Year: 2024

Board of Adjustment Delays Decision on Elm Thicket Duplex Variance 

By April Towery / December 13, 2024 /

We’ve been closely following the story of home builder Danny Le, who was ordered to halt construction on a duplex in Dallas’ Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood after it was discovered that City-issued permits were doled out erroneously, based on old zoning regulations that changed more than two years ago. It appears the story is far from…

Highland Meadows Home Offers Peace and Quiet in Northeast Dallas

By Joy Donovan / December 13, 2024 /

Sometimes one needs to retreat from the rat race… Sometimes one longs for a haven, a sanctuary, a refuge, even an oasis. And that, Dallas house shoppers, is exactly how Realtor Terri Brak Thomas describes her listing at 11046 McCree Road in Lake Highlands. Buying this could be buying a roof overhead, plus some well-deserved…

Green Spaces, Great Schools, and Urban Access: Why Talia Is the Area’s Next Hot Spot

By Shelby Skrhak / December 12, 2024 /

Imagine a thoughtfully planned neighborhood with tree-lined streets, walking trails, and parks that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape — all while being minutes from top-tier schools and urban conveniences. Life in Talia, a new master-planned community developed by Arlington-based The Nehemiah Company, offers residents the chance to experience a lifestyle that combines small-town charm…

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Ridley Says City Is Ignoring Opponents’ Digital Kiosk Input

By April Towery / December 12, 2024 /

It was clear that Downtown Dallas Councilmember Paul Ridley wasn’t happy during last week’s public hearing on digital kiosks.  At a Dec. 4 City Council meeting, elected officials heard from several business owners adamantly opposed to adding more than 100 electronic kiosks to already obstructed sidewalks for just an estimated few million dollars in revenue. …

Designer Abbe Fenimore Transforms a Lakewood Heights Historic Tudor for Modern Living

By Karen Eubank / December 12, 2024 /

This 1925 Lakewood Heights Historic Tudor is such a great example of how you can preserve a historic home and still enjoy a modern lifestyle. Sure, you can do it on your own, but when you have a designer, it’s so much easier! Interior designer Abbe Fenimore knocked it out of the proverbial park here.…