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Sneak Peak Inside The Bush House: George and Laura Seem Quite Secure

Candy Evans — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:33:21 +0000

Wow, things are sure buttoned up over there on Daria.… the house looks great, yes, but I think Laura looks fabulous as well, and younger than ever.

Bush Gate In Motion On Daria

Candy Evans — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:40:05 +0000

I twittered the news this weekend when I saw the crews at work Saturday afternoon. DFW Around Town posted details six hours ago. (I am so competitive!) But what I am really wondering — what is that Tatum Brown homebuilders sign (tan colored) all about? My fingers are walking right over to my cell phone… could it be that construction will begin on a new Bush abode once the gate goes up? Or is this a spec home (Tatum Brown are master home builders; you will note most of their inventory is SOLD) sure to sell like hotcakes on the Darias… dialing, ringing, hi, may I please speak with Mark Danuser?

Matthew McConaughey Just Spotted In Dave PM’s Office Building

Candy Evans — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:15:33 +0000

In the lobby , coming down from an apparent pow wow with former President George W. Bush, who is officing at 5950 Berkshire Lane. (Dave Perry-Miller’s office is in suite 100, with a full view of the lobby.) Matthew was wearing faded 501 jeans, a white cotton button down, had a leather satchel tossed over his shoulder… just sauntered right through the lobby over there before we could grab any shots. Or him.

Dallas Police Removed From Bush Home Detail

Candy Evans — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:08:58 +0000

Bushgate. Again. So says Zac Crain, but my question is this: how long does it take to build a darn tootin’ gate?

Laura Bush Brings The World To Preston Hollow

Candy Evans — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:20:50 +0000

On Good Morning America, first interview from Daria Place. So no wonder Cindy Sheehan was also in the hood, recently.

Update: Mrs. Bush says she and the former president really do have a private life.

What Will President George and Mrs. Laura Bush Do To Dallas Real Estate?

Candy Evans — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:53 +0000

Be pretty darn good for it, I think. What do you think? �

Zillow Explains Obama’s New Home Loan Modification Plan

Josh Hixson — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:02:08 +0000

Many of you probably read the news last week regarding the Obama administration’s plan to come up with a rather aggressive effort to stem the tide of foreclosures. In short it’s a way for homeowners to reduce their monthly payments (not including PMI) to 31% of their pre-tax monthly income. For the full monty visit Zillow’s blog post here that explains the process in detail and even points you to the right documents.

Here are the dirty details on qualifying:

Must have originated mortgage before Jan. 1, 2009.
Be an owner-occupant.
Have an unpaid balance that is equal to or less than $729,750 (for a single-family home).
Have trouble paying your mortgage due to financial hardship.
Your monthly mortgage payment must also be more than 31% of your gross (pre-tax) monthly income. Duh.There’s a three-month trial period before you lock in the lower rate for five years and if your home is in danger of foreclosure the process will be halted while you apply for the program.

Former First Family Loves Restoration Hardware

Candy Evans — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:17:40 +0000

Laura Bush was testing out the sofas at Restoration Hardware at Knox-Henderson yesterday afternoon, according to one of my sources, and charming everyone in the store. My source, who almost bumped into her, said the SS guys were all there, but pretty low-key. The former first lady fancied a fabric sofa near the store entrance. We all know she has great taste.

Bushes Need Furniture, And Their Newspaper

Candy Evans — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:21:29 +0000

The Dallas Morning News says it is being delivered, but the security detail at Daria Drive and Meaders has to intercept it and then the Secret Service has to scan it — maybe they should just read everything online? But what I want to know: if the Bushes don’t have any furniture, what was in those moving vans?

This Sounds Vaguely Familiar

Candy Evans — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:37:12 +0000

Not that I have a monopoly on this subject, but it sounds a lot like my story, with a few extra quotes tossed in.

Bush Gate Taking Longer

Candy Evans — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:59 +0000

I went to TREC “Young Guns” tonight at The Tower Club and learned so much. Like when I heard that the Bushes are looking at a re-design of the gate they ordered for Daria Drive — seems the first design priced out too high, and since they are footing the bill for the gate (which is so nice of them!) they wanted to go back for something a little less simpler. Tell you what, I’ll bet they are just shocked by how high building prices are.

Moving Day For The Bushes

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:14:57 +0000

Channel 5 and Channel 8 have crews staked out on Meaders Lane all day long to catch a glimpse of the former president settling into his new home, sweet home. Also heard there may be flying restrictions in force over the house.

Moving Day For The Bushes: Hope The Paint Is Dry

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:06:42 +0000

This was the scene in front of the Bush home yesterday — pre-security block off — with all the maintenance crews getting the house ready for them.

