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Hush Now: DART Silver Line Quiet Zones Take Effect in Dallas, Plano, and Other Member Cities

By Mimi Perez / August 5, 2025 /

Future commuters and nearby neighborhoods alike are going to have some peace and quiet, courtesy of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail. The new 26-mile regional rail service — coming to seven North Texas cities including Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano — has begun activating quiet zones near its tracks and stations.…

A Tale of Two Seascapes: West Plano Homes Are Just Steps (and Several Zeroes) Apart

By Shelby Skrhak / August 5, 2025 /

They may share a street name and a ZIP code, but these two homes on Seascape in West Plano are swimming in different waters — one’s floating in the deep end of high-end luxury, while the other’s making a strong case for practicality with perks. And with both located in Willow Bend Lakes, a prime…

Our Favorite Preston Hollow Contemporary Has a New Look!

By Karen Eubank / August 4, 2025 /

The refresh on this Preston Hollow contemporary is so dramatic that I had to do a double-take, even though I’ve written about it before, not only once, but twice. It’s changed that much. As far as housing goes, there is really nothing more exciting than a multi-million-dollar home that has undergone just the right tweaks.…

You Can Still Get a $6K Lot at Cedar Creek Lake — or a $19M Retreat With Room for 30

By Shelby Skrhak / August 4, 2025 /

Lakefront listings are surging across Texas, and Cedar Creek Lake — located a little more than an hour southeast of Dallas — is one of the most active markets in the state, according to a new summer report from LakeHomes.com. I mean, where else can you find an undeveloped lot for just $6,000 or a…

CRE Moves Put Office, Hospitality, and Historic Assets in Play

By Charles Grand / August 4, 2025 /

From a futuristic hospitality concept to a sky-high office transaction, there’s been plenty of CRE activity making headlines in the D-FW and shaping the metro’s property landscape. Here are some of the big recent developments — so to speak — in commercial real estate to make waves in the Metroplex as we head into the…