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Leon Multifamily Unveils First of 360 Units at Lakesound Luxury Community in Hickory Creek

By CandysDirt / March 6, 2025 /

From Staff Reports  Ready for a serene lakeside property with modern convenience? Dallas-based Leon Multifamily just announced the completion of dozens of luxury units at Lakesound in Hickory Creek.  The Denton County town of Hickory Creek is nestled on Lewisville Lake about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas.  Leon Multifamily, a subsidiary of Leon Capital…

With Another Appeal, City of Dallas and Short-Term Rental Alliance Continue Legal Battle

By CandysDirt / February 28, 2025 /

From Staff Reports After years of litigation and two unsuccessful attempts in both district and appellate courts to ban short-term rentals (STRs) from single-family neighborhoods, the City of Dallas is still not giving up its fight. The City has appealed the Feb. 7 decision from the Dallas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in which Senior…

A Spectacular Lake Forest Mansion Has That Je Ne Sais Quoi

By CandysDirt / February 26, 2025 /

From your first glimpse of the French-traditional style estate in the incomparable Lake Forest neighborhood, you know you have found something special. In this fully gated community in Preston Hollow, the six-bedroom home at 7040 Hill Forest Drive has great curb appeal, facing the street in a C-shape. With four garages extending from the entry,…

City Will Test the Waters for Selling Old Hospital Site for Mixed-Use, Housing, or Retail

By CandysDirt / February 25, 2025 /

From staff reports After years of stalled progress and community pushback, the future of the old hospital site at 2929 S. Hampton Road might finally take a turn. On Monday, the Housing and Homeless Solutions Committee directed city staff to draft a “request for interest” (RFI) document, a first step in determining whether developers have…

Richardson House of Intrigue: A Hidden Passageway, a Speakeasy-style Media Room, and a Backyard Wonderland

By CandysDirt / February 22, 2025 /

Luxury homes often boast about having everything, but 45 Dunrobin actually does. Strategically placed on a serene half-acre lot adjacent to Breckinridge Park in Richardson, this architectural masterpiece, offered by the Shuey Group, combines privacy, elegance, and a little bit of mystery (stay tuned for more on that). Designed To Perfection “The attention to detail…