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Stainback Luxury Residential Launches New Luxury Leasing in The Morrow at Druid
Stainback Luxury Residential has once again set a new standard of luxury with their exclusive residential leasing development The Morrow at Druid, which is just a stone’s throw away from Highland Park High School. As the demand for luxury leasing properties in Dallas continues to surge, The Morrow at...
Ten Dallas Bond Propositions to be Decided Saturday, Housing Advocates Rally Support
Dallas voters will decide Saturday on the biggest bond package in city history, a $1.25 billion measure that pledges funds for parks, streets, storm drainage, economic development, homelessness, housing, and more. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Find your polling place here. Ten Bond Propositions.
We Explored the Old City Park Estate Sale and Here’s the Scoop
There are estate sales and there are Estate Sales. The old Dallas Morning News building, Bill’s Records and Tapes — those are iconic sales. Add this controversial sale at Dallas’ beleaguered Old City Park to the list of must-see estate sales in North Texas. Now through Saturday,...
Great Updates Are a Gamechanger For This West Kessler Heights Cottage
We all know that the three biggest selling points of a home are location, location, location. So, when you think about living in Oak Cliff, you want to live in the areas that are close to the attractions. While the location is the one thing about a house you can’t change, it’s also one of the biggest reasons why West Kessler Heights is such a sought-after neighborhood.
South Winnetka Heights Becomes Dallas’ First New Conservation District in 13 Years
South Winnetka Heights just became the first Dallas conservation district to be approved in more than 13 years. South Winnetka Heights resident Michael Evans, along with several of his neighbors, spent about three years working with city staff on the proposal that will protect their historic neighborhood from McMansions and incompatible architecture.
Like a Turducken, This Florida Home is Stuffed With a Helicopter, a Car, And a Plane
It should come as no surprise that the turducken was created in the South. Only in the South would someone stuff a deboned chicken into a deboned duck and then take that combination and jam it into a deboned turkey. Former football coach and commentator John Madden ripped into one with his bare hands so he could show the football viewing public a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey.
This Ridge Lakes Contemporary Has it All, Including an Exciting New Neighbor
In unassuming Heath, just 30 minutes east of downtown Dallas lies the masterfully designed, upscale community of Ridge Lakes. With lush landscaping set into an eco-friendly preserve, two lakes, and rolling hills lined with trails, the community is home to breathtaking, forward-thinking new builds on large lots. Among them, Michael...
Dallas Neighbors For Housing Founder Adam Lamont Talks Affordability And Planning For The Future
Adam Lamont is a pretty normal guy. He moved to Dallas in 2017 to work on U.S. Rep. Collin Allred’s Congressional campaign and rented an apartment with a roommate. When he got married in 2021 he moved into his wife DeDe’s Chimney Hill townhome near Lake Highlands. He teaches math and coaches sports at a Dallas ISD middle school.
Buyers Should Give a Zip About This Fort Worth Cottage in Arlington Heights
Zip, zip, zip. Buying this cottage in the Arlington Heights neighborhood will get you zipping to where you want to be. Want to learn at Arlington Heights High School? Zip there in two minutes by car and eight minutes on foot. Want to shop at Central Market? Zip there in two minutes by car and 11 minutes on foot. Want to take care of business at Fort Worth’s City Hall? Zip there in eight minutes by call and, well, more than an hour on foot.
Sustainability is a Growing Trend in Homes And New Communities
It doesn’t take more than looking at home design trends over the past few years to see that homebuyers are increasingly looking for ways to live more sustainable lives. US News & World Report released these five sustainable home designs that are trending in 2024 in January, for example. New construction homes are one of the best ways to check the boxes for these highly desirable sustainable home design trends – energy efficiency is built in from the beginning.
Dallas Council Denies Heavenly Homes Proposal For Infill Development in The Bottom District
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold has championed for-sale single-family housing in The Bottom District, but she spearheaded an effort last week to deny $3 million in federal grant funds for Texas Heavenly Homes, citing public safety and legal concerns. It didn’t take much convincing for other elected officials...
City Hall Roundup: What Dallas City Council Members Had to Say About T.C. Broadnax on His Last Day at The Horseshoe
Dallas elected officials gave high praise to City Manager T.C. Broadnax during an April 24 City Council meeting, as the top administrator prepares to leave for a similar job in Austin. The irony was lost on no one, as some of the council members who praised him organized earlier this...
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