Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:46:24 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:46:24 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Federal-Program-to-Prevent-Foreclosure-Creates-Confusion-70326242.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*78/foreclosurehouse+generic.JPG
A program designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure leaves many confused.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Reunion-Arena-Roof-to-Fall-Sometime-70275972.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:14:00 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/reunion-demolition.jpg
The Reunion Arena's remains fall to the ground.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Collin_County_Cities_Build_New_Entertainment_Venues_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:24:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/construction_640x480.jpg
With millions of dollars up for grabs, even in a tough economy, Collin County cities are investing in tourism and entertainment venues.

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From nondescript apartment buildings to spectacular mansions, check out these celebrity cribs including Joe Montana's estate going for... what else? $49 million.]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Ritz-Tower-Residences-Make-Every-Day-a-Vacation-70002887.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:27:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/2+tow.jpg
Ready to live a life of luxury every day? The Ritz Tower Residences is ready to make everyday a vacation.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/61000-Foreclosure-Postings-This-Year-69977562.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:05:10 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/foreclosure24.jpg
With December's numbers included, the total for 2009 jumps to 61,000 homes filed for foreclosure; an increase of 23% from 2008's record totals.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/The-Ritz-Tower-Residences-69770452.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:18:36 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/108*120/CTR021TowerResidences.jpg
Have an extra few hundred thousand dollars laying around? Why not buy a place in one of the swankiest new addresses in town.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Dream-Homes-for-Dreamy-Prices-69438547.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:29:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/auction.jpg
There are advantages to house-hunting in a down economy. Just ask the Prince family.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/All-Star-Game-Home-Rentals-May-Not-Be-Slam-Dunk-68810052.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:53 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Generic-Real-Estate-1.jpg
An Internet business says it can make North Texans rich by renting their homes for February's NBA All-Star Game, but the company makes several claims that cannot be verified.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/State-Property-Tax-Dont-Count-On-It-67757387.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:44 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*89/Monopoly+Money+p1.jpg
Supporters of Propositions 2, 3 and 5 insist they would not create a stateside property tax in Texas, despite emails which claim otherwise.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Heavy-Rain-Has-Roofing-Contrators-on-the-Run-66239117.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:55:26 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/roofing-woes.jpg
Roofing contractors have been swamped with calls in the midst of this year's unusual October monsoons.

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Topping itself off with a nearly-$50 million mixed-use complex in McKinney, the Dallas area's list of commercial foreclosures builds.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/shopping/Texas-Retail-Fell-Slower-Than-National-Will-it-Rebound-Faster-65209367.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:12:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Highland+Park+Village1.jpg
Cushioned from the recession at first, Texas' retail market has begun to feel the pinch of the recession. Some analysts say it will bounce back more quickly, while other problems also ensue.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/The-Adaptable-Wyly-Theaters-Reconfiguration-is-Pretty-Rad-65076727.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:38:56 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*67/Wyly+Theatre.jpg
We've all heard the hype, but nothing wows quite like a remarkable time lapse video of the configuration of the new Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/_1_Million_Home_Starting_Bid___370_000_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:28:37 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/McKinneyAuction_640x480.jpg
15 luxury homes and lots are expected to sell at a fraction of their asking price, after a builder went bankrupt in May 2008. That includes a $1 million home that has a starting bid of $370,000.

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The restoration of Fort Worth's Texas & Pacific Warehouse will take a step this month, when the architects go before the Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission with their plans.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Getting-Federal-Help-With-That-Fixer-Upper-64186002.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:40:23 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Generic-Real-Estate-1.jpg
Plano is using federal money to help homeowners fix dilapidated homes and even, in some cases, build new ones.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Dallas-V-Fort-Worth-in-the-Great-Condo-Slump-64094887.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:59:47 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Dallas+Skyline1.jpg
It's no secret the bubble has burst on condo sales everywhere, and though it's worse in Dallas than Fort Worth, keep this in mind: it could be worse.

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Since their purchase in May, the new owners of Highland Park Village have gotten busy, planting mature trees and kicking off the historic movie theater's extensive renovation. Plus, they've got lots more in...

