TION AND - Dallas Gay Real Estate Agent serving GLBT Dallas TX
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TION AND - Dallas Gay Real Estate Agent serving GLBT Dallas TX
N A I ESB L & D N A GAY ION T A ! C E O D I L U RE G N O I T A M R O INF Dallas Texas Metro Vol 1 2008 Information Provided by: Joseph Hewey 214-520-4122 incredibly diverse, sincerely friendly, and as ground breaking as they come. Your Dallas Gay RealtorWhether you are buying, selling or building a property, Joseph Hewey, your Dallas gay agent at Keller Williams can provide expert guidance throughout your Dallas real estate transaction. As a gay agent, feel rest assured that I can handle your transaction and completely understand alternative lifestyle relationships! Find out what properties are available or what are some great Dallas gay businesses and About Gay DallasThe Lone Star State ranks second only to California as the most popular domestic pleasure travel destination. Dallas proudly boasts the sixth largest gay population in the country. Maybe it’s that good ol’ southern charm...or the vibrancy of its nightlife and attractions...or perhaps its wealth of appealing singles. Whatever the reasons may be, gays and lesbians come from all over to take in the city’s warm hospitality and colorful culture. Dallas’ gay scene is thriving and continues to grow in every way imaginable; it’s www.GayRealEstateDallas.com organizations. Take a look at the information and please contact me with any questions! I will answer your questions and get you ready for your move! Index Metro Maps Popular Gay Areas Oak Lawn Area Night Life Guide Other Popular Areas Down Town Maps Up Town / Turtle Creek N Oak Cliff Area Bishop Arts Dallas Arts District Victory Park Area West Village Area State / Thomas Area Knox / Henderson Area Art & Culture Shopping Malls Business Listings/Groups DFW Housing Facts Dallas Pride Fortune 500 companies Buyers Guide/ MLS search 1&2 3 4 5&6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 & 18 19 20 & 21 22 23 23 24 The information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, This guide is for informational purposes only. Joseph Hewey does not endorse any business listed individually or any area of Dallas more than another. Please contact Joseph with any questions about DFW area, It’s average real estate prices and areas of interest that might fit your individual needs not listed within. Thank you! Metro Maps www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 1 2 North Dallas Popular Gay Areas 3 book stores, video stores, services, and restaurants within walking distance. Being a big city, there is a wide variety of people and scenes, so you are sure to find what you seek. Oak Lawn is known for its fabulous restaurants and stylish bars as well as being one of the few nationally recognized gay neighborhoods in the country. Many conventional ideas about Texas are being dispelled by this forward thinking area and its residents. There’s much more to Dallas than most people think and Oak Lawn is one ideal example of that. Known locally as their “gayborhood”, Oak Lawn is adjacent to the Dallas Design District, and as a result Dallas has one of the largest Gay populations in the US and is home to the largest GLBT church: The Cathedral of Hope. Gay Dallas is primarily centered around the Oak Lawn area with bars, restaurants, and stores found throughout Cedar Springs Rd and Oak Lawn Avenue. The intersection of Throckmorton and Cedar Springs has been called the “crossroads” of Oak Lawn and is the home to a bunch of GLBT Bars, coffee shops, www.GayRealEstateDallas.com conveys a very artsy, upscale feeling. Recognized as being the area’s center for gay and lesbian themed entertainment district, Oak Lawn has tons to offer the queer traveler. Its main strip is Cedar Springs, which is the epicenter of Dallas’ gay nightlife. With establishments that cater to every whim within walking distance what more could you ask for! Weekends 4 Oak Lawn are undeniably the busiest time for Gay Dallas, but the community is always active no matter when you have time to visit. With diverse crowds and so much to do, Oak Lawn should be at the top of your relocation list for Dallas. Oaklawn real estate has flourished with abundance of new construction projects! Most housing in Oak lawn has moved to stylish condos and town homes, but single family homes can be found throughout the area! www.DallasOakLawn.com Knight St Urban Lofts Piazza Siena Condominiums West Side & Tribecca Condos on Cedar Springs Montebella Town Homes Call today for up to date listings and prices on Oak Lawn Condos and Town homes! Public photos of this area have been placed as examples of some styles. All photos are from public listings on MLS, Please contact Joseph for a style that might fit your individual needs. 