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One in Five Texans Lives in a Floodplain, State’s First-Ever Analysis Shows

By CandysDirt / July 31, 2023 /

By Erin Douglas The Texas Tribune Almost 6 million Texans, or about 20 percent of the population, live in an area susceptible to flooding, according to first-of-its-kind data gathered as part of a statewide effort to harden Texas against floods and rising sea levels. The analysis is part of the Texas Water Development Board’s first…

Lake Highlands Emerges as the Luxury Property Mecca of Northeast Dallas

By CandysDirt / July 29, 2023 /

In the dazzling metropolis of Dallas, where charm meets opulence, you’ll discover an array of affluent neighborhoods that epitomize luxury living. Nestled amidst the lush greenery and breathtaking architecture, places like Park Cities and Preston Hollow reign supreme as the domains of the elite.  But in a recent ranking of the most searched neighborhoods on…

2023 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Promises to Wow With Architect-Selected Contemporary Designs

By CandysDirt / July 27, 2023 /

The 2023 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes is one you won’t want to miss if Maestri Studio’s contemporary design in East Dallas is any indication. Dubbed “Garden Jewel” by the architecture firm, it’s one of six homes on this year’s 17th annual event planned for October 28-29. The tour, presented by eggersmann Kitchens & Home…

Would You Buy Bob Dylan’s Scottish Castle?

By CandysDirt / July 24, 2023 /

One of America’s greatest singer-songwriters, Bob Dylan, has decided to sell his Scottish mansion in Cairngorm National Park. The estate, known as Aultmore House in Nethy Bridge, is an Edwardian Country manor completed in 1914. Dylan, 82, has decided to sell the meticulously maintained Scottish estate with broker Knight Frank for offers in excess of £3 million…

Can’t Take the Heat? Get Out of Your Current House and Into One of These

By CandysDirt / July 22, 2023 /

All anyone can talk about these days is the heat. And rightfully so — it affects everything we do! From when we walk the dog to when we schedule errands. From what we wear to what we prepare for dinner (salad and gazpacho, please!). From when we use our heat-generating appliances to when it’s time…