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Coming to Historic Downtown McKinney For The Texas Music Revolution? Stay For This Very Special Garden And Home Tour
There’s a lot going on in Historic Downtown McKinney says Realtor Valarie Kerby. The longtime resident of the sought-after neighborhood would know as she’s seen the area grow and change over the years. But lately, it seems that the area is booming, especially as it attracts events such...
Real Estate Under Fire: JP Piccinini and Jim Fite Talk NAR Lawsuit and the Future for Realtors
How does a Realtor survive such a landmark case as the National Association of Realtors class action lawsuit? Work harder, say two North Texas broker legends. Jim Fite, President and CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Realty, and JP Piccinini, founder of JP and Associates, shares their insights on the history of real estate and the current lawsuits affecting the industry.
Dallas Homeless Director Says City Could Partner With Private Developer For Homeless Housing Alternatives
Thousands of unhoused people have turned Dallas streets into waiting rooms, and city officials said last week they’re willing to try a pilot program that employs public-private partnerships to bring housing alternatives to the homeless. Christine Crossley, director of the Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions, presented information about industrialized...
Multifamily Developer Larkspur Capital Makes a Case For Why Dallas Needs Public Facility Corporation Projects
A briefing on Public Facility Corporation housing projects — what they are and what merit they bring to Dallas — is tentatively slated for June, and affordable housing developers are already building a case to support what they say is a valuable and necessary funding mechanism for missing middle housing.
Dallas Storm Damage: Crews Working Around The Clock to Restore Power, Remove Debris
As of early Wednesday afternoon, more than 126,800 Dallas residents were without power, and officials said mutual aid is coming from seven other states to ensure electricity is restored swiftly. About 7,500 personnel are working on Dallas storm damage relief efforts, and that number will increase in the coming days according to an Oncor representative.
Here Are Some Tips For Recovering From North Texas Storms
As I sit here typing this week’s column, hoping my laptop’s battery doesn’t run out because the power is out from another round of big North Texas storms, it occurred to me that a timely topic for this week might be recovering from North Texas storms. Homeowners...
Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson Tapped to Lead Dallas Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
Following a months-long search, an internal candidate was named Dallas’ director of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization on Thursday. Longtime city employee Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson has served as the interim director since David Noguera submitted his resignation in September. Noguera left the City of Dallas to work for the U.S. Department...
Fort Worth Townhome Reflects Architect John Wesley Jones And His Unique Talents
The clean lines and sleek look of Midcentury Modern architecture were signatures of prominent Fort Worth architect John Wesley Jones. John Wesley Jones worked primarily in Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio often on residential properties. He studied at the University of Oklahoma, trained with Manville Irwin, worked for Humber Hammond Crane, and toured Europe to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
Cowtown Kicks Growth Into Gear With Fort Worth Becoming 12th-Largest U.S. City
Traffic congestion, crowded venues, and certainly the housing market pointed to it, but now it’s been confirmed — Fort Worth is an immensely popular place to live. According to the latest population reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, Fort Worth had the second-largest population gain nationwide in 2023, with more than 21,000 new residents. Only San Antonio’s growth outnumbered Fort Worth with nearly 22,000 new residents.
First World Problems? Not Here in Southern Dallas [Podcast]
In this clip from Dallas Dirt, Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua offers a glimpse at the problems his southern Dallas constituents are facing. He doesn’t hear from organized homeowners associations upset about the perceived zoning implications of Forward Dallas or the debated density proposed in a multi-million dollar shopping center renovation. Bazaldua hears from an elder homeowner who’s never had a sidewalk and would like one so she can get to the mailbox a little easier.
Revealed! The Season’s Best Grills and Top Trends
Is the old adage true that where there’s smoke, there’s fire? I couldn’t help but wonder after five(!) grilling companies declined to talk to me about what’s trending in the outdoor cooking scene. So, I did what any good journalist would do. I went undercover. As...
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