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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...
Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Trinity Park Update on May 30
Spoiler alert: It’s unlikely that another tollway proposal will be heard at the event, but there’s plenty to hear about when Tony Moore, President and CEO of the Trinity Park Conservancy, addresses the Dallas Architecture Forum on May 30. The Trinity Park Conservancy, formerly called the Trinity Park...
[Podcast] The Personal Connection Councilman Adam Bazaldua Has to Homelessness
On this episode of Dallas Dirt, city hall editor April Towery sat down with Council Member Adam Bazaldua to discuss homelessness, the controversial Forward Dallas, and the challenges his southern Dallas district faces. In this short clip below, Bazaldua shares his personal connection and why the answer to helping the...
Jenn Thatcher Launches ZEBRA – Clean-Living Essentials With Black and White Ingredients
ZEBRA founder Jenn Thatcher personifies the commonly used idiom “one thing leads to another.” When all three of her children were diagnosed with non-genetic illnesses, the visionary Dallas mom took matters into her own hands. “I wanted to create a brand that was free from the harmful chemicals...
Historic Fort Worth Names 7 Sites to Endangered Places List
Historic Fort Worth announced seven sites made its Most Endangered List last week, spotlighting Tarrant County sites that need protection. “Except for two years off during COVID, Historic Fort Worth has produced endangered lists since 2004,” said the organization’s executive director Jerre Tracy. “The conversations these lists create can change the game for a compromised property.”
Live Your Best Lake Life at One of These Area Lake Houses: The Megalist
Have you heard? Summer’s comin’. And if the Farmers Almanac is correct, it’s going to be a hot one. But fear not. Lazy days, cool breezes (generated by a moving jet ski, if nothing else) and dips in the lake — or for some people in their pool on the lake — they are all on the horizon! Here are several second home options available from Ebby Halliday Realtors, with a variety of lakes to choose from, too. Pro Tip: Using one of these as a primary home is perfectly acceptable also!
Kara Bang Wants to Show You How Feng Shui Can Bring Better Energy to Your Listings
Have you ever been inside a home and it just feels … off? It’s a hard feeling to describe, but it could be that the movement of energy inside the home could use some balancing. That’s where Feng Shui comes in, says Realtor Kara Bang. Bang, who...
The Find of The Week is an Adorable Updated Craftsman Bungalow Near Bishop Arts
The best advice I can offer our readers today is to have a great Realtor on hand, especially if you are looking for an absolutely adorable historic Craftsman Bungalow. Over the past week, I’ve been tracking several homes in the $600k to $700k price range, and every single one that was priced right, updated, and staged is contingent.
This Lochwood Home Blends Serene Location With Stunning Views
One of the best ways to demonstrate a home’s “Wow” factor is through its windows. A listing could easily command seven figures for just 700 square feet if it’s situated in front of a beach. Even a studio apartment can be priceless if it comes with a Park Avenue view.
Love Maximalism? A Bold New Hue’s Carissa Henderson Just Listed The Perfect Home For You
When you put your home on the market, the prevailing advice on staging is to declutter and depersonalize. You’re supposed to get rid of all the knick-knacks, paint neutrals on your walls, and take down the family photos. It’s popular advice because, in most cases, it’s warranted. However, in Carissa Henderson’s case, we’re glad she didn’t follow those rules.
Dallas Chief Financial Officer: There’s a $38 Million Shortfall in 2025 Proposed Budget
And so it begins. The Dallas City Council got a first look at the process of preparing the 2024-25 and 2025-26 biennial budget on Wednesday and was advised of a looming $38 million shortfall. Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert introduced the May 15 budget briefing. “As a result of...
The Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy Launches With an Extraordinary Tour
No city loves Charles Stevens Dilbeck’s architecture more than Dallas. Despite being born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and spending his early years in Tulsa, Dallas treats Dibleck as if he were a native son. Now, we have The Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy proving just how much he belongs to us.
Just Dropped: Sensational Overton Crest Estate on Hilltop Acreage
Overton Crest? I wouldn’t hold it against you if you hadn’t heard of the posh and private little enclave inside Overton Park. I hadn’t heard of the pricey sub-development before today when two multimillion-dollar listings commanded my attention. The location of this listing at 4420 Overton Crest St. is spectacular with nearly two acres of park-like grounds, perched on a hill with panoramic views of Fort Worth including downtown.
With 16 Homes on Tour, You’re Sure to Find Your Hideaway This Weekend in Lindale
Hideaway is just that — a community that feels removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. For that reason, it’s no wonder that this Lindale enclave is so sought after. Lucky for you, there’s a great opportunity to find your own Hideaway this weekend during the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate I-20 Team Spring Home Tour.
Does Housing Density Bring Crime? Five Apartment Complexes Targeted in Crime Reduction Strategy
Some longtime Dallas residents have made it clear they don’t want housing density or multifamily development in their single-family neighborhoods. Typically they cite potential impacts on traffic and property values. Few will say out loud that they’re concerned about living next to poor people or criminals. And while...
What is Receivership? Preservation Dallas Honors Its Use to Pull a Junius Heights Craftsman From The Brink of Demolition
What is receivership? And what does it have to do with historic preservation?. Companies often use receivership to avoid bankruptcy by having a receiver manage assets and finances until they regain profitability. But how does receivership relate to a historic home?. ‘Demolition by Neglect’. We’ve all seen vacant homes sliding...
A Charming Hollywood Heights Tudor With a Coveted Garage Apartment
Hollywood Heights is one of those neighborhoods that is still somewhat of a hidden gem. That’s largely thanks to its location. The neighborhood is tucked behind the Lakewood Country Club golf course and Grand Avenue, so pretty much off the beaten path. When you do find it, chances are you become smitten. Then, you try to find a way to live in this charming historic conservation district. That’s what happened to me. One look and I was determined to live here. More than 30 years later, I’m still here and still smitten.
Cedar Crest Midcentury Ranch Has Downtown Dallas Views, Updates, And Income Potential
Cedar Crest Golf Course turns 105 this year. The course, which hosted the 1927 PGA Championship, underwent a renovation two years ago that delivered big upgrades to the Southern Dallas mainstay. In the neighborhood surrounding the course, upgrades are happening at a more gradual but nonetheless impressive pace. In fact,...
Is Housing Forward Working? Jesse Moreno Says Alternatives Are Needed to Shelter Homeless
Dallas leaders are stepping up their game when it comes to removing unsheltered residents from city streets, but not everyone is satisfied with a proposed approach to create alternative options, which could pull funding from what proponents say is a proven, successful Housing Forward model. Members of the Dallas City...
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