5 Night Life! Alexandre’s (214) 559-0720 Small neighborhood lounge popular on weekends, with entertainment, shows and piano! Oaklawn - 4026 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Buddies II Dallas Eagle (214) 357-4375 www.dallaseagle.com Very popular leather/levi’s bar. 2515 Inwood Rd., #107, Dallas, TX Primarily women’s bar welcoming to men. Check out the swimming pool. Oaklawn - 4025 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX Havana Crews Inn (214) 559-0669 Cuban flavored nightspot with dinner. Oaklawn - 4006 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Cruisy neighborhood bar. Popular Tuesday Nights! Male Dancers after 10pm 3215 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, TX Hidden Door Large neighborhood bar, Popular with a diverse crowd with a tinge of leather. 5025 Bowser Ave., Dallas, TX Hideaway Popular piano bar, with Large patio seating area and connects to small sports bar with pool table. Great place on warm Spring eves. Oaklawn - 4144 Buena Vista St., Dallas, TX Illusions S4 Station #4 www.GayRealEstateDallas.com Small bar with drag performers. Oaklawn - 4100 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 6 J.R.’s Bar and Grill (214) 559-0650 www.caven.com Extremely popular spot in the center of it all. Dance Music with Social areas, non smoking areas, 3 pool tables and games. 2nd Level has open patio areas when weather permits! Oaklawn - 3923 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX S4 “Station 4” Popular and large dance club goes into the after hours. Large Smoke Free bar 2nd level. Home of the Rose room for Drag performances Oaklawn - 3911 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Sue Ellen’s Kaliente www.kaliente.cc The place for the latin crowd. 4350 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX Late night dance spot for women. Oaklawn - 3903 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Tin Room “Let the Good Times Roll!” Small neighborhood bar. Mickey’s www.mickeysdallas.com Popular bar and dance club with shows, dancers and special events. Oaklawn - 3851 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Round-Up Saloon www.roundupsaloon.com Large country & western dance club with multiple bars. Country Dancing at its finest, Huge Game room with 4 pool tables and games. weekly 2 step lessons. Oaklawn - 3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 2514 Hudnall St., Dallas, TX Woody’s Sports and Video Bar “Casual sports bar” 2 levels with two large patio areas and 2 pool tables. 4011 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX Zippers (214) 526-9519 Go-Go Dancer bar on Fitzhugh. 3333 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, TX 7 Other popular areas! Park Cities Park cities consist of University Park and Highland Park collectively known as the Park Cities Area. With in Dallas these areas have set up their own autonomous communities within the city limits. The results have been one of the best established and priciest neighborhoods in the nation! Interspersed with Multi-Million Dollar Homes, such complete with servants quarters and four car garages. Home to many of North Texas wealthiest individuals. This are is north of downtown and Also a small independent northern area, this city has trendy, shopping, restaurants, and the night life of any major city! about 20 to 30 minutes from down town.... A great place to live! North Dallas Fast growing area with shopping close and downtown within a short drive. suburban living, centrally located with everything within reach. Homes from 200’s to 2 m plus. right on the edge of Oak Lawn. Plano White Rock Lake & Lake wood, One of the fastest growing cities in the na- What is it about a lake that draws people to nest? Lake wood in East Dallas is a well established area with a variety of homes for all prices and interests. Carrollton / Farmers Branch tion, Plano is often considered one of the more conservative suburbs