If it's September in Dallas, the State Fair is just around the corner!  For many Texans, one of the highlights of the fair is the annual Fried Foods competition called the Big Tex Choice Award.  Each year, finalists for the best new fried food are announced and a cook-off is held to decide on that year's winner.  The finalist entries are all available for purchase at food stands during The State Fair of Texas, which runs at Dallas' Fair Park from September 25 to October 18, 2009. This year's finalists for best new fried food are: Deep Fried Butter: Sweetened, flavored, whipped butter wrapped in dough and deep-fried. Green Goblins: Cherry peppers packed with spicy shredded chicken and guacamole, battered and deep fried. Topped with queso. Twisted Yam On A Stick: Spiral-cut yam fried cris... 09/02/2009

In 2003 I was able to handle the mortgage financing for my sister and brother in law as they bought a larger home in Dallas so they could have more room for the boys.  This place is awesome and only a few blocks away from Richardson Bike Mart's Coit store location.  But with their boys off to and out of collage, time for these empty nesters to downsize.  Wait till you see the back yard and the study- just a great house and well off the main streets but so close to every thing.  Now, when they sell I wonder if we can have them move in with us so they can help us with all of our kids. 09/01/2009

Dallas homes for sale, Dallas houses for sale vs. Dallas Condo, Dallas Hi Rise, Dallas Townhome ~ Few Dallas Real Estate Tips PART THREE Dallas home buyers searching purchase a Dallas home for sale confused which type of dwelling we interview the candidates based on their personal and professional lifestyle. Few Questions ask yourself: 1)  Do you have a family with children who enjoy playing in back yard?  If yes Dallas single family home is your better option condo, townhome does not award a family adequate space. 2)   Do you travel often have little to no time maintain a yard?  If yes then Dallas condo, or townhome better option HOA will maintain exterior portion of the community included in your monthly HOA fees NOTE:  Keep in mind when you purchase a Dallas home for sale you receive... 08/30/2009

Upcoming Events in the Dallas Arts District INSIDE ASIA: ART, MUSIC, CULTURE Strategic and Economic Imperatives of India - U.S. Relations in a Troubled World: Looking Ahead Ambassador Swashpawan Singh Wednesday, September 9 6:00 PM Registration and Reception - 6:30 PM Program The Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX Co-sponsored by Paul and Geetha Pandian and The Crow Collection of Asian Art. Since 2004, bilateral trade between India, the world's most populous democracy, and the United States, has doubled. Many in the U.S. are concerned about the off-shoring of American jobs.  In India, people fear American protectionism.  Both countries share concerns about global peace. Ambassador Swashpawan Singh, one of India's most distinguished diplomats, will speak about the... 08/30/2009

Dallas homes for sale, Dallas houses for sale Few Dallas Real Estate Tips: Part Two Have you considered the difference between a Dallas home for sale two story vs. one story house? 1)  Dallas Two Story Homes for sale ~ Stop reconsider before your purchase, do you realize the expense maintain tall ceilings, change light bulbs, cleaning shelf space above the front door, consider expense of repainting a home tall ceilings requires professional with scaffold, does your furniture fit scale of height of ceilings, ability hang art work, window treatments, heating and cooling a home, if you required maintenance on roof pitch two story vs. one story home. 2)  Dallas One Story Homes for sale ~ easy work around general maintanence less expensive maintain majority of time.  Climbing stairs 100's a ... 08/30/2009

Dallas homes for sale, Dallas houses for sale Few Dallas Real Estate Tips: PART ONE I am continually asked how purchase a Dallas home for sale that could maintain a value for resale FEW SUGGESTIONS; a) Have your Dallas Real Estate Agent search for homes back up to a creek, golf course, lake views, here in DFW area these homes for sale are an exception to the rule   b)  Single story home vs. a two story home ~ newer Dallas communities are built vertical than horizontal.  A two story home allows towns have more homes in given area.  Single story home takes up additional land square footage lot maybe be larger.  Some families prefer one story home, these houses are an exception.  VS. Older sections of Dallas you will locate one story Dallas homes for sale. EXAMPLES:  M streets, Lake Highla... 08/30/2009

