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Fiscal Folly: Why Another Sports Arena Won’t Fix Downtown Dallas

By CandysDirt / February 2, 2026 /

Dallas, It’s Time to Stop Chasing Arenas and Start Building a City By Norman Alston FAIA, Principal Norman Alston Architects Downtown Dallas shines at night — the dazzling skyline, the pulsing street life, the promise of a city constantly reinventing itself. For decades, local leaders have sought ways to make that promise real, to bring…

Both Sides of the Aisle Don’t Understand Housing Affordability

By CandysDirt / February 2, 2026 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Takeways No Apparent Connection Between Affordability and Institutional Ownership The administration has said it is “immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single‑family homes” and will ask Congress to codify the policy, emphasizing that “people live in homes, not corporations.” Conceptually, the ban targets private‑equity funds and…

Parkside Elegance Elevated: Life at The Mayfair in Turtle Creek

By CandysDirt / January 31, 2026 /

If you’ve ever dreamed of Manhattan-style living but with a Dallas sensibility and front-row seat to nature, 3401 Lee Parkway #505 delivers the best of both worlds. Located in the iconic Mayfair, this custom residence pairs high-rise sophistication with serene views overlooking Turtle Creek Park, wrapping it all into one expansive, impeccably designed home. Spanning…

Dallas Real Estate Insights From Susan Baldwin, One of Dallas’ Most Trusted Luxury Realtors

By CandysDirt / January 29, 2026 /

Susan Baldwin, one of the most trusted names in luxury real estate in Dallas and recently ranked #1 individual producer and #8 in Texas by Real Trends, shares what she’s seeing in the luxury real estate market for 2026. These answers are designed for discerning buyers, sellers, and investors who demand real insight, strategy, and…

Allie Beth Allman & Associates Breaks Another Sales Record

By CandysDirt / January 27, 2026 /

Allie Beth Allman & Associates keeps breaking the records. The elite Dallas luxury real estate firm topped $4 billion in sales during 2025 — a total boosted by a record-breaking second quarter in which the firm topped $400 million in all three spring months. Sales continued strong through the third quarter. The crowning achievement came…