Charles Grand
It appears the City of Dallas has decided to press on with litigation stemming from its attempt to severely restrict where short-term rentals can operate within the city limits. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, a trial court placed a temporary injunction against two ordinances adopted by the city in 2023 to ban short-term rentals (STRs)…
It’s been a week of big numbers and big questions at Dallas City Hall, some of which had to do with public safety. And, of course, there are the billions of dollars at stake tied to the Mavericks’ relocation plans. Here’s a bit on some of the headlines coming out of City Hall: Dallas Police…
Home valuations aren’t the only things that have been ticking up in Texas. Real estate agent commissions have also been on the rise. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, agent commissions were clocked as the biggest regret by recent sellers surveyed by the cash-offer home selling platform Clever Offers. The survey was nationwide, but a subsequent…
A new mixed-use development is in the works in Preston Center, with high-end office, residential, and retail space slated for delivery in 2028. Plans for 8300 Douglas Ave. call for 12 floors totaling 300,000 square feet of Class AA office space and a 17-story residential tower with 147 luxury units, courtesy of Ramrock Real Estate…
Facing a medley of differing local regulatory frameworks and bans, a new statewide trade group has formed to represent the interests of short-term rental owners, operators, and service providers in Texas. The Houston-based Texas Short-Term Rental Association (TXSTRA) announced its launch on Thursday. It said it’s looking to unify the efforts of the state’s many…
