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We’re Thrilled This Ju-Nel Was Rescued and Revived

By Karen Eubank / September 20, 2025 /

When I wrote about this Ju-Nel in March, it was with a deep hope that the right person would buy it and restore it to its former glory. I’m glad to report it was not only saved but has also become an absolute Instagram-worthy dream home. For those unfamiliar with Ju-Nel, the company was founded…

Seriously, Check Your Electrical Panel

By Brenda Masse / September 20, 2025 /

The electrical panel box is like the brain of your home’s electrical system, and you really don’t want just any Tom, Dick, or Harriet messing around with it. This is why we here at Upon Closer Inspection always say, “Do Not DIY Electrical.” However, you shouldn’t just completely forget it exists either. Every sensible homeowner…

H-E-B Secures City Plan Commission Recommendation for First Dallas Store

By Charles Grand / September 19, 2025 /

Dallas is another step closer to getting its first H-E-B after the City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend the grocer’s zoning request to build a 127,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of LBJ and Hillcrest Road. The project has drawn consternation from neighborhood residents who believe the location is inappropriate for a grocery store…

The Fed’s Rate Cut Is Welcome, But Is It Enough To Reinvigorate the Housing Market?

By Charles Grand / September 18, 2025 /

The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months on Wednesday, offering a glimmer of hope to homebuyers and industry professionals who have been waiting on the central bank to make things easier on borrowers. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members voted 11-1 to implement a quarter basis point…

How Local Real Estate Groups Are Stepping Up for North Texas Giving Day and Every Day

By CandysDirt / September 18, 2025 /

Today is North Texas Giving Day, the nation’s largest community-wide giving event, but it’s not just about one community — it’s about thousands. This year, nearly 3,600 nonprofits are participating across 20 counties in North Texas — the most in the event’s 17-year history. In 2009, the Communities Foundation of Texas created the event to…