Blogs By Dallas

While you may not believe in superstitions, the developers of some of the world's most prominent buildings evidently do. According to a recent study, over 85% of the tallest structures around the globe do not have a 13th floor. Do you have a question or little known fact about real estate? Call o...

If you've always wondered what the world looks like from the top of the Empire State Building, visit the building's official website at www.esbnyc.com. With its virtual tour, you can see the view from the Big Apple's tallest building without leaving your computer!Do you have a question or little ...

For the child in all of us, it may be reassuring to know that citizens of Urbana, Illinois have made it illegal for monsters to reside within city limits. While local kids may sleep easier, there's still no word on whether or not the law has scared up property values.Do you have a question or lit...

According to a highly-respected economic journal, the most expensive home listed for sale in recent memory was the Palm Beach, Florida estate of Nelson Peltz, Chairman of the Triarc Group. Listed at the reasonable price of $75 million, the stately manor has yet to be sold. And you thought your mo...

Located in Agra India, the Taj Mahal houses the remains of Empress Mumtaz Mahal and is synonymous with the identity of India. Built over the course of 17 years, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular architectural achievements in modern times. Renowned for its architectural magn...

Recently, the popularity of adobe-style homes has seen a resurgence. These homes are built from real adobe - bricks made of mud & straw - that is left to dry out in the sun. Because of their excellent insulation and protection from dry climates, these homes are extremely popular in the Southwest....

With its stark landscapes through over 10 different time zones, the Trans-Siberian railway is the world's longest railroad track, stretching across Russia and Siberia from Moscow all the way east to Vladivostok. According to those who have taken the 5,573-mile trip, it is a journey not to be forg...

While many of us take for granted having more than one shower or bathtub in our home, the citizens of a small town called Prunedale, California, have actually made it illegal for anyone to have more than one bathtub in their property. To this date, however, there is no documentation explaining wh...

Nowadays we may take it for granted, but long ago, laminated flooring was considered a luxury. The idea for the flooring actually came from its tabletop counterpart, introduced by a Swedish manufacturer in 1923. It wasn't until over 70 years later that laminated flooring was first brought to the ...

While many Americans believe the Empire State Building is the largest building in North America, Canada actually has the tallest commercial structure in the world. The CN (Canadian National) Tower rises 182 stories over downtown Toronto. Originally built in 1976 as a communications structure, the...