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Texas Craftsmanship Plus California Cool Equals Next-Level Custom Luxury

By Daniel Lalley / November 16, 2025 /

In the modern era, the eclectic nature of architecture allows for some incredible designs. As our world becomes ever more connected, influences from across the spectrum coalesce to blur lines and break barriers. Whether it’s postmodernism, neo-futurism, or regionalism, there’s so much room for interpretation. Of course, getting it right is a matter of expertise…

DART Light Rail Stations Delivering Rent Premiums, Development Wins

By Charles Grand / November 16, 2025 /

Owning property near a DART light rail station appears to have significant benefits, with a recent study suggesting landlords reap a double-digit premium in commercial and residential rents when a building is within half a mile of a stop. While only a part of the regional public transit network, Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) light…

City Hall Roundup: Election Day Shakeup, Parkland Fee Compromise

By Charles Grand / November 16, 2025 /

We’ll spare you this weekend on the latest drama surrounding Dallas City Hall, as there isn’t all that much. Needless to say, the rumor mill is still churning, and the anger is palpable in some spaces online. As previously reported, council members are giving City Manager Kimberly Tolbert the go-ahead to start scouting for possible…

A Lake Highlands Midcentury Modern With a Floating Fireplace!

By Karen Eubank / November 15, 2025 /

Dallas is currently in the midst of a Midcentury Modern craze. Buyers are rapidly recognizing the value of the style, snapping up these architecturally significant homes and transforming them into stunning living spaces. When you come across a property like this Lake Highlands Midcentury Modern, it’s generally a race against time to snag it! Amy…

Four Reasons You Need an Inspection on a New Construction Home

By Brenda Masse / November 15, 2025 /

If you’re buying a new construction home, you might think to yourself, “Why would I need a home inspection?” The truth is, you probably need one even more if it’s a new build. As we’ve said before, a newly built home hasn’t been tested by having someone live in it to find all the little…