Year: 2024

The Only Thing Missing From This ’80s Mall-Inspired House Is You. For Sure

By Mimi Perez / December 18, 2024 /

Ring, ring. Ring, ring. “Hello?” “It’s the 1980s calling. Do you want to go to the mall?” “Will Hollywood Video, Waldenbooks, and Gadzooks be there?” “Oh yes and their friends Wicks ‘N’ Sticks, Orange Julius, and Radio Shack will be there too. So are you in?” “For sure. You had me at ‘It’s the 1980s.’”…

Crescent Estate’s Leo Amaya: ‘Going All In’ on Luxury Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / December 17, 2024 /

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sits down with Leo Amaya, Vice President of Crescent Estates Custom Homes, to explore the allure and evolution of luxury homes in Dallas. They discuss standout projects like the Crespi Estates and the Julien, as well as the market trends driving demand, including multi-generational living and…

Dallas Spends $13.65 Million to Acquire Adventure Landing Amusement Park

By April Towery / December 17, 2024 /

All Cara Mendelsohn wants for the holidays is to preserve Adventure Landing in her Far North Dallas district. The Dallas City Council member got her wish at a Dec. 11 meeting when her colleagues voted unanimously to spend $13.65 million to acquire the site near Coit Road and the George Bush Turnpike in Collin County.  Mendelsohn…

Drones Are Coming to North Texas (No, Not Those)

By Joy Donovan / December 17, 2024 /

The mysterious nighttime drone sightings on the East Coast have people wondering what the heck is happening in the sky, but in North Texas it’s much less enigmatic as a new Walmart drone delivery hub was just approved by Bedford City Council last week. No Mystery Here Walmart says they’re reaching new heights, offering drone…

Sentinel Title: Your Trusted Partner in Real Estate Success

By Karen Eubank / December 16, 2024 /

Sentinel Title isn’t your typical title company. While others focus solely on clearing titles and offering insurance and closing services, Sentinel works with real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders, providing an exceptional range of services that set it apart from the competition. Sentinel was formed in 2016 by friends who are real estate…