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Tantalizing Charm and Creativity Await in This Reimagined Kessler Park Gem

By CandysDirt / April 23, 2026 /

It’s not every day that a Dallas home so thoughtfully curated comes to market. This four-bedroom haven in Kessler Park was meticulously reimagined by its sellers, who transformed it to raise their young family here. A career move shook things up, however, and now you can reap the benefit of their change of plans. Set…

Paul Ridley: ‘Secret Decision-Making, Concealed Agenda’ Undermine Public Trust

By CandysDirt / April 23, 2026 /

By Paul Ridley Architect and Dallas City Council Member Much has been written about the controversy over the future of Dallas’ landmark City Hall. Purpose-built specifically for Dallas city government, it was designed as a symbol of openness and forward-looking governance during a time of national scrutiny following the JFK assassination. The building’s significance is…

Why I Walked Away From the Dallas Morning News’ New Property Tax Service

By CandysDirt / April 22, 2026 /

A property tax pro bought a $69 Texas Tax report on his own house. Here’s what he found. By Glenn Goodrich Property tax expert and founder of PropertyTax.io Before I say anything else, you should know where I’m coming from. My name is Glenn Goodrich, and I run PropertyTax.io, a full-service property tax protest agency.…

We Don’t Usually Do This — But This Winnetka Heights Bungalow Is Worth a Second Look

By CandysDirt / April 21, 2026 /

There are houses, and then there are houses that stop you on the sidewalk, make you slow the car, and have you texting your agent before you’ve even pulled away. The newly refreshed listing at 214 S Montclair Ave. in Winnetka Heights is the latter, and it’s so nice that we just had to show…

Highland Park Students Design a Dilbeck for Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses

By CandysDirt / April 19, 2026 /

For the 2026 Parade of Playhouses benefiting Dallas CASA, Highland Park High School’s environmental architecture students have once again demonstrated that thoughtful architectural design can be both historically grounded and joyfully child-centered. This year’s student-designed playhouse takes inspiration from 4201 Shenandoah Dr. in University Park, a 1935 Charles Dilbeck–designed home in the French Norman style.…