Dallas Real Estate News

So Maybe You Should Buy A Second Home in Frisco, Texas?

By Candy Evans | August 15, 2011 | Comments Off on So Maybe You Should Buy A Second Home in Frisco, Texas?

Where they are selling like hotcakes. A Frisco Realtor makes me eat my words…

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Why Everyone Leaves Dallas In August, and Where They Go: The Dallas Second Home Report

By Candy Evans | August 14, 2011 |

Do you find it impossible to get anything done in Dallas in August? Let’s face it: everyone in town has taken a hike. And do you blame them? I’d much rather be at the seashore in Maine, on the Gulf Coast at Alys Beach, even down at Cinnamon Shore (which opens a new coffee house next week)…

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The Dallas Real Estate Market, Like It’s Very Hot People, Is Hanging in There

By Candy Evans | August 9, 2011 | Comments Off on The Dallas Real Estate Market, Like It’s Very Hot People, Is Hanging in There

The full story over on CandysDirt — local Dallas real estate news.

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Dallas Billionaire, Philanthropist Charles Wyly Dies in Aspen Auto Wreck

By Candy Evans | August 7, 2011 | Comments Off on Dallas Billionaire, Philanthropist Charles Wyly Dies in Aspen Auto Wreck

Update: I’ve received a note from Mr. Wyly’s cousin (in comments) clarifying that the Michaels Arts & Crafts stores that were founded by Charles and Sam Wyly were sold while quite profitable. The business downturn apparently with subsequent owners.   I am sad to report that Dallas philanthropist and billionaire Charles Wyly, whose name is on the Dee and Charles…

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Extraordinary Dallas Realtor, Broker and Humanitarian Charles Freeman, R.I.P.

By Candy Evans | August 2, 2011 |

It saddens my heart to report that Charles Freeman, co-founder of the Briggs-Freeman Sotheby’s brokerage firm, has died after losing a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Charles died peacefully Sunday. Not only was Charles one of the most influential real estate leaders in the city, he was an amazing human being. A fourth generation Dallasite, Charles Freeman…

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My Serene Second Home in Downtown Dallas: Uber Customized at the W

By Candy Evans | July 13, 2011 | Comments Off on My Serene Second Home in Downtown Dallas: Uber Customized at the W

This meticulously spacially planned designer condo in the W South Tower is a true one-of-it’s kind in the building. The interior was designed by New York designer, John Chadwick. Then along came Scott and Cooner, who installed the Varenna kitchen  with Kuppersbusch appliances, SubZero, caesarstone countertop and a glass backsplash to match the island. They…

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