the Only Really Great Thing Fort Worth Has Going On: Let’s Talk DOWNTOWN

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Meet Russ Sikes. The Plano resident –yes, Plano! — is a founding member of the North Texas chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, or CNU, which advocates principles of good “place-making” as a key to improving our quality of life. Good “place-making” makes for a better environment. Actually, over drinks Russ told me he…

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Sustainable Showcase 2013: The Hidden Luxury of Really Healthy Buildings

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Guest Post by Anna Clark Who says Dallas is all style and no substance? A beautiful façade may be something to behold, but we needn’t content ourselves with mere outward appearances. As allergies and asthma skyrocket, Big D’s building professionals are rethinking the materials they put inside their skyscrapers and other monuments. Given that indoor…

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