Cody

Our little rock star continues to make headlines with her ukulele. 

Late last week, she and her trusty uke serenaded Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Founder, Caroline Rose Hunt (pictured with Ebby above at a United Way dinner in December), at the annual Attitudes & Attire Luncheon. 

Caroline is the 2010 recipient of the organization’s Kim Dawson Attitude Award, which honors professional individuals who devote their time to helping and empowering others.

Ebby and Company President & CEO Mary Frances Burleson were recipients of the award in 2001 and Ellen Terry of Ellen Terry Realtors was the award recipient in 1999.

Attitudes & Attire is a non-profit agency that provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace.  Clients of Attitudes & Attire are typically single mothers with little personal or financial support and often are the victims of abuse, generational poverty, addiction and physical disabilities.  Through their unique training programs, facilitated by a professional counselor, the agency prepares their clients for the workplace through workshops, professional clothing from their clothing boutique at the Dallas World Trade Center and even dental care through their new Hopeful Smiles Dental Program.

For the past five years, Ebby has been invited to provide a serenade introduction of the award winner by Attitudes & Attire Executive Director, Lyn Berman.  The first year she wore a green suit with matching fur stole (pictured above) - and it was such a hit (the suit and the serenade), Lyn insisted she wear it every year following for good luck.

Well, after 5 perfect performances in the same suit, Ebby decided it was time to to pass the luck on by donating it this year to the Attitudes & Attire clothing boutique.  No doubt it will be a lucky charm for its deserving recipient. 

You can read more about Ebby’s ukulele serenade of Caroline Rose Hunt from the always-in-the-know Jeanne Prejean at D Magazine’s Sweet Charity Blog and from Dallas Morning News columnist, Alan Peppard at dallasnews.com.

To date, Attitudes & Attire has helped more than 13,000 women rise above adverse circumstances.  For more about the organization and and to learn how you can help, visit their website.

Cody

Well, not literally a personal appearance, but this past weekend, Mike Huckabee and his producers discussed some of the most popular segments on recent shows - and of course, Ebby’s appearance a few weeks ago was at the top of their list! 

If you missed the show, you can see the full clip below. 

The producers told us they have received tons of e-mails about Ebby since her appearance, including the one they read on the show, which was from Tudie Athens, who has worked for Ebby Halliday for more than 30 years in the Property Management & Residential Leasing Division. 

To see behind the scenes photos of Ebby’s trip to New York City for the filming of The Huckabee Show, visit the official Ebby Halliday Facebook Fan Page.

Cody

As usual, the January/February issue of D Home magazine is full of spectacular DFW homes - including a few Dallas homes for sale by The Ebby Halliday Companies.  D Home Real Estate Editor Candy Evans chose the following as her “Hot Properties” for this month’s issue:

“Get it all for under $2 million” is how she describes 2506 Perkins Road in Arlington, listed by Linda Magazzine of the Ebby Arlington office.  If this one looks familiar, it might be because you saw our holiday ad, created with the help of our friends at Dr. Delphinium Designs & Events. Built by George Lewis the home overlooks Lake Arlington and is only 15 minutes from Cowboys Stadium.

The home of a former designer for Neiman Marcus stores is located at 14225 Hughes Lane in North Dallas.  Listed by Gena Richards of the Ebby Preston Center office, this home is all about the details: pecky cypress ceilings, rift cut white oak floors, museum finished walls, art lighting, Walker-Zanger tiles, white Danby marble and more.  And this showplace has at least one more magazine spread in its near future - after one look at the photos, you’ll understand why. 

Located in the McKinney Historic District is 504 N. Church Street, listed by Nan Riederer of the Ebby McKinney office.  This home maintains its 1917 charm, but with all the modern day amenities and conveniences - including a guest house overlooking the jetted pool. 

And located on what Candy calls “one of the prettiest nooks in Preston Hollow” is 6316 Meadow Road, listed by Amy Detwiler of Ellen Terry Realtors.  This storybook, 1940’s home is situated on a 125′ x 150′ lot - which means it could also be a prime build opportunity.

If these great homes leave you wanting more, you can find thousands of available DFW homes for sale at the website recently named one of the industry’s best by The Web Marketing Association, ebby.com.

Happy searching!

Cody

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and love is in the air.  And that loving feeling was more than apparent for the making of two Ebby Halliday Valentine’s Day ads, which took place over the past week. 

We teamed up with The Wedding Party Studio in the State Thomas area of Uptown Dallas to add a little Hollywood to some picture perfect Ebby listings that would be ideal for newlyweds to call home. 

With wedding season looming on the horizon, plus the extension of the first time homebuyer tax credit and low interest rates, now is the perfect time to buy a home - and so our Valentine’s Day ad theme was born.

The Wedding Party Studio pulled out all the stops - a bride, groom, gowns, shoes, hair, makeup, photographers, etc.  We worked with some of the best wedding vendors in the business. 

Many of you know firsthand that it takes a lot of work to plan a wedding over the course of several months - but The Wedding Party Studio planned two distinct looks, tailored specifically to the locations, in a matter of hours.

