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You Could Own Dallas Civic Leader Gus Thomasson’s Arts And Crafts Tudor in Perry Heights
We’ve all heard the name Gus Thomasson. Few of us, however, equate it with an enchanting and elegant Arts and Crafts Tudor home in Perry Heights. Instead, we think of a road. A big road that winds through East Dallas. Gus Thomasson was a civic leader and the Dallas...
Four CitySquare Housing Projects Will Continue Operating After Nonprofit Shutters
Last month’s news that the nonprofit CitySquare would be closing its doors at the end of the year is a devastating blow in the city’s fight against poverty and homelessness. Local leaders say it’s the nature of the beast in the nonprofit space where numerous organizations are competing...
Dallas’ No. 1 Luxury Real Estate Agent, Alex Perry, Launches New Podcast, Searching For Real-Life Success
The Alex Perry On Fire podcast debuts today with a series of raw, real conversations about finding and keeping great energy in your life and finding a better balance between your personal and professional goals. The launch comes at a time when workplace anxiety has become the top reason why...
Trammell Crow’s Office-to-Multifamily Conversion Project Slated For June 26 City Council Agenda
A zoning change that could repurpose three office towers into a mixed-income multifamily housing development will go before the Dallas City Council in late June. Trammell Crow Company’s proposed redevelopment is on nine acres at 5550 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway east of the Dallas North Tollway. Developers with Dallas-based...
Dallas Housing Director: ‘We Will Never be Able to Fix Affordable Crisis Alone’
The climate at Dallas City Hall has been cloudy with a lot of employee departures, and administrators sent a strong message that they like the current direction of the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Department. After conducting a national search, an internal candidate with almost 18 years at the City of Dallas was selected as the new housing director.
This Fort Worth Charmer is Even Better Than Its Photos
Tap the brakes. You gotta see this Fort Worth charmer. It’s under $400,000, and adorable. “It’s darling,” said listing Realtor Debbie Byrd with League Real Estate. “Every time someone comes into the house, they always say ‘Wow, it’s better than the picture.’ “
This is a Spectacular Spec by Stainback Construction
New construction does not often catch my eye. But when I came across this new home in the heart of Lakewood, I was intrigued. There was something different about it. Then I scrolled down to read the description, and it all made sense. The builder is Stainback Construction, and if you know anything about the Stainbacks, they never cut corners.
They Work Hard: The Perry-Miller Streiff Group Again Tops RealTrends, Tom Ferry Rankings
Dallas has a lot of hardworking real estate agents because it’s a highly competitive market. In case you were wondering just how hardworking they are, you might consider this highly-anticipated annual ranking as your definitive guide: the RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” and “RealTrends Verified” (formerly America’s Best). Yes, it’s a mouthful.
Coming to Historic Downtown McKinney For The Texas Music Revolution? Stay For This Very Special Garden And Home Tour
There’s a lot going on in Historic Downtown McKinney says Realtor Valarie Kerby. The longtime resident of the sought-after neighborhood would know as she’s seen the area grow and change over the years. But lately, it seems that the area is booming, especially as it attracts events such...
Real Estate Under Fire: JP Piccinini and Jim Fite Talk NAR Lawsuit and the Future for Realtors
How does a Realtor survive such a landmark case as the National Association of Realtors class action lawsuit? Work harder, say two North Texas broker legends. Jim Fite, President and CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Realty, and JP Piccinini, founder of JP and Associates, shares their insights on the history of real estate and the current lawsuits affecting the industry.
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