Year: 2024

New Leaf Custom Homes Unveils the ‘Listing of the Summer’ in Preston Hollow

By Elaine Raffel / August 8, 2024 /

Scott and Melissa Powell’s latest venture – a showstopping spec in the heart of Preston Hollow – reaches a new pinnacle.

Dallas Councilman Jesse Moreno Addresses Elm Thicket Permitting Errors (Sort Of) 

By April Towery / August 8, 2024 /

District 2 Councilman Jesse Moreno took advantage of a public platform Monday to question planning officials about how permits could be issued for projects that didn’t have the proper zoning.  Moreno didn’t mention the recent Elm Thicket/Northpark permit controversy by name, but the reference was implied. Monday’s Economic Development Committee Meeting wasn’t posted for such…

We Are Mad for The Madison Hotel, Proxy Properties’ Latest Oak Cliff Restoration

By Karen Eubank / August 8, 2024 /

A.J. Ramler sees beauty and possibility where others see only dilapidation and devastation. His company, Proxy Properties’ latest project is The Madison Hotel. It is another example of his company’s continuing core mission of redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects that contribute to the community. Ramler’s Proxy Properties is quite honestly changing the face of Oak…

Should You Postpone Your Home Purchase During an Election Season?

By Daniel Lalley / August 8, 2024 /

With election season in full swing, we’re witnessing the good, bad, and ugly of the American political machine. Amid the chaos that is the American election cycle, many would-be home buyers find themselves hesitant to make sudden moves. Just days after a bleak job report and subsequent global stock market sell-off, some have put a…

New Construction Transitional Is ‘True Piece of Art’ in Old Preston Hollow

By Brenda Masse / August 7, 2024 /

It’s not uncommon for builders to fall in love with the home they’re building. Designing and building a home is often a labor of love, and it’s clear that was the case for builder and co-founder of Lux Custom Homes TX, Dustin Smith, for his Old Preston Hollow build at 4206 Woodfin Drive. “I fell…