On September 2 and 3, 2009 The Moody Blues will be performing live at Dallas’ Meyerson Symphony Center with the full Dallas Symphony Orchestra!  This promises to be an exciting and fun concert. The Moody Blues are one of the bands that had a profound influence on the Rock and Roll scene, ever since they came into the public spotlight during the 1960’s.  Their concerts with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will include such classics as Nights in White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon.  And if you have never been to the Meyerson Symphony Center, it is an incredible facility that boast wonderful acoustics.  This would be a great opportunity to experience the Meyerson for the first time, or once again. The concerts, both nights, begin at 8:00 P.M. and the Meyerson is located at 2301 Flora Street i... 08/30/2009

lynn911.com  Gratitude Salute This is pretty neat.....(30 second video)... Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you and wanted to convey to them your thanks, but weren't sure how, or it felt awkward? Recently, a gentleman from Seattle created a gesture which could be used to express your thanks and has started a movement to get the word out.. Please everybody take just a moment to watch..... The Gratitude Salute...and then forward it to your friends!  THEN START USING THE SIGN         08/30/2009

Dallas has never been known as a Deli town.  Tex Mex?  Yes.  BBQ?  Yes. But not Deli.  Well perhaps the tide is shifting. Last month Zinsky’s Delicatessen & Catering Co. opened at 6025 Royal Lane, in the Preston Royal Shopping Center at the Northeast corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane.  Having grown up in New Jersey and Lived in New York City, my cravings caught up to me and yesterday I went and checked out the new deli in town. Zinsky’s is the creation of Jim Baron and Mark Brezinski, both established and well respected restaurateurs.     Jim has built the local chain of Blue Mesa restaurants and Mark, after a career with Brinker Restaurants now owns the Bengal Coast Restaurant in the Centrum at the corner of Cedar Springs and Wellborn.  With a creative backing team as strong as th... 08/30/2009

Don't get me wrong.  I'm a firm believe in staging, but it needs to be done correctly for it to yield the results you're looking for.  Otherwise, it might not work to your advantage. I've been going back and forth with myself for the past few weeks about whether or not to write this blog, and I decided I didn't care if the company got upset because I would never use them again anyway. I sold my personal home in Dallas.  For most of the listing, I was still living there, and I had it staged with my own things.  However, at some point, we had to move out and move on with our lives in our new city, and I was left with three options.  Which door to open? The first option was to leave the house vacant.  We lived in a very nice neighborhood, so there were no worries about safety of a vacant h... 08/30/2009

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Did you know that the Crow Collection of Asian Art is free? Come to the Dallas Arts District and visit the Crow Collection of Asian Art: a jewel box of art, from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.  Admission to the museum is free for all.  The Crow Collection offers a free, docent guided tour of the permanent collection every Thursday, at 6:30 PM and Saturday, at 1:00 PM.  Special tours can be arranged for individuals and small groups.  The docents are knowledgeable and fun at this museum.  The tours are engaging for all ages. What a great way for students to learn about art history! Whether you are new to the world of Asian art, or you are a collector, you will enjoy your docent led tour. Be sure to visit the Trammell Crow European Sculpture Garden. Sculptures surround the exter... 08/26/2009

                                        BILL CHERRY, REALTORS DALLAS - HIGHLAND PARK Our 45th Year Brokering Real Estate 214 503-8563 www.billcherryrealtors.com REVERSE MORTGAGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS   What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is an FHS-insured loan on the equity in your home, but you never have to pay it back as long as you live in your home. Who qualifies? Anyone who is at least 62-years of age who owns a home may qualify. Does the home need to be paid off in advance? No.  Many people purchase a reverse mortgage to pay off their current mortgage so that they will no longer have to make monthly principal and interest payments. How much money will I receive? An licensed real estate appraiser will examine your home and determine its current market value.  Most clien... 08/26/2009

lynn911.com Have you ever wanted to steam clean your home HOWEVER DID NOT want purchase expensive cleaner EASY INEXPENSIVE SOLUTION: Microwave water in bowl approximately 5 minutes Funnel use pour hot water into an empty spray bottle I use little ammonia ~ 3 parts water 1 part ammonia Clean cloths wipe the dirt away instantly on just about any surface you have WOW what a huge difference it makes than just using chemicals which don't seem work 99% of time NOTE:  Hot water lifts the dirt where you can wipe surface it also gets in corners with sprayer  HINT:   I also keep additional microwave hot water in bowl while I moving object(s) sprayer returns to the bowl which acts as a thermos keep sprayer hot.       SAVES YOU MONEY;  I have used steam cleaning equipment personally have a tendency... 08/25/2009

