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Historic Kessler Plaza Cottage Reimagined for Modern Living on Heritage Oak Cliff Tour

By CandysDirt / October 7, 2025 /

The 2025 Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour is set to kick off Oct. 25 and 26, and CandysDirt.com is proud to be the tour’s media sponsor. One of these homes on this outstanding tour is 2623 Marvin Ave. in Kessler Plaza: The Oak Cliff neighborhood of Kessler Plaza — developed between the 1930s and…

Architect Charles Dilbeck’s North Texas Designs Focus of Historic Fort Worth’s Public Lecture

By Joy Donovan / October 7, 2025 /

The Western Hills Hotel, known as a trend-setting icon, once stood on what was considered the far western edge of Fort Worth. Although demolished now, this 1951 hotel was revolutionary, attracting national attention. Its notoriety was owed to architect trailblazer Charles Dilbeck, the hotel’s brilliant designer. Dilbeck’s bold lines and modern concept even earned the…

City Hall Roundup: Downtown’s Destination Status on Shaky Ground

By Charles Grand / October 6, 2025 /

Holy cow, Dallas City Hall needs to get a handle on downtown before there’s nothing generating revenue but apartment units. That was admittedly dramatic, but it seems like one potential relocation after another lately. Whatever the reasons, mainstays of the neighborhood are looking for alternatives, and this should concern officials. Here’s the latest on the…

This New Classical at $22.995 Millon Is Now the Most Expensive New Home in Texas

By Karen Eubank / October 6, 2025 /

For those of you who did not have to suffer through Latin classes, a magnum opus means a great work. This Preston Hollow New Classical residence is definitely a great work. The one-acre estate hits the market today courtesy of Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen, and it sets a new standard for luxury in Dallas. I’ve…

A Design-Inspired Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean Goes From Spec to Spectacular

By Karen Eubank / October 6, 2025 /

Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…