Year: 2024

City Hall Roundup: Dallas to Invest $154M in Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys, And Bridges Outside Bond Allocations 

By April Towery / March 3, 2024 /

Dallas continues to chip away at infrastructure needs, allocating $154 million this fiscal year to streets, sidewalks, alleys, and bridges.  The Dallas Infrastructure Management Plan, now in its sixth year, evaluates maintenance needs for infrastructure projects outside of the bond program.  During a Feb. 21 briefing, staff from the Dallas Public Works Department reviewed the…

Another Fine Example of Southlake Doing What Southlake Does, This Time with Pickleball

By CandysDirt / March 2, 2024 /

Southlake is known for a lot of things. For instance, its iconic and highly walkable Southlake Town Square with 260 retailers. Or the Bob Jones Nature System set up in the Cross Timbers ecosystem of the region. Of course, the school district is ranked 3rd in the state and Dragon football is practically a religion. …

Realtor And ‘Title Guy’ Team Up a Fourth Time to Co-Chair Fort Worth’s Cowtown Ball

By Joy Donovan / March 2, 2024 /

It’s not the first time, definitely not the second time, and it’s not even the third time … but it’s the FOURTH time a real estate dynamic duo has stepped up to serve as co-chairs of the Cowtown Ball. Yes, Virginia Durham and Christian Burton are pulling on their Luccheses and once again throwing their…

Podcast: The Dark Secrets of Murder Homes Revealed With Realtors Heather Guild and Elena Richey

By Shelby Skrhak / March 1, 2024 /

“Did someone die in this house,?” is a natural curiosity question. If it’s an old home, the answer is yes. But how big a deal is that? What exactly is it that scares people from buying a so-called “murder home“? Tune in for this enhanced video episode of the Dallas Dirt podcast, where guest host…

Stunning Sales, a 10-year Milestone, And All The Top Producers: Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates Another Great Year  

By CandysDirt / March 1, 2024 /

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty president and CEO Russ Anderson, on a night of achievement that celebrates 365 days of achievement: I am surrounded by excellence.  Every day, I see what the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty do for their clients — and each other. Guide the deal. Remove the obstacles. Calm the nerves.…