Richardson

BEFORE AND AFTER: Behold the Power of this Richardson Reno to Attract Buyers

By Leah Shafer / January 18, 2018 /

We love a good before-and-after real estate success story and we’ve found one that shines in Richardson.  The 1975 home at 1706 Yorkshire Dr. went from outdated to outstanding, getting 37 showings and four offers, one of which was chosen yesterday for over-list. That’s just one reason it is our Thursday Three Hundred.  This flip is…

Tell Me Your Real Estate Story: French Couple Persevere to Find Family Home

By Leah Shafer / January 3, 2018 /

Lina Betancourt Fensch is a citizen of the world. Born in the United States to Colombian parents, she moved from Dallas to Paris, France, in 2004. She lived in the City of Light for over a decade, meeting and marrying her husband, Antoine Fensch, and having two children, Mathis and Mila.  They moved from Paris…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Richardson Renos Represented by the Same Realtor

By Leah Shafer / September 11, 2017 /

Splurge vs. Steal is a new feature on CandysDirt.com. Every week, we look at two properties that offer something in common, but are miles apart in their asking price.   This is the tale of two renovations, both big and beautiful, in the northern suburb of Richardson. These two houses are half a mile apart from each…

Beautiful Apartments in Suburban Dallas-Area School Districts

By Sydney Bennet / August 31, 2017 /

It’s officially back to school season! Store shelves are lined with pencils, pens, and notebooks. Children sport new backpacks. For many families, it may also be moving season. Top school districts are a major draw for families looking to relocate to nearby suburbs. For households not ready to buy a home in a new district,…

Huge Reno Takes Cottonwood Heights Home in Richardson from Blah to Beautiful

By Leah Shafer / August 4, 2017 /

For our Friday Four Hundred, we’re heading two miles north of the LBJ loop to a Richardson neighborhood with some fast-appreciating property prices. The Cottonwood Heights home at 1431 Lamp Post Ln. hit the market in May, a luxe finish-out on a traditional Dutch colonial revival. This house is modern and gorgeous — they’ve taken a…