Charles Grand

Why Class A Office Space Is Becoming an Employee Retention Tool

By Charles Grand / February 26, 2026 /

There’s a bit of a dual trend going on in the office market these days. The flight-to-quality is going strong, with firms seeking premium space and location to incentivize coming into the office. At the same time, some businesses are taking a more egalitarian approach to space design, at least when it comes to professional…

Finance Committee Recommends Exploring Dallas City Hall Relocation

By Charles Grand / February 24, 2026 /

The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that the city begin exploring relocation options for City Hall functions currently housed at 1500 Marilla St. The property condition assessment and recommendation renewed speculation on social media that officials were laying the groundwork for redevelopment of the site, possibly to accommodate a new Dallas…

Your Primer on Today’s Finance Committee Meeting About City Hall

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

Today, the Dallas City Council’s Finance Committee will convene for a briefing on the present state of 1500 Marilla St. Council members will have the opportunity to respond to staff’s presentation on City Hall and offer policy direction. In case you don’t have time to catch the meeting online or in person, here’s a rundown…

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Doesn’t Offer Much Relief for Builders, Homebuyers

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

In a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president the authority to impose tariffs. So, what does this mean for the housing market? As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, increases in the cost of new construction…

Dallas City Hall Assessment Sets Up Showdown Over Building’s Fate

By Charles Grand / February 22, 2026 /

The next couple of weeks could be pivotal to the fate of Dallas City Hall, with council members poised to be on the receiving end of dueling pressure campaigns as they decide whether it is worth paying to restore the iconic Brutalist edifice designed by the renowned I.M. Pei. On Friday, the city released the…