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.

Indulge Your Halloween Fantasies At Hughes Lane Hotspot

By April Towery / October 26, 2019 /

The estate at 14208 Hughes Lane in Northwest Hills is most definitely not haunted. It is, however, massive and sprawling, with a pristine white interior, floor to ceiling windows, and an elegant swimming pool with spa. Therefore, it’s a heck of a spot to share ghost stories around the customized fire pit or waterfall. Also…

Rowlett Weekend One Hundred Home Is Around the Corner From Routier Murder Site

By April Towery / October 26, 2019 /

Rowlett sits on Lake Ray Hubbard, boasts nearly $1.5 billion in development, and is home to the Rowlett Wet Zone family water park. It’s also an underutilized, underrated area for housing. This 6,882-square-foot, one-story home at 3013 Sandra Lane has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of updates. And for those who have a true…

Preservation Dallas Architectural Tour Set For Oct. 26

By April Towery / October 21, 2019 /

Preservation Dallas plans its annual architectural tour, ground is broken on the first master-planned community in West Mansfield, and Dallas Architecture Forum will feature Kim Yao this month, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news. Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural Tour Set For Oct. 26 Check out the celebrated design and craftsmanship of the…

Half Of Renter Households Struggle With Affordability

By April Towery / October 20, 2019 /

About half of all renter households are cost-burdened, with tenants spending more than 30 percent of their incomes on rent, according to a recent Apartmentlist.com study. “The number of cost-burdened renter households in Dallas has increased by 116,053 since 2008,” said Olyvia Ruhlmann of Apartmentlist.

Enjoy The Great Outdoors With Wylie Weekend One Hundred

By April Towery / October 19, 2019 /

You won’t find a better price for a three-bedroom home in a city with a great family-friendly atmosphere, good schools, and a quaint downtown. The custom home at 1401 Sheppard Lane, Wylie, was built in 1986, and offers two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a 7,481-square-foot lot. There’s simply no excuse for staying inside as…