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Zaida Basora of AIA Dallas: City Hall ls Not a Neglected Failing Asset

By CandysDirt / March 3, 2026 /

by Zaida Basora, FAIA —Executive Director, AIA DallasFormer Assistant Director, City of Dallas Public Works and City of Dallas Building Services, and Past President, AIA Dallas Decisions on economic development start at home. The Civic Center district: City Hall, courts,the convention center, the Omni, and a future arena are the front doors of Dallas. In…

The Brokerage With 12 Years of Multibillion-Dollar Sales and a Rarefied New Designation

By CandysDirt / March 2, 2026 /

A note from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty president and CEO Russ Anderson: A few nights ago, I was in a beautiful ballroom in the beautiful Hôtel Swexan, with some of the finest professionals in any field. There were toasts and applause. There was a roaming videographer, a scurrying photographer and the buzz of lively…

What’s Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander — Except at City Hall

By CandysDirt / March 1, 2026 /

By Ed Zahra, Zahra Design Group We’ve all been shell-shocked to see the Dallas Economic Development Corporation’s new report estimating that repairs and modernizing City Hall could exceed $1 billion over 20 years. The consultants based the estimate on their assessment, describing the building as “structurally aging,” with mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical…

Sneak Peek: Fresh Listings Across the City Open Today and Tomorrow

By CandysDirt / February 28, 2026 /

Spring is officially stretching its legs across North Texas, and the market is right there with it. As buyers reemerge and listings shine a little brighter in the longer daylight, opportunity is blooming in every corner of the metroplex. One of the best parts? The range. From polished Oak Lawn showpieces to Richardson charmers, Dave…

Preston-Royal Pow: Inside the Most Thoughtfully Designed Modern Home Near Preston Hollow

By CandysDirt / February 27, 2026 /

“This home isn’t just beautiful.” Listing agent Katherine Roberts, a perennial top performer at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty in its Dallas/Turtle Creek office, knows a truly great home when she sees one. Her new listing at 11546 West Ricks Circle falls firmly into that category — thanks to its refreshing mix of style, smarts, and…