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Winnetka Heights Has a Craftsman That Can Help Offset That Mortgage

By Karen Eubank / May 23, 2026 /

Becoming a homeowner is challenging today. So when I find a home with a built-in way to offset the mortgage, you can bet I’m going to share it with you. Voilà! This adorable Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow has a fantastic guest house with a kitchen, bedroom, and a terrific balcony overlooking the backyard. It’s rare…

Practical Tips on How To Use Your Home Inspection Report

By Brenda Masse / May 23, 2026 /

At Green Scene Home Inspections, our motto is “knowledge is power” — the power to negotiate, the power to plan, and the power to protect your home. One of the main purposes of a home inspection is to equip you with the information you need to make a truly informed decision when you’re buying a home.…

Dallas CASA Playhouses Return to NorthPark Today With Nature-Inspired Design From SHM Architects and Others

By CandysDirt / May 22, 2026 /

Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses officially opens today and runs through June 7 at NorthPark Center, once again transforming the shopping center into a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses created by local architects, builders, and organizations, including a repeat appearance by SHM Architects — all for a good cause. One of the playhouses being…

Dallas Weighs Slower, Cheaper Path to Repairing City Hall

By Charles Grand / May 21, 2026 /

Dallas City Council on Wednesday heard new phased repair strategies and a brand new estimate for City Hall repairs — for less than half the original $1 billion assessment. Consultants Gresham Smith and WM2 Company were hired after a March 4 city council resolution called for phased repair scenarios and a corresponding funding strategy for…

Oak Cliff Viaduct Backlash Forces Dallas to Reconsider Dallas Convention Center Plans

By Charles Grand / May 21, 2026 /

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center redevelopment is going back to Dallas City Council after the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee realized the current plan might unnecessarily inhibit the southern sector’s access to downtown. In a 4-2 vote on Tuesday, the committee recommended to city council that the convention center project be reverted to the earlier…