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Highland Park High School Students to Bring a Miniature Version of University Park’s Oldest Home to CASA Fundraiser
Some Highland Park High School students are ending their year with a bang — of the hammer. The students are hard at work on one of the eye-catching creations that will be a part of the 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses. The event is planned for June 14 through 30 at NorthPark Center as a fundraiser for Dallas CASA.
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Website Wins a National Award
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is used to sweeping any rankings of best agents. Now, North Texas’ most renowned luxury brokerage can add another best to its bragging rights: Its briggsfreeman.com was just named one of the top real estate sites in the entire United States. T3 Sixty,...
Todd Hamilton Graces Northwest Dallas With a Gorgeous New Build
When the great Texas architects of our time are canonized, there will certainly be a case made for Todd Hamilton. A graduate of MIT and tenured professor at UT Arlington, Hamilton’s designs have graced numerous North Texas neighborhoods. His style is as evolved as it is iconic, blending contemporary trends with timeless nuance. His work doesn’t simply conform to the conventions of modern architecture but attempts to push standards into new possibilities. Like Bud Oglesby or Charles Dilbeck, you know his work when you see it.
Don’t Miss The Talulah & Hess Warehouse Memorial Day Sale!
We all know Talulah & Hess is the best neighborhood store in Dallas. What many don’t know is they have a yearly warehouse sale and it’s coming up on Memorial Day. Talulah & Hess is not just a retail store. It’s a lifestyle boutique. Once you enter, frankly, you never want to leave. They have everything, and everything they have is gorgeous. Owner Elizabeth Mast, who is also a Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agent, is known for scouring the country for items that are beautiful and unique, tell a story, and inspire her customers. She’s long been a supporter of the community and local artists. If you have ever wondered what to give as a gift, the solution is behind the store’s pink door.
Take The Trinity Trails to This Modern in Meadows West That Stands The Test of Time
You would be forgiven for mistakenly believing that this striking stylish modern house just across from the Trinity Trails is a new build. Such is the strength of superior design that the 1981 construction is just as appealing as when it was built over 40 years ago. Much has changed...
As Plano Growth Declines, Parents Worry the Effect School Closures Will Have on Kids, Homes
Word spread quickly Tuesday night as the proposed list of closing Plano ISD schools became public for the first time — a first, too, for the district as Plano has never had the difficult task of closing down a school for low enrollment. Now Plano residents are seeing the cold hard truth of what happens when the state’s ninth largest city slows its growth and population.
A Lively Story: Preston Hollow East Home of a Dallas Real Estate Legend Has a Beautiful Pool And a Money Tree
Whether you know the name Della Lively or not, Della knew you. She knew everyone. The late local real estate icon with the killer work ethic and equally killer hat collection had a sixth sense about buyers, sellers, and everybody else. She understood exactly what we liked and needed — often better than we did. And yes, she knew a lot of people in the friendship sense, too. That’s what made her so special. It’s also what made her uniquely equipped to sell over 1,000 homes in Preston Hollow during her prestigious career.
City Could Score Millions in Sale of Hutchins Land Owned by Dallas Water Utilities
Dallas officials confirmed Tuesday that a developer is interested in purchasing 200 acres in Hutchins currently owned by Dallas Water Utilities. In a meeting of the Dallas City Council’s Government Performance and Financial Management Committee, Assistant City Manager Robert Perez dodged questions about an offer and declined to name the interested developer. City Hall insiders tell CandysDirt.com it’s a name you’ll recognize and the price tag is in the double-digit millions.
Aubrey Dym is a Bright Addition to Growing Landsea Homes Presence
As a young girl, Aubrey Dym grew up observing the real estate industry with a father who is a developer in San Antonio. Now, as an adult herself, she has carrying the love she developed — no pun intended — into that same career. “I grew up driving...
East Dock is an Exciting New Adaptive Reuse Project in East Oak Cliff From Proxy Properties
One of the most exciting aspects of historic preservation is adaptive reuse. It is the process of preserving a structure built for one purpose and using it for a new purpose. It’s smart, economically and environmentally sound. We are excited to have a guest post today from award-winning architect Alicia Quintans about the exciting new East Dock project.
Robert Kucharski Thinks This French Country Home in Kessler Park is ‘Pristine’
It’s hard to sell a home after you’ve put a lot of work into it. The design choices, the furniture, and the endless search for the perfect shade of white paint for the trim and doors (mine is Benjamin Moore’s White Dove) all go into each renovation. So when a home has been loved and maintained over the years, because of those custom touches, it’s easy to spot. That’s what it felt like when I checked out this Kessler Park French Country-style home.
Fort Worth Aims to Close $66 Million Road Repair Gap But Won’t Pursue ‘Street Maintenance Fee’
Editor’s Note: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s Office and Councilman Michael Crain contacted CandysDirt.com on Wednesday to advise that the city will not be pursuing a street maintenance fee. “Street maintenance is a top priority for the City of Fort Worth leadership,” officials said in a public statement....
Using Your Home Inspection Report Like a Pro
At Green Scene Home Inspections, our motto is Knowledge is Power: the power to negotiate, the power to plan, and the power to protect your home. The purpose of a home inspection is so that you can make an informed decision when you’re making such an important investment. So this week, we’re looking at using your home inspection report to negotiate, plan, and protect your home.
Pittsburgh Home Brings The Crazy With Animal Print Rugs And Lots of Velvet
During my freshman year of college I was a psychology major. I found it very interesting to see the level of crazy that existed in the world and try to help some people along the way. It was not meant to be, however. I could not keep up with all the reading because my eyes are weak. The headaches were unbearable.
You Won’t Recognize This Highland Park Mediterranean That Jonathan Rosen Just Listed
Nothing exemplifies how tastes and bank accounts have changed more in the past few years than this Highland Park Mediterranean. Our CandysDirt.com crew has a long history with this one. We all did the proverbial jaw-drop back in 2018 when we partied here. When I opened up my computer today I did it again.
Find Lake Living at a Price to Float Your Boat With This Eagle Mountain Lake Condo
If living at the lake seems too deep to wade into, check out this Eagle Mountain Lake property. This condominium is calling your name. It’s great for lake lovers trying to stay within a certain budget, said listing Realtor Cara Holt with R.J. Williams & Company Real Estate. “It’s...
Douglas Elliman Launches New Dallas Office in Knox Henderson
Douglas Elliman has a new office in Dallas-Fort Worth, and it’s in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Dallas. The firm, which is one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, opened the new office located at 4514 Travis Street in Travis Walk with a reception to celebrate.
Dallas Residents Can Pick up a Free Doghouse From Dallas Animal Services May 21
Dog owners in Dallas can snag a free doghouse at the Dallas Animal Services headquarters from 4 to 7 p.m. May 21. The free doghouses are available thanks to McKesson and the Texas Humane Legislation Network in celebration of the SAFE Outdoor Dogs Act. According to City of Dallas code,...
Historic Highland Park Tudor Shows The True Meaning of ‘Extraordinary Luxury’
Increasingly, character and history are what separate ordinary luxury from extraordinary luxury. This historic Highland Park Tudor offers the example we need today. You see, we have actually become accustomed to luxury in the Dallas real estate market. It was only a few years ago that our heads were turned...
Assistant City Manager Taps Economic Development Corporation to Investigate Stemmons Building Debacle
The Dallas Economic Development Corporation will conduct an investigation and evaluation to determine why city employees moved into a building on Stemmons Freeway that wasn’t up to code and did not have proper permits. In a memorandum filed Friday by Interim Assistant City Manager Robin Bentley, the Dallas mayor...
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