DFW real estate news

Uptown Condo In Walkable Neighborhood Perfect for First Time Buyer

By Bethany Erickson / January 11, 2019 /

When Leah Nolan told us she and her husband were listing their Uptown condo, she was a little wistful. And that’s understandable. Her cozy one-bedroom, one-bath home, 3311 Blackburn St. #215, is a perfect spot for someone looking to enjoy some of the best Dallas has to offer, with an affordable price point that gives…

Two North Texas Counties Are Higher than National Average For Home Prices

By CandysDirt / January 11, 2019 /

From staff reports While Dallas County’s median home value was lower than the national average, two other North Texas counties had median home prices that were much higher, new data visualizations from the National Association of Realtors revealed. The report applied data from the American Community Survey and the FHFA’s House Price Index growth to…

Swoon-worthy East Kessler Cottage Is a Showstopper

By Bethany Erickson / January 10, 2019 /

When flipping through listings this week, we had to take a minute after landing on this East Kessler cottage — it was just that adorable. Built in 1938 on a hillside, the current owners of 1311 Cedar Hill Ave. have kept this home impeccably maintained, and have updated it without sacrificing the character. It’s also…

Richardson Hits the Highlights In Open House Roundup

By Bethany Erickson / January 10, 2019 /

Every Thursday, we bring you our pick of the hottest North Texas properties in our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week. These are the places you don’t want to miss that weekend. This week, our houses range in price from $239,000 to $670,000, and can all be found in Richardson. Which ones will you visit?…

Texas Legislature Gavels In: Bathrooms Out, Property Taxes and Schools In

By Bethany Erickson / January 9, 2019 /

Bathrooms? That’s so 2017. The new hot legislative priorities lighting up Austin this legislative session are school finance and property taxes. Think I’m kidding? New House Speaker Dennis Bonnen put it on a cup — actually, every cup in the Senate lounge is now emblazoned with “School Finance Reform, The Time Is Now.” The session…