People ask me (almost daily) about what kind of bargains are out there in Dallas real estate. Of course, I'm seeing some great deals for buyers. It's a buyer's market and this is what I do for a living. Best buy this week in North Dallas? 10929 Candlelight Lane in the Disney Streets (near Midway & Royal Lane) listed at $375,000. What a bargain! Big home on a huge lot in a highly desirable area. This property is a pre-foreclosure and the lowest price per... Read Full Story

Sellers sometimes stick a "For Sale by Owner" sign in their yard to try selling their property without an agent. These unrepresented sellers are easy targets for con-artists, thieves and people just looking to take advantage of them. Usually they end up listing their home with a Realtor. Sometimes they call me to help. They tell me that they are in MLS (the Multiple Listing Service) with a company that lets them sell their home themselves. Whoa! We have to stop right there... Read Full Story

Nothing says luxury like a nice warm towel in the bathroom. This towel warming rack takes it to another level with an aromatherapy oil well. It's not exactly as nice as owning an oil well in, say ... the Barnett Shale. But I'd take it anyway. These towel racks come in different finishes (like oil-rubbed bronze, satin nickel,...) to match designer bathroom decors. The oil well is hidden in one of the bars and infuses the room with your favorite scent as it heats your towels. The... Read Full Story

King Tut brings the ancient bling to Dallas as the official exhibit opens at the Dallas Museum of Art today. I got a sneak peak last night at a private dinner & tour hosted by Northern Trust. Very nice. Like dining with the Pharaohs (in suits). For some reason I thought this was the remake of a visit to Dallas back in the 80s. But that was the Ramses exhibit - both Egyptian and both more than 3,000 years old, so that might explain the confusion. The exhibit will be here for a... Read Full Story

We're seeing an increasing interest in townhomes, duplexes and zero lot line properties in North Dallas. And I understand why the demand is growing. We want the carefree lifestyle. Properties like this one that I have listed in Preston Square (south of LBJ) are so appealing to those of us who are tired of dealing with the upkeep of a yard, sprinkler system, pool, ....I love the idea of enjoying the pool, tennis courts and greenbelts yet not worrying about watering, mowing or... Read Full Story

Hey Wall Street! We're still selling houses over here! Sure the economy is experiencing a time of big uncertainty. But people ARE still buying and selling homes. But many are not for one reason - FEAR. Look around. The overall emotional attitude in our society right now is fear! So many people are fearful of losing their jobs. Others, who own businesses, are fearful of whether they will make it through this market transition. They walk around in a world of uncertainty... Read Full Story

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein. - Joe Theismann[where: 75230] [what: Dallas, Texas, Real Estate] Read Full Story

Whoo Hoo! The State Fair of Texas starts today complete with Big Tex in a big ole yeller shirt. I haven't missed the fair in at least 15 years. Probably because I've been judging the food competitions. Yes, one of my not-so-hidden talents is a discriminating palate and an eye for a good recipe. Years ago I was a food writer and edited a couple of cookbooks - which got me an invite to judge the cooking competitions at the fair. I've judged salads (green salads, pasta... Read Full Story

... it's too late to jump on. If you're one of those folks trying to 'time the market' and decide if this is a good time to buy real estate, then consider this a sign. Yes, we are in a buyer's market. No, this market will not last. Just to put things in perspective, in the Dallas 75230 zip code: the average sales price has fluctuated between $820,000 and $880,000 over the past year. Monthly headlines shout about how prices are down 2% or up 4%. That isn't a huge amount. The... Read Full Story

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning how to dance in the rain! [where: 75230][where: 75230] [what: Dallas, Texas, Real Estate] Read Full Story