Year: 2024

City Hall Roundup: Plan Commission to Tackle Nonconforming Properties Legislation at July 25 Meeting

By April Towery / May 26, 2024 /

Dallas residents were prepared to discuss before the City Plan Commission this month the impact of Senate Bill 929, which relates to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to “use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.”…

This ‘Craftsman’ Is an Expert Example of Retaining Original Charm in a Neighborhood

By CandysDirt / May 25, 2024 /

Lakewood has been informally dubbed Highland Park East. It’s not hard to see some similarities, in particular, the blend of natural beauty and architectural diversity, where tree-lined streets lead to a wide range of homes. So very unusual considering it is hard to find a boulevard or an avenue in the suburbs, much less a…

This Vickery Place Craftsman Bungalow is a Unicorn With a Baby

By Karen Eubank / May 25, 2024 /

When Allie Beth Allman’s Catherine Wilson listed this Vickery Place Craftsman bungalow, she rightly called it a unicorn. In our real estate world, a unicorn is a home that is hard to find and highly desirable. This bungalow, with its historic charm, complete updates, and ideal location between Knox-Henderson and Lower Greenville, is a true…

Highland Park High School Students to Bring a Miniature Version of University Park’s Oldest Home to CASA Fundraiser

By Joy Donovan / May 25, 2024 /

Some Highland Park High School students are ending their year with a bang — of the hammer. The students are hard at work on one of the eye-catching creations that will be a part of the 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses. The event is planned for June 14 through 30 at NorthPark Center…

Browse the Life and Loves of the Late Realtor Marilyn Hoffman’s Lakewood Estate Sale

By Shelby Skrhak / May 24, 2024 /

If you caught WFAA’s story yesterday about the late Realtor Marilyn Hoffman, then you know the lines for her Lakewood estate sale were out the door — and way, way down the street. There’s ample reason for the excitement. Dallas Estate Sellers is hosting this sale at Hoffman’s home full of equestrian art, collectibles, fashion…