Year: 2024
The City of Dallas appears to be making good on its promise to ease the permitting process for new construction, years after technology and staff bottlenecks brought permits to a grinding halt and months after builders and neighbors were entangled in a permitting mess in Elm Thicket. In late July, builders were granted permits under…
So I have a funny story for you my peoples. When I was about five years old my Mom and siblings went to Burger King. That would make it 1973. Now I know what you are thinking. “Mimi what in the hell? 1973?” No, no, trust me. It’s 1973. We are at the Burger King.…
As we move into the final months of 2024, all eyes are on the North Texas real estate market. Buyers and sellers are paying close attention to key factors like mortgage rates, inventory levels, home prices, and broader economic conditions. This fall market outlook is provided by Republic Title, an industry leader and title expert…
In a recent episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Paul Ridley, the District 14 Dallas City Councilman, to unpack the newly approved ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan, why Dallas needs more housing — of all kinds, and his plans for re-election. Ridley, who played a pivotal role in crafting the final…
When the news broke that the Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House had found a new home at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard, the design community cheered. But for interior designer Sherry Hayslip, the announcement was especially profound. Her late husband, acclaimed architect Cole Smith, had designed the iconic, French Renaissance-style office building in 2004. “It’s…