of Dallas, but the hub of Collin county. Some great areas and a wide array of pricing! Frisco As more and more people filter into the me- These small northern independent cities border troplex, this once distant suburb has grown in population and popularity. About 30 to 40 north Dallas across 635 conveniently located to major freeways including the toll way, 635, and 35. Prices start at the low 100’s+ minutes from Downtown Dallas this city has great area services, shopping and a wide range of pricing. A great location and the city is growing fast! Addison, www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 8 Downtown Dallas! www.DownTownDallas.org Online interactive maps Downtown Living Info View online MLS listings at www.gayrealestatedallas.com For additional information about high-rise and loft living down town, please give me a call! 9 Up Town/ Turtle Creek Unique, hip area located between Oak Lawn and downtown Dallas, homes ranging from historic homes and redeveloped industrial lofts to ultra modern condos. Stylish town homes and condos often feature balconies with views of the nearby downtown skyline. Rooftop patios and swimming pools, in-house gyms, and secured parking garages Uptown attracts both buyers and renters. Uptown offers many great restaurants, art galleries, shopping and more. Don’t miss the MADI Museum and McKinney Avenue Trolley! Website: www.uptowndallas.net www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 10 N Oak Cliff Where is Oak Cliff? It is just south of downtown Dallas about 10 - 15 minutes from Oak lawn, across the Trinity River. The “original” Oak Cliff is pretty much what we now call “North Oak Cliff.” North Oak Cliff is where you’ll find the historic homes, Bishop Arts District, Kessler Neighborhood’s, Methodist Hospital, and Lake Cliff with lots of oak trees and quiet neighborhoods filled with Tudor and cottage style homes. North Oak Cliff is a gay friendly area and if you are looking for a single family home close to down town from the mid $100s + this is for you! Popular subdivisions include the Kessler neighborhoods, Winnetka Heights, and Stevens park! Kessler Plaza starting low 200s Lake Cliff Tower Condos For a list of homes, styles and pricing contact me today! www.oakcliff.com View online listings at www.gayrealestatedallas.com Winnetka Heights starting mid to high 200s 11 Bishop Arts N Oak Clif f Recent revitalization of this North Oak Cliff area brings fresh perspective to an old town and further extends Dallas’ warm embrace. With more than 20 gay/ lesbian run businesses including art galleries, antique shops, fine dining, and quirky coffeehouses. Whether you’re into antiques or modern art, this quaint area offers something for everyone. www.bishopartsdistrict.com www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 12 Arts District Looking for some culture in Texas? The Dallas Arts District is a 19-block, 68.4-acre neighborhood in the northeast part of Downtown Dallas, the largest urban arts district in the country. The area is home to 13 facilities and organizations including the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Arts District Theater, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art. Don’t know where to begin? The Arts District Stroll is a guided walking tour showcasing the architecture, history, and activity of the area and it’s available at no charge on the first Saturday of every month. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is the eighth oldest symphony in the U.S. and The Crow Collection of Asian Art is the only Asian Art Museum in the southwest. The Dallas Museum of Art has an extensive collection of post-1945 art in the Southwest, one of the largest in the country and over 23,000 works from around the world. Featuring more than 300 pieces, the Nasher Collection includes sculptures from Picasso and Rodin. Just walking the impressively landscaped garden is an unforgettable experience for any visitor. www.artsdistrict.org Museum Tower Residences starting 1.2 m 13 Victory Park When you are in Dallas get ready to see a new area bringing Dallas Alive. Dallas Victory Park. New Shops, New Restaurants, the “W” hotel, all within walking distance. When you come to Dallas for the warm seasons you will love this area. Victory Plaza has great live music and every Sunday it is a Party in the Park by the Fountains. House of Blues is