Charles Grand

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Offers Free Classes Ahead of 2026 World Cup Boom

By Charles Grand / November 12, 2025 /

When the FIFA World Cup’s first matches kick off in June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, millions of visitors will descend on the Metroplex looking for lodging during the two-month event. With an estimated regional economic impact in the billions, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) has organized free classes this week to educate…

Private Flood Insurance Providers Keep Closings Afloat During Government Shutdown

By Charles Grand / November 11, 2025 /

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history might soon be winding down, and while a lot of attention has rightfully been focused on lapses in SNAP benefits and air traffic control staffing, a real estate dimension has been quietly flying under the radar: flood insurance. Several decades ago, the private market wasn’t offering much in…

Will Push To Incentivize Housing Construction Come at the Expense of Dallas Parks?

By Charles Grand / November 10, 2025 /

Dallas City Council will have a number of recommendations to consider on Wednesday when it sets a new schedule for parkland dedication fees, and it seems some officials are more gung-ho than others to incentivize multifamily housing construction. According to a new state law, cities can require developers to dedicate up to 10% of their…

Housing Activists Plan to Highlight Displacement Risk Amid Dallas Growth

By Charles Grand / November 10, 2025 /

The Dallas Housing Coalition is gearing up for its second annual summit, promising to bring together stakeholders and community advocates to engage with one another and tackle local issues on the housing front. Scheduled for Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will be held at the University of North Texas at…

Dallas Officials Set To Explore Their City Hall Options

By Charles Grand / November 9, 2025 /

Dallas City Council is poised to initiate the process of scouting for a new home while leaving the door open to a potential retention of the iconic Brutalist structure at 1500 Marilla St. On Wednesday, council members will consider a resolution directing City Manager Kimberly Tolbert to evaluate options for relocating City Hall operations and…