Year: 2024

Rare Junius Heights Historic Spanish Eclectic Exemplifies Why Demolition is Never The Answer

By Karen Eubank / April 4, 2024 /

Whenever you hear, “That house needs to be demolished,” I offer up this adorable historic Spanish Eclectic as a shining example of, “NO IT DOES NOT!” Unfortunately, it takes a historic district designation to prevent demolition because most of us are severely under-educated and under-informed when it comes to preserving historic homes. As one of…

If Approved May 4, Here’s How $26.4 Million Will Be Spent on Housing in The Dallas Bond Election 

By April Towery / April 4, 2024 /

A massive project list totaling $1.25 billion will go before voters on May 4, but specifics surrounding the $26.4 million allocated for housing — which brought out some of the most vocal and passionate advocates — remain elusive.   We’ll break down what’s on the ballot for housing, but it won’t take long.  A spreadsheet distributed…

Easily Control Clutter in Your Home With These Innovative Storage Solutions

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 4, 2024 /

By Jolene Monaco Now that I have your attention with a click-baity headline (sorry!), I have to share that none of these storage solutions are innovative. However, they’re such smart ways to control clutter in your home that I wonder why they are not more widely used in new construction and remodeling.  Control Clutter With…

Head to Hampton Hills Addition For This Lovely New Listing From Robert Kucharski

By Joanna England / April 3, 2024 /

When you’re buying a home, you’re not just spending money on a house. Buying a home also means that you’re buying into a neighborhood. And when you’re buying into a neighborhood, it’s a good idea to get to know just what (and who) you’re investing in. A good Realtor will tell you to get to…

Flip House Fail Finds From The Home Inspector

By Brenda Masse / April 3, 2024 /

Not all flipped houses are created equal. You have some amazing, TV-worthy flips done by experts that will blow your mind. And then you have the ones done by folks who watch a lot of TV, think they can make some money flipping houses, and blow your mind in the wrong way. As we’ve mentioned…