Dallas Real Estate News

Steve Brown, One of The Most Prolific Real Estate Journalists in The Country, Retires

By Candy Evans / February 6, 2024 /

After 47 years of writing real estate news fresh from college at SMU, the legendary Steve Brown is calling it quits as the Real Estate Editor at The Dallas Morning News. The last time I talked to Steve, we were at NAREE’s version of speed dating. It’s not what you think! The “Meet the Press”…

The Long-Vacant Mediterranean Mansion on Buckner Boulevard Just Went Contingent

By Joanna England / December 12, 2023 /

The Mediterranean on Buckner Boulevard surrounded by wire fencing has excited imaginations for decades. With stories and lore attached to the home that sits back from the six-lane thoroughfare, it’s a constant source of speculation. But one thing is for sure: The historic estate on 1425 N. Buckner Blvd. just went contingent. Marketed by Brent…

BREAKING: Thanksgiving Day Gas Explosion in South Dallas Leaves Family Homeless

By Brenda Masse / November 27, 2023 /

On Thanksgiving Day, when most of us were serving up turkey dinner or watching the Dallas Cowboys game, one North Texas family suffered a devastating shock. A gas explosion in South Dallas’ Urbandale community interrupted a family gathering, destroying their guest house, and causing extensive damage to the home. According to both the Urbandale and…

Texas Pride Realty Agent Bob McCranie Is Helping LGBTQ+ Texans Flee The State

By April Towery / June 28, 2023 /

Texas Pride Realty Group agent Bob McCranie understands what it’s like to feel unsafe in one’s own community, and he’s helping LGBTQ+ Texans who share that sentiment find another home.  Nine  “anti-LGBTQ” bills for minors were signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during the Texas legislative session that ended last month, McCranie said.  Texas joined 18…

Preservation Dallas Names Carolyn Howard as New Executive Director

By Karen Eubank / May 23, 2023 /

Preservation Dallas has a new Executive Director, and I’m not sure there could be a better fit for this remarkable organization. The board met last night and unanimously approved candidate Carolyn Howard to lead Preservation Dallas into its next chapter. Preservation Dallas is a nonprofit founded in 1972. It is dedicated to the preservation and…