Year: 2024
Dallas voters could decide this November whether to double council member salaries to $125,000 per year, require that the Community Police Oversight director and Inspector General be appointed by the City Council, and delete the provision prohibiting the City Council from “interfering” with appointees and subordinates of the city manager. In all, the council is…
For being completely landlocked, Dallas proper lays claim to some pretty fabulous bodies of water. One typically gets the lion’s share of the adoration: White Rock Lake. But after the rains this spring, a little love for the Trinity River is absolutely in order, specifically the West fork south of downtown. After all, the best…
We don’t just buy a house. We buy a neighborhood. When you think about what makes a home desirable, it’s almost always the neighborhood. This Winnetka Heights Craftsman is the perfect example. This is a historic home that has been beautifully updated without stripping out character, which is a huge advantage. It’s also located in…
Taking care of property taxes is a universally disliked task, but having to navigate misleading websites and dodge unscrupulous companies — well, that’s just not fair. Within the realm of legitimate property tax protest services, bad-acting entities lie in wait, poised to exploit unsuspecting homeowners. As the deadline for protesting your property taxes approaches, here…
Since Dallas boasts one of the most eclectic collections of architecture in the country, it’s not often that we’re blown away by a new listing. Neighborhoods such as Lakewood, Preston Hollow, and Kessler Park are beset with some truly dynamic examples of excellent homes. With nearly every architectural style, school, and movement on display, our…
