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Housing Bill Faces Resistance Over Limits on Institutional Investors

By Charles Grand / March 22, 2026 /

A sweeping federal housing bill that could boost housing supply and provide relief on the affordability front is facing some resistance in the House of Representatives as prospective homebuyers continue to grapple with elevated home prices and mortgage rates. Last week, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with bipartisan support.…

City Hall Roundup: Budget Bright Spots, So Long Rainbow Crosswalks, Water Bills

By Charles Grand / March 22, 2026 /

Well, Spring Break is over at Dallas City Hall, and your elected officials will be back to the regular grind of what’s shaping up to be a wild, high-stakes year of tough decisions. From what to do with 1500 Marilla St. to how to overhaul the public library system, officials have a lot to consider…

Thoughts About Real Estate as a Safe Haven: War Is Hell

By CandysDirt / March 22, 2026 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Takeaways Thinking About Real Estate as a Bank Safety Deposit Box There’s a lot here to consider for a Friday afternoon and the first day of spring, but hey, you’ve got all weekend, and the test isn’t until Monday. Investors are always searching for assets that don’t move in the same…

Go See This Ravinia Heights Midcentury Ranch Transformation on Sunday!

By Karen Eubank / March 21, 2026 /

Ravinia Heights has the charm of Little Forest Hills with the topography of Bluffview, but at a much more affordable price point. Homes are set well back from the road, so it’s quiet and private. Architectural styles here vary from 1920s Tudor cottages to cool 1950s midcentury ranches, like this one on South Ravinia Street.…

Three Spring Home Maintenance Tips You Shouldn’t Put Off

By Brenda Masse / March 21, 2026 /

It’s officially spring, and that means it’s time for gorgeous weather and spring home maintenance. When the weather is this nice, it’s hard not to procrastinate tedious chores in favor of activities like porch sitting or a walk in the park. But your friendly home inspector is here to remind you that when you put…