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Kessler Reserve Has a Listing That’s a Masterclass in Modern Resort Living

By Daniel Lalley / June 28, 2026 /

If excess defined the 1980s and McMansions were a thing at the turn of the millennium, the modern high-end housing market is all about escape. Increasingly, we’re finding contemporary palaces that feel like private resorts. Whether it is personal wellness spaces, luxury spa bathrooms, or fully decked-out (literally) outdoor oases, resort amenities are evolving expectations.…

If Palm Springs Had a Baby With East Dallas, It Would Be This Midcentury Split-Level Ranch

By Karen Eubank / June 27, 2026 /

I have to credit Iconic Real Estate’s Dustin Merritt with the headline. It certainly caught my eye in his MLS copy, as did so much about this Midcentury Modern split-level ranch in Old Lake Highlands. Dallas has a great collection of architecturally significant midcentury residences, from the Disney Streets to Sparkman Club Estates and Highland…

This Common Summer Home Maintenance Issue May Surprise You

By Brenda Masse / June 27, 2026 /

As the temperatures rise across the summer, you may not be too worried about your water heater, but you’d be wrong. In fact, water heater problems are one of the most common plumbing repairs that end up happening in the summer months. There are two factors contributing to this. First, your water heater is almost…

Controversial Preston-Royal Project Zoning Hearing Pushed to August

By Charles Grand / June 26, 2026 /

The Dallas City Plan Commission won’t consider the controversial Preston-Royal mixed-use proposal until August after opponents successfully argued that nearby property owners weren’t properly notified of significant revisions to the project. “We are pleased that the City recognized the importance of a fair, transparent, and legally sound process by pulling this case from Thursday’s agenda,”…

Dallas Looks To Seal the Deal on Downtown, Uptown Morgan Stanley Project

By Charles Grand / June 23, 2026 /

Dallas could soon land another major piece of the Y’all Street movement. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council will consider an incentive package worth up to $18.5 million to attract Morgan Stanley to Dallas. If approved and accepted by the company, the deal could bring approximately $800 million in investment and as many as 3,800…