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Lower Mortgage Rates, Higher Stakes for the Federal Reserve

By Charles Grand / January 13, 2026 /

It has been a whirlwind of news on the mortgage rates front over the last few days as the 30-year note crossed a critical threshold. Meanwhile, the independence of Federal Reserve policy appears more under threat than ever amid a criminal investigation into the central bank’s chair. First, Mortgage Rates Last Thursday, President Donald Trump…

What $22.9 Million Will Get You in Highland Park Today

By Karen Eubank / January 12, 2026 /

People moving to Dallas always hear about two parts of town: Preston Hollow and Highland Park. While Preston Hollow generally offers more land and privacy, you cannot beat the neighborhood feel of Highland Park. There is a reason it’s called “The Bubble.” Ask anyone who lives there, and they will tell you it has a…

Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else

By Shelby Skrhak / January 12, 2026 /

North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…

Kin Oldham: Why Industry Associations Can Change the Trajectory of Your Career

By CandysDirt / January 12, 2026 /

Local multifamily industry advocate Kin Oldham, executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the National Apartment Association in recognition of his service and contributions to the rental housing sector. “Kin’s impact over his 30 years in the industry and more than 10 years leading AAGD…

Here’s a Look at the New Retail Coming to Frisco’s Fields West

By Shelby Skrhak / January 11, 2026 /

Fields West, a 55-acre mixed-use development off the Dallas North Tollway straddling Collin and Denton counties, went vertical last month — and with that visible milestone, the evolving face of Frisco’s skyline continues taking shape. If you’re starting to lose track of which mixed-use development is where — and who’s behind what — you’re not…