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This South Padre Island Townhome Makes a Fabulous Second Home for Dallasites

By Mimi Perez / July 15, 2025 /

We have reached the point of summer in Dallas where the heat cranks up to another level. The cooler temperatures and rain showers have been nice but now the humidity is settling in and the mosquitoes are dedicated to turning me into their personal buffet. The only thing left to say is, “Oy vey. What…

Serene Setting, Timeless Design, Complete Privacy — This Preston Hollow Modern Home Is Made for a Sophisticated Buyer

By Karen Eubank / July 14, 2025 /

You may not know our city has been at the forefront of modern residential architecture. Dallas has embraced the style since Art Moderne was introduced at the Texas Centennial in 1936. Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Durrell Stone were among the influencers in the 1950s, and Lionel Morrison and Gary Cunningham were creating a new…

Collin, Navarro, and Dallas-Area Realtor Associations to Merge if Approved July 23

By Shelby Skrhak / July 14, 2025 /

Three North Texas Realtor associations — including a late addition — could soon unite under one name. The MetroTex Association of Realtors has called a special membership meeting for July 23 to vote on a proposed merger with the Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) and the Navarro County Board of Realtors (NCBOR). If approved, the…

Trends for the Ultimate Personalized Kitchens

By Shelby Skrhak / July 14, 2025 /

It’s so saccharine a saying that my teeth hurt, but it’s true: Home is where the heart is. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that homes are our everything. They’re our offices, our creation spaces, our virtual storefronts, and our ultimate sanctuaries. That’s why custom home builders have embraced a classic trend in luxury…

Multifamily Living Has Gone To The Dogs (And Cats)

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 14, 2025 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Coming out of the pandemic and the isolation it created, pets went from companion status to family members. One in five families acquired a pet during the pandemic, and now 63% of families own a pet. For those uninitiated with Manhattan co-op boards, some boards actually have a 50-pound weight limit on…