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This Brand-New Build Is Emblematic of Lakewood’s Luxury-Driven Transformation

By Daniel Lalley / March 15, 2026 /

Something is happening in Lakewood. The Northeast Dallas enclave has an extensive history of hosting some of the area’s most impressive and eclectic homes. However, in recent years, a wave of luxury developments has come to define a new chapter in this semi-coastal community. With the rapid rise of custom residences, it’s clear that the cachet of…

City Hall Roundup: Dallas EDC Drama, Tunnel Vision, Oak Cliff Target

By Charles Grand / March 15, 2026 /

Spring Break is still in full swing for Dallas City Council, though some of the fallout surrounding all the City Hall drama continues to make headlines. We’ll go over some of that here, but, if you need a break, we’ve got some other highlights, too. Dysfunctional Relationship Between City Staff and Dallas EDC? As previously…

This Hollywood Heights Historic Cottage Is the Best Buy of the Month!

By Karen Eubank / March 14, 2026 /

Hollywood Heights is one of those neighborhoods where people tend to stay in place for decades. That’s why it’s often hard to find a home for sale here, especially one under $700,000. So this beautiful historic cottage is quite the find. When you find one you like in this market, you move quickly, or it’s…

May These Irish Proverbs Make You a More Well-Informed Homeowner

By Brenda Masse / March 14, 2026 /

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we can do a lot better than just wishing you luck with your next home purchase. “Luck” isn’t really good enough when it comes to what could be the biggest, most important purchase you make. Luckily, Irish culture has ever so much more to offer in wise,…

D-FW Housing Market Softens as Prospect of Prolonged War Raises Alarm Bells

By Charles Grand / March 13, 2026 /

The D-FW housing scene is continuing its transition from a booming seller’s market to something more balanced, but sales are slowing, and fresh headwinds stand to put a check on homebuyers. Housing reports for the month of February show a 2.2% year-over-year decrease, bringing the median price to $385,000 across the North Texas area —…