You’ll see the final results in our ads that debut next week, as well as behind-the-scenes videos. 

In the meantime, you can browse photos from our ad shoots at a perfect cottage in the Briarwood area of Dallas and a city chic condo in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth overlooking Sundance Square -  find those at the Ebby Halliday Facebook Fan Page here.

And if you can’t wait until next week to start your home search, you can find thousands of available Dallas homes for sale and DFW homes for sale right now at ebby.com.

Cody

If you’re one of the many who has always wondered what it’s like to live atop the incomparable Lionel Morrison designed One Arts Plaza in Downtown Dallas, PaperCity Magazine has your answer.

A recent issue featured an exclusive look inside one of the most talked about penthouses in Dallas - the home of socialite Angie Barrett.

After leaving Highland Park’s famed Beverly Drive (our own Ellen Terry of Ellen Terry Realtors brought the buyer), Angie purchased two penthouse units at One Arts.  And after two years of planning and a full year of construction, the final product is now ready for its close-up. 

Angie sought the expertise of Droese Raney Architecture (the genius behind stunning Dallas retail retreats such as Billy Reid, Elaine Turner and Forty Five Ten) to transform her 3,000 square foot blank canvas into a modern day masterpiece.  (And don’t think your traditional taste won’t also fit in at One Arts Plaza - remember this post?)  Highlights include impeccable details, the most state-of-the-art technology and the world’s only full-height, all-lacquer Bulthaup kitchen.

Want to learn more?  Read the entire article at PaperCity.com and see the slideshow of photos here.

And if you’d like to call One Arts Plaza home, an Ebby Associate would be happy to take you for a tour.  You can see available homes at One Arts Plaza and other great Dallas homes for sale at ebby.com here.

Cody

While you’re out and about this weekend and you find yourself wondering the details of that great home for sale, get instant information by texting EBBY to 47464. 

That’s right, you can instantly receive property details, photos and even schedule a showing from your phone.  And best of all, Ebby is making this convenient feature available for ALL North Texas MLS listings, not just Dallas homes for sale by Ebby Halliday!

So remember, thanks to Ebby you can receive home information anytime, anywhere and for any MLS listing!  Happy searching!

Cody

If you’d like to see some great Dallas homes for sale and DFW homes for sale tomorrow and Sunday, there’s no better place to start your search than the Ebby Open House Search page!  

This weekend you’ll find almost 250 great homes that are open. 

Happy touring!

Cody

D Magazine and Candy Evans have chosen another Ebby listing as their “D Sale of the Week” - this time it’s 6137 Preston Haven in the Preston/Forest area of North Dallas, listed by Martha Morguloff and Danna Morguloff-Hayden. 

This home offers a winning combination: South of LBJ, 2,808 square feet, great updates and - best of all - it’s under $500,000.  

Another plus - you can see this home for yourself this Sunday, January 31 - it will be open from 2-4 pm. 

And if you want to see one of the most extensive lists of other DFW open houses this weekend, check out the Ebby Open House Search Page.

Learn more about the D Sale of the Week at DMagazine.com.

Cody

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s not too early to start making plans for you and your special someone.  And our friends at The Dallas Symphony Orchestra have the perfect plan - Romance and Rachmaninoff.

Join them on either Friday, February 12 or Saturday, February 13 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District located in Downtown Dallas for a perfect evening out. 

You’ll begin by enjoying red or white wines from around the world, paired with fruits, cheeses, light hors d’oeuvres and truffles. 

Then sit back and enjoy Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 and Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1, conducted by Jaap van Zweden.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the DSO online here.

Cody

If you missed Ebby’s appearance on The Huckabee Show this past Saturday, don’t worry, we have the full video. 

The response has been overwhelming - e-mails, blog posts, Facebook comments, etc are pouring in. 

And to top it off, the producer of The Huckabee Show reported today that Ebby’s segment was the highest rated segment on that night’s show! 

Here are some excerpts from e-mails they have received since Ebby’s appearance:

“I am a real estate broker of 36 years in Augusta, GA and was moved by the commitment and contributions to the real estate industry by Ebby Halliday over her 65 year career. She has built a model of an institution in her most respected company. I recently interviewed with them in preparing to move to Dallas and would be proud to associate with such an organization. I look forward to meeting her in person.” - Richard R.

 

“I think your show this weekend was one of the best. I might be a little on the partial side as I am a Realtor with 25 years in the business. I loved seeing and hearing Ebby Halliday, what a classy lady. I don’t think I will ever reach the age of 99 but I am sure going to try by not retiring.” - Cleva R.

 

“Ebby is not only knowledgeable about her product but she seems very customer service oriented and that is what it takes in this real estate market. Hats off to Ebby and to you for having her on your program. Thanks for the good news and encouragement.” - Pat F.

 

“The 98 year ‘young’ real estate gal is to be congratulated and held with great respect. Thank you for this show.” - Diane H.

 

Now see for yourself why the nation fell in love with our Ebby:

You can see some behind the scenes photos of Ebby’s trip to NYC for the filming at the Ebby Facebook Fan Page here.