Year: 2024

Does Housing Density Bring Crime? Studies and Sources Are Mixed

By April Towery / May 16, 2024 /

Some longtime Dallas residents have made it clear they don’t want housing density or multifamily development in their single-family neighborhoods. Typically they cite potential impacts on traffic and property values. Few will say out loud that they’re concerned about living next to poor people or criminals.  And while those conversations aren’t occurring frequently at recorded…

What is Receivership? Preservation Dallas Honors Its Use to Pull a Junius Heights Craftsman From The Brink of Demolition

By Karen Eubank / May 16, 2024 /

What is receivership? And what does it have to do with historic preservation? Companies often use receivership to avoid bankruptcy by having a receiver manage assets and finances until they regain profitability. But how does receivership relate to a historic home?  ‘Demolition by Neglect’ We’ve all seen vacant homes sliding downhill to the point that no…

A Charming Hollywood Heights Tudor With a Coveted Garage Apartment

By Karen Eubank / May 16, 2024 /

Hollywood Heights is one of those neighborhoods that is still somewhat of a hidden gem. That’s largely thanks to its location. The neighborhood is tucked behind the Lakewood Country Club golf course and Grand Avenue, so pretty much off the beaten path. When you do find it, chances are you become smitten. Then, you try…

New 1,500-Home, Master-Planned Community Called Northspur Coming to Terrell

By Joanna England / May 15, 2024 /

Terrell is the gateway to East Texas, just outside Dallas County. In this growing Kaufman County town, Hines and Trez Capital are planning a 700-acre master-planned community they’ve dubbed Northspur. It was cause for celebration, with city officials and developers coming together for an official groundbreaking. “In light of the ongoing suburban growth of Dallas…

Cedar Crest Midcentury Ranch Has Downtown Dallas Views, Updates, And Income Potential

By Joanna England / May 15, 2024 /

Cedar Crest Golf Course turns 105 this year. The course, which hosted the 1927 PGA Championship, underwent a renovation two years ago that delivered big upgrades to the Southern Dallas mainstay. In the neighborhood surrounding the course, upgrades are happening at a more gradual but nonetheless impressive pace. In fact, Cedar Crest might be one…