At 12:30 pm local time on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot while traveling in a motorcade through downtown Dallas. Today, visitors flock to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza to pay their respects to the former president, making it one of the most popular things to do in Dallas.

The real-estate market of 2021 is a study in contradictions. Housing prices in the Midwest, for example, have grown to a median of $272,000, but the number of new home sales in the same area in the same timeframe has dropped 2%. The inventory of affordable homes, based on the income demographics of

With today’s hot home-buying market, you might be tempted to try to sell your house on your own. After all, you might have heard other sellers bragging about how many buyers came swooping in to make offers on their house. The truth is that selling a house by owner is harder than one might think, eve

When searching for the perfect BBQ, you may be looking for tender brisket, sticky glazed ribs, juicy smoked pork, or pulled pork. Texas is one of the BBQ centers of the country, and Cattleack BBQ in Dallas has everything you want in a BBQ restaurant.   What’s Special About Cattleack BBQ? They’re not

Gone are the days when kids donned costumes and roamed TX streets on Halloween night. Safety concerns have grown over the years, and then came the pandemic. For a safer alternative to traditional festivities, communities around the country are offering a substitute called trunk-or-treating. What Is

The real estate market heading out of 2021 is one that provides not only opportunities for both buyers and sellers, but also holds promise for 2022 and beyond. Covid-19 shook things up, and for a while, no one was truly sure where things were headed.Thankfully, real estate experts quickly took actio

Immerse yourself in the wonder of flight with the Frontiers of Flight Museum, located at Dallas Love Field. This fascinating museum is one of the most fun things to do in Dallas. Here is what you need to know before heading out to this world-class flight museum. What to See: There is no shortage of

Stepping into new territory can be stressful for anyone, and this can be especially true when you are selling your first home. It may be a new experience for you, but there are others who have been there before who can offer some first-time home selling tips. 1. If It’s Broke, Fix It The saying “If

When you get ready to buy your first home, you probably hear people telling you to put down at least 20%. That doesn't sound so bad until you do the math. If you want to buy a $200,000 house, 20% comes to $40,0000. Most people don't have that much saved up. These people may make the mistake of buyin

If you are looking for a tantalizing taste of down-home barbecue, then look no further than Pecan Lodge. This restaurant is a local in Deep Ellum Texas. The whole idea for the barbecue lodge began with a couple, Justin and Diane Fourton, that was working in corporate America. They realized that the

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are fru

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below a

When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, a

It is a dream of most Americans to one day be a homeowner. If you are interested in fulfilling the American dream and buy a home, then you want to make sure that you do things the right way. Your home is going to be the largest purchase that you make in your life, and it is also going to affect you

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort

When you first bought your home, you might’ve thought that it was the most stressful side of the real estate market to be on. Now, you’re discovering that sellers also face their own kind of stress. From keeping your house ready for tours to wondering if you’ll get your full asking price, you’ve go

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House