While global buyers are saturating the Texas real estate market and Flower Mound is collecting accolades for its stable investor returns, North Texas is busy dominating another list: the most attractive real estate markets in the U.S. Analysts at personal finance website WalletHub compared 300 cities across 21 key metrics to determine not only tangible assets, such as an area’s common square…
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How to Get Every Possible Discount at the State Fair
The 2017 State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on Friday, September 29. For many, the fair is an annual ritual, a segue from summer to fall, and a touchstone of life in Texas. For us, it’s all about the discounts. Call us cheap — but when State Fair time rolls around, our…
Southwest Pilot Showers His Millionth Passenger with Gifts
“I did a little bit of snooping, and I found out how much you paid.” Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Pittsburgh on Saturday were treated to an adorable surprise. Before takeoff, their captain took to the intercom and explained that a very important person was on board. “Today is a special day,” said…
Home Prices Surge Strong
Home prices continue on at a clip, surging 6.2 percent in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The pace outdoes the previous peak observed in the third quarter of 2016. “The 2.2 million net new jobs created over the past year generated significant interest in…
Texas tops new list of the best states to start a business
Location is everything when it comes to starting a new business, and according to a new study by personal financial website WalletHub, Texas is the second best state for entrepreneurs to get their feet wet. The study, which uses 20 key indicators in three categories, compares startup success in the 50 states to determine the best —…
Farmers Market debuts in Dallas’ Casa Linda neighborhood
Casa Linda is getting a Farmers Market. Photo by Marshall Hinsley A new farmers market is opening in a Dallas neighborhood certain to appreciate it: Casa Linda Plaza. The market is from Four Seasons Markets, and it will debut at the shopping center at 9440 Garland Rd., at the intersection of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard,…