April Towery

April Towery is former News Development Director for CandysDirt.com and covers Dallas City Hall. She studied journalism at Texas A&M University and has been an award-winning reporter and editor for more than 25 years.

Affordable Rentals Now Available Near Storm-Affected Areas

By April Towery / November 3, 2019 /

Almost two weeks have passed since tornadoes struck Dallas, displacing thousands of residents, students, and businesses. As usual, Dallas is resilient and those who did not suffer property damage have rushed to the aid of those impacted. As residents of Preston Hollow and Northwest Dallas scramble to find temporary housing, affordable rentals including this one…

Escape To Boca Raton In This Week’s Luxury Lease

By April Towery / November 2, 2019 /

South Florida is known to be a haven for wealthy retirees, sailors with yachts, and those who love to be warm year-round. This Dallas luxury lease on Boca Raton Drive in Preston Royal Northwest won’t change the weather, but its amenities will definitely make the new occupants feel like they’re on vacation.

Weekend One Hundred Offers Shelter From The Storm

By April Towery / November 2, 2019 /

Affordable homes continue to be listed in the Dallas area in the wake of the devastating tornadoes late last month, as residents ranging from apartment-dwellers to estate-owners look to find temporary or semi-permanent housing. The four-bedroom pad at 3031 South Marsalis Ave. is recently renovated and ready for immediate move-in, according to listing agent Alicia…

Distribution Center Underway in Farmers Branch

By April Towery / October 28, 2019 /

A 16,000-square-foot distribution center is under construction in Farmers Branch, statewide employment is on the rise, the W.T. Waggoner Building will be converted into a hotel, and squatters are taking over iBuyer self-tours, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news.

Plano Pad Offers Plenty of Treats, No Tricks

By April Towery / October 27, 2019 /

There’s nothing spooky about six bedrooms and five and one-half bathrooms in a massive Plano abode in the Frisco school district. So what’s this got to do with Halloween? Well, it’s tricky – and this home offers plenty of treats. Let’s explore of a few of them, shall we?