Heather Hunter

Heather Hunter is an accomplished freelance writer based in North Texas.

Immigration Policies Under Trump Administration Threaten DFW Economy

By Heather Hunter / March 17, 2017 /

Second only to California, Texas hosts largest immigrant population in the United States. And in Dallas-Fort Worth alone, more than 1.2 million immigrants make their homes, hold jobs, attend schools, and participate in local communities. An integral part of the DFW economy, immigrants contributed $8.4 billion in taxes and over $25 billion in spending power…

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First Northaven Home Tour to Benefit Arthur Kramer Elementary School in Dallas

By Heather Hunter / March 16, 2017 /

Want to gape at some truly fantastic houses while making a difference for some truly fantastic kids? The first Northaven Home Tour is for you! The tour runs on April 8, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and benefits the Arthur Kramer Elementary School in Dallas. “Kramer is such a wonderful school,” said Pete…

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9215 Royalpine Stands Out as a Detail-Oriented Modern Farmhouse

By Heather Hunter / March 15, 2017 /

We look at houses all day long. And it’s not often that a new build delights us the way this modern farmhouse by Patten Custom Homes does. It is detail-oriented, with endless built-ins, fixtures, and flow designed specifically for family living. For partner Natalie Patten, 9215 Royalpine Dr. was a labor of love. “I designed this…

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Study Shows DFW Suburbs Posted Unrestrained Rent Increases in 2016

By Heather Hunter / March 15, 2017 /

We talk about the impact of rising home prices all the time, but that’s only half the affordable housing story. Across the country, rents in suburban areas also show dramatic increases over the last year, with no signs of stopping. A recent study from RentCafe shows that while urban Dallas continued to post fairly consistent…

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White Rock Home Tour Features Jaw-Dropping Midcentury Modern Renovation

By Heather Hunter / March 10, 2017 /

Get out. Those were the first words out of my mouth when I opened the photos of 10849 Clearbrook: Get. Out. An ardent fan of midcentury modern architecture, I feel a very strong mix of awe and envy when encountering a specimen like this one. You have your sports, I have my midcentury houses. Properties…

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