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apartment gardening \ home garden
Late winter means it’s time to think about your garden
Spring is just about knocking at the back door again, which means it’s time to start thinking about your spring plantings. It may seem a little early (even for warmer climates) seeing as how there is still a chance of frost and freeze, but there are a few things that need the extra head start, [...]
Fort Worth \ new development \ West 7th
Fort Worth’s West 7th keeps growing, but an end is in sight
With the construction from the 7th Street Bridge going on, residents and patrons of this recently hip area of near-downtown Fort Worth are grumbling through traffic and construction with visions of awesomeness to come. As little as five years ago, the area consisted of a few scant strip malls, a couple dive bars and Montgomery [...]
Dallas apartments \ Dallas neighborhoods
Affordable rentals in Deep Ellum? We’ve found them
Get into Dallas’ hippest neighborhood without spending…well, more than you’ve got. Deep Ellum, Dallas tops multiple charts are one of the hottest neighborhoods for young adults. Artists, musicians, crafts folks, foodies—everyone has a place here among the corridors of Elm St. and Commerce St. The neighborhood hosts numerous festivals and programs for the community each [...]
DIY \ Light \ Light fixture
Make a statement in your rental with DIY lamps
Making a lamp is really not all that difficult and it can add something unique and one-of-a-kind to your Dallas rental, never mind being able to say, “I made it myself!” An old dress form, tripod, old toys or any kind of large coffee or food tin can make a charming addition to your home [...]
CityScape \ Downtown Phoenix \ Phoenix Convention Center
More revitalization efforts on the horizon for Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix is again gearing up to move forward with revitalizing the downtown area, an effort that is receiving a flurry of attention after Mayor Greg Stanton announced that City Manager David Krietor would be the CEO for Downtown Phoenix, Inc. DPI is a new organization focused on the downtown revitalization effort that will officially start [...]
Phoenix \ rent \ rental market \ rental occupancy
Phoenix rent and occupancy rates up and holding
Despite a strong spike in the housing market (to the tune of about a 35% increase in home values), the market is now suffering from a supply and demand problem. The lower supply of houses on the market has, however, scared off cash investors turning houses into single-family rentals. With fewer houses on the market [...]
apartment decor \ apartment makeover \ Dallas apartments \ Paint \ spring home decor
The Spring 2013 color palette, and how it came to be
When it comes to decorating and fashion, designers, fashionistas and journalists alike are often caught saying, “This color is so hot right now.” If you’re not in any facet of the design industry, though, you may wonder how a color can rise to stardom and just how the companies that make things, from fashion to [...]
Employment \ Home Office \ Telecommuting \ Working time
Tips for the Philadelphia telecommuter
Working from home is no longer just for people running a business out of their home; about 20% of workers around the globe telecommute at least part of the time, 10% on a regular basis. While the thought of working in your jammies sounds like the perfect job, there are challenges to be had. Here [...]
Dallas shopping \ Farmers Markets \ redevelopment
City of Dallas reveals plans for Farmer’s Market overhaul
The City of Dallas has been losing money on the Dallas Farmer’s Market for years now, but they have finally announced the plans for a complete overhaul of the area. The city will be selling three of the market’s sheds and surrounding property to the private operator The Farmers Market Group, a privately funded group [...]
Cleaning \ Personal Organization \ Spring cleaning
Gearing up and getting ready for the big spring clean
The big “spring cleaning” is an annual event ignored by some but practiced by many. It’s the time of year when clean your apartment from top to bottom of all the dust and grit that collected over winter. Before you get a burst of motivation to clean your whole space, though, there are a few [...]
The fabulous, fantastic, flexibility of renting
While buying a home comes with a number of advantages, there are many advantages to renting over buying, and most of those come in the form of advantages in your lifestyle. Especially for someone new to a city, renting affords the flexibility to try out different neighborhoods as you decide where you finally want to [...]
Downtown Phoenix \ Phoenix \ Thunderdome Neighborhood Association \ Walk Score \ Walkability
Phoenix looks for answers for a walkable downtown
Ever since Walkscore.com started grading neighborhoods on their “walkability,” not only has walkable become an oft-used word that’s not in the dictionary, it’s also something people really really want when selecting a place to live. Phoenix has duly noted what the people want and is now looking at different ways to create a more walkable [...]
Employment \ Phoenix \ Real estate economics \ Renting
Phoenix multi-family market expected to stay hot amidst a growing economy
As the nation’s housing market begins the slow road to recovery, Phoenix is seeing a little bigger boost than the rest of the nation. This is to be expected, given Phoenix’s general resilience in employment and as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. While a hot housing market is usually indicative of [...]
Dallas shopping \ Grocery store \ Plano TX
Have you checked out Trader Joe’s in Plano?
A little bit of California made its way to Plano in the fall. Anybody from the West coast or otherwise interested in groceries void of artificial colors, flavors or preservatives at rock bottom prices had been dreaming about that fated day for months. Now, we’ve got to send the message that such stores are crucial [...]
Central business district \ Dallas \ Downtown Dallas \ Thanksgiving Tower
Dallas’ landmark Thanksgiving Tower sold in foreclosure
Downtown Dallas’ Thanksgiving Tower was sold in foreclosure auction last week, after its owners (Younan Properties) defaulted on their $84 million debt. Younan, like many property owners these days, found themselves upside down on a debt that was worth more than it’s current value of $65.7 million. Younan paid $100 million for the property which [...]
Real estate \ Renting \ Texas apartments
DFW occupancy rates, rental prices stay the course for 2013
Despite the fact that the housing market is warming up in DFW due to a strong economy and job growth, the rental market in North Texas has cooled slightly but is expected to stay strong as well. In early 2013, the average occupancy rates have stayed strong in the low 90’s with a slower growth, [...]
Dallas Real estate \ Dallas rental market \ Texas job market
Job, population growth in DFW puts both rental and housing markets on the rise
The numbers have come in from end of Q4 in 2012 and things are looking up for Dallas/Fort Worth. Job growth remains strong following the recession, one of the strongest in the nation in 2012. Job growth is expected to continue to grow in 2013, albeit at a slightly slower rate than last year. The [...]
Dallas apartments \ Dallas neighborhoods \ Dallas rental market
New developments in Addison keep rentals in high demand
Despite the fact that the City of Addison encompasses a mere 4.4 square miles of North Dallas, the city is still growing. Village on the Parkway, the shopping center on the southeast corner of Beltline and the Tollway has two new developments up their sleeve; in 2013 they will be opening a giant Whole Foods [...]
Apartment finances \ Real estate economics \ Renting
The financial advantages of renting
Have you ever taken the time to assess the financial benefits of renting? Many renters talk about the lifestyle flexibility and mobile convenience that a renter’s lifestyle offers, but there are plenty of advantages that can play right into your pocketbook. Take a look: Consistency: Rent is rent is rent. Yes, your landlord may raise [...]
dallas bars \ Dallas restaurants \ Dallas trivia \ date ideas \ Games \ Trivia
Unearthing live trivia in the DF-Dub
Up until a couple three years ago, the hands-down, most popular, local favorite live trivia place was the Tipperary Inn. As I said, “up until…” The Tipp Inn sadly closed its doors in ’09, thus demolishing the #1 answer to “Do you know where I can find good live trivia?” Live trivia is one of [...]
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