Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX Real Estate Blog

Old Highland Park: Highland Park's Not-So-Hidden Gem

Even if you're not completely familiar with the DFW area in general, chances are you’ve at least heard of Highland Park— one of the ritziest parts not only in Dallas, but in the entire state of Texas.

Low taxes, top-notch schools, and a fabulous park-like setting all help make this an extremely attractive place to call home, and if you’re looking for historic and downright jaw-dropping architecture, many of the mansions and estate homes in Highland Park will leave you absolutely breathless.

Situated within Highland Park is a charming little enclave known as Old Highland Park—easily one of the most spectacular neighborhoods you’ll find just about anywhere, especially in the DFW area.

Bounded by Mockingbird Lane to the north, Airline and the Katy Trail to…

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Dallas' Best Neighborhoods For Luxury Home Buyers in 2015

Along with scores of first-time home buyers looking to test the waters of home ownership in 2015, luxury home buyers are also expected to play a very active role in this year’s real estate market across the country, and that certainly includes the DFW region.

In general, increased demand and low mortgage rates are helping breathe live into the luxury market, and a somewhat limited inventory is helping boost home prices, which are up roughly 6% from 2013. Additionally, according to the Texas Association of Realtors, sales of homes priced at $1 million and above increased by 15% in 2014, with North Texas seeing the second highest luxury home sales increase in the state at a 26% hike from the year prior.

So whether you’re looking to buy immediately or…

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Dallas' Best Loft & Condo Buildings for First-Time Home Buyers in 2015

With Millennials finally looking to enter the housing market as buyers for the first time, 2015 should be a busy year for the DFW real estate market, especially in neighborhoods that offer lots of different options that cater specifically to first-timers wanting to make that long-awaited transition from renting to owning.

It’s no secret that today’s younger generation of home buyers is opting for a more fast-pace, urbanized lifestyle that’s not only more efficient, but also more convenient in terms of nearby amenities, shorter commute times, and various entertainment options. Walkability is a huge factor in deciding which location feels right for young home buyers today, and in downtown Dallas, any number of condo and loft buildings provide that…

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The Hottest Dallas-Fort Worth Neighborhoods in 2015

As we’ve previously alluded to on several different occasions, the real estate market in 2015 looks to be very bright, especially here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Inventory should be up and affordability is going to be a key factor due to a wave of home buyers expected to enter home ownership for the very first time.

Over the last 12 to 18 months, we’ve certainly seen more home buyers ditch the suburbs in favor of a more efficient, city-living lifestyle, and in 2015, that trend will continue to some degree, but on a slightly lesser scale. This year, home buyers are still leaning towards that convenient urban model, but instead might look in other parts of the DFW metro area that haven’t jumped in value over the last couple years.

The dramatic…

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Real Estate Market at a Glance

With the Super Bowl now behind us and the busy spring season rapidly approaching, we thought now would be a good time to take a closer look at the overall health of the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market.

As one might expect, the real estate industry has steadily improved since market downturn back in 2008, but what’s especially encouraging is how dramatic of a turnaround it’s been. For those of us working in the real estate business everyday, it’s sometimes easy to forget the progress that’s been made even from just a couple years ago, but when you look at it on paper, it’s safe to say the market temperature here in DFW is very hot.

To get a better idea of just where the DFW real estate market, stands, have a look at the chart below to get…

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The Best Dallas Neighborhoods For First-Time Home Buyers

Just a couple days ago, we outlined some of the top DFW suburbs for first-time home buyers to consider. Areas with low crime rates, great school systems, increasing home values, and lots of employment opportunities were all highlighted, but as we continue to see younger generations make the transition from renting to owning, city living is becoming more and more popular.
 
Along with the convenience of being closer to restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and shopping outlets, the urban lifestyle also puts many locals just an ear shout away from their workplace, ultimately cutting down on commute times and making that everyday routine just a little bit simpler.  

In a city as large as Dallas, many different neighborhoods are an attractive option for any…

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DFW's Best Suburbs For First-Time Home Buyers

According to many economists and real estate professionals around the country, 2015 looks to be the year of the first-time home buyer. Although long over-due in the eyes of many, looser lending guidelines have finally been enacted, while lower insurance premiums and a strong pent-up demand among the Millennial generation are also expected to be key contributors to what looks to be a very busy year in the local DFW real estate market.

If you happen to live around the Dallas-Fort Worth area and are also looking to make that initial leap from renting to buying, you’re definitely in the right market. According to a recent study by Wallet Hub, the DFW suburbs are among the best cities in the U.S. for first-time home buyers when considering affordability,…

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Dallas Loft Spotlight: 1300 Jackson #1

There’s no doubt lofts are one-of-a-kind properties that nearly everyone can appreciate, even if you’re not necessarily looking to live in one. The history behind most loft conversions is unlike any other type of residential real estate you’ll find on the market, while the interior finishes and characteristics of most lofts around the downtown Dallas area seemingly never go out of style.

In a city as large as Dallas, home buyers will generally have lots of options when it comes to available lofts listed for sale, but few will likely be as spectacular as 1300 Jackson Street #1. As a smaller boutique style building centrally located in the heart of downtown Dallas, it’s not all that common for units at 1300 Jackson to hit the market, making this…

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The 5 Coolest Condos Currently For Sale in Fort Worth

The Fort Worth condo market might not be as extensive as what you’ll find in nearby Dallas, but there’s still plenty of fabulous living spaces and opportunities available when it comes to active Fort Worth condos for sale. From the authentic lofts inside the renowned One Montgomery Plaza to the unique offerings over at Lonestar Tower at Teas Motor Speedway, there’s never been a better time to invest in a Fort Worth condominium than now, and to prove it, all you have to do it take one quick glance at the 10 hottest Ft. Worth condos currently on the market, and we think you’ll be inclined to agree.

2600 W. 7th Street W. 2840 - One Montgomery Plaza

A combined unit that offers plenty of space, there’s really nothing quite like this fabulous 3, or…

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The Best Whiskey Bars in DFW

Few will argue that Texans, and Dallasites in particular, really love their whiskey. A regional characteristic that dates all the way back to the Old West, there’s certainly no shortage of great restaurants and bars to experience the best scotch, bourbon, or other brown liquor Dallas has to offer, especially right here in the heart of downtown. So whether you prefer your whiskey neat, on the rocks, or perhaps in a classic whiskey-induced cocktail, here’s our list of the best whiskey bars not only around downtown Dallas, but in the entire DFW area:

Whiskey Cake - Plano, TX

If you can’t tell by the name, this Plano whiskey house has a solid selection of whiskey, bourbon, or scotch, not to mention over a dozen specialty whiskey cocktails as well. If…

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