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Where to Rent in Dallas in 2015

Although 2015 looks to be a very bright year for first-time home buyers entering the marketplace, rentals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are also a thriving segment of the market, with lots of great deals out there available to those who may not be ready to make the jump from renting to owning.

For the younger generation, staying close to dining, shopping, entertainment, and culture is a major priority when looking for a new place to live, and one particular advantage about renting is that you’re able to move from one location to another in a shorter period of time, ensuring that you get to experience many of DFW’s hottest and trendiest places to live, work, and play.

Additionally, the Dallas apartment market also allows renters to settle into some of…

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New DFW Loft Listings to Hit the Market in 2015

Back on January 2nd, we featured some of the hottest new listings to first hit the Dallas real estate market in 2015, and today, we’re going to narrow that focus to highlight some of the coolest new loft residences to hit the MLS® just within the past 7 days.

With looser lending standards now enacted, first-time home buyers are expected to flood the market over the next 12 to 18 months, and if you happen to be searching for your first place here in the DFW area, what better way to transition from renting to home ownership than to settle into a stylish new loft condo right in the heart of town? On the other hand, if you're looking to upgrade to a bigger and better place, there's also some pretty high-end lofts that just became available as well, with…

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Low Mortgage Rates, Increased Demand & Upcoming Tax Returns All Suggest the Time to Buy Is NOW!

As many economists and real estate professionals have said, 2015 looks to be a very bright year for the real estate industry, not just here in Dallas, but all across the country. Looser lending standards will surely pave the way for more first-time home buyers to enter home ownership over the next 12 to 18 months, and with an incredible amount of pent up demand among this particular demographic, we’re already starting to see a pretty substantial increase in activity among home buyers just one week into the new year.

Few will argue that purchasing a new home around the DFW region is a major financial decision and commitment, especially among those first-time buyers. But it’s important to understand the many advantages to buying a new home aside from just…

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An Early Look at Some of the Newest Dallas Real Estate Listings to Hit the Market in 2015

With the holiday season now officially behind us, those who plan to make a move sometime in 2015 can now start looking ahead to what should be a very exciting, and perhaps hectic year. Many industry professionals and economists have made some bold predictions relating to the real estate market over the next 12 months, with some even calling for sales levels to reach as high as what we saw in 2007.

 And with job and income growth on the rise, plenty of new homes expected to hit the market around Dallas in the coming weeks and months, and demand for housing especially strong among first time home buyers and Millennials, getting an early jump on your new home search might not be a bad idea.

Additionally, mortgage rates are also expected to climb slightly…

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The Top 5 Restaurants to Enjoy New Year's Day Brunch in Dallas

As you’re gearing up for a fun, exciting, and eventful New Year’s Eve here in Dallas, don’t forget to make plans for the morning after! There’s nothing quite like a mid-morning or early afternoon brunch, and if you’re looking for some of the best spots in town to kick off the new year with a nice hearty meal, here’s our list of the top 5 places for a New Year’s Day brunch in Dallas:

AF+B | 2869 Crockett Street (Ft. Worth) | View Website

Although not technically in Dallas, AF+B is one of THE best places to grab brunch anywhere in DFW, so we couldn't leave it off our list. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Food and Beverage's New Year's Day Brunch has everything you could ever want in a mid-morning meal, including french toast with seasonal fruit,…

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The Top 10 Downtown Dallas Condos For Sale to Close Out 2014

With only a few days left in 2014, the holiday season is slowly coming to an end, but if you happen to be in the market for a new downtown Dallas condo for sale, there's no better time to start your search than the present.

While many often think November through January is a bad time to be looking for a new home, it’s actually one of the best times of the year to find great deals on all sorts of new places to live, including the rapidly developing downtown area. Additionally, competition is also a little lighter during, and immediately after, the holiday season, meaning the chances for an on-going bidding war are usually slim-to-none.

After a quick glance at the downtown Dallas condo market, the inventory right now is exceptional, and to prove it,…

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas, Part 2: Vinyl Records From a Local Dallas Record Store

If you still have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, at this point, last minute might not even begin to explain the predicament in which you might find yourself in just a little over 24 hours from now. In any case however, whether you’re in search of the perfect stocking stuffer, or perhaps something small for a family or work gift exchange, music can make for a excellent gift—and for true music lovers, there’s nothing quite like the crisp clear sound of vinyl.

Or, if you feel like getting artsy and are on a budget this holiday season, I’ve even heard of people making clocks and all sorts of creative wall hangings and decorations out of old records, which might just also appeal to the music lover of the family or at your office as well.

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A Look at New Real Estate Development in DFW for 2015 & 2016

There’s no doubt 2014 has been an exciting year when it comes to the Dallas real estate market, but as highlighted just a couple weeks ago, DFW home prices are on the rise, and 2015 looks to be even brighter.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve featured a number of new developments that are still in the early planning stages, currently under construction, or perhaps even nearing completion. All the way back in April we learned about One Dallas, an architectural gem that will be adding 200 more luxury apartments to the Uptown neighborhood, while just last week, more details emerged about the recently completed Residences of Stoneleigh—Dallas’ first $250 million luxury condo tower.

With so much new construction happening all over Dallas and its surrounding…

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Don't Forget Fido! - Check Out These Local Dallas Pet Shops This Holiday Season

We’re nearing the final days of the Christmas season, and ready or not, Christmas Eve is now just 5 days away.  Last week, we highlighted the importance of supporting local businesses around the Dallas area, and today, we’re going to continue that trend.

As you’re out there shopping for your husbands, wives, kids, parents, aunts, uncles and whoever else may be on your holiday gift-giving list, don’t forget the four-legged parts of your family this holiday season. Dallas is widely considered to be one of the best dog-friendly towns in the country, and along with that, we also have a pretty great selection of pet boutiques and locally owned business that offer all kinds of goods and services that strictly relate to our pups! So whether it's some extra…

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New Apartment High Rise Could Be On The Way at Turtle Creek

Although we first heard of a possible development at Turtle Creek well over a year ago, it appears another new residential tower could also be on the way for the plot of land on the west side of Fairmont Street at Turtle Creek Blvd—a project that, according to reports last week, will be developed by the same home builder.

Great Gulf Homes, an award winning developer out of Toronto, Canada, already has a 22 story, 60 unit condominium high rise at 2505 Turtle Creek Boulevard underway, but now the building site directly across the street has also been purchased by the prominent home builder in anticipation of developing an apartment building to compliment its condo tower just a few short steps away.

Great Gulf Homes is one of North America’s largest…

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