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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.
Why Does CandysDirt.com Cover Dallas City Hall? Come For Luxury Listings, Stay For Zoning And Land Use
Occasionally I’m asked why a real estate news site covers Dallas City Hall. Shouldn’t we stick to what CandysDirt.com has done best since 2011: celebrity real estate, luxury listings, and “house porn”?. I began freelancing for CandysDirt.com in 2019, writing a weekly feature on open houses....
Going Wildgrove: W2 Studio’s Modern Midcentury Blends With Nature in Lakeshore Hills
Wildgrove Ave. is one of those eclectic streets in a unique subdivision of Lakewood called Lakeshore Hills. That topography has attracted the attention of architects and builders who love a challenge, so there are some very interesting homes here. Located between Gason Ave. and Winstead Drive, Lakeshore Hills is one...
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...
Allergies Driving You Crazy? Try These Allergen-Busting Solutions for Your Home
If you notice you’re sniffling and sneezing more often, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans — that’s one in four adults and one in five children — suffer from seasonal allergies. And the numbers continue to grow. Blame global warming, according to Sanjiv...
Chad Dorsey Has Reimagined This MCM with Panoramic Views of Northwood’s Greens
There are some people who play golf any chance they get. And when they can’t play golf, they watch. And when they can’t watch? Well, they take comfort knowing that someone else is playing. All the better if those people are playing a mere 20 yards from the breakfast table!
This Midlothian Mega-Listing An Ode To Luxury Living
Wedged between Waxahachie and Mansfield, Midlothian is quickly becoming one of North Texas’s most notable suburbs. A mere 25 miles from Dallas, this Ellis County enclave has benefitted from a boom in construction. Built around three cement production facilities and a steel mill, this city has scaled significantly since...
Dallas Zeroes in on 10 City-Owned Properties to Redevelop, And Some Could Become Housing
An old court building, a pair of libraries, an auto pound, and an airport are among the city-owned properties that could be developed or redeveloped pending appraisals and investor interest, officials said Wednesday during a brief meeting of the Dallas City Council’s Government Performance and Financial Management Committee. The...
What’s New in Affordable Housing: HiFab Modular Homes
Brent Jackson, founder of HiFab Homes, joins the Dallas Dirt podcast to discuss an innovative solution to affordable housing — high-quality, efficient, and well-designed modular homes. “How do we solve a housing need that will allow for a pretty home, but get there in half the time?” Jackson says....
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate Taps Industry Leader to Expand in Fort Worth
Extending a legacy of leading the luxury real estate market in Texas, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate has set its sights on Fort Worth. With an all-new office and expert leadership, @properties Christie’s will bring an unparalleled service standard to the seat of Tarrant County. To drive this...
Plano Says No to New Short-Term Rentals in Residential Neighborhoods
Amid complaints of gun violence, sex trafficking, and raucous parties, the Plano City Council on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance banning new short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods. The permanent ban on new STRs follows a temporary measure approved in May 2023 that halted new residential Airbnbs until an ordinance could...
Cleanup Continues at Hensley Field, ‘Definitive Answers’ Expected by June
We haven’t heard much about Hensley Field since the City of Dallas took legal action against the U.S. Navy In August 2023, but we were encouraged to see a photo on social media earlier this month showing members of the City’s Economic Development staff touring the site. “The...
These Home Inspection Head-Scratchers Are Things That Make You Go ‘Hmmm’
In the wonderful world of home inspection we learn to expect the unexpected, but some days we come across things that would make anyone wonder, “What were they thinking?” This week I’ve collected a few of these home inspection head-scratchers for you to ponder along with us.
Republic Title Answers Your Questions on Recent Changes to Homestead Exemptions
In the ever-evolving landscape of property taxes, understanding the intricacies of exemptions can significantly impact homeowners. Recent changes to the Texas Constitution and the Tax Code have impacted homestead exemptions and how Central Appraisal Districts (CADs) handle those exemptions. In this post, we will be discussing what homeowners need to...
Dallas’ New Building Permit Fee Schedule Released, Hikes Take Effect May 1
Some Dallas permit fees will double or triple starting May 1, and industry leaders say those rate hikes will be passed on to home buyers. Dallas Development Services officials say the increased fees were necessary to prevent the department from hemorrhaging money. The Dallas Development Services Department collects about $28...
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