tornado

North Texas Tornado Outbreak Topped DFW Real Estate News in 2019

By April Towery / December 26, 2019 /

It was a dark and stormy night–  and then things got ugly. We charged our phones. We put the children in the bathtub or a closet. We tried to remember what we were supposed to do if the power went out – and boy, did the power go out. Those fortunate enough to have storm…

Should You Pull Your Tornado-Damaged Listing From MLS?

By Joanna England / October 22, 2019 /

It’s every seller’s nightmare. Your home is gaining interest on MLS and it looks like you might have some solid offers coming to the table. You lay your head down thinking that the process is unfolding smoothly, only to be awoken moments later by tornado sirens.  If your home is on the market and it…

Dallas Tornadoes: Do You Have a Disaster Plan?

By Bethany Erickson / December 29, 2015 /

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve covered at least a dozen tornadoes in my career, and yet, as my family and I huddled in the small hallway in the center of our home Saturday night fearfully watching the weather on my iPad, I realized how woefully unprepared we were for a disaster. I mean,…

From the Archives: 9 Ways to Make Your House Happier

By Leah Shafer / December 25, 2015 /

With the fresh start of January, take the next two weekends to make the rest of the year run more smoothly. These nine tips will save you time, energy, and money, and make you feel better about where you hang your hat every night. 1. MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR CLOSETS While this is not…

9 Ways to Make Your House Happier in 2015

By Leah Shafer / January 14, 2015 /

With the fresh start of January, take the next two weekends to make the rest of the year run more smoothly. These nine tips will save you time, energy, and money, and make you feel better about where you hang your hat every night. 1. MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR CLOSETS While this is not…