  If you are looking for an urban retreat in downtown Dallas, One Arts Plaza should be on your short list. The 24 story building, located on the east side of the Dallas Arts District, on the corner of Flora and Routh, overlooks the Dallas Arts District venues.  The interior of the building is best described as casual elegance.  The open floor plans of the residences use their square footage wisely. Views are striking from the expansive windows. Architects designed the interior walls of the building so that doorways to and air vents are nearly invisible.  The moment you enter a residence your eyes are drawn to the generous balconies and the breathtaking views of the city. The building's interior is a work of art. One Arts Plaza is also home to many businesses including the Thomson & Kni... 08/24/2009

What happens in Dallas if you do not pay your doctor, cell phone, or utility bill?  You will not only receive some less than friendly phone calls, but your debt will also be reported to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.  These major credit bureaus will then ding your credit report to show that you owe money, and most debts will remain as a collection account for up to seven years! Why do companies go to the trouble of reporting these debts?  They do it because reporting the debt to the credit bureaus makes it difficult for the debtor to obtain credit, thus increasing the possibility they will get paid the money they are owed.  It may also lower FICO scores.  If it did not work, trust me, they would not bother reporting. So why don't Dallas landlords report previous tenants that owe the... 08/24/2009

I was reading a post by Stewart Penn earlier today about Los Angeles's ranking in a recent Forbes.com article about America's Most Stressful Cities.  Los Angeles ranked number 2 in this report, but what I am always interested to see is where my city, Dallas, ranks. I was excited to see that regardless of how stressful my life may be, as business continues to pick up at a rapid pace, Dallas ranked number 36 (tied with Kansas City, Missouri).  This is incredible!  As Forbes points out in their report, Dallas is the fourth largest metropolitan statistical area in the country, and despite our size, we have a relatively low stress level as a city.   One of the factors mentioned is our "relatively low median home-price drop of 5%".  What was not mentioned, but certainly has made life less str... 08/23/2009

Start gathering your recyclables now... next Saturday, August 29 is the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Department's Super Recycling Summer Roundup! The Roundup will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and you can drop of the following items for recycling: Televisions, Toys, Clothing, Used books, Scrap Metal, Paper, Plastics (#1-7, No Styrofoam), Tires, Glass, Electronic Items (Video Games, Cell Phones, Calculators, Computers, Printers), Furniture, Batteries (Automotive and Household), Appliances, Fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs, Building Materials (Doors, Electrical, Fans, Hardware, Light Fixtures, Lumber, Sheetrock, Gutters, Pipes (PVC, Metal and Copper), Sinkes, Tubs, Roofing Materials), Tools (Electric and Handheld) This is a GREAT opportunity to dispose of these ite... 08/23/2009

Dallas Arts District Tour - September 5, 2009 The Dallas Arts District, covering approximately 68 acres in downtown Dallas, is currently the largest urban arts district in the United States.  The first Saturday of every month you can take a free guided tour of the area by participating in The Arts District Stroll.  The walk begins at 10:30 in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art and takes about an hour. The next tour will be September 5, 2009. In celebration of the October opening of The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts(DCPA), The Dallas Center for Architecture(DCFA) will have an exhibition called, Putting it in Context:The Architecture of the Dallas Arts District.  The exhibit will trace the development of the District and examine its rich architecture. What a great opportun... 08/22/2009

When the garden apartment market began to expand in the '50s, developers began to put pressure on architects to make the exterior and interior designs more appealing. During one of those apartment-style reinventions, a small porch or balcony was added to new units, and access was through sliding glass doors, the style that was being used in single-family residences to access a patio, deck and backyard. But the design came with a sticking point.  What type of window covering would be appropriate?  Venetian blinds were impractical because they had to be completely risen to allow the use of the doors.  Shutters were too expensive and maintenance on them was high.  Vertical slat blinds hadn't yet been invented. Curtains on traverse rods seemed to be the answer.  But their use came with a pr... 08/22/2009