Tommye McCeig's Blogs

Living in Carrollton, TX: The Pros and Cons

Carrollton is a little hard to put in one box. I've lived there. I have friends who live there, and I've helped clients buy and sell there. Depending on which part of Carrollton you're in, the neighborhoods, homes and even the school district can change. That's part of what makes it interesting. Car

Preparing a Longtime Home for Sale

When you've lived in a home for more than 10 years, there are things you simply stop noticing. That's normal. You live there. You don't really see everything sitting on the kitchen counter anymore. You know exactly what's crammed into that hall closet. The furniture has been arranged the same way fo

Living in Richardson, TX: The Pros and Cons

If you're thinking about moving to Richardson, one of the first things to know is that it feels different from some of the suburbs farther north. Richardson is closer to Dallas, it's largely built out, and you'll find established neighborhoods with mature trees, neighborhood parks tucked throughout

The State Fair of Texas: Some Dallas Traditions Never Get Old

Big Tex at the State Fair of TexasPhoto Credit: State Fair of Texas There are certain things that just feel like fall in Dallas, and the State Fair of Texas is one of them. I haven't been to the Fair in quite a few years, but some of those memories don't go away. The noise of the Midway. The smell o