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  • The Neighborhood Files

    First Jail Burned by Prisoners

    The jail that was built in 1878 was located on the square in downtown Dallas.

    The city of Dallas' first jail was burned down—by its prisoners. The log cabin-style jail was built soon after the county seat was moved to Dallas in 1852. In 1859, it was destroyed ...

  • Patch's House & Home

    House Hunt: Look What $100K Will Buy!

    241 Spring Ridge Drive, Dallas 30157. $100,000. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms  1,602 sqare feet. Beautiful home with lots of upgrades! Gleaming cherry hardwood floors. New carpet. Kitchen features granite counters. Finished basement with full bath, perfect for entertaining. Spacious garage offers a workshop area. Great location. Brokered by Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners.

    This week's featured homes are in the $100,000 price range. You will be amazed at how much house you can buy for the money and all the amenities they include. Click on a photo in the...

  • Patch's House & Home

    Should You Buy New Construction?

    I've been telling you for a while about changes in the market due to lack of inventory and increasing prices. There was a report out last week that home sales were down in May from the sa...

  • News

    This Weekend's Open Houses and Just-Listed Homes

    JUST LISTED: 437 Waburn Walk. Dallas, 30132. $167,500.  4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  1,885 Sq Ft.  Tons of upgrades. Fully updated kitchen with lots of cabinets granite, tile backsplash and hardwoods. Stacked stone fireplace, rocking chair front porch. Large garage with workshop area. Brokered By Remax Unlimited.

    This week' s open houses and featured homes range in price from $49,900 for a three-bedroom townhome on Darby's Crossing Court in Hiram to a four-bedroom home on Leatherstone Drive in Pow...

  • Business

    A Real Estate Agent's Take on Agents

    Home sales have picked up in May.

    I was involved in an online discussion recently regarding the state of the local market. One of the participants shared his advice and tips on home buying. While some of it was dead on, o...

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