Year: 2024

Podcast: Dallas Is Losing People to the Suburbs Because of Bad Politics, Dallas Cothrum Says

By Shelby Skrhak / February 20, 2024 /

‘When your name is Dallas, you root for the city,’ but Dallas is losing people to the suburbs because of politics, says Dallas real estate consultant Dallas Cothrum. The land use expert and president of Masterplan calls out poor practices by city councils past, highlighting the Trinity East natural gas drilling controversy and its lasting…

Republic Title Tip: Understanding Survey Deletion Coverage in Texas

By CandysDirt / February 20, 2024 /

When navigating complex property transactions in Texas, having a trusted partner like Republic Title can make all the difference. Republic Title has long been recognized as a reliable resource for homeowners and real estate professionals, offering invaluable insights and solutions for various issues, including the critical aspect of survey deletion coverage. In this article, we will…

Survey Offers Neighbors a Chance to Sound Off on Lakewood Conservation District Expansion

By Joanna England / February 20, 2024 /

Lakewood, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas, has so much character — but that’s changing, neighbors say. While the area is full of historic homes ranging from quaint cottages to immense Tudors, some homes are being razed to make room for modern designs that risk changing the fabric of the East Dallas neighborhood.…

Go Green With This Cool Insulated Concrete Form Home in West Oak Cliff’s Arcadia Park

By April Towery / February 20, 2024 /

A new sustainable “green build” four-bedroom home is on the market in West Oak Cliff and has a lot to offer at an affordable price.  Developer Aziz Shivji with SAKIN Inc. has been studying Insulated Concrete Form structures in Malaysia and brought the concept to Dallas, following in the footsteps of local sustainable-building pioneers like…

From Shotgun to Chic, This Reimagined West Dallas Home Pops

By Nikki Barringer / February 20, 2024 /

In West Dallas, not that far from Trinity Groves, things are happening. Now, say it like Charles Nelson Reilly. Things are HAP-EN-INGGG! There are several subdivisions, new construction, modern homes, contemporary two-stories, and several remodels. This one is a perfect example. Ultima Real Estate’s Ruth Banda Batista and her husband bought this 1948 construction home…