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Officials Mull Clampdown on Excessive Holiday Displays, Nuisance Properties

By Charles Grand / October 23, 2025 /

An upscale Preston Hollow home known for going over the top when it comes to holiday decorations is once again garnering significant attention, this time for its Halloween display. The decked-out house has officials mulling new code violations to clamp down on properties that become neighborhood nuisances. No doubt readers will remember the extravagant Christmas…

Available for the First Time, This Sharif-Munir Preston Trails Estate Was Built to Last

By Karen Eubank / October 22, 2025 /

Sharif-Munir Custom Homes has been creating exceptional homes like this Preston Trails estate for over 45 years. When it comes to timeless luxury and superb residential construction, few builders match the skill, knowledge, and experience level of Sharif-Munir, which is why their homes seldom come to the market. So, it’s noteworthy that this Preston Trails…

Tradition Meets Modern Living in This Redefined Ridglea Home

By Joy Donovan / October 22, 2025 /

Ridglea, one of Fort Worth’s most beloved neighborhoods, is known for its tree-lined streets, rolling hills, timeless architecture and easy charm. There’s some pride that goes along with this neighborhood’s lovely reputation and a prime example is this updated four-bedroom, two-bath home that delivers the curb appeal to keep up with the neighborhood’s popularity. The…

Mimi + Brenda Inspect: The DIY Connecticut Cabin With Unlimited WTFs

By Mimi Perez / October 22, 2025 /

Ah, home repair. When the Gusman and I bought our first home, we were do-it-yourself masters. There was no YouTube or internet. It was just us, our wits, and the dinosaurs. Perhaps if we had had the internet, we would not have created so many — how should I say — code violations. Shhhh… don’t…

Ghosts of Dallas Past: Brad Ford Smith Brings the City’s Lesser-Known Ghosts to Life with Art

By Karen Eubank / October 21, 2025 /

Do you know where to find a ghost in Dallas? We’ve all heard the most popular tales like the Lady of White Rock Lake and the Jilted Bride of the Adolphus Hotel. However, artist and art conservator, Brad Ford Smith, has taken us a step further on the ghost hunting path. His new book Where…