Year: 2024

Yes, We’re Throwing Shade on This ‘70s Split-Level Contemporary in Arlington

By Joy Donovan / August 16, 2024 /

This 100-degree weather, it’s a lot. Looking to catch a break? Check out this shady split-level — three to be exact — lake house in the middle of North Texas. Shade trees galore will shield you from the brutal Texas sun at this 1978 soft contemporary home on Driftwood Court in Arlington. Adding to the…

I’m Placing This Polished Park Place Midcentury Modern on a Perch

By Eric Prokesh / August 16, 2024 /

And to add to the alliterative binge might I add perfectly placed. This contemporary mix of modern and classical elements sits atop a hill at 2365 Park Place Avenue, just above the Fort Worth Zoo on a lovely half-acre lot next to undeveloped park land. Actually there is some ambiguity in its location. Technically in…

The Good Knight and the Glory Days of the Belmont Hotel 

By Karen Eubank / August 15, 2024 /

The Belmont Hotel is turning heads again. The 64-room hotel and bar at the corner of Fort Worth and Sylvan avenues was recently reinitiated for historic designation. While we await the new draft designation report and the next incarnation of this historic hotel, let’s look at the glory days in Belmont Hotel history. Renowned Dallas…

Proposed $5B Budget Aims to Break Down Dallas City Hall Silos for Savings, Efficiency

By April Towery / August 15, 2024 /

If you had to slap a theme on the City’s proposed $4.97 billion budget, it’d be something about breaking down Dallas City Hall silos. Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said as much when Councilwoman Paula Blackmon asked her what the headline for this year’s budget should be. “Reimagining and realignment for results,” Tolbert said. …

Faisal Halum Departs Briggs Freeman for Compass Real Estate

By CandysDirt / August 15, 2024 /

In agent migration news, Faisal Halum is transitioning from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty to Compass Real Estate. Known for his expertise in architecturally significant homes and high-rise condominiums, Halum has built a reputation as one of Dallas’ top-producing agents. With more than $1 billion in luxury real estate sales since 2018, Halum bundled high…