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A Preston Hollow French Transitional That Packs a Color Punch

By Karen Eubank / September 29, 2025 /

Out of the thousands of properties I look at every year, there are always a few I fall in love with. This Preston Hollow French transitional residence, designed by Nixon Custom Homes, is one of them. I’ve always been attracted to anything remotely French because I spent some formative years living in Paris, so it’s…

Trump Plans To Stick New Tariffs on Imported Cabinets, Vanities, and Furniture

By Charles Grand / September 29, 2025 /

It seemed like all the tariff headlines had calmed down and the nation was preoccupied with mounting concerns of political violence when President Donald Trump announced he was going to place new duties on key imports with national security implications, such as pharmaceuticals, trucks, and … household furnishings. On Thursday, the president outlined his plans…

Average Cost of Selling a Home Surpasses $65K, Survey Claims

By Charles Grand / September 29, 2025 /

Swelling valuations have a lot of homeowners across the United States sitting pretty on a pile of cash, but realizing that equity comes at a cost — and it’s more than you’d think. It still takes money to make money, and selling your home is no exception. According to a recent survey by the cash-offer…

City Hall Roundup: Dallas Wings Facility, DHA Advances Project

By Charles Grand / September 28, 2025 /

Fall is here, the budget and property tax rate are finalized at Dallas City Hall, and all hell seems to be breaking loose. Might as well distract yourself with a couple of real estate stories from this past week. New Dallas Wings Practice Facility Breaks Ground A ceremony was held on Friday to commemorate the…

A Timeless Midcentury Modern in Hillcrest Forest

By Karen Eubank / September 27, 2025 /

If there is one architectural style that Dallas loves, it’s Midcentury Modern. It’s captivated us for decades because it resonates on multiple levels — and this timeless home is an excellent example of why we love the style. Out of the many reasons these homes are so hot is that one-story living is in high…