Year: 2024

Dallas Zeroes in on 10 City-Owned Properties to Redevelop, And Some Could Become Housing

By April Towery / April 26, 2024 /

An old court building, a pair of libraries, an auto pound, and an airport are among the city-owned properties that could be developed or redeveloped pending appraisals and investor interest, officials said Wednesday during a brief meeting of the Dallas City Council’s Government Performance and Financial Management Committee.  The properties under review, according to an…

Monticello Remodel Combines Vintage Charm and Modern Comfort

By Eric Prokesh / April 26, 2024 /

Located in Monticello — one of our favorite Westside enclaves — on one of Monticello’s choicest streets, is this Hamilton Avenue home that balances vintage charm with low-key luxury updates and a family-friendly floor plan. The oh-so-curb-appealing residence is within easy walking distance of Monticello Park and River Crest Country Club. The fresh white paint…

What’s New in Affordable Housing: HiFab Modular Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / April 25, 2024 /

Brent Jackson, founder of HiFab Homes, joins the Dallas Dirt podcast to discuss an innovative solution to affordable housing — high-quality, efficient, and well-designed modular homes. “How do we solve a housing need that will allow for a pretty home, but get there in half the time?” Jackson says. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, HiFab Homes…

@properties Christie’s International Real Estate Taps Industry Leader to Expand in Fort Worth

By Daniel Lalley / April 25, 2024 /

Extending a legacy of leading the luxury real estate market in Texas, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate has set its sights on Fort Worth. With an all-new office and expert leadership, @properties Christie’s will bring an unparalleled service standard to the seat of Tarrant County. To drive this endeavor, @properties Christie’s tapped powerhouse broker Michael…

Council Members Blackmon, Schultz Remove Names From Memo on Density, Minimum Lot Size

By April Towery / April 25, 2024 /

A five-signature memorandum requesting the Dallas City Council discuss density options and minimum lot size is no longer a five-signature memorandum.  In an email to Mayor Eric Johnson obtained by CandysDirt.com late Wednesday, District 9 Councilwoman Paula Blackmon and District 11 Councilwoman Jaynie Schultz withdrew their names from District 1 Councilman Chad West’s Nov. 8…