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Behold This Cedar Hill Home With The Best Views in North Texas
North Texas isn’t known for its dramatic elevation changes. As part of the Central Plains, the geography is typically defined by stretches of smooth landscapes, seamless horizons, and endless skies. That makes sweeping views difficult to come by in this part of the state. However, when we do find...
Rare Opportunity to Own an Arch B. Swank-Designed Midcentury Modern in Kiestwood Estates
Bart Thrasher grew up riding bikes along the rolling hills and the alleyways of Kiestwood Estates. Now the fourth-generation North Oak Cliff dweller is selling homes in the area, and he’s got a new listing on South Franklin Street that is nothing short of a piece of art. The...
How to Protect Your Home Furnishings in The Event of a Natural Disaster
Mother nature has been awfully moody lately with her torrential rains, imminent danger of floods, and those straight-line winds that woke us all at 5 a.m. If you’re dealing with elemental damage from flash floods or structural damage from the near tornadic-force winds — or better yet preparing in advance — Curtis Moving offers these tips to protect your home furnishings in the event of fire, flood, or storm damage.
Celebrate Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals Bid With Four Amazing Homes Built For Hoops Fans
Tonight’s the night, and hoops fans across the Lone Star State will be watching as the Dallas Mavericks tip off at 7:30 p.m. in Game One versus the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. To celebrate our beloved Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić, and their teammates, CandysDirt.com is rounding up the...
You Could Own Dallas Civic Leader Gus Thomasson’s Arts And Crafts Tudor in Perry Heights
We’ve all heard the name Gus Thomasson. Few of us, however, equate it with an enchanting and elegant Arts and Crafts Tudor home in Perry Heights. Instead, we think of a road. A big road that winds through East Dallas. Gus Thomasson was a civic leader and the Dallas...
Four CitySquare Housing Projects Will Continue Operating After Nonprofit Shutters
Last month’s news that the nonprofit CitySquare would be closing its doors at the end of the year is a devastating blow in the city’s fight against poverty and homelessness. Local leaders say it’s the nature of the beast in the nonprofit space where numerous organizations are competing...
Looking For a Home in Oak Cliff? Take Your Pick Between a Classic Midcentury Charmer or an Adorable Tudor Cottage
Looking for a home in Oak Cliff for less than $400,000? You’re in luck because we’ve found two fabulous choices for affordable, stylish living in Dallas’ hottest location. Do You Prefer The Midcentury Charmer in Oak Cliff’s El Tivoli Place?. Just across Davis St. from the...
The Opening of Lakeside White Rock is The Biggest Dallas Real Estate Story of The Summer
Lakeside White Rock is not only one of the most anticipated real estate developments in East Dallas, it is one of the most influential examples of progressive real estate in a city screaming for more housing options. Transitional, beautiful, well-built, and loaded with luxurious amenities, Lakeside White Rock offers buyers...
Dallas’ No. 1 Luxury Real Estate Agent, Alex Perry, Launches New Podcast, Searching For Real-Life Success
The Alex Perry On Fire podcast debuts today with a series of raw, real conversations about finding and keeping great energy in your life and finding a better balance between your personal and professional goals. The launch comes at a time when workplace anxiety has become the top reason why...
A Little Home Maintenance Helps Prevent Future Damage From Storms
This time of year, the weather in North Texas can be pretty unpredictable. When there is Big Texas Weather, you need your home to be performing at its best. Here are a few ways you can maintain your home to prevent future damage from storms. Trim Trees. One of the...
Trammell Crow’s Office-to-Multifamily Conversion Project Slated For June 26 City Council Agenda
A zoning change that could repurpose three office towers into a mixed-income multifamily housing development will go before the Dallas City Council in late June. Trammell Crow Company’s proposed redevelopment is on nine acres at 5550 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway east of the Dallas North Tollway. Developers with Dallas-based...
Navigating The Real Estate Market: The Essential Roles of Realtors
For over 30 years, Republic Title has been a trusted partner for home buyers and sellers in North Texas, closing hundreds of thousands of real estate transactions. Our decades of experience have taught us the critical role that real estate agents play in ensuring smooth and successful transactions. By collaborating closely with agents and Realtors, we help navigate the complexities of the real estate process, making it easier for our clients to achieve their homeownership dreams. Here are some of the top reasons for using a Realtor.
Dallas Housing Director: ‘We Will Never be Able to Fix Affordable Crisis Alone’
The climate at Dallas City Hall has been cloudy with a lot of employee departures, and administrators sent a strong message that they like the current direction of the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Department. After conducting a national search, an internal candidate with almost 18 years at the City of Dallas was selected as the new housing director.
Neo-Palladian Palace on Strait Lane From Allie Beth Allman & Associates is The Listing of The Summer
Were this Neo-Palladian palace anywhere in Europe, it would be a stately home open to the public. We may not be able to let you physically tour the inside without a proof of funds letter, but we can certainly show you photos. We are so lucky in Dallas to have...
This Fort Worth Charmer is Even Better Than Its Photos
Tap the brakes. You gotta see this Fort Worth charmer. It’s under $400,000, and adorable. “It’s darling,” said listing Realtor Debbie Byrd with League Real Estate. “Every time someone comes into the house, they always say ‘Wow, it’s better than the picture.’ “
Opportunities to Buy New in Elements at Viridian Drawing to a Close
Elements at Viridian, the 55+ active living section of the successful master-planned community in Arlington, is nearing the end of its second of three phases. Given the popularity of Elements’ lifestyle and amenities paired with their builder partners’ quality home designs, sales have been strong. Limited opportunities remain on homesites to buy this year in the neighborhood’s second phase.
‘We Will Deliver For Dallas a World-Class Park’: Conservancy Unveils Plans For Activating Trinity River Corridor
A 250-acre West Dallas park will be in “full-blown construction” by this time next year, officials with the Trinity Park Conservancy told a crowd of supporters Thursday evening. Tony Moore, president and CEO of the Trinity Park Conservancy, reviewed the $325 million Harold Simmons Park project, which is...
This is a Spectacular Spec by Stainback Construction
New construction does not often catch my eye. But when I came across this new home in the heart of Lakewood, I was intrigued. There was something different about it. Then I scrolled down to read the description, and it all made sense. The builder is Stainback Construction, and if you know anything about the Stainbacks, they never cut corners.
The Mayfair Residences on Turtle Creek Offer a Rare Lifestyle Opportunity
Turtle Creek has long been recognized as the home of luxury, high-rise living. What most people don’t know is that tucked just behind the leafy trees of Turtle Creek to the right of the Mayfair high-rise are the exclusive Mayfair Residences. Seldom do you find an exclusive, single-story, luxury...
Shop Local: 9 Can’t-Miss Gift Ideas for Dallas Dads
With Father’s Day just two weeks away, the clock is ticking. But finding the perfect present is closer than you think — literally. The good news: We’ve done the legwork for you. Our list of Dallas brands, shops, and experiences prove you don’t have to travel far to find innovative ideas sure to delight even the most discerning dads.
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