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The Most Charming French Arcadian Home in Highland Park
What is it about a courtyard that makes us feel instantly at home? The moment I saw this French Arcadian beauty, I wanted to walk through that arched entry, sit down in the courtyard, and spend the afternoon sipping something lovely. I’m not alone in loving courtyards. Every country since...
Shocker in The Suburbs: This Richardson Home Near Cottonwood Park is One of The Best on The Market
Look at little Richardson showing out with a home that is absolutely one of a kind. Keller Williams agent Angela Green calls it one of the most amazing properties in Richardson and she ain’t wrong. Notice she didn’t dare say Dallas, all you people living within city limits would lose your dang minds. But it really is one of the coolest properties I’ve seen lately and it’s smack in the middle of the suburbs.
Love vs. Design Wants You to Color Inside The Lines With Their Custom Wallpaper Options
Maybe coloring inside the lines is okay. And maybe that’s exactly how to get a beautiful, unique home. But there are no maybes about this: Love vs. Design, a custom wallpaper company, is the way to get a custom, special, and just right home. The innovative company is a...
City Hall Roundup: Heavenly Homes Proposal For Infill Development in The Bottom District Postponed to April 24
Elected officials and Dallas leaders are revitalizing their commitment to housing and economic development in underserved areas. Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold would probably say she’s not revitalizing that commitment; it never diminished. But discussions about breathing life into southern Dallas appear to have ramped up lately as bond projects are slated and new development opportunities arise.
Dallas and Much More Through the Eyes of Architect/Photographer Leonard Volk
It’s not often you get to interview a true Renaissance man. But this week, I had the honor of connecting with the illustrious Leonard Volk – FAIA architect emeritus, author, photographer, community leader, and world traveler. His book, everyday, chronicles 60 years of personal photography and essays. “The...
[Podcast] Propertytax.io Offers Tips for Protesting Your Property Taxes
We might be nearly fresh off federal income tax season, but another taxman cometh soon — your local appraisal board notices and inevitable property taxes. On this special episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sat down with founder and CEO of propertytax.io Glenn Goodrich to get a handle on how and why your home is appraised. They discuss the surprising ways appraisal districts assess a home’s value and how to protest it.
Citing Code Issues With Stemmons Building, Development Services Moves Back to Oak Cliff Municipal Center
There’s been some recent buzz about how the office responsible for issuing building permits had to vacate its new building because it didn’t have the proper permits. That’s not exactly how it went down, according to Assistant City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry, but the department — which has struggled recently to improve permit turnaround times and retain staff — did in fact move out of its newly inhabited home at 2800 Stemmons Freeway and back to the Oak Cliff Municipal Center.
Developer Says Preston Center West Project Complies With Area Plan, Will Add 180 Housing Units
Developers with Ramrock Real Estate unveiled plans for redeveloping Preston Center West into a mixed-use concept with retail, office space, and 180 housing units — and insisted it’s compatible with the Northwest Highway/Preston Road Area Plan approved in 2017. About 70 people attended a community meeting Wednesday to...
With Luxury Finishes And Smart Spaces, This Oak Lawn Condo Defines Sleek Design
In terms of stunning contemporary aesthetics, few cities do it better than Dallas. That’s especially true in areas like Oak Lawn or the Bishop Arts District where trendy neighborhoods inspire sleek architecture. The modern look looks so good on this city. In recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in...
You’ll Love to Lock And Leave With This Townhome in Gated Casa Blanca
For your consideration is a 2,600-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom townhouse in a coveted Westside location in the Monticello neighborhood. Welcome to Casa Blanca, a gated community built in 2005 with 22 Mediterranean-style units centered on a lovely landscaped courtyard. Twenty years have allowed trees to mature and given the development a cohesive continuity.
Julie Haymann Lists a Picturesque Estate in The Center of The City
If there were a contest for the best backyard, the extraordinary estate at 14917 Lake Forest Dr. in Addison would win first place. With a private pond, pool, covered patios, and a large fire pit, this estate is the ideal property for entertaining. The backyard is so spectacular that the...
Architect Tipton Housewright Says Too Much Parking is ‘Bad Urban Design’
A Dallas code amendment slated to go before the City Plan Commission this summer would eliminate minimum parking requirements for new development and improve walkability and bicycle safety, city planners said Tuesday. The code change also establishes a Transportation Demand Management Plan for qualifying project developers to “think comprehensively about...
Texans Spend More on Homeowners Insurance Than Almost Every Other State
When Texas tops a list, it’s usually something we want to be proud of. However, recent data from NerdWallet shows that Texas is runner-up to Oklahoma for the most expensive homeowners insurance policies in the United States. NerdWallet analyzed pricing data from more than 100 insurance companies and discovered...
This Town Creek Home Presents an Incredible Value For a Lucky Buyer
Which would you prefer: A home that has been completely renovated from the studs out or a home that has been carefully maintained and subtly updated for decades? Personally, I’d choose the latter as time is the true test of a home, and if it looks as good as this new Town Creek listing from Ebby Halliday Realtor Chris Hickman, I’d be sold.
Former City Planner Says Tax Credit Programs Are Turning Dallas Into a ‘Welfare Dormitory’ For Prosperous Suburbs
Southern Dallas homeowner Darryl Baker says Dallas is concentrating a lot of tax credit rental projects in the area where he lives, and it’s a misguided approach to an affordable housing crisis that doesn’t exist — at least in that particular area. Similar to Dallas shouldering the...
[Podcast] Yes, Forward Dallas Is About Change, Says Committee Member
On this episode of Dallas Dirt, CandysDirt.com City Hall Editor April Towery spoke to one of the committee members who helped draft the controversial Forward Dallas, the comprehensive land use plan that is seemingly turning vocal homeowners against the city. Opponents have accused the city planning staff of having an...
Understanding The Differences Between Title Insurance And Homeowners Insurance
As a crucial aspect of homeownership, insurance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your investment and providing peace of mind. For many homeowners, understanding the nuances between various insurance types can be daunting. At Republic Title, we frequently receive inquiries about the distinctions between title insurance and homeowners insurance. In this article, we’ll delve into the differences between these two essential forms of insurance and why they’re both vital for protecting your interests as a homeowner.
Moving With Children: Dallas Family Therapist Offers Tips on Making Relocation Less Stressful For Kids
A home is the backdrop to our daily lives. It’s the place where memories are made. It’s the landscape of our closest relationships. And when that changes, it can upend the life of a child. As the spring selling season heats up, more and more families will be...
This Year’s Whimsical McKinney Garden And Home Tour Keeps The Phones Ringing
Phones in McKinney have been ringing and ringing. People are eager to know one thing: Just when is the McKinney Garden and Home Tour?. Here’s the answer: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8. Six homes in McKinney’s charming historic district will be open for public view on that day. You can put down your phones now and start making plans to attend this big event in this fabulous North Texas town.
Could This Magnificent Hal Thomson Colonial Mean The Tide is Turning in The Park Cities?
We may have reached the tipping point in the Park Cities as signs of momentum against demolishing history in the area are budding. Case in point: This 1926 Colonial designed by Hal Thomson stands as evidence that preservation works and is now a hot commodity. We’ve seen so many historic homes come down that those left are becoming more valuable.
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