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Troy Aikman’s Cozy Coppell Retreat: Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans | June 2, 2011 |

A little different from his Highland Park real estate, here is where Troy hangs in Coppell. Close to Cowboys Stadium and D/FW. Built in 1994, this 4134 story home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, an attached garage and sets him back $17, 923.28 in taxes. Pretty cozy, actually.

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Andrew Chalk Finds Texas Hill Country TreeHouses and A River That Runs Through It

By Candy Evans | June 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Andrew Chalk Finds Texas Hill Country TreeHouses and A River That Runs Through It

Editor’s note: Our esteemed contributor Andrew Chalk once again brings us second home nirvana four-ish hours south of Dallas real estate in Comal County. In my previous post I described my stay in the picturesque village of Gruene. We not only explored the village, but also the surrounding area. One nearby neighborhood that is very…

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Case-Shiller Says Double Dip Is Here, D.C. Only Market Showing Improvement: Dallas Down 2.5% From First Time Home Credit Daze

By Candy Evans | June 1, 2011 |

If you bought your home in 2002, on average spread across the U.S., your home has not gained a wink of value from that price nine years ago. That’s the latest from those good folks who bring us the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index and have now confirmed the Double Dip is documented. Hmmm. High drama:…

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Why Second (Third, & Fourth) Homes Are Selling and High End Real Estate Is Doing Well

By Candy Evans | June 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Why Second (Third, & Fourth) Homes Are Selling and High End Real Estate Is Doing Well

Because the ranks of the world’s millionaires rose by 12%, for a second year, according to research at Boston Consulting Group as reported in Bloomberg: “The number of millionaire households increased to about 12.5 million, the Boston-based firm said in a study released today. Singapore millionaires rose by almost 33 percent after jumping about 40…

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Tax Doc: Does It Help Lower My Value if We Got $$ Back From the Seller?

By Candy Evans | May 31, 2011 | Comments Off on Tax Doc: Does It Help Lower My Value if We Got $$ Back From the Seller?

Dear Tax Doc: Hey!  I need a quick opinion if you have a second.  Our DCAD appraisal came in about $10,000 higher than last year ($188 to $197).  It hadn’t gone up since 2008.  We paid $195 for the house last March with a $5k back from seller (so we really paid $190 but the…

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Last Day To Protest Your Taxes! Even a $39,000 Condo

By Candy Evans | May 31, 2011 |

And more responses from our Tax Doctor, Tiffany Hamil: Dear Tax Doc:  I own a small condo in Dallas tax value $49,500. The property has been listed for over 8 months now for $38,500 and the only offer received over 6 months ago was $35,000! I live in California now. What’s the best way to…

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