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Kick Off Masters Sunday With a Masterpiece of Golf Course Luxury in Mira Vista

By Daniel Lalley / April 12, 2026 /

For golf fans, it doesn’t get any better than Masters Sunday. A tradition defined by drama and steeped in spectacular moments, this is one round that inspires amateurs worldwide. And while the winners change by the year, Augusta National Golf Club always stands out as a star. Framed in vibrant azaleas and fragrant tea olives,…

Texas Renters Gain Leverage as Multifamily Vacancies Rise

By Charles Grand / April 12, 2026 /

The Lone Star State’s multifamily market is competing to lead the nation in rent correction, with apartment renters gaining leverage as vacancy rates tick up and units stay on the market longer. Reliable Cash Home Buyers put together a renter leverage index using apartment listing metrics like vacancy rate, time on the market, and year-over-year…

Easton Place Is the Coolest Neighborhood in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / April 11, 2026 /

I’ve been fascinated with Easton Place since taking a wrong turn off Easton Road decades ago. In 2024, I did a deep dive to find out the history of this neighborhood filled with one-of-a-kind homes built with a deep respect for nature. While I won’t go into all of it here, you can read the…

Three Reasons New Construction Homes Need a Home Inspection

By Brenda Masse / April 11, 2026 /

As new home construction continues to make up an increasing share of the market, more and more home buyers may find themselves asking the question, “Do I need a home inspection on a brand-new home?” New construction in Texas is very popular, with 30% of buyers choosing a new build (twice the national rate) due…

Dallas Approves Tax-Exempt Housing Deal Near Medical District Despite Pushback

By Charles Grand / April 10, 2026 /

Dallas City Council members once again signed off on a new affordable housing deal to support the construction of mixed-income housing near the Dallas Medical District, keeping up the city’s purportedly unbroken track record on such projects. GoodHomes Communities, a real estate investment firm that specializes in redeveloping underperforming hospitality or senior properties into workforce…