Moving Day For The Bushes: Fed Ex On The Go

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:04:01 +0000

Moving Day For The Bushes: What About My Fed Ex?

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:03:15 +0000

Moving Day For The Bushes: Manning The Entrance

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:54:02 +0000

Man-ing all right. Contenders for the next season of The Bachelor? (Can you imagine a DPD officer handing off a rose to a group of tearful, tense ladies?) The DPD declined to tell me if they would be staked out 24/7 at the entrance to Daria Drive off Meaders Lane until the gate is erected, for security reasons, of course. When asked if I could drive into the cul de sac(s), they said not unless I had business there.Also: the one officer I chatted up said all the neighbors were happy with the extra police protection — not one complaint.

Moving Day For The Bushes: Still No Gate

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:51:55 +0000

Moving Day For The Bushes: Daria All Blocked Off

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:45:16 +0000

It’s Move-In Day For The Bushes

Candy Evans — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:37:15 +0000

This sign in a yard at one of the homes on Daria Place greeted the former president and his wife, Laura. The entire street is now blocked off by police. Earlier today, a Mayflower moving van was spotted coming into the cul de sac along with a large storage truck.

Steve Brown: DFW Average Home Prices Near 2001 Levels

Candy Evans — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:47:51 +0000

News that housing prices have dipped is making the financial world all jittery today. I don’t know why this should be such a eureka — we have been saying for months now — homes that are moving are reasonably priced and buyers with cash in hand or financing are asking for deals. Everyone wants a deal. Even former presidents.

“Last month’s median house sales price, $129,000, was the lowest since early 2001.”

PRE 911. OK, but look at this:

“There are 37,224 homes offered in the Realtors’ Multiple Listing Service, meaning the area has about a six-month supply, which is considered a healthy inventory.”

Knock knock, Appraisal District, who’s there? 2001 home values…

Solution To Stealing GWB Signs

Candy Evans — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:19:33 +0000

Remember those reports about “Welcome Home George and Laura” signs disappearing? Well, this home on Meaders, a few homes east of Daria Drive, solved the problem. This sign is tied down to an exterior rafter — try to get it, you could break something. Like maybe your neck. The fine print reads: “Thank You For Making America A Safer Place For Our Family.” The print below reads: “You can steal our signs but you cannot steal our appreciation!”

The Disappearing W Signs ???

Candy Evans — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:02:27 +0000

I was on Daria Drive Monday, waving to the Secret Service dudes, and there are “Welcome George and Laura” signs in all but two yards on the street. Didn’t see any missing. Meantime, you heard about Patrick Bibb here, first.

President Bush Stays At The New Office Until 3:00 PM

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:19:27 +0000

Sources over at 5950 Bershire Lane, where President Bush has his temporary office, tell me the Secret Service arrived at about 8:00 a.m. yesterday morning, getting the parking garage all secure. (Lots o Maryland plates in that parking garage.) The president entered via the Lomo Alto entrance, avoiding the lobby, then went upstairs to his new office on the 9th floor to work. Hope all was ready for him. He left about 3:00 pm.

Texas Monthly’s Welcome Home, Mr. President

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:27:24 +0000

I keep meaning to post this: this month’s Texas Monthly, Skip Hollandsworth does a nice job of welcoming President and Mrs. Bush home to Dallas, and warning them that things have changed a bit in Preston Hollow. And he cited Dallas Dirt — love you, Skip!

Across The Street: Soccer Net Or Shoe Recepticle?

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:09:54 +0000

Update: yep, that’s a LaCrosse net. I stand corrected. Been out of carpool for many moons now.

Meantime, Work On The Quarters At 10141 Daria Place

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:03:38 +0000

Someone Has Moved Into 10151 Daria Place

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:56:46 +0000

There are cars, trucks, furniture and someone standing in the front window all the time. Also a “Welcome Home George and Laura” sign in the yard.

Dr. Cooper Welcomes President George Bush Home

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:46:07 +0000

Locker Numero Uno in the men’s locker room.

Bush In Dallas Today: Sweet Kids

Candy Evans — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:43:04 +0000

“Kindergarten Welcomes President Bush and Family” This welcome sign was stretched across the lawn at Pershing Elementary to greet the President on his trip to his new house this morning.

President Bush Gets Second Look At Daria Drive. And Place

Candy Evans — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:25:09 +0000

Wow, I’m impressed: the Dallas Morning News must have been camping out on the Darias to file this story on how the former president motored up from Crawford to check out his new home — and a police SUV acted as a barrier gate on Daria Drive. After receiving a call, I just left the area but was too late to catch the scene. However, I do think that the Northway property is occupied — and whoever occupies it has someone standing in the window keeping watch 24/7. Photos up as soon as I get to the office.