Earlier this month, Abodo Apartments released its October rent report, sharing rental price trends from September to October. As the fourth quarter in business begins for real estate companies, Abodo examined trends in the Dallas rental market and the major changes seen throughout the quarter. What happened in the Dallas rental market last quarter? A few key…
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Developers unveil plans for new 20-acre urban campus in downtown Dallas
Dallas-based development group Hoque Global has partnered up with Dallas-based KDC to unveil plans for an urban-style neighborhood totaling more than 20 acres, which could have the ability to attract a Silicon Valley-type corporate user to downtown Dallas. The development plan, which is being marketed as the “Dallas Smart District,” includes building Class A office,…
Many Dallas renters are eager to buy — but are they ready for the down payment?
Dallas is home to a lot of potential homebuyers, but many of them aren’t stashing away much money for a down payment, a new survey shows. According to the survey conducted by rental marketplace Zumper, 46 percent of Dallas renters who said they planned to purchase a home hadn’t saved at least $1,000 for a down payment. The…
Is Going Solar Worth the Cost?
The decision to switch to renewable energy in your home should not be made lightly. While residential solar panels are more popular now than ever before and boast multiple benefits—including savings on electricity bills and a more sustainable home, many homeowners are put off by high solar panel cost. Before taking the leap into solar, researching…
Frisco hoping that planned 2,800-acre development will add much-needed residential options
A 2,800-acre ranch in Frisco that is owned by the estate of deceased businessman Bert Fields could soon become a new development. Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corp. said Tuesday that it is in the early stages of developing a master plan for long-term use. But there is no definitive direction for the site at this time, said…
8 Best Upgrades to Personalize Your New Home
Before you move into your new house, you may want to make upgrades. These add value to your investment, improve your home’s function and allow you to express your personality. Plus, making upgrades before you move in reduces inconvenience later. Consider the following upgrades to make your new house feel like home. 1. Enhance the…
How to Make a Difference in Your Homeowner Association
Homeowner associations were created to provide a governing body for residential developments to make decisions regarding upkeep, appearance and finances. These agencies are usually composed of residents of the community. Periodic meetings are held to ensure that members of the communities are informed of issues related to them. You can make sure you have an…
Making Homeownership Work on a Budget
For low-income families, buying a home can seem out of reach. On top of financial stress, the competitive market may make buyers feel like they will never find a home they can afford. If you dream of buying a house but have lost hope because of you don’t think you can afford it, don’t give up. There…
Dallas and Fort Worth rank among top U.S. markets for housing recovery
As a testament to the region’s healthy economy, both the Dallas and Fort Worth housing markets have fully recovered — and then some — from the price declines they sustained during the Great Recession. A new index from mortgage website HSH.com shows Dallas-Plano-Irving ranks third among the 100 biggest U.S. metro areas for the level of home price recovery…