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Hollywood Santa Monica’s 32nd Home Tour Opens Doors to Six Tudor Cottages

By Joy Donovan / April 14, 2026 /

Realtor Anne Tudhope knows a good neighborhood when she sees it. One of her favorites is the historic East Dallas neighborhood of Hollywood Santa Monica, where the tree-lined streets are known for their 1920s and 1930s Tudor cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and midcentury traditional homes. It’s her job to know the city’s best residential areas, but…

City Hall Roundup: Majestic Theatre, Budget Town Halls, Code Compliance

By Charles Grand / April 12, 2026 /

Even the routine can feel like a balancing act between preservation, priorities, and public pressure at Dallas City Hall. A city-owned historic theater might see some new management, residents are weighing in on how billions should be spent, and officials are quietly reshaping the rules that govern quality of life. Meanwhile, a wave of departures…

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…