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Your Primer on Today’s Finance Committee Meeting About City Hall

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

Today, the Dallas City Council’s Finance Committee will convene for a briefing on the present state of 1500 Marilla St. Council members will have the opportunity to respond to staff’s presentation on City Hall and offer policy direction. In case you don’t have time to catch the meeting online or in person, here’s a rundown…

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Doesn’t Offer Much Relief for Builders, Homebuyers

By Charles Grand / February 23, 2026 /

In a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president the authority to impose tariffs. So, what does this mean for the housing market? As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, increases in the cost of new construction…

Glass-Clad, Googie-Inspired Masterpiece Makes for a Can’t-Miss Lakewood Heights Listing

By Daniel Lalley / February 22, 2026 /

A symbol of Space Age spirit, Googie architecture was a huge part of American pop culture from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. Seen widely across roadside staples like motels and coffee houses, this movement defined the adventurous attitude of that era. Characterized by starburst signage, cantilevered rooflines, and acute angles, it made its…

Dallas City Hall Assessment Sets Up Showdown Over Building’s Fate

By Charles Grand / February 22, 2026 /

The next couple of weeks could be pivotal to the fate of Dallas City Hall, with council members poised to be on the receiving end of dueling pressure campaigns as they decide whether it is worth paying to restore the iconic Brutalist edifice designed by the renowned I.M. Pei. On Friday, the city released the…

The Plural of Housing Anecdotal Is Not Data, But It Can Be a Leading Indicator

By Charles Grand / February 22, 2026 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Understanding Housing Market Trends ASAP Admittedly, going into the Beige Book and anecdotal is a little wonky, but I promise it is worth it. Here it goes… Everyone who interacts with the housing market has all heard this debate between pending and closed sales: Early on, brokerage firms that tried to…