Residential Real Estate News

Washington Bureau

6 things you should know about business in this $4 billion election

Businesses and their trade associations are helping the 2014 campaign become the most expensive midterm election ever, and Republicans are benefiting the most. But there are some noteworthy exceptions.

Urban Land Institute selects Klyde Warren Park for one of its national awards

The Urban Land Institute has selected Klyde Warren Park for one of its national awards bestowed in New York City on Tuesday at the group's annual fall meeting.

Ex-Stars goaltender Marty Turco to lead investment firm's development team

Former Dallas Stars All-Star goaltender Marty Turco has been hired by a Denver-based real estate investment ​as part of its strategy to grow its portfolio in the southwest United States.

U.S. Concrete's Redi-Mix buys Custom-Crete plants in three Texas cities

Euless-based U.S. Concrete expands to San Antonio, Houston and Austin construction markets with purchase of Custom-Crete's assets in Texas.

Washington Bureau

Existing homes sell at highest pace this year

Sales of existing homes rebounded in September as interest rates remained low -- and stock market volatility may keep mortgages cheap in the coming weeks, says the National Association of Realtors.

Morning Edition

Mavericks ranked as one of NBA's more affordable teams for fans

The Mavericks have an average game costing about $537 for a family of four to attend, putting them as one of the better values in the league.

Texas developer to start $15M senior living facility in Flower Mound

Development firm Avanti Senior Living, based in The Woodlands, plans to start a $15 million assisted living and memory care community in Flower Mound by the beginning of next year.

Leadership at Dallas, Austin landscape firms reunite with acquisition deal

​RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Dallas landscaping firm Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

How-To: Funding

4 ways to maximize your property investments

We live in a fast-paced, ever-evolving world where knowledge is power and good management matters.

SkyWalker sells historic candy factory building in downtown Dallas

The historic 111-year-old Hughes Brothers Candy Factory building on South Ervay Street in downtown Dallas has sold to a developer in an off-market real estate deal.

Exclusive: RTKL, Arcadis expected to close on Callison acquisition

The acquisition deal between Arcadis (Euronext: ARCAD), a parent company of global architecture firm RTKL, and Seattle-based design firm Callison is expected to close this week.

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Finalist, Real Estate: George A. French CFO, Century 21 Judge Fite Co. Inc. (Video)

Finalist, Real Estate: George A. French CFO, Century 21 Judge Fite Co. Inc.

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Winner, Real Estate: Kimberly Meyer, CFO, Billingsley Co. (Video)

Winner, Real Estate: Kimberly Meyer, CFO, Billingsley Co.

(Legit) business lessons from a 17-year-old radio show host

At age 17, Pavlina Osta has an interview reel similar to that of the late red-carpet maven Joan Rivers. The Port Orange, Fla., native has graced the red carpet, too, and has gotten face time with everyone from the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal to broadcast legend Katie Couric, musician Ed Sheeran to SNL writer Paula Pell.

Morning Edition

Developer Jackson-Shaw starts construction on third Marriott hotel near Nebraska Furniture Mart

Dallas-based real estate development firm Jackson-Shaw plans to begin construction on its third Marriott hotel at Cascades at The Colony — a five-story, 125-room Marriott Courtyard.