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Cheap-Trees-for-Your-Yard-63527457.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:41:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/oak+tree.jpg
The City of Grapevine kicks off its annual tree sharing program.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Disneys-Childhood-Home-For-Sale-61468502.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:29:05 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*92/DISNEY+House+2.jpg
The legendary animator's childhood home is for sale in Hermosa Park, but attracting few buyers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Most-Hated-Husband-in-America-Selling-His-San-Francisco-Pad-61511942.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:49:44 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*66/stephefowler.jpg
The most hated husband in America is packing his bags and leaving his San Francisco home.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Buy-the-Possibly-Historic-Home-That-Tony-Bennett-Might-Have-Lived-In-61249492.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:21:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*66/tonybennett1.jpg
It could just be a rumor to help an overinflated building sell in a tough market but then again it could be true.

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Coldwell Banker's rankings put Arlington as the only Texas town in the top ten for most affordable homes in the US.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/My-Sharona-60021357.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:45 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/sharona.jpg
A catchy guitar riff can only take you so far. A knack for selling real estate did the rest for Sharona Alperin.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Five-Rules--Designing-to-Sell-with-Ann-Schooler-59725237.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:08:23 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Ann+Schooler+Portrait+2.jpg
Ann Schooler has plenty of tricks up her sleeve to attract and captivate potential buyers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Victory-Park-Looks-to-Trade-Down-59689717.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:19:45 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/83665991.jpg
New ownership is hoping to breathe new life into Victory Park by shifting away from luxury.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/SOLD-Madoffs-Montauk-Beach-House-Bought-by-Mystery-Millionaire-59634407.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:40:02 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/madoffhousesub.jpg
The house features a grand, columned porch with stunning views.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Museum-of-Nature-and-Science-Unveils-Designs-59650047.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:03:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*60/AboveView_low+res.jpg
Dallas' new Musuem of Nature and Science unveils designs and building models for the new facility in Victory Park.

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Images of the building models of the new Perot Museum of Natures and Science in Victory Park.

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Artist renderings of the new Perot Museum of Natures and Science in Victory Park.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/This_Is_What_The_Dallas_Convention_Center_Hotel_Might_Look_LikeIf_You_Vote_For_It.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:55:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*86/Aerial-Dark.jpg
The City of Dallas provided us with High-Res images of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Here's what it will look like.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Ferris-Bueller-Home-Risks-Demoltion-59495012.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:50:41 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Ferris+Bueller%27s+Day+Off.jpg
Non-profit Landmarks Illinois puts famous building on endangered list.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Dallas-Convention-Center-Hotel-Breaks-Ground-59412847.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:09:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*86/Convention-Center-Hotel-Aer.jpg
Dallas city leaders celebrated the groundbreaking Tuesday for a Dallas Convention Center Hotel.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Green-Days-Billie-Joe-Moves-Out-of-the-Poor-House-59363967.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:37:30 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/greendayhouse-main.jpg
Gone are the modest days of Sweet Children and playing shows at Rod's Hickory Pit for Green Day singer Bille Joe Armstrong, who is selling his Oakland house for $4.5 million.

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The clock is ticking on the government's tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Owners-of-Joule-Buy-Five-Downtown-Dallas-Buildings-59052947.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:09:41 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/200436317-001.jpg
Between the Magnolia Hotel and Neiman Marcus on Commerce Street, you won't find a building owned by anyone other than 1600 Main Street Holdings, L.P. -- an affiliate of the Joule Hotel.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Handymen_Spruce_Up_Living_History_Museum_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:02:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/volunett_640x480.jpg
A group of professional handymen volunteer to repair the Plano Heritage Farmstead, a historic home used to teach children about how their ancestors lived in previous centuries.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/real-estate/Grouchos-Beverly-Hills-Home-for-Sale-Cigar-Not-Included-57567547.html Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:26:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/478px-Groucho_Marx.jpg
Forget "A Night at the Opera." You could spend a night at Groucho's house if you can pony up $12.9 million.

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