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Ask Candy: $200,000 Budget, Condo Versus Dallas, Best Appreciation In Dallas?

DallasDirt — February 15, 2010

This reader has saved $200,000 pennies and wants to buy in town. But guess what we hear: don’t buy a condo in Dallas. They don’t appreciate. Dallas is a land/house town. Really? Still? So what do I tell this nice young man? “My lease is about to be up ... »

Ask Candy: What Are They Filming In North Dallas?

DallasDirt — February 02, 2010

A reader writes: “Quick question and I figured you’d know. Do you know what they are filming in that new subdivision on the north side of Forest between Preston and Hillcrest? There are a ton of trucks and police cars (plus a big sign that says “set”) ... »

Ask Candy: House is Paid, Must Sell — Should She Wait?

DallasDirt — December 15, 2009

Wow, we should all have such problems: “Would appreciate your insights to a ‘housing dilemma’. Have lived in 7 different markets…Dallas being the longest stay (12 years). Have become ’spoiled’ living in such a beautiful home (gated community, 3,000 sq.... »

Ask Candy: How To Preserve the Family Home Before It Gets Scraped?

DallasDirt — December 03, 2009

A Reader writes: “Dallas Dirt is my favorite real estate resource. (Editor’s note: THANK YOU XOXO)  My dear Mother is having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that she will soon have to sell her parent’s Dallas home (she is the executor of thei... »

Ask Candy:Crazy to List Home During the Holidays?

DallasDirt — November 24, 2009

A reader writes: “Enjoy reading your posts on D and would really appreciate your input. We are contemplating selling our house but have questions about the timing in this unique market given the extension of the housing credit. We live in the M street ... »

Ask Candy: How About A Preston Towers Condo for our Student Daughter?

DallasDirt — October 29, 2009

Dear Candy, My daughter is starting Baylor Nursing school in January and we are looking at places for her to live.  I am trying to decide whether to rent or buy.  In order for her to have a safe place to live, we will be paying what seems to me like a ... »

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Ask Candy: What Should I Do About Selling My House?

DallasDirt — October 22, 2009

DallasDirt wants to help buyers and sellers of properties. Home not selling? Should you buy now and can you afford that new home? Questions about a certain ‘hood? Ask Candy and we will enlist the help of an entire city of real estate experts! Dear Cand... »