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D-FW CRE Veteran Takes Reins of New Hospitality Vertical at M2G Ventures

By Charles Grand / August 7, 2025 /

The Fort Worth-based commercial real estate firm M2G Ventures is embarking on a significant expansion of its operation, adding hospitality to its repertoire of investments and asset classes. M2G’s new hospitality vertical will be headed up by Chris Hanrattie, a veteran CRE professional with plenty of experience in the North Texas hospitality sector. Born in…

What’s Happening at the Belmont Motor Hotel? We Caught Up With Owner Jordan Ford

By Karen Eubank / August 7, 2025 /

A while back, I promised you the dirt on the famous Belmont Motor Hotel, the Charles Dilbeck design that sits high upon a hill overlooking downtown Dallas. It took a while, but sometimes you simply have to be patient and persistent. One gray, rainy day a couple of months ago, I met with the Belmont’s…

Dallas Maverick Anthony Davis Lists His $40M L.A. Home Following Blockbuster Trade

By Shelby Skrhak / August 7, 2025 /

Before he was anchoring the Lakers frontcourt, Anthony Davis was laying down roots in a Bel Air estate that read more like a private resort than a typical home. Last week the newly minted Dallas Maverick popped a For Sale sign in the front yard of his custom-built compound, listing it for just under $40…

The Ewings Are Back: Meet the Cast of ‘Dallas’ at This Weekend’s Southfork Experience

By Elaine Raffel / August 6, 2025 /

This coming weekend, August 8–10, the Southfork Experience kicks off with a VIP Cocktail Party at the Ewing Mansion.

Mimi + Shelby Investigate: The Rhode Island Castle That Practically Screams Murder

By Mimi Perez / August 6, 2025 /

Hello my peoples. Today is your lucky day. You are getting a fabulous 2-for-1 deal this week because not only are you getting my world famous witticisms regarding this piece of real estate but my wonderful Executive Editor Shelby Skrhak is getting in on the fun. You are really lucky because Shelby is a renowned…