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Joanna England: Even Though I’m Leaving, Being Executive Editor Has Meant a Lot to Meme
I was a new mother when Candy Evans approached me with the idea of growing her newly formed blog, CandysDirt.com, into a real estate news site that covered the North Texas region. The scope of her vision was inspiring, but I didn’t feel like I was ready to tackle a project so immense while I was still figuring out how to keep a small human alive.
Queen City Residents Take a Critical Step Toward Preserving Their South Dallas Neighborhood
The Landmark Commission’s unanimous decision on June 3rd to initiate the historic designation process for Queen City in South Dallas marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts for historic preservation. This is a momentous win that we haven’t seen in years. Queen City, the earliest surviving African-American...
The Real Estate Council’s Professional Development Program Kicks Off Catalyst Project in Mill City
Local leaders are investing dollars and labor into a former Methodist church in the underserved Mill City neighborhood southeast of Fair Park. Members of the Real Estate Council’s professional development program plan to renovate the former St. Luke Community United Methodist Church building into a permanent home for the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center.
Southern Gateway Park Announces $1M Grant For Elevated Plaza With Panoramic Views of Downtown Dallas
Dallas voters made it clear at the polls in May that they want continued investment in city parks. Elected and appointed leaders have been saying the same for years, and the private sector is following suit, as a massive philanthropic donation for Southern Gateway Park was announced Monday. The $82...
Perfectly Maintained Firewheel Home Has All of The Space, None of The Compromises
After decades of northward expansion, the suburbs just east of Dallas are seeing growth in a big way. Of the inner-ring suburbs to the east, Garland is definitely a fan favorite for its many great neighborhoods, outstanding shopping (Hello, Firewheel!), and still-affordable housing. To prove just how much you can...
Is Your Home Ready For Summer in North Texas?
It may not be “officially” summer yet, but school is out, the pool is open, and the temperature gauge reads 90-plus degrees, so I say that means it’s summer in North Texas. As we know, this season can be hard on your house, so there are certain...
Trendy Joe V’s Grocery Store Opens Today in ‘Food Desert’ Area of Southern Dallas
If you’ve been to a Dallas City Council meeting in the past year, you’ve heard Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold talk about the food desert in southern Dallas. You’ve heard her say that she has to take dignitaries to the International House of Pancakes for business meetings. You’ve heard her say that the time is now for a grocery store that serves the underserved.
National Homeownership Month: Is it More Difficult For People of Color to Purchase a Home?
Rising interest rates and flattening wages have made it increasingly more difficult for anyone to purchase a home. Add racial disparity to the mix, and it’s enough to make a once-eager prospective homebuyer throw in the towel. June is National Homeownership Month, and CandysDirt.com is taking a look at...
Updated Condominium on Keller Springs Road is Giving The Good Life
Moving couldn’t get much easier than this, especially if you’ve got someone to help with the heavy lifting. This unit at 5300 Keller Springs Road sits ready for furniture, clothing, dishes, artwork, and lamps to slide right into place. Everything else has been updated, the landscaping is the HOA’s headache, and the swimming pool awaits a good splash.
Arlington Entertainment District Says, ‘Put Me in, Coach,’ With Luxury Apartments at One Rangers Way
Luxury living for Arlington-based fans of the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers is about to be as smooth as a Nolan Ryan fastball. The Texas Rangers baseball franchise and The Cordish Companies hosted a “topping off ceremony” Monday to celebrate a major construction milestone at the first and only upscale residential community in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District.
Casata Launches Tech-Enabled Single-Family Micro Home Rental Community in San Marcos
Municipalities across Texas are exploring innovative solutions to an affordable housing crisis. San Marcos’ latest solution is a 210-micro-home rental community. The one- and two-bedroom units at Casata San Marcos will range from 512 to 806 square feet. Leases start at about $1,600 per month for the first-of-its-kind development in Hays County.
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Score Top Spots Real Trends Rankings
The finest luxury brokerage in North Texas has raised the proverbial bar again. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has just been ranked the No. 1 luxury brokerage in Dallas by RealTrends Verified — the industry’s most prestigious rankings organization — for sales performance in 2023, with more than $2.4 billion sold in that year alone.
Could This Lakewood Midcentury Modern Designed by Legendary Architect Thomas Scott Dean Be in Danger?
In the East Dallas neighborhood of Lakewood, few streets deserve to be considered “iconic,” and Avalon Ave. is one of them. Most Dallasites will recognize this stretch of street in the heart of Lakewood from the community’s annual Fourth of July parade. It’s lined with beautiful, mature oak trees and expansive front lawns that give way from deep setbacks to homes of all stripes, including this Thomas Scott Dean-designed Midcentury Modern.
Updated Draft of ForwardDallas Released, Public Hearing Set For June 17
A new draft of the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan was released late Wednesday and officials will have less than two weeks to review it before a deep dive into language revisions and a public hearing on June 17. City planners assured commissioners Thursday morning that their feedback from a...
With Updates That Carry Forward, This Riverhills Manor House is One of Fort Worth’s Finest
When an award-winning interior designer and one of the most tasteful men I know raves about a Riverhills Manor house, you remember it. This is especially true when the designer is Eric Prokesh, one of our talented contributing writers. Back in 2017, Prokesh stumbled upon this home and waxed poetic...
City Hall Roundup: South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Moves Forward, Representing ‘Rebuilding of Trust’
A task force has been studying the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan for almost four years, and the document appears to be headed toward an implementation phase that will include more housing with intentional, neighborhood-approved design standards. Members of the Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture...
Celebrating 50 Years of Style With Dallas’ Original Consignment Shop: Clotheshorse Anonymous
Long before consigning was cool, two Dallas stay-at-home moms had an idea. If you got tired of a dress, a bag, or jacket, why not swap them with friends? Little did Clotheshorse Anonymous founders Jan Kennedy and Nancy Ungerman know they were 50 years ahead of their time. Fast forward...
Ebby Halliday Companies Has Strong Showing in RealTrends Verified Rankings
Every year, the top tier of residential real estate talent nationwide is identified by RealTrends and Tom Ferry through their RealTrends Verified Real Estate Professionals. (You may have caught wind of this late last week on social media through the flurry of celebratory posts by brokerages and local agents.) The prestigious ranking is based on two key metrics: the total number of transactions (units sold or home sales) an agent participated in and the total sales volume generated from those sales.
After 2 Weeks, Pro Golfer Bryson DeChambeau’s $3M Dallas Mansion is Already Under Contract
A stunning $3 million home in Melshire Estates that once belonged to 2020 U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau is on the market, but not for long. The five-bedroom, six-bath estate at 5469 Brookstown Drive was already under contract after less than two weeks on the market. The 5,339-square-foot home features...
Will This Upcycled Kings Highway Craftsman Have us Taking Flamenco Classes?
Sometimes you see a home and you just know there’s a cool story behind it. This Kings Highway Craftsman piqued my curiosity, so I started digging for dirt. The best part of any house-hunting story is finding the folks responsible for the transformation — or the upcycle, in this case. What a great word to use instead of flip because flip has become almost a pejorative term.
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