in this area and always has great bands. See the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars play games at the American Airlines Center and walk back to your home. A great area to live with plenty of condos to choose. Be sure to be seen in the new Victory Plaza area on your next visit and dine at Nine!” The W 1 bedrooms starting from $495,000 Dining- Try N9NE Steakhouse Dallas 3090 Olive St, #100, Dallas, TX Swanky Victory Park steakhouse Nightlife- Try Ghostbar 2440 Victory Park Ln 33rd Fl, Dallas, TX Spirits float to this see-and-be-seen bar with stunning city views from the top floor of the W Dallas Hotel. www.GayRealEstateDallas.com The House 14 West Village West Village Shopping Center is a mixed use residential and retail development that features over 40 shops and restaurants. With town homes and condos within walking distance. Some people call it “The Bubble” because practically everything one needs (restaurants, clothing, grocery, bars, movies) can be found within walking distance of the development., it is a mixed retail residential development which is part of the larger Uptown section of Dallas. The name West Village is a take off from the neighborhood bearing the same name in New York City and has no real significance except as a marketing tool. This is a “pet friendly” neighborhood. 15 State / Thomas State Thomas is an historic district in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, Texas . It borders downtown to the south at Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Bryan Place to the east at US 75. Close to down town, the west village, and the heart of oak lawn. Mostly 3 story town homes with roof top decks and down town views. Mixed use area and walking distance to shops. The State Thomas neighborhood contains the largest collection of Victorian-era homes remaining in Dallas. The establishment of the region as a Special Purpose District in 1986 helped make it one of the first new urbanist regions in the city. Town homes start in mid to high 400’s range, new lofts available in the area also. www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 16 Knox /Henderson One of Dallas’ most popular areas, Knox/Henderson has a wide variety of options for finding quirky gifts, quality dining and fun nightlife. Check out what makes this street (divided in two) a Dallas destination. Knox-Henderson is named for two streets that cross Central Expressway, north of downtown Dallas near the SMU Campus. It’s the perfect place to park your car and stroll from shop to shop - everything is within walking distance. On the west side, Knox Street boasts a variety of restaurants as well as unique furniture stores and antique galleries. Anchor stores include Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Smith & Hawken, Weir’s along with a spicy collection of eclectic boutiques. Henderson Street, on the east side of Central, has restaurants and clubs and is known for its own selection of small antique shops and galleries. Area Condos and town homes range from mid 200’s plus. about 10 minutes from Cedar Springs and Uptown, Westvillage....... M Streets The “M” Streets area has the look and feel of a private, upscale suburb: comfortable, single-family homes, landscaped lawns and tree-lined walkways. Graceful, Tudor architecture predominates. Yet this neighborhood’s urban location gives residents quick access to downtown Dallas, the city’s universities and the trendy entertainment of Uptown and Greenville Avenue. Home owners appreciate the quality and the convenience of an “M” Streets home. Average from mid 300s to mid 400s 17 Art & Culture A Cultural View of DallasBelow you will find a sampling of Dallas Arts and Cultural Organizations. Website:www.dallasculture.org Dallas Arboretum Open Daily 9am - 5pm 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218, 214-515-6500 Website:www.dallasarboretum.org/ Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas 75202 Phone: 214-939-2700 Fax: 214-939-2795 Website:www.dallasconventioncenter.com The Dallas Zoo 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203. The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit. With 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to protect and preserve endangered species. Website:www.dallaszoo.com Dallas Farmers Market One of the largest open-air markets in the country, Dallas Farmers Market is open daily and offers local farmers a place to sell their fresh fruits, vegetables, www.GayRealEstateDallas.com flowers as well as specialty and international products. Website: www.dallasfarmersmarket.org Dallas World Aquarium Privately owned rain forest and aquarium located in a historic West End building offers 85,000 gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world and an interactive multi-level tour representing the South American Orinoco River basin rain forest. Website: www.dwazoo.com Fair Park Site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark. Venue for many events including State Fair of Texas and location of over six museums. Don’t miss The Women’s Museum. Website: www.fairpark.org Deep Ellum Located just east of downtown, Deep Ellum is a vibrant, diverse entertainment, shopping and arts district. Popular with young urban dwellers. Website: www.deepellumtx.com Fort Worth Less than an hour drive west, Fort Worth is traditionally more “Texan” than Dallas. Visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth Zoo, Sundance Square and world renowned museums including the Kimbell Art Museum, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Amon Carter Museum. Website: www.fortworth.com Reunion Tower This 55-story tower is one of the most recognized structures in the Dallas skyline. Enjoy breathtaking views from the observation deck or while dining at Antares, the tower’s rotating restaurant. 18 MADI Museum and Gallery This museum showcases the playful complexity and fascinating figures within this modern art form. Website: www.madimuseum.org Highland Park Village Recognized as the first shopping center in the country, Highland Park Village opened in 1931. Experience amazing architecture and shop some of Dallas’ finest shops and boutiques. Website: www.hpvillage.com Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park Dallas Heritage Village is a living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910. The museum is composed of 38 historic structures & boasts a working Civil War era farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church & commercial buildings. Website: www.oldcitypark.org Dallas Museum of Art Located at 1717 North Harwood Dallas TX 75201 The Museum offers ongoing experiences such as gallery programs and tours, Jazz in the Atrium, performances, lectures, and films. Late Nights, Family Celebrations, Jazz Under the Stars, and exhibitionrelated programs are just some of the special events offered by the Museum. Website: www.dallasmuseumofart.org The Dallas Opera 909 1st Ave at Parry Dallas, TX 75210 Phone: 214-443-1000 Website: www.dallasopera.org Dallas Summer Musicals The Box Office is located at 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, at the corner of Preston and Royal in the northwest quadrant. During the summer, while single tickets are on sale, hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For additional information, The Box Office can be reached at (214) 691-7200. The Music Hall ticket office is staffed ninety minutes prior to each performance. Tickets are sold or upgraded for that performance only. You may reach the Music Hall by calling 214-565-1116. Website: www.dallassummermusicals.org The Turtle Creek Chorale’s With over 200 singing members, the Chorale presents a full subscription concert series at its home, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, performing annually to live audiences in excess of 50,000. All members of the Chorale are dues paying volunteers who donate over 100,000 hours to rehearsals, service projects and as many as 50 benefit performances annually. Website: www.turtlecreek.org Dallas Fort Worth Federal Club The Human Rights Campaign Fund, a political action committee here in Dallas. Today, the Dallas / Fort Worth Federal Club hosts three luncheons a year and a Holiday party. It has added other events such as monthly mixers, women’s events, diversity events, family events, and the popular “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!” event to its calendar. There are now approximately 800 members, and the organization works continually to expand this diverse group of individuals who contribute $1,200 or more a year to the Human Rights Campaign. The Dallas / Fort Worth Federal Club is the largest Federal Club in the nation. Website: www.dfwfederalclub.org 19 Shopping Dallas Malls Highland Park Village Mockingbird Ln. at Preston Rd., Dallas TX; Tel. 214.559.2740 This Dallas shopping village is as close as any shopper will get to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive in Dallas. Built in the 1930s, this ultrachic corner of highend shopping in the midst of Dallas’ most exclusive neighborhood sports an eclectic mix of fashionable boutiques. North Park Center NW Hwy/Loop 12 at I75, Dallas TX; Tel. 214.363.7441 Dallas’ most traditional and elegant mall houses more than 160 shops with natural lighting and a beautiful display of Ray Nasher’s fabulous sculpture collection of modern masters. The Galleria LBJ Freeway and Dallas Pkwy. N, Dallas TX; Tel. 972.702.7100 A huge Dallas mall with a light-filled atrium that attracts Dallas’ most sophisticated shoppers with retailers like Nordstrom’s, Saks Fifth and Cartier. An ice-skating rink and a host of restaurants also makes this Dallas shopping complex a family favorite. Uptown McKinney Ave. at Knox and Henderson Sts., Dallas TX Vintage trolley lines allow shoppers to jump off and duck into the many antique shops, art galleries, restaurants and specialty shops. The home decor shopper finds contemporary furniture stores and eclectic interior design shops aplenty at this Dallas shopping vortex. www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 20 Business Hotels Adam’s Mark Dallas 400 North Olive Street Dallas 214-922-8000. Daisy Polk Inn 2917 Reagan Street Dallas In the heart of Gay Oak lawn, walking distance to most of Dallas’s Gay clubs and night life! Restored arts & crafts bungalow with three rooms. 214-522-4692. Radisson Hotel & Suites Love Field www.radisson.com/dallastx_love1241 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas 214-630-7000 Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallaswww.warwickmelrosedallas.com 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214-521-5151 WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL N DALLAS 8051 LBJ Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75251 | United States | 972-680-3000 HIV/ Aids Support Resource Center of Dallas John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center JEWEL, Lesbian Social Programs FUSE, Young Mens (18-27) Program Transgender Social Programs HIV Testing and resources 2701 Reagan St. Dallas 214-528-0144 AIDS Arms, 219 Sunset Ave #116-A 214-521-5191 www.aidsarms.org AIDS Interfaith Network, 501 N Stemmons Fwy 214-941-7696 www.tinyurl.com/2ruxqy W Dallas Hotelwww.victoryresidences.com 2440 Victory Park Ln. Dallas 214-397-4100. Resource Center of Dallas (Health & Medical Services: HIV/AIDS Services), POB 190869; 75219 / 2701 Insurance Company AIDS Services of Dallas, POB 4338; 75208 214941-0523 www.aidsdallas.org Irvin, M. AngelIrvin Insurance Services 14651 Dallas Pkwy, Ste. 110, Dallas 972-367-6200. Mens Clubs Mortgage Company CTX Mortgage Co. Ron Watterson & Kirk Griffin www.CTXmortgage.com5944 Luther Ln., Ste. 1000 Dallas 214-987-0500 Club Dallas, 2616 Swiss Ave 75204-5838 214-821-1990 www.theclubs.com Midtowne Spa Dallas, 2509 Pacific Ave 214-821-8989 www.midtowne.com 21 Groups/ Organizations North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce, 3818 CedarSprings Rd Ste 101-429; 214-821-4528 www.glbtchamber.org Texas Twisters, POB 192315; 75219 A Country Western Dance Social Club & Performance Competition Team [email protected] www.texastwisters.org Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance, POB 190712; 75219 214-528-4233 Frisco Pride, POB 1533, Frisco 75034-0026 469-324-4123 info@ friscopride.com www. friscopride.com Dallas Area Male Naturists, POB 190869 75219 214-521-5342 x1739 N www.damnmen.org PFLAG Dallas, POB 190193 75219-0193 972-77-PFLAG 972-777-3524 info@ pflagdallas.org www.pflagdallas.org Oak Lawn Band, POB 190869; 75219 214-621-8998www.oaklawnband.org “ Turtle Creek Chorale, POB 190137; 75219 214-526-3214 www.turtlecreek.org Womens Chorus of Dallas, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd#210; 214-520-7828 www.twcd.org Log Cabin Republicans Dallas/Tarrant County, POB 191033; 75219 972-365-0773 Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, POB 192305; 75219 214-887-4990 www.tinyurl.com/2sr3gw Prime Timers of Dallas/Fort Worth, POB 191101; 75219 972-504-8866 www.primetimers-dfw.org Couples/Metro Dallas, POB 192116; 75219 214-521-5342 x1764 www.couplesmetrodallas.com Dallas Bears, POB 191223; 75219 214-521-5342 x2943 www.dallasbears.org www.GayRealEstateDallas.com Eagle Bears, www.eaglebears.org Dallas Fort Worth Big Mens Club, POB 227262 75222972-AMI-BIG9 fax 972-642-8787 www.chubnet. net/dfwbmc Tarrant County Lesbian Gay Alliance, Inc, PO Box 9457, FW; 76147 817-877-5544 www.tclga.org Spectrum, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St; 214-768-4792 Metroplex Crossdressers Club, 214-367-8500 Youth First Texas, POB 192004; 75219 214-879-0400 BobM@ youthfirsttexas.com www. YouthFirstTexas.com Publications Dallas Voice, 4145 Travis St Fl 3; 75204-1840 214754-8710 fax 214-969-7271 www.dallasvoice.com Religious Cathedral of Hope, POB 35466; 75235 / 5910 CedarSprings Rd; 75235 214-351-1901 www.cathedralofhope. com Cathedral of Light, 2040 N Denton Dr, Carrollton; 972-245-6520 Bethany Presbyterian Church, 4523 Cedar Springs 214-528-4084 Crossroads Community Church, POB 191576 75219 214-520-9090 Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle, 6525 Inwood Rd; 75209 214-352-0410 www.TheDoubter.org Promise Metropolitan Community Church, 25827 W Colorado Blvd; 75211 214-623-8400 www.promisemcc.org 22 Housing Facts! When considering a new home purchase, you should focus on the local real estate market conditions -- not the difficulties being experienced in other parts of the country. Your dollar goes further in D/FW whether you choose a home ready for move-in or to build from the ground up. Price Stability Historically, prices in D/FW have continued to rise slowly and steadily. Unlike coastal markets that are experiencing significant depreciation, D/FW homes are holding their value. Affordability Strong Economy D/FW has one of the highest job growth rates Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation. Home buy- in the nation, and its diversified economy will continue to attract companies and families to ers get more for their money in D/FW. the area. Fast Selling Homes Don’t worry about selling your existing home. Homes in D/FW sell on average in 80 days, the second fastest time in the U.S. Limited Ready to Move In Homes Builders have responded to the housing slowdown by curtailing new construction to its lowest level in 14 years. Once the backlog of ready to sell homes returns to normal, new home prices will rise. The D/FW housing market is poised to recover faster than the rest of the nation. Low Interest Rates Todays extremely low interest rates mean lower monthly payments on new homes. New home buyers can purchase more home today with the current attractive rates. Mortgage rates will rise once the economy begins to improve. This information and much more about the DFW Real Estate Market is available online at www.DFWhousingfacts.org. Feel free to give me a call with any real estate questions! 23 Dallas Pride! List of companies in Dallas/Ft.Worth Fortune 500 www.dallasprideparade.com The 2008 Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade Sunday, September 21, 2008 Dallas usually takes place last weekend September, to commemorate local victory Gay Rights movement. It corresponds an unofficial “Gay Day” at Six Flags, when roller coasters are taken over by screaming drag queens cookieboys bleached hair. Dallas typically celebrates traditional June Pride with rest nation in the form of Razzle Dazzle Dallas, a massive circuit party and fund raising event. www.GayRealEstateDallas.com 2 Exxon Mobil (Irving) 10 AT&T (Dallas) 105 AMR Corporation (Fort Worth) (American Airlines, American Eagle) 108 Electronic Data Systems (Plano) 118 JC Penney (Plano) 140 Kimberly-Clark (Irving) 162 D.R. Horton (Fort Worth) 167 Texas Instruments (Dallas) 169 Fluor Corp. (Irving) 171 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (Fort Worth) 175 Centex (Dallas) 216 Dean Foods (Dallas) 228 TXU (Dallas) 236 Tenet Healthcare (Dallas) 300 Southwest Airlines (Dallas) 329 Commercial Metals (Irving) 347 Energy Transfer Partners (Dallas) 356 Celanese (Dallas) 366 Blockbuster Inc. (Dallas) 423 Radio Shack (Fort Worth) 430 Atmos Energy (Dallas) 432 Triad Hospitals (Plano) 471 Affiliated Computer Services (Dallas) 487 Comerica (Dallas) 499 Brinker International (Dallas) 24 For a FREE Texas Home Buying Guide Email or Call Today! [email protected] 214-205-6454 To View ALL Dallas metro Listings For Sale Online - Visit www.SellingDallasOnline.com Thank you, Please let